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Volkswagen debuts three-row ID. Buzz

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Buzz has been tailored specifically for North America. Buzz is planned for sale in the North American market starting in 2024. The rear motor produces 282 horsepower, in comparison to the two-row European-spec model, which debuted with 201 hp. Paying homage to the iconic Volkswagen Microbus, the three-row ID.

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Study finds car dealerships pose significant barrier to EV adoption

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The team concluded that policy and business strategies that address barriers at the point of sale are needed to accelerate EV adoption. Only three North America-focused studies exist as of 2017. However, these studies feature small sample sizes, lack cross-country comparisons or focus on early EV adopters.

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Ford begins production of 2012 Focus Electric at Michigan Assembly, C-MAX models on deck

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By comparison, the Nissan LEAF carries a 99 MPGe (combined) EPA rating, while the smaller i-MiEV carries a 112 MPGe (combined) rating. (1 Ford will also be introducing the C-MAX Hybrid and the C-MAX Energi plug-in hybrid—also to be built at Michigan Assembly— for sale in the second half of next year. Earlier post.).

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AutoCanada says used-vehicle area has ‘wide-open runway’ to develop

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We’re short roughly nine to 10 million cars that weren’t built for North America in the last three to four years, which means that we’re short nine to 10 million used cars that haven’t been built.” in step with cent, respectively, in comparison to the similar quarter a past previous.

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Volvo To Go All Electric By 2030 – EV Week in Review: Feb 23-Mar 1

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Hyundai reveals Ioniq 5 with knife-edged look, 2-way charging – The new Ioniq 5 crossover will be available in North America with a 77.4-kWh Lucid’s top executive said the pandemic has affected the startup’s testing activities, supply chain, and its preparations for sales and service.

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2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6: Korean Model 3 clone, or something else altogether?

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Quick, name all the battery-electric sedans for sale in the US—that aren’t Teslas. Now, there’s another: the 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6 is on sale at your local Hyundai dealer, joining the Ioniq 5 crossover utility and the smaller Kona Electric hatchback. Hyundai’s well aware that SUVs now handily outsell sedans in North America.

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