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Nissan Dealership Handed Over 400 Charges

The Truth About Cars

On this Friday afternoon, we find ourselves adding yet another post to our ‘Dealers Behaving Badly’ tag. This time, some former employees at a Nissan dealer in North Carolina are on the hook for more than 400 charges. The title ‘all-new’ pops up in all caps throughout the dealer comms as well.

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More than 500,000 Mercedes me Adapters activated

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The app informs the dealer automatically when a service is due. This documents the driver’s acceleration and braking behavior to enable comfortable and economical driving. On their smartphone, customers can keep an eye on everything—from low oil level through low battery voltage to critical tire pressure.

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Lightning Systems Gen 2 electric Ford Transit named in CARB executive order; new NMC batteries for longer range

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Fleets receive the voucher discount at the point of sale while HVIP-approved vendors and dealers process the required documentation. In the last 10 years, HVIP has committed to supporting the purchase of 2,500 zero-emission trucks and buses with vouchers requested by California fleets.

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RMI Launches Project Get Ready to Help Communities Prepare for Plug-ins

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I think this approach will lead to a faster and better arrival for plug-in vehicles and I am thrilled to have Portland, Indianapolis, and Raleigh in the conversation. Corporate/city/state fleets commit to buy a certain number of plug-ins (RFPs for major purchases or conversions). Plan should give equal consideration to conversions.

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OLA S1 Electric Scooter Ownership Blog

Plug In India

I hope to document my findings here as i use this ground breaking electric scooter from OLA Electric. My ramblings on the 2022 EV scene I have an electric cycle, which is an eAdicct conversion kit added to a Schnell 26 inch cycle. It was such an ice breaker and conversation starter. Let's hope we can understand the OLA too!

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Cummins chooses Hythane OptiBlend system for retrofitting dual-fueled power on drilling rigs

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The Hythane OptiBlend components will remain Hythane-branded, and certain Cummins distributors will become certified Hythane service and warranty dealers, allowing Cummins to be the single point of contact for the rig owner. When required, the system allows the engine to run on 100% diesel. Background.

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Will CARB’s New Rules Damage EV Startups?

Revenge of the Electric Car

The conversion can double or even triple fuel economy, thereby severely limiting carbon dioxide emissions. The conversion is simple. 3Prong Power is the only plug-in conversion company in the East Bay. A conversion system at Pat’s Garage, for example, costs $10,400.

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