CleanTechnica EVs

JANUARY 3, 2023

A perfect storm for Chevrolet Bolt EV and Bolt EUV sales has hit, but the sudden spike in sales is putting dealers in the driver’s seat. Some Background Chevy’s Bolt EV and Bolt EUV aren’t the best EVs around. Most EVs charge faster than they do, and many come in rear- and all-wheel drive configurations. […].

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CleanTechnica EVs

JUNE 8, 2022

Along our meandering, unplanned route was a Ford dealer, something I’d usually drive past at 40 MPH and not pay a lot of attention to. I took the dogs on a long, long walk the other night. Going by on foot was a very different experience. Where there were once dozens and dozens of vehicles […].

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Teslarati

APRIL 1, 2021

Lucid Motors and Rivian were sued by the Illinois Automobile Dealers Association, the Chicago Automobile Trade Association, and some individual franchised auto dealerships in the state for selling vehicles directly to consumers. Sander represents more than 700 auto dealers that operate over 2,300 franchises across the state.

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CleanTechnica EVs

JUNE 29, 2022

One thing I’ve been reading about a lot on social media the last couple of years is dealers taking big advantage of new products and then later supply issues. When there are more customers and fewer cars, dealers end up in a position to sometimes charge whatever they want, and legally there’s little in their […].

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CleanTechnica EVs

APRIL 27, 2022

Going to a car dealer is like going to the dentist. Sure, you like the experience of driving a new car the same as you like the experience of a freshly-cleaned and minty-fresh mouth with any cavities filled, but there’s some annoyance and maybe a lot of pain before you get there. In some cases, […].

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 19, 2012

has established a “Green Dealer” program for its independently-owned Honda and Acura automobile dealers in the United States. Ten dealers have already received the award, 18 more have applied to be in the program, and more than 200 dealers have independently developed initiatives to reduce their environmental impact.

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CleanTechnica EVs

JUNE 29, 2022

While auto manufacturers and dealers do their best to make sure technicians know how to work on every vehicle that the brand sells, they can’t possibly bring every technician up to the knowledge and skill level of the company’s top engineers and experts.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 9, 2022

Dealers and their financing partners, leasing and rental companies, or truck-as-a-service providers can serve as providers. Providers and dealers who are interested in offering assistance through the new Innovative Small e-Fleet pilot to their small fleet customers are invited to attend a webinar for dealers and providers set for 20 July.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 13, 2014

Ford Motor Company is lowering the fuel economy ratings for its 2013- and 2014-model year hybrid and plug-in hybrid vehicles, as well as most 2014-model year Fiestas. Ford said it had identified an error with fuel economy ratings on the vehicles and notified the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 8, 2018

The all-new 2019 Volkswagen Jetta, unveiled in January at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit ( earlier post ) will offer improved EPA-estimated fuel economy for the model: 30 mpg city (7.8 L/100km) and 40 mpg (5.88 L/100km) highway, for a combined 34 mpg (6.91

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 28, 2013

l/100 km, respectively)—a 14% improvement in city fuel economy—at a starting price of $22,965, including an $825 destination charge but excluding tax, title, and license and dealer fees. engine, which also contributes to improved fuel economy. The Malibu delivers an EPA-estimated 25 city and 36 highway mpg (9.4

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Green Car Congress

JULY 28, 2021

The wheelchair-accessible buses are built on the GM 4500 chassis and are now available for purchase with an installed XL Hybrid system through the ARBOC North American dealer network. ARBOC has sold 39 vehicles with the XL Hybrid system installed thus far in 2021. Through the partnership, 24 ft.

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CN EV Post

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

In Europe they should do the same, reaching more markets, and taking advantage of the economies of scale. @nov22 In reply to nov22. Their idea is great.the premium feeling, the Houses.but at the end you need to deliver good numbers

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Cox Automotive Dealer Sentiment Index. US automobile dealer sentiment in the fourth quarter of 2022 dropped to the lowest level since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the Cox Automotive Dealer Sentiment Index (CADSI).

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 25, 2015

Using technology from the 2016 Chevrolet Volt propulsion system ( earlier post ), Malibu Hybrid will offer an estimated combined fuel economy rating exceeding 45 mpg (5.22 EGHR improves engine warm up and assures consistent fuel economy performance in cold weather. It is due in Chevrolet dealer showrooms in spring 2016.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 22, 2014

liter ECOTEC engine, an addition that improves the vehicle’s city fuel economy by nearly 5%, or one mile per gallon. Impala with stop/start yields an EPA-estimated fuel economy of 22 mpg city (10.7 The technology helps improve the Malibu’s city fuel economy by 14%. engine with stop/start, and a premium 3.6L million in 2022.

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CleanTechnica EVs

APRIL 26, 2023

VinFast turned over the first batch of VinFast VF 5 smart electric vehicles to its new owners in simple ceremonies at dealers and luxury malls all over Vietnam. The concept of the economy EV was first introduced in January 2022 at the Las Vegas Consumer Electronics Show (CES), and later the same year at the […]

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 31, 2021

trillion for the global economy, and decrease crime rates. The PCFV is a public-private partnership that brought all stakeholders to the table, providing technical assistance, raising awareness, overcoming local challenges and resistance from local oil dealers and producers of lead, as well as investing in refinery upgrades.

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CleanTechnica EVs

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

This article is part of a series. You can find Part 1 here. Obsolete Objections The EV world is evolving quickly — often more quickly than even EV enthusiasts and businesses can keep up with. This means some customers will be even further behind on their information. This means you’ll encounter objections to EVs that […].

