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Survey: Dealers think Biden is moving too fast on EVs

Baua Electric

The report also quotes a general manager for a Mazda dealer—a brand that doesn’t have any EVs in its lineup currently. 2024 Cadillac Lyriq Several respondents also voiced the need for more affordable hybrid and plug-in hybrid models. Previous dealer grumbling at EVs pointed to investments needed to sell them.

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Auto Industry and Utilities Urge President Obama to Create to National Electric Fuel Task Force to Accelerate Plug-in Adoption

Green Car Congress

Organizations representing auto manufacturers, electric utilities and the electric drive industry are calling on President Obama to establish a new National Electric Fuel Task Force to help accelerate the adoption of plug-in electric vehicles and the necessary infrastructure. Tags: Electric (Battery) Plug-ins Policy.

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Auto Alliance pushing for passage of Maryland SB 1234 that would require state purchase of ZEVs; 50% of LDVs by 2026

Green Car Congress

Currently there are more than 35 models of zero-emission vehicles including plug-in hybrid, battery, and fuel cell electric vehicles. These vehicles are at the dealerships and on the roads, but this is just the beginning. Alliance members have announced plans for at least twice as many ZEV models over the next few years.

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Tesla, VW and several other EVs that qualify for the new 2023 US EV tax credit

Teslarati

2022-2023 Ford Escape Plug-In Hybrid. 2022-2023 Ford Escape Plug-In Hybrid. General Motors, Kia, Mazda, Mercedes-Benz, Proterra, and Subaru were also on the list. The full list is as follows: 2023 Audi Q5 TFSI e Quattro (PHEV). 2022-2023 Ford E-Transit. 2022-2023 Ford F-150 Lightning. 2022-2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E.

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Plug-in Manufacturers Grow

Plug In Partners

In the last few weeks, not only has Chrysler made announcements, so has Mazda, Hyundai, and Nissan. The tests are sufficiently advanced that Mazda has a working prototype in a Mazda 5 MPV bodyshell. He explained that Chrysler is currently demonstrating electric cars and plug-in hybrids to dealers to get their feedback.

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DC Fast Charging: Everything You Need to Know

Blink Charging

The first level is the standard wall plug you can find at home. The second level delivers twice the amount of power with 240V, which offers 40 to 65 miles for every hour it’s plugged in. CCS is mainly used for several brands, including BMW, Ford, General Motors, Honda, Hyundai, Kia, and Mazda electric vehicles.

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CAM/PwC name Volkswagen Group most innovative global automotive company, Mercedes-Benz most innovative brand

Green Car Congress

The study identified the most powerful innovation as the Porsche Panamera S E Hybrid—the first plug-in hybrid in the premium class. The 18 companies were: BMW Group; Daimler AG; Fiat Group; Ford Motor Co.; General Motors Corp.; Honda Motor Co.; Hyundai Motor Co.; Mazda Motor Corp.;

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