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Hertz to Buy Cadillac Lyriqs and Chevy Silverado EVs to Bolster Electric Rental Fleet

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Car rental companies have long pledged to make the transition alongside their auto industry partners, and Hertz recently announced that it would be adding the Cadillac Lyriq and Chevy Silverado EV.& Automakers are going electric, which means that all the companies that rely on them will have to adapt.

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GM’s epically bad year still earned it $10 billion – but that’s not due to EV sales

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EV sales were rough last year: In 2023, GM delivered 75,883 BEVs in the US, about 2.9% GM forecasts its total US auto industry sales to hit 16 million in 2024, but it has dropped its goal of making 400,000 EVs through mid-2024. Also, last month, Chevrolet stopped sales of its Chevy Blazy EV due to software issues.

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Sales of hybrid cars increase in US

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After months of doom and gloom for the auto industry in the USA, there is finally a ray of hope courtesy of hybrid cars. Reported sales of hybrids in the US increased by 5.2 Indeed sales of hybrids have significantly out-performed the total light duty vehicle market, which dropped by 27.7 per cent year on year.

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BrightDrop: GM’s silent push into electric commercial vehicles

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More knowledgeable shoppers may even be able to name some upcoming EVs from GM: the Chevrolet Silverado EV pickup , the Cadillac Lyriq luxury SUV, or the EV versions of Chevy’s Equinox and Blazer compact crossover utilities. It lets Chevy focus on passenger vehicles and SUVs, along with fleet sales for its pickups.

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What Part Do EVs Play in the Federal Net-Zero Emissions Target?

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Are electric vehicles (EVs) the answer to the automobile industry’s role? EVs are becoming more commonplace–setting a record for sales in 2023 What Is the Federal Net-Zero Emissions Target? Research shows that gasoline-powered cars and trucks accounted for over 80% of vehicle sales in the U.S.

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2025-2035: Rewriting The Automotive History

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A recent report from the Environmental Defense Fund indicates that electric vehicle sales volumes are growing at a rapid pace, signalling an epochal shift in the auto industry over the next decade. According to the research, worldwide and US electric vehicle sales increased by 40% and 4%, respectively over the year.

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Convincing Consumers To Buy EVs

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GM, though, is promising it will meet heavier towing requirements with its 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV. Many in the auto industry are warning that realistic BEV range numbers under varying conditions need to be widely published , else risk creating a backlash against EVs in general. on March 10, 2021.

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