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Kelley Blue Book: New-vehicle prices hit record high in November; average new EV price $65,041

Green Car Congress

On average, car shoppers in the non-luxury segment paid $410 above sticker price, a slight increase from October. Honda and Kia showed the most price strength in the non-luxury market, transacting between 6% to 8% over sticker price in November. Luxury cars had the highest incentives in November at 4.8%

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Who will be in the driver’s seat?

Electric Auto Association

An early adopter Sinclair’s first venture into the world of clean energy vehicles came in the early 2000’s when she and her husband purchased a Ford Escape Hybrid, a car they still own today. From there, the couple leased a Mercedes B-Class Electric, followed by a Honda Clarity EV. The Tesla supercharging network is a game changer.”

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Road Test: 2021 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid

Clean Fleet Report

If you are one of those “I will never drive a minivan” type of persons, please keep reading. When Clean Fleet Report first reviewed the Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid in 2017, it was the only electrified minivan on the market. But the landscape has changed since 2017 as the 2021 Toyota Sienna minivan is now a hybrid. Ready to ride.

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KPMG survey finds global auto execs ranking fuel efficiency the top consumer priority

Green Car Congress

Conversely, responses for hybrid vehicles dropped in 2011, and basic/introduction cars fell more than 20 percentage points from last year. In fact, Hans Flick, national tax leader for KPMG’s automotive practice noted that executives appear to indicate that the idea of entry level cars may not have met expectations. Investments.

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Analysis: What’s the Best Way to Market EVs?

Clean Fleet Report

They could: Offer an electric version of an existing vehicle Give an electric model a new or additional identity Introduce a new electric model Create a new electric sub-brand Start a new electric car company. However, they make attractive second cars and commuter modules, especially when they’re used. A new old brand.

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Presidential Auto Task Force Concluded Plug-In GM Volt Likely Too Expensive To Be Commercially Successful in the Short-Term

Green Car Congress

The GM Viability Determination notes that the company is in the early stages of an operational turnaround in which it has made material progress in a number of areas, including purchasing, product design, manufacturing, brand rationalization and its dealer network. For example, of its top 20 profit contributors in 2008, nine were cars.

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Road Test: 2021 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Limited

Clean Fleet Report

A seductive statement car in the midsize segment. Clean Fleet Report was driving the highly optioned Limited, which had the standard solar panel roof that charges the 12-volt and hybrid batteries, producing two miles of electric driving range for every six hours the car is left in the sun. Exterior Statement. Other features are a 12.3-inch

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