CleanTechnica EVs

JULY 13, 2023

Most dealers have reconciled themselves to the fact that EVs are important to the growth of their dealerships. Now they need to come up to speed on what it means to own an EV so they can be gentle guides for a whole new consumer base.

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Blink Charging

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

To encourage clean and energy-efficient vehicle adoption, the United States government has made significant changes to the Clean Vehicle tax credit, to take effect from January 1, 2024. These changes make it easier for drivers to access tax credits when purchasing clean vehicles. What Is the Clean Vehicle Tax Credit?

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CleanTechnica EVs

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

Following a successful campaign at Cadillac last year, GM will offer a buyout to Buick dealers who do not want to sell electric cars.

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CleanTechnica EVs

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

The Ford NACS announcement torpedoed its own dealers, reduced consumer confidence in EVs, and brought back memories of the Osborne 2.

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CleanTechnica EVs

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Some Ford dealers and state dealer groups are pushing back against the company's plan for selling electric cars.

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Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

The United Auto Workers strike in the U.S. While Tesla remains the undisputed EV market leader, and brands such as Cupra and Polestar are on the rise, the largest European car makers, Volkswagen and Stellantis, are struggling to gain share with their main brands. The post Are Auto Companies Ready for the Future? In the U.S.,

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Plug in America

MARCH 20, 2024

Plug In America is thrilled to highlight one of our newest certified PlugStar dealer – Beas Auto Sales. Located in Stockton, California, Beas Auto Sales is a leading automotive dealership dedicated to accelerating the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) to promote cleaner transportation vehicles.

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EV Connect

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Leading auto dealers see that the near-term trend is electric and are adopting their businesses to sell more EVs. According to data from iseecars.com, Non-Tesla new car dealers selling electric vehicles in the U.S. Here are 3 reasons why public charging is a great opportunity for car dealerships: 1. percent to 55.1

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CleanTechnica EVs

JUNE 21, 2021

Auto dealerships lobbied hard to fight this bill — and they won. The EV Freedom Bill in Connecticut that so many were hoping would pass didn’t. One is even suing Tesla because they want to prevent Tesla from selling to its customers in their town. They are also suing that town. The clutch of the […].

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CleanTechnica EVs

MAY 2, 2021

In the first part of this two-part interview for CleanTech Talk, I talked with Vice President of Public Policy at Rivian James Chen for our CleanTech Talk podcast series.

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CN EV Post

MARCH 12, 2023

The recent price war in China's auto market has put a new emission standard that will come into effect in a few months' time in the spotlight. CnEVPost obtained the views of several local analysts, which provide references on what impact that new emission standard will have on the auto industry.

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Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 19, 2022

Most of the vehicles debuting at the 2022 Los Angeles Auto Show were powered by some sort of electricity. Not all were, of course, as there is still plenty of interest around gasoline-propelled cars, SUVs and trucks. The 911 Dakar will be in dealers in Spring 2023, with a base price of $223,450. 2024 Fiat 500e EV.

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Blink Charging

APRIL 13, 2023

Usually when discussing federal electric vehicle tax credits in the United States , most people are referring to the Clean Vehicle Credit (formerly the Qualified Plug-in Electric Drive Motor Vehicle Credit) for new EVs. Beginning in 2023, there are two new EV tax credits: the Used Clean Vehicle Credit and the Commercial Clean Vehicle Credit.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 27, 2012

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has formally granted a California Air Resources Board (CARB) request for a waiver of preemption for its Advanced Clean Car (ACC) regulations. Earlier post.) EPA also determined that the waiver includes the new “deemed to comply” regulation. Background.

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CleanTechnica EVs

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Will spending millions on dealer training help VW push the e-mobility revolution along?

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CleanTechnica EVs

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

Last year, Cadillac started offering its dealers cash in return for giving up their franchise rights if they didn’t want to be a part of the new automotive industry that includes electric vehicles. In other words, invest the funds to modernize your dealerships or get out of the industry. Many chose to take the money […].

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Clean Fleet Report

FEBRUARY 12, 2022

Two themes emerged from the 2022 Chicago Auto Show: special edition vehicles and those powered by some sort of electricity. The special edition vehicles included trucks and SUVs sporting an array of accessories and trim kits, while cars and SUVs using electricity are continuing to grow more dominant by the day. BMW mates M & EV.

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CleanTechnica EVs

MAY 20, 2021

That is, if it can summon the political will to overcome the objection of America’s least-favorite interest group: car dealers. New York is considering legislation (S1763/A4614) that would remove the restriction on direct sales of electric vehicles.

