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NOVEMBER 2, 2011

Ford has opened reservations for the 2012 Focus Electric, with a starting price of $39,995, including $795 in destination charges but before state and federal incentives. Buyers can configure a Ford Focus Electric and place orders with a Certified Electric Vehicle (EV) dealer via a dedicated website. Phoenix and Tucson, Ariz.;

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FEBRUARY 6, 2013

Ford will have one-third of its US dealers in all 50 states—more than 900— certified to sell the Focus Electric battery electric vehicle (BEV) and C-MAX Energi and Fusion Energi plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) by spring. Fusion Energi—Ford’s second production plug-in hybrid—recently began shipping to dealers.

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JULY 30, 2010

Due to what it termed “ strong public interest ” in the Chevrolet Volt, General Motors will increase US production capacity of the Volt by 50%, from 30,000 units to 45,000 units, in 2012. GM recently increased the number of US launch markets for the vehicle from three to seven. Earlier post.) Earlier post.)

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2020

The California Center for Jobs & The Economy has released an updated report ( earlier post ) on the progress of ZEV sales in the state during the first half of 2020, drawing on sales data from the California New Car Dealers Association (CNCDA). In spite of the uptick in market share, BEVs remain a small component of the overall market.

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AUGUST 16, 2011

The ebike will be launched in the first half of 2012 and will initially be marketed by dealers in Europe and North America. The smart ebike is being developed and built in cooperation with the e-bike manufacturer GRACE, based near Berlin.

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FEBRUARY 26, 2020

This action expands on the prior Executive Order B-16-2012, which set a goal of 1.5 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%. market share. …

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APRIL 6, 2012

Integrity Exports reports that hybrid cars in Japan now account for 16% of all new car sales, according to figures from the Japan Mini Vehicles Association and Japan Auto Dealers Association. In France, hybrids broke through the 1% mark in March, with the increase in sales of the Citroën DS5 hybrid and Peugeot 508 RXH.

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MARCH 14, 2021

SEA Electric was founded in Australia in 2012, with a proprietary electric power-system technology (known as SEA-Drive) for the world’s urban delivery and distribution fleets. SEA-Drive 120b Power-System. SEA Ford F-59 EV with SEA-Drive 120b. The company forecast is to have more than 15,000 vehicles on the road by the end of 2023.

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JULY 21, 2020

The port, which will serve roughly 302 dealers in the mid-Atlantic region, marks an approximately $150-million investment in the Baltimore-area and the creation of about 100 new jobs. The location of VWGoA’s new processing center is formerly the site of Bethlehem Steel, which closed in 2012.

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JULY 17, 2013

Significant body style and powertrain variations can be matched to specific customer needs and preferences in India and other high-growth markets. These influential consumers don’t want a de-contented car originally intended for consumers in mature markets. Sales surged to more than 35,000 vehicles in 2012, up 25 times from 2011.

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MARCH 7, 2012

2011 was a huge year for us and with all of these significant and tangible improvements to infrastructure, dealer network, incentives, and production we are looking forward to significant growth in the lead up to European Production. —Paul Willcox, Nissan’s Senior Vice President Sales and Marketing in Europe.

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JULY 2, 2010

Chevrolet plans to produce 10,000 Volt extended range electric vehicles by the end of the 2011 calendar year, and an additional 30,000 Volts during the 2012 calendar year, according to Volt Marketing Director Tony DiSalle, who made the announcements during a live video webcast 1 July. Earlier post.).

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OCTOBER 7, 2010

A surge in Prius sales in Japan offset declines in the North American market since 2009. The Wall Street Journal reports that, according to dealers briefed on the plans, Toyota will introduce two new variants of the Prius hybrid in the US by the end of 2012. Click to enlarge. on the year to 27,249 units for the month.

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JULY 21, 2021

On 12 August 1981, at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in midtown Manhattan, IBM unveiled the company's entrant into the nascent personal computer market: the IBM PC. From IBM's perspective, a new and vast market quickly turned into an ugly battleground with many rivals. With that, the preeminent U.S. IBM CEO Frank T.

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2009

Volvo Car Corporation is postponing its plans to produce a full hybrid based on a diesel engine and instead will introduce a series-produced plug-in diesel hybrid (PHEV) in Europe as early as 2012. Volvo’s dealers will offer customers who buy a plug-in hybrid a special contract for the supply of renewable energy. Earlier post.).

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MARCH 8, 2019

was a retailer, everyone in the chain of commerce—that is manufacturers, distributors, dealers, installers, and retailers—has an important responsibility to ensure that all aftermarket products they offer for sale have first been exempted by CARB. The California Air Resources Board (CARB) announced that AZAA Investments, Inc.,

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MAY 19, 2020

These products, designed for the Chinese market, will help reduce VOC emissions and meet the stringent standards implemented in various cities in China. This will help us increase efficiency by integrating the whole value chain of contractors, dealers, and repair centers. —Gu Haijie, President of Xiaoju Autocare.

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Green Car Reports

NOVEMBER 22, 2011

It took awhile to arrive, after previews starting in the middle of 2010, but now the 2012 Infiniti M35h is on sale at dealers all over the country.

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AUGUST 10, 2011

(TMS) has selected Leviton as an approved Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) provider for Toyota customers and dealers. Toyota is bringing two battery electric vehicles to the US in 2012—the RAV4 EV and the Scion iQ EV.

