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NY Judge Pauses Ford’s EV Dealer Requirements

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Ford introduced its tiered dealer program nearly twelve months ago, splitting stores interested in selling electric into “Model e Certified Elite” and “Model e Certified.” In exchange, dealers are given access to demo vehicles and a factory guarantee for limited EV allocations.&

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Navigant Research forecasts new EV global sales of > 346,000 units in 2014; 10 predictions for the year

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Navigant suggests that, since the automakers have already designed the vehicles that they will be selling in 2018, they will become more vocal in 2014 to push for changes; the firm expects the dispute to escalate, perhaps resulting in legal action. Tesla is also readying the Model X, a more affordable crossover for launch by the end of 2014.

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How to Get a Plug-In Hybrid

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Today youd do it to be one of the first to drive the worlds cleanest extended range vehicle; in the future, youll do it because its an obvious and affordable win! Drivers of converted cars have received high levels of cooperation from dealer service departments so far. A new trend is conversion of internal combustion engine vehicles.

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Electric dirt bikes buyer’s guide and best models

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Dealer support. Since the technology for electric dirt bikes is not yet perfect, it’s important to pick a brand that provides excellent dealer support. Electric Motion’s Escape is another road-legal, off-road electric bike that looks good and performs well. is one of the more affordable electric dirt bikes in our selection.

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EPA Administrator broadly outlines Trump Administration thinking on fuel economy standards and California

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In a speech on Tuesday at the National Automobile Dealers Association meeting in Washington, US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Andrew Wheeler outlined the Trump Administration’s thinking on national fuel economy standards and California. Earlier post.). —Andrew Wheeler. —Andrew Wheeler. Purchasing.