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First drive review: The 2020 Vanderhall Edison three-wheeler is a fun way to go green

Green Car Reports

Planes, trains, automobiles and, even ships: No segment will be left untouched in the march towards a greener, more sustainable future—and going electric. When the all-electric Vanderhall Edison 2 three-wheeler hits dealer lots’ in in.

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Renault Trucks creates Used Parts Factory

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The initiative was backed by a preliminary feasibility study conducted in 2020 by Renault Trucks in tandem with the specialist Indra Automobile Recycling and ADEME, the French Environment and Energy Management Agency. The dedicated plant is in the heart of its manufacturing facility in Lyon–Vénissieux.

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DOJ echoes Tesla argument in Louisiana direct sales appeal

Teslarati

Tesla launched a lawsuit against Louisiana automotive dealer groups in the state last year in an attempt to overturn a ban on direct automotive sales not using a dealership. Tesla settled in a similar case in Michigan in 2020, with the state agreeing that “any Michigan resident may lawfully buy a Tesla and have it serviced in Michigan.”

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Why Car Dealerships Should Invest in Public Charging

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Leading auto dealers see that the near-term trend is electric and are adopting their businesses to sell more EVs. According to data from iseecars.com, Non-Tesla new car dealers selling electric vehicles in the U.S. percent between November 2020 and November 2023. increased from 1 6.5 percent to 55.1 and Canada.

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China to allow extended sales periods for ICE models based on existing emissions standard, report says

CN EV Post

China's policy on extending the sales period for vehicles built to the 6a emissions standard may be announced soon, National Business Daily reported today, citing Shen Jinjun, president of the China Auto Dealers Association (CADA), as saying at a forum. A study covering nearly 100 auto dealer groups showed that nearly 98.89

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Toyota to debut 2 BEVs, 1 PHEV for US this year; says research shows BEVs & PHEVs have similar environmental benefits

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At every price point and with multiple powertrains, we can put more people in cleaner automobiles across North America to have the greatest near-term impact on total carbon emissions. If you include incentives available this year (2020), the TCO of a long-range BEV is much higher.

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European automakers request 6-month postponement of new Euro standards due to COVID-19

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up of stocks at manufacturers, importers and dealers. FCM for passenger cars and light vans (currently 1 January 2021); Euro VI Step E for trucks; and. the general safety regulation (clusters A and B). The ACEA represents the 16 major Europe-based car, van, truck and bus makers. 19 has caused a significant build?up

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