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OCTOBER 25, 2012

Its European loss for 2012 is expected to exceed $1.5 The European market holds potential for profitable growth if we accelerate product development and move decisively to address our costs and overcapacity. —Stephen Odell, chairman and CEO, Ford of Europe. Product acceleration. —Stephen Odell. Other actions.

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FEBRUARY 3, 2015

However, a slowdown is being signaled with just two of the high-potential BRIC markets likely to see increased sales this year. China will lead the sector’s volume growth, with particular strength in SUVs, though IHS expects the market to slow from 2014. —Nigel Griffiths, chief automotive economist, IHS Automotive. North America.

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JULY 5, 2011

Announced at Toyota’s Annual National Dealer meeting in Las Vegas, the trio of vehicles will consist of one plug-in hybrid and two pure electric vehicles to the U.S. market by the end of 2012. It’s official: next year Toyota will launch not one, but three plug-in vehicles in the year ahead.

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DECEMBER 16, 2013

The Renault brand has been present in the Chinese market with the imported cars such as Koleos and Fluence. The Chinese new car market—now the world’s largest—provides a significant new growth opportunity for Renault. The Group is developing its network, set to grow from 92 dealers in 2013 to 120 dealers by 2016.

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JANUARY 13, 2013

Lincoln introduced the MKC Concept, a vision of how Lincoln will enter the small luxury utility segment, which grew nearly 60% in 2012 and more than 200% in the last four—the fastest growing segment of the luxury market. This segment growth is being driven at both ends of the demographic spectrum.

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DECEMBER 7, 2012

Earlier this week, the company released its November 2012 sales numbers, reporting that it sold more than 2,200 units last month, an increase of 22% compared to the same period last year. As previously announced, ASMC is continuing to market and sell its remaining US automobile inventory through its national network of automotive dealers.

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DECEMBER 14, 2013

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Jetta Hybrid vehicles manufactured October 2012 through October 2013 and equipped with a DQ-200 direct-shift gearbox. Volkswagen so far is not aware of any such failure in the US, but such failure have been reported in foreign markets.

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JANUARY 14, 2013

Growth in this segment hit nearly 60% in 2012, and more than 200% over the last four years, eclipsing all other luxury segments, Lincoln said. We are reinventing Lincoln by focusing on the largest and fastest-growing segments of the luxury market, while offering clients something different. Ford CEO Mulally introduces the MKC Concept.

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APRIL 21, 2013

With more new models, the expansion of its local manufacturing capability and a growing dealer network, GM expects to increase Cadillac sales from 30,000 units last year to 100,000 units in 2015. Its longer-term goal is to take Cadillac’s share of China’s luxury car market to 10% by 2020. million units. —Bob Socia.

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NOVEMBER 19, 2013

million vehicles in 2012. Earlier this year, BAIC was ranked second on KPMG’s Global Auto Executive Survey 2013, a ranking of the top automotive companies that are expected to gain market share in the future. BFDA), which has been jointly manufacturing Auman-branded medium and heavy-duty trucks since mid-2012.

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EV Central

DECEMBER 30, 2023

‘EV values plummet’ has been a regular headline in overseas media this year, as electric car resale values tumble in major markets like the US and UK. America and Europe have more mature EV markets than us, meaning thousands of pre-loved electric cars have popped up on their used car classifieds. of new car deliveries.

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DECEMBER 16, 2011

Collins, North America’s largest builder of Type A school and school activity buses, will be offering this system as an option on several models starting in the spring of 2012. Many of our customers are interested in this technology and our leading dealers are ready to introduce it to their customers.

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NOVEMBER 1, 2016

The grant amount is automatically deducted from the price of the vehicle by the dealer when it is purchased, and the dealership also completes all the necessary paperwork. tonnes since 2012, but sales of new electric vans have remained limited. The Plug-In Van grant has been available to small commercial vehicles of up to 3.5

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MAY 4, 2011

Participating Chevrolet dealers in seven key launch markets across Canada have begun taking orders for the all-new 2012 Chevrolet Volt, with an MSRP starting at C$41,545 (US$43,568). By the end of the year, more than 2,500 US dealers will receive a dedicated Volt demo.

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JANUARY 21, 2012

According to a new Pike Pulse report published by Pike Research, the two electric motorcycle and scooter manufacturers who are best positioned to take advantage of upcoming shifts in the market are Zero Motorcycles and Jiangsu Xinri E-Vehicle. The e-motorcycle and e-scooter market is here to stay. —senior analyst Dave Hurst.

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FEBRUARY 27, 2019

These numbers assume, the report cautions, that the current market share will remain elevated above the long-term average. This action expands on the prior Executive Order B-16-2012, which set a goal of 1.5 million by 2025, with a sub-goal that their market share is expanding at that point. Background. of the 2030 goal.

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JUNE 15, 2014

The dashboard gathers data from California plug-in electric vehicle drivers, providing monthly updates of market data on a variety of demographic and behavioral topics. The survey data sample represents CVRP applicants who purchased their vehicle between September 2012 and April 2014. Map showing number of rebates by region.

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FEBRUARY 2, 2014

In Norway, Europe’s biggest EV market, the number of electric vehicles using the E18 highway increased eight fold in an 18 month period after a CHAdeMO quick charger was installed on the route. This rose to 155 a year later and 540 in 2012. In 2010 there were just 16 quick charging points.

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