Electrek

JANUARY 13, 2023

Ford gave its dealers, including Lincoln, an ultimatum to either buy in and go all-in on selling electric vehicles or wait until 2027 as part of its voluntary Model-e EV program. Although a little over half of Lincoln dealers opted in, they account for the great majority of the brand’s sales.

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Electric Cars Report

MARCH 29, 2024

LiveWire, Harley-Davidson’s electric motorcycle division, announced the all-new S2 Mulholland, which is on sale now with inventory available immediately at all U.S. and Canadian dealers. The introduction of the new electric performance cruiser, S2 Mulholland, will be limited to the U.S.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 26, 2020

The California Center for Jobs & The Economy has released an updated report ( earlier post ) on the progress of ZEV sales in the state during the first half of 2020, drawing on sales data from the California New Car Dealers Association (CNCDA). Sales nationally were down 23.5%. million by 2025. in H1 2019 to 5.8%

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 4, 2021

Sales of Ford’s Mustang Mach-E totaled 3,739 vehicles in its first full month on the market. With the fully electric Mustang Mach-E, Ford F-150 PowerBoost Hybrid and Escape and Explorer hybrids, overall electrified vehicle sales rose 56.1% Retail sales were up 7.9%. SUV sales were down 10.2% to 8,516 units.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

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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Baua Electric

MAY 24, 2024

With changes expected to Ford’s electric vehicle certification program, all Ford dealers will likely be able to sell EVs. Ford is reportedly preparing to open the program amid feedback from its dealers. Ford spokesperson Marty Gunsberg confirmed that several dealers opted out of the program this past December.

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CleanTechnica EVs

JULY 13, 2021

Electric cars aren’t coming, they’re already here.

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The Truth About Cars

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

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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The Truth About Cars

APRIL 10, 2024

The State of New Mexico has denied a petition put forward by automotive dealers to ease off on planned electric vehicle mandates. According to Automotive News , the board voted 4-1 on Friday to deny a motion of stay for a petition filed by the New Mexico Automotive Dealers Association in December.

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The Truth About Cars

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

A recent survey, conducted by Automotive News , has indicated that automotive dealerships are still broadly dissatisfied with the Biden administration’s strategy to force the United States to pivot toward all-electric vehicles. Others likewise said that it should be the market driving EV sales, not pressure from the government.&

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 4, 2024

has announced a new EV sales strategy that remains asset-light but can help boost sales of its flagship Ocean model. This morning, Fisker shared plans to adopt a network of approximately 100 dealer partners in addition to its direct sales model. Fisker Inc. Fisker Inc. ($FSR) Source: Fisker Inc. Fisker Inc.

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Electric Cars Report

AUGUST 14, 2023

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.

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The Truth About Cars

MAY 30, 2024

Perhaps answering at least some of the questions we all have about VinFast and its long-term plans in this country, owner Vingroup announced this morning it has signed a memorandum of understanding with Mitsubishi to explore providing after-sales services in international markets.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 12, 2023

Nikola provided the preliminary results of third-party and internal investigations into a previously reported battery pack thermal event in its Class 8 Tre battery-electric vehicles (BEVs). As a precautionary measure, the company announced a voluntary recall of approximately 209 Class 8 Tre battery-electric vehicles (BEVs).

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The Truth About Cars

APRIL 12, 2024

Despite previously having vowed to offer an entirely electric lineup by 2030, Aston Martin has decided to continue selling internal-combustion vehicles beyond the next decade. Apparently, customers had conveyed to Aston dealers that they still prefer traditional powertrains and want the sensations associated with gasoline-powered automobiles.

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 17, 2024

Rad Power Bikes , one of the leading electric bicycle companies in the US, has just slashed prices on all of its e-bikes. The company made the announcement today, effectively ushering in many of the best holiday sales from late last year as new permanent pricing for 2024. FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links.

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The Truth About Cars

JANUARY 31, 2024

Automakers have seen wavering demand for EVs across the country, but California has always been the stronghold for electric adoption and infrastructure. EV sales fell for two consecutive quarters last year, down ten percent between Q3 and Q4, to 89,993 registrations. percent of auto sales last year. percent, up from 5.9

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Teslarati

APRIL 1, 2021

Lucid Motors and Rivian were sued by the Illinois Automobile Dealers Association, the Chicago Automobile Trade Association, and some individual franchised auto dealerships in the state for selling vehicles directly to consumers. Sander represents more than 700 auto dealers that operate over 2,300 franchises across the state.

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Baua Electric

MARCH 4, 2024

Ford’s EV sales climbed 80% year-over-year (YOY) in February following aggressive price cuts last month. Ford EV sales climb in February following price cuts After EV sales slipped 11% last month in EV sales last month, Ford saw a big improvement in February with 6,368 all-electric vehicles handed over, up 80.8%

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Teslarati

OCTOBER 4, 2022

BMW is starting to see the merit of selling battery electric vehicles (BEV). The legacy automaker set new quarterly benchmarks for battery electric vehicles and plug-in hybrid electric cars in the United States during Q3 2022. brand sales increased by 3.2% The legacy automaker sold 4,337 battery electric vehicles.

