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Karma using independent dealers and company centers for launch or Revero plug-in hybrid

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Karma Automotive’s planned distribution strategy will use both independent dealers and also company owned brand-experience centers to sell and service the new high-end Revero plug-in hybrid. The company said it has been curating best-in-class dealers in key markets in preparation for the Revero going on sale later this year.

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US auto dealers sue Mahindra & Mahindra over diesel pickup and SUVs

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A group of US automobile dealers filed a lawsuit (Case 1:12-cv-01935-TWT) on 4 June with the United States District Court, Northern District Of Georgia, Atlanta Division accusing the Indian truck manufacturer Mahindra & Mahindra, Ltd. Mahindra told the dealers that its light trucks and SUVs were ready for delivery to the US market.

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Porsche Cars NA providing three years of charging at Electrify America stations for Taycam

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In addition, Porsche US dealers will install their own fast-charge kiosks. Electrify America highway and metro stations, and many Porsche dealers, will offer DC fast charging at rates up to 350 kilowatts. Together, the total investment by Porsche dealers in charging infrastructure will be about $70 million.

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Nissan LEAF passes 25,000 sales mark in US

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We’re seeing the adoption curve for EVs accelerate, and there is tremendous interest not only on the West Coast but in a number of new strongholds like Atlanta, Raleigh, Denver, Dallas, Chicago, St. Nissan has sold more than 62,000 units worldwide. Louis and many more.

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Mercedes-Benz launches branded Wallbox charger across US, included with certain EVs

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Last November, the German automaker opened its first branded Charging Hub in North America near its US headquarters outside Atlanta. The branded Wallbox charger is available at Mercedes-Benz dealers and requires professional installation, preferably through the automaker’s existing partner, Qmerit.

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Volkswagen selects Hughes Telematics as exclusive provider of advanced connected vehicle services to US market

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HTI offers a portfolio of location-based services for consumers, manufacturers, fleets and dealers through two-way wireless connectivity. Hughes Telematics’ architecture will provide the support for Volkswagen’s Connected Services portfolio with advanced customer service systems and emergency support personnel. Networkfleet, Inc.,

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Top 15 Nissan LEAF markets in US in 2013

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Atlanta, a “New Wave” EV market that has nabbed the Nº 3 spot due to a number of factors including congestion where LEAF performs well, state incentives and HOV and HOT access. In Atlanta, Nissan workplace outreach has resulted in more than 100 LEAF sales to Southern Company employees. Washington D.C.

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