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UC Davis ITS study suggests hastening consumer adoption of plug-ins will require innovation on the sales side

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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.

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GM planning to “own” the customer relationship beyond the vehicle; autonomous Volts, car sharing and fuel cells

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GM announced that late in 2016 it will add a fleet of 2017 Chevrolet Volts designed to drive autonomously within its renovated Warren Technical Center campus. GM employees will reserve a Volt using a car-sharing app, then select a destination. They also outlined alternative transportation initiatives GM is exploring. eBike Concept.

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Maritz study finds growing but still low US consumer awareness about alternative fuel technologies; knowledge gap and confusion a sales challenge for OEMs

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This research is instructive for auto manufacturers, dealers and other stakeholders as to current consumer perceptions that should either be corrected or reinforced. ” 38% of respondents knew that “with the Chevrolet Volt, most people can commute back and forth to work for $1.50

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Coulomb Technologies to Provide 4,600 Free Home and Public Charging Stations Through ChargePoint America Program

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ChargePoint America will provide 4,600 Level II (220 – 240 volts) public and private ChargePoint Networked Charging Stations by October 2011 to program participants in nine regions in the United States: Austin, Texas; Detroit, Michigan; Los Angeles, California; New York, New York; Orlando, Fla.; Sacramento, Calif.; and Washington DC.

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DAF Putting LF Hybrid Truck Into Production; Eaton Hybrid System

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As part of PACCAR’s international hybrid program, the DAF LF Hybrid truck was developed in close collaboration with Eaton, Eindhoven University of Technology and Leyland Trucks Ltd, also a PACCAR company. Volt cells. The battery pack for the hybrid system weighs around 100 kg (220 lbs) and comprises ninety-six 3.4

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Legacy Automakers and the Tesla EV Narrative

EV Adoption

Following are a few steps legacy automakers and dealers (that are actually trying to sell EVs) need to do to help counter the Tesla narrative that has created various expectations by consumers when considering an EV. But automakers and dealers have a significant amount of data on current and past buyers and consumers in general.

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Road Test: 2024 Dodge Hornet R/T Plus Plug-In Hybrid

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hour with a 120 volt, Level 1 charger for a full charge. A Level 2, 240 volt charger, found at public charge stations and, commonly, in homes will take 7.5 The Hornet R/T Plus has wireless phone charging and a universal garage door opener, but does not have a heads-up display or auto hold. The primary way to charge the 15.5

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