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Baua Electric

APRIL 12, 2024

Photo: Kia Kia is paying its dealers up to $1,500 in flat payments for each EV sold in April, so buyers, there may be good prices to be had. Through April 30 , the Kia April 2024 Dealer Flat Cash Program will pay dealers $1,500 for every EV6 GT sold and $1,000 for every 2023 Kia EV6 sold. But what’s in it for you?

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Teslarati

SEPTEMBER 3, 2022

General Motors said that it will offer all of its Buick franchise dealers in the U.S. In June 2022, Buick announced plans to go all-electric by 2030 starting with a crossover SUV in 2024. According to a GM spokeswoman, the future requirements for dealers are important to the company’s electrification goals.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 10, 2022

More than 250,000 Californians have now received a financial Clean Fuel Reward at the point of sale when they purchased or leased a plug-in electric vehicle—an important milestone for this program after only 18 months since it began. Of the total rewards, 21.2%

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Baua Electric

MARCH 12, 2024

Vehicle-makers are establishing certification programs to make sure their dealers are prepared to provide a good experience to their customers as they make the transition to EVs. The Freightliner dealer network plans to have 100 dealer locations certified by 2025. We see it as our responsibility to support them on their journey.

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Teslarati

MARCH 29, 2024

BYD set lower sales growth goals for 2024, warning of a looming price war and overcapacity in Mainland China’s electric vehicle (EV) sector. However, BYD’s delivery estimates for 2024 are a third of 2023’s sales growth, which was 62.3%. In February, it slashed the prices of all its vehicles between 5% to 20%.

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Baua Electric

MARCH 5, 2024

Photo: Daimler Trucks North America Daimler Truck North America just launched a dealer certification program to ensure a “world-class” experience for its electric truck buyers. The goal is to certify 100 electric truck dealer locations by 2025. However, the certification is optional for dealerships.)

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Green Car Congress

JULY 17, 2019

Lightning Systems announced that its all-electric powertrains for Ford and Chevrolet medium-duty trucks and buses are now offered on a California state contract. Fleets receive the voucher discount at the point of sale while HVIP-approved vendors and dealers process the required documentation.

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Plug in America

MARCH 11, 2022

On March 11, at the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) Show in Las Vegas, Plug In America announced that it is partnering with NADA and the Center for Sustainable Energy (CSE) to educate franchised auto dealerships nationwide on electric vehicles. said NADA president and CEO Mike Stanton.

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The Truth About Cars

DECEMBER 26, 2023

General Motors has issued a stop-sale order for the all-electric Chevrolet Blazer. As previously reported , the model has been criticized for presenting reviewers with electrical problems. The automaker is telling dealers to pause sales so it can address problems with charging and the infotainment system.

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The Truth About Cars

DECEMBER 20, 2023

The brand lost 47 percent of its American retail locations through the year, which has been attributed to General Motors buying out storefronts that refused to invest in the necessary changes required to sell all-electric vehicles. Whether intentional or not, the end result seems to be mass dealer consolidation.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 26, 2020

Rather than only true ZEVs, the numbers in the Executive Order and previous interpretations by the agencies indicate the goal is to be achieved by both BEVs that run only on electricity and combustion PHEVs that run on both electricity and gasoline. True ZEV sales, however, account for only 7.6%. Earlier post.).

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 17, 2022

Thomas Built Buses (TBB), a leading manufacturer of school buses in North America and subsidiary of Daimler Truck North America (DTNA), announced the delivery of TBB’s 200 th Proterra Powered Saf-T-Liner C2 Jouley battery-electric school bus to Monroe County Public Schools in Indiana.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 27, 2023

The 2024 Nissan LEAF is on sale now with a starting manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) of $28,140. Dealer sets actual price. The all-electric LEAF has played a key role in shaping Nissan’s vision for empowering EV mobility for more than a decade. Prices and specs are subject to change without notice.

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Teslarati

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

California battery-electric vehicle (BEV) sales made up more than a third of all BEV sales in the U.S. last year, ahead of the state’s sales ban on new gas cars set for 2035. percent of BEV sales across the U.S. percent of new vehicle sales in the state, dropping off by about 7.7

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 13, 2020

Now on sale nationwide in the US, the 2021 Audi Q5 TFSI e, A7 TFSI e and A8 TFSI e plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEVs) combine Audi’s premium appointments and driving dynamics with integrated hybrid technology and smartphone app functionality. Or, the A8 TFSI e can operate in nearly silent all-electric mode. all-electric range.

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Teslarati

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

The Biden Administration is on track to meet its 2030 electric vehicle (EV) sales goal, said Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm. Granholm recently visited an electric vehicle battery plant in Moses Lake, Washington. million electric vehicles sold. million electric vehicles sold. In 2023, the US saw a record of 1.2

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Baua Electric

APRIL 24, 2024

dealerships, but a recent report suggests the EV firm may be falling behind on sales targets. The additions will give the company 18 franchised dealerships in seven states—North Carolina, New York, Texas, Florida, Kansas, Connecticut, and Kentucky—since the start of a pivot to a dealer model last year. is the VF 8 electric SUV.

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