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Majority of dealers complain US is bringing them too fast into the EV future

Baua Electric

Ford F-150 Lightning (Source: Ford) A strong majority of car dealers complain the US government’s strategy is bringing them too fast into the electric vehicle future. The concerns about dealers have proved warranted. 83 percent of the dealers surveyed said that they believe the federal government is pushing them into EVs too fast.

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Hyundai announces Evolve+ EV subscription program

Green Car Congress

This new service provides flexibility and affordability to the consumer who wants to drive Hyundai’s newest electric vehicles without committing to a purchase or longer-term lease. Consumers can find available dealers within the app. Hyundai Motor America has built Evolve+ in partnership with its dealers.

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Toyota develops “Total-care Service” for ride-hailing companies; rollout with Grab in Singapore

Green Car Congress

Working with ride-hailing companies, Total-care Service will enable Toyota to leverage onboard telematics data through a shared information platform and provide services such as fleet management, automotive insurance, and vehicle maintenance packages, aiming to expand the use of ride-hailing vehicles and enhance the driving experience for end users.

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IMI calls on UK Government to invest £30M in hybrid and electric vehicle training; affordability issue

Green Car Congress

In the UK, the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) is calling on the UK Government to make a £30-million (US$37-million) investment in specialist electric and hybrid vehicle training for thousands of maintenance and repair technicians in the independent retail sector. —Steve Nash, IMI CEO.

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Electric Scooter vs Petrol Scooter : Huge Money Savings

Plug In India

Maintanance Expenses Let’s talk about maintenance costs associated with this petrol scooter for a period of 5 years. Most petrol scooters have maintenance costs of Rs 6000 per annum, which results in Rs 30,000 for 5 year period. So any battery pack related service will have to be done with your PURE EV dealer.

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How to “Green” Your Car

Clean Fleet Report

While yes, there is a huge push for EVs, realistically speaking, not that everyone can afford them. The car market, including secondhand vehicles, is very expensive at the moment, so not everyone has the luxury of just getting up, going to their local dealer and buying a new EV or even a new car that isn’t a gas guzzler.

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Cost Parity?: Two Dozen EVs “Available” in the US Start At Less Than $45,000

EV Adoption

Several of these EVs are seeing substantial ADMs (Additional Dealer Markups). One website, EV Dealer Markup Tracker , was set up to monitor these markups. In other words, for many or most of these EVs you can’t simply walk into a dealer and buy one. See your Hyundai dealer for availability details. Cost Parity?