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Ford unveils all-electric F-100 Eluminator concept with new EV crate motor customers can now buy

Green Car Congress

In Las Vegas for SEMA, Ford revealed the all-electric F-100 Eluminator concept—a zero-tailpipe-emissions demonstration truck powered by the all-new Ford Performance Parts Eluminator electric crate motor that customers can now buy online. Earlier post.).

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Ford wants more dealers involved in EV sales

Teslarati

Ford wants more dealers involved in its electric vehicle (EV) sales, so it’s lowering the barrier of entry. “What we’re finding is more dealers want to be involved in it, and we don’t want to be exclusive to just a handful. Recently, Ford held meetings with dealers across the United States.

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VIA Motors sells 2,000 Class 3 electric chassis cabs to Pegasus Specialty Vehicles

Green Car Congress

VIA Motors, a provider of electric drive technology and sustainable mobility solutions for a wide variety of Class 2 – 5 electric commercial vehicles applications, has received a purchase order for 2,000 Class 3 VIA electric cutaway chassis cabs from Pegasus Specialty Vehicles.

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Report: Dealers not sold on GM's all-electric vision for Cadillac can sell out

Green Car Reports

Dealerships not sold on General Motors' plan to make Cadillac all-electric can sell out, according to an Automotive News report. The automaker is offering dealers unsure about the plan up to $500,000 to drop their Cadillac franchises, the industry trade journal reported.

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Buick dealers expect to spend at least ‘$300 to $400K’ to sell EVs as the brand goes all-electric

Electrek

General Motors is giving its Buick dealers an ultimatum – invest in the company’s future as it transitions to an all-electric future, or take a buyout. However, with the minimum upfront costs ranging from $300,000 to $400,000, some Buick dealers are apparently taking GM up on its buyout offer.

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Report: Ford Vows Better Dealer Engagement, NADA Attendees Vexed

The Truth About Cars

Last week, Ford CEO Jim Farley asked a group of dealers for some open and honest feedback while promising to spend the next few weeks visiting showrooms. However, the latest from the North American Dealers Association (NADA) meeting makes it sound like the relationship may still be dicey. This isn’t exclusively a Ford problem, however.

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Nikola Recalls All Tre Battery-Electric Trucks Over Fire Concerns

Electric Cars Report

Nikola Motor is recalling all the battery-powered electric trucks it has delivered so far is suspending sales after an investigation into recent fires found a coolant leak inside a battery pack as the cause.