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J.D. Power Discovers Dealer Service Satisfaction Rises Amidst Extended Wait Periods

The Truth About Cars

Photo credit: Standret / Shutterstock.com The auto industry has seen a rebound in customer satisfaction with dealer service experiences this year, marking a positive shift. However, dealers are still facing challenges due to shortages in parts and labor, which have contributed to increased wait times for service appointments.

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What Dealers Need To Teach EV Salespeople & Customers (Part 4)

CleanTechnica EVs

This article is part of a series. When the temperature is right and the battery pack is low (but not critically low), […]. You can find Part 1 here. Charging Away From Home (Continued) Another thing you need to know about fast charging is that it won’t give a consistent speed through the whole charging session.

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Ford Scales Back Michigan Battery Plant Investments

The Truth About Cars

Ford has said it will restart construction on the electric vehicle battery facility it’s building in Marshall, Michigan, after pausing work when the UAW strike kicked off a couple months ago. As stated previously, we have been evaluating BlueOval Battery Park Michigan in Marshall.

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EV battery health concerns appear overblown, according to new data

Teslarati

New data from Recurrent Auto show that used EV batteries are lasting far longer than critics claim. Talk to anyone even remotely on the fence about buying an electric vehicle, and you will surely hear one worry above all others ; “What happens when the battery dies? What do you think of the article?

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Ford rolls out Mustang Mach-E battery connector recall fix via dealerships

Teslarati

Last month, Ford recalled over 48,000 Mustang Mach-E units over battery connector issues. Ford’s Mach-E recall circled around a problem that would occur when the vehicle’s battery connectors would overheat, causing the EV to suffer a drop in performance. What do you think of the article?

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How Automotive Dealerships Can Save Money with Battery Energy Storage

Blink Charging

As dealerships embrace electrification to maintain competitiveness , it’s crucial to also explore the benefits of integrating battery energy storage systems (BESS). Discover key insights into incorporating battery storage for your dealership’s sustainable energy storage. What are battery energy storage systems?

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Panasonic unveils battery prototype with 5 times storage capacity 

Electric Vehicles India

Panasonic unveils battery prototype with 5 times storage capacity . The Panasonic a leading battery cell maker has unveiled a more advanced prototype battery that has 5 times the storage capacity of the current batteries said the company’s battery chief. It aims to provide a cobalt-free battery by 2022-2023.