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Stellantis Limiting Availability of Gasoline Models by State Emission Rules

The Truth About Cars

Stellantis is reportedly no longer allocating gasoline-only vehicles to the fourteen states with leadership that has agreed to adhere to the emission standards set by the California Air Resources Board (CARB). this means dealer allocation will prioritize powertrains based on how restrictive the local emissions standards happen to be.

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Toyota President takes dig at self-driving cars while criticizing the electric vehicle transition

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Toyota Motor Corp President Akio Toyoda recently shared a subtle dig at self-driving cars during a meeting with the company’s dealers. The Toyota executive argued that the electric vehicle transition would take longer than expected. The executive’s words appear to have been appreciated by the company’s dealers.

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Report: Mercedes Having Tough Time Selling EVs

The Truth About Cars

Like most government agencies, NGOs, and publicly traded companies, Mercedes-Benz has made a promise to be all-electric by 2030. The automaker intends to have every newly launched vehicle architecture be electric-only after 2024 and to gradually wean itself off combustion engines. Our cars need to be 'want' cars," he said.

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Ipsos RDA study finds traditional US dealerships often not prepared for EVs

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A new study by market research company Ipsos RDA has found that the EV sales process at traditional brand dealers who sell EVs alongside other vehicles, has, in many instances, has not been differentiated from the traditional process and is, in effect, passive. —Todd Markusic, VP, Research at Ipsos RDA. —Todd Markusic.

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Hyundai introduces hydrogen fuel cell H350 light commercial van concept at IAA

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Unlike a conventional electric vehicle, which requires a number of hours to recharge, the 175-liter hydrogen tank system can be filled in less than four minutes—similar to the time it takes to refill a tank of gasoline or diesel in a vehicle with a traditional internal combustion engine.

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California ARB approves ACC II rule; 100% of LDVs to be PHEVS, ZEV by 2035; LEV IV emissions requirements

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The rule establishes a year-by-year roadmap so that by 2035 100% of new cars and light trucks sold in California will be zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs). The regulation applies to automakers (not dealers) and covers only new vehicle sales.

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Flash Drive: 2024 Ford Mustang Mach-E GT and Rally

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The GT and Rally have electronic all-wheel drive (eAWD) standard, which means they have dual electric motors, one each for the front and rear wheels. The four-wheel MacPherson strut with the multi-link independent suspension, combined with electric assist power steering, made for confident and accurate driving.

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