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Volkswagen offering subscriptions to ID.3 and ID.4 in Germany

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As part of our ACCELERATE strategy, we are continuing our rapid and systematic transformation from car manufacturer to mobility services provider. —Klaus Zellmer, Board Member for Sales and Marketing at Volkswagen. In addition, Volkswagen will be launching its online leasing and sales offerings in Germany toward the end of 2021.

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New Mexico adopts Clean Cars Rule

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The rule includes a combination of increasingly stringent vehicle emission standards and a requirement that manufacturers deliver for sale an increasing number of zero-emission vehicles, such as battery electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles in New Mexico. —New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) Cabinet Secretary James Kenney.

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2022 Toyota Mirai fuel cell vehicle offering new Toyota Teammate advanced driver assistance; Level 2 automation

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The first-generation Mirai (2016-2020) was Toyota’s first production FCEV offered for sale to retail customers in North America. An extended ToyotaCare maintenance plan, good for three years or 35,000 miles, is included with the vehicle. Each Mirai comes with up to $15,000 of complimentary hydrogen.

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Data show California BEVs at 6.7% new vehicle marketshare in Q3

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The combustion vehicle component of this market segment—PHEVs and HEVs—overall comprised 58% of the new registrations, again indicating a continuing hesitance on the part of consumers to shift to fully electric vehicles, either because of concerns over refueling and range or due to the remaining high bump in cost.

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Exploring the Appeal of JDM Cars

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Parts Availability Finding replacement parts for JDM cars can be akin to searching for a needle in a haystack, especially for models that never officially left Japanese soil. Enthusiasts may find themselves scouring specialist suppliers or international markets for genuine parts, a quest that can be both costly and time-consuming.

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Emerging Fleet Trends—Going Electric

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EVs make a lot of sense for commercial fleets with reduced fuel and maintenance costs and batteries that can be sized to a specific route to eliminate range anxiety. If you have only a few cars for sales reps or maybe a van for local deliveries, then going direct to a dealer may work. Using a Fleet Management Company.

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Study finds testing the technology the strongest initial motivation for fleet managers adopting EVs

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The study by William Sierzchula at Delft University of Technology, published in the journal Transportation Research Part D , used fleet manager interviews and pilot project report to investigate 14 US and Dutch organizations that adopted EVs from 2010 to 2013 to determine which factors influenced their purchase decisions. 2014.05.022.

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