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New Mexico Auto Dealers Claim They Keep Prices Low, Serve Customers Better

CleanTechnica EVs

A few weeks ago, Ken Ortiz, the president of the New Mexico Auto Dealers Association, penned a letter to the editor of the Albuquerque Journal. The letter, which came 2–3 weeks after Tesla opened its first facility in the state, defended auto dealers’ practices and claimed that they’re actually better for the EV transition.

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EGEB: This New Jersey community solar farm gives landfill a new purpose

Electrek

Albuquerque, New Mexico, launches an Electrified Dealer Program to help car dealers sell EVs. In today’s Electrek Green Energy Brief (EGEB): The Linden Hawk Rise 4.5 MW community solar project in New Jersey nears completion.

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The 2024 Chevy Blazer EV has a quirky $4k discount for Tesla drivers

Baua Electric

So you’ll have to check with a dealer for your EV’s eligibility. Click here to find a local dealer that may have the Chevy Blazer EV in stock. CarsDirect notes that the Honda Fit EV qualifies, but the Hyundai IONIQ Electric doesn’t. The $4,000 conquest bonus cash deal is available from May 1 to June 3, 2024.

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Junkyard Find: 1964 Ford Fairlane 500 4-Door Sedan

The Truth About Cars

I can't decipher the shadow of the long-departed dealership badge, but I'd wager it came from somewhere along the I-25 corridor between Albuquerque and Cheyenne. This dusty sticker on the dash is a piece of obscure 1990s Denver history.

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PHEV Day 144, Saturday, 28 February 2009, Holds a Two Variety of Folks Meeting at Flying Star plus Run to 41st State Capital, Santa Fe, New Mexico

Spirit of DC - PHEV3A

Cheers PHEV3A'rs, EVADC'rs, and EVnthusiasts, One & All - Saturday morning holds first a get-together of two variety of folks in Albuquerque -- EVnthusiasts, especially from the EAA (Electric Auto Association) and testy New Mexico Mensans. SPECIAL NOTE: Albuquerque has a PluginSupply PHEV Kit Dealer, George Daun GeoDaun@gmail.com.

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New Mexico EV Mandate Stands After Opposition from Car Dealers

The Truth About Cars

The State of New Mexico has denied a petition put forward by automotive dealers to ease off on planned electric vehicle mandates. According to Automotive News , the board voted 4-1 on Friday to deny a motion of stay for a petition filed by the New Mexico Automotive Dealers Association in December. Not that this matters for New Mexico.