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 10, 2013

Audi has now announced pricing and fuel economy figures for the 2014 A6, A7 and Q5 TDI models, expected to begin arriving at US dealers in late Summer 2013. EPA estimated fuel economy figures for the clean diesel introductions are as follows: Audi MY 2014 US diesel lineup. Earlier post.).

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 30, 2010

The US Department of Transportation (DOT) and the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) are jointly proposing changes to the fuel economy labels consumers see on the window of new vehicles in dealer showrooms. Comparable Fuel Economy: A comparison of the vehicle’s fuel economy to that of comparable vehicles.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 25, 2016

Chevrolet will offer a small number—initially approximately 500 through California dealers—MY 2016 Silverado pickup trucks equipped with eAssist mild-hybrid technology. As a result, Chevrolet can deliver a low-volume, affordably priced hybrid pickup that delivers uncompromised capability and up to 13% better fuel economy in city driving.

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Green Car Reports

OCTOBER 31, 2012

mpg gas mileage rules are still causing headaches for dealers. The National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) continues to oppose the ruling, and hopes that newly introduced legislation will lead to a re-think in 2017. The 2025 Corporate Average Fuel Economy.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 9, 2023

from 2021, according to data from the Japan Automobile Dealers Association and the Japan Light Motor Vehicle and Motorcycle Association. Autos for the Indian market are seen having fewer semiconductors than those sold in advanced economies. million units. In Japan, 4,201,321 vehicles were sold in 2022, down 5.6% million vehicles sold.

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CleanTechnica EVs

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

This article is part of a series. You can find Part 1 here. Charging Away From Home (Continued) Another thing you need to know about fast charging is that it won’t give a consistent speed through the whole charging session. When the temperature is right and the battery pack is low (but not critically low), […].

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Baua Electric

APRIL 17, 2024

In the Two-Wheeler Initial Quality Study (IQS), which evaluates the quality of two-wheelers within the first six months of ownership, TVSM models have emerged as top performers: TVS Jupiter 125 secures the no1 position in the Executive Scooter category and ranks no2 in the Economy Scooter segment.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 13, 2022

The new EV battery recycling collaboration will be facilitated by VWGoA’s nationwide network of approximately 1,000 dealers, starting with the Volkswagen and Audi brands. Key to the collaboration is a holistic approach to the battery lifecycle. —JB Straubel, Redwood Materials Founder and CEO.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 25, 2016

liter engine offers an increase of 16 hp and 21 lb-ft of torque compared to the previous generation A3 1.8T, along with EPA-estimated combined cycle fuel economy of 29 mpg (8.1 Prices exclude destination charge ($950), taxes, title, options, and dealer charges. The A3 sedan with 2.0-liter liter engine replaces the 1.8-liter

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

To reduce natural resource usage and its trucks’ environmental impact, Renault Trucks (part of the Volvo Group) is taking steps to transition its industrial operations to a circular-economy approach. At this new industrial facility located in Vénissieux, the brand’s trucks will be dismantled , and their parts reused.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 5, 2017

The defect leads to lower fuel economy, non EPA-compliant emissions levels, and costly and frequent vehicle repairs, the complaint charges. This reduces the truck's fuel economy, according to the complaint.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 5, 2012

liter Pentastar V-6 engine (Ward’s 10 Best Engines Award two years in a row) with variable-valve timing (VVT) offers best-in-class standard 305 hp (227 kW), with 269 lb-ft (365 N·m) of torque and best-in-class fuel economy for V-6 trucks, according to Chrysler. Specific fuel economy figures are note available yet.)

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Green Car Congress

JULY 23, 2019

These changes increase Accent’s EPA estimated fuel economy to 33 mpg city, 41 highway, 36 combined, up considerably from the 28 city, 38 highway, 32 combined mpg rating with last year’s 1.6-liter Pricing of 2020 Accent SE starts at $15,195 and all of the upgraded models will arrive in dealer showrooms this summer. Features of the G1.6

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Green Car Reports

JANUARY 19, 2012

You'd think that if President Obama, two government agencies, and 13 of the world's largest carmakers supported a set of new regulations to improve gas mileage, they might be popular with auto dealers too. At a Tuesday public hearing on the proposed joint NHTSA-EPA standards for fuel economy in 2017-2025 vehicles, the National Auto Dealers.

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CleanTechnica EVs

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

This article is part of a series. You can find Part 1 here. Real World EV Range Picture this: you’re a first-time EV buyer. You buy an EV that says it has 250 miles of range. The next town with a rapid charger is 240 miles away, and your parents live there. So, you pack […].

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 2, 2012

Hyundai Motor America and Kia Motors America will reduce their fuel economy (mpg) ratings for a number of 2011-13 model year models in showrooms after EPA testing found discrepancies between agency results and data submitted by the company. Hyundai - Kia MY 2013 Fuel Economy Label Changes. City FE (mpg). Hwy FE (mpg). Δ old.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 26, 2020

Additionally, FCEVs (fuel cell electric vehicles) also would count towards the ZEV total, but CNCDA (California New Car Dealer Association) data show total market share for these vehicles to date at around 0.1%. of the 2030 goal, notes a new report from the California Center for Jobs & the Economy.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 15, 2010

liter V8 will arrive in dealer showrooms later this year. A one-way clutch, which allows for smoother 1-2 and 2-1 shifts, faster downshifts and improved fuel economy, has been added. The gear ratios, span and shift schedule have been optimized for better off-the-line performance and improved fuel economy. liter V8 and 3.5-liter

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