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CleanTechnica EVs

DECEMBER 8, 2021

In this new series for CleanTech Talk, Zachary Shahan and Jo Borras explore the role of dealers in the EV revolution.

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CleanTechnica EVs

APRIL 24, 2022

The Connecticut Automotive Retailers Association’s public relations firm shared a sweet, heartwarming tweet about Earth Day and their commitment to sustainability and protecting the planet. It’s a beautiful tweet, but, in my opinion, highly misleading.

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CleanTechnica EVs

MAY 16, 2022

The Scout division may be good news for Volkswagen, but not for its dealers.

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CleanTechnica EVs

OCTOBER 18, 2021

One of Tesla’s key obstacles in the United States is the traditional auto dealership industry.

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Clean Fleet Report

JULY 27, 2023

3 Top Tips—How To Get a Great Deal on Your New Car What You Need To Know Before You Walk into the Dealership This article may contain affiliate links. Buying a new car is a thrilling experience, but it can also feel overwhelming. There is something of a science when it comes to getting a good deal on a car. You hold the power.

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CleanTechnica EVs

JANUARY 16, 2023

More than a full third of Ford’s Lincoln dealers have opted out of the electric future.

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CleanTechnica EVs

JULY 10, 2023

A report has just come out indicating that “electric cars are piling up” on auto dealer lots. It’s an interesting scenario, especially when you consider that lack of electric vehicle supply compared to consumer demand led to large electric vehicle markups on dealer lots not that long ago.

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CleanTechnica EVs

APRIL 6, 2023

But if you think that phenomenon only impacts electric cars, you’re wrong — and the pro-diesel bias in agriculture is probably stronger […]

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CleanTechnica EVs

MAY 10, 2021

This is the second part of a two-part CleanTech Talk interview with Vice President of Public Policy at Rivian James Chen. A video recording of our one-hour discussion is also now online for CleanTechnica Members, Supporters, Technicians, and Ambassadors to view on YouTube.

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CleanTechnica EVs

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Our dealer-connected auto industry veteran of many years, Jo Borras, came across a big find this week. It’s a Cox. continued] The post Electric Vehicle Prices Get MUCH Closer To Conventional Vehicle Prices! appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Drive Electric

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

RE: Drive Electric Submission Land Transport (Clean Car) Amendment Bill. Drive Electric supports the Land Transport (Clean Vehicles) Amendment Bill (‘the Bill’) and encourages New Zealand to be ambitious. The interim Clean Car Discount, which is already in the market, is showing promising signs of success.

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CleanTechnica EVs

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

In a letter from the Alliance for Automotive Innovation (Auto Innovators) obtained by CleanTechnica, the group lists all of the issues it has with this problematic bill that was initially designed to benefit dealers. The […].

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Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Details are sparse on this side of the Pacific, but more is promised when the Crown SUV debuts on November 16 at the 116th Los Angeles Auto Show. Until then Toyota USA offers two teaser photos of what will be coming to a Toyota dealer sometime in mid-2024. Check-out Clean Fleet Report’s Crown review here.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 15, 2018

The tool was created as a part of an innovative clean-vehicle program recently launched in the Midwest. The consumer tool, called EVolution: Choices for a Smarter Purchase , is designed to help car buyers make informed decisions when purchasing a new vehicle. The project was announced at the 2017 Chicago Auto Show.

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CleanTechnica EVs

DECEMBER 27, 2021

Porsche is changing the way people interact with and buy their cars.

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CleanTechnica EVs

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

Auto dealers strike again. Unable to avoid or removing dealer markup fees on the Mustang Mach-E, a Ford executive told a potential customer to just get a Tesla. And it's not a unique story.

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Electric Vehicles India

JANUARY 11, 2023

The much-awaited Auto Expo 2023 kicked off today, with India’s largest and longest-running carmaker Maruti Suzuki flagging off the event. At first glance, it is an all-new car with a radical coupe-like SUV design that Maruti Suzuki has never shown before. And announced that sales will begin primarily in 2025.

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CleanTechnica EVs

MARCH 11, 2022

East Hartford has ruled in favor of local auto dealerships and pulled a move that feels petty and straight out of Mean Girls. That good news is no longer good, though, thanks to the moves of Hoffman Auto, a local dealer […]. In August 2021, I reported on some good news for Tesla owners in Connecticut.

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CleanTechnica EVs

DECEMBER 22, 2021

Last month, I shared the story of how a potential Ford customer had a problem with a Ford dealership and later said they were told to buy a Tesla. Note, however, that we never connected with this person directly and they ended up deleting their initial Reddit post sharing the story. However, someone who read […].

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