The Truth About Cars
NOVEMBER 21, 2023
In what could be a tacit admission the transition to electric vehicles is going approximately as smoothly as a Michigan secondary road, it is being reported that suits at the Blue Oval are rolling back some of the requirements demanded of dealers in order to shill EVs to customers. Of course, our readers in the B&B know the difference.
Green Car Congress
OCTOBER 25, 2022
At bauma in Munich, FUSO is presenting a Next Generation eCanter equipped for the first time with a roll-off tipper from UNSINN as well as a mechanical power take-off (PTO). Through a special analysis approach to total cost of ownership, FUSO dealers will offer each customer a completely individual calculation for operating the eCanter.
Green Car Congress
AUGUST 21, 2021
In rare circumstances, the batteries supplied to GM for these vehicles may have two manufacturing defects—a torn anode tab and folded separator—present in the same battery cell, which increases the risk of fire.
Green Car Congress
MAY 14, 2010
As a result, it can, like a typical production car, be registered and receive number plates without having to be physically presented to the ministry. The incorporation of the small engine makes a large volume of costly, heavy batteries unnecessary, so it keeps the cost of the car down and enables the car to be light and compact.
Green Car Congress
OCTOBER 12, 2014
A study by researchers at the Institute of Transportation Studies, UC Davis finds that buyers of plug-in vehicles (PEVs) are substantially less satisfied with the dealer purchase experience than buyers of conventional vehicles—with the notable exception of Tesla buyers. In some cases, dealers outright discouraged PEV purchases.
The Truth About Cars
JANUARY 5, 2024
Now, to be clear, that decision is only from the corporate side – local dealers could still participate. So why would the company drop millions on a display, plus the liability costs of Camp Jeep, when there’s just not a ton new? The world is changing, and that may change how automakers present to the media and consumers at auto shows.
Green Car Congress
MARCH 25, 2015
Kenworth dealers have offered the ESM as an aftermarket solution since 2011. Presently, there are more than 2,000 ESMs installed in medium- and heavy-duty trucks in North America, eliminating jump-starts and reducing idling, resulting in lower total cost of operation.
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