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Maritz study finds growing but still low US consumer awareness about alternative fuel technologies; knowledge gap and confusion a sales challenge for OEMs

Green Car Congress

Results of a survey released by Maritz Research demonstrates that while US consumer awareness about alternative fuel vehicles continues to grow, only about one in five consumers state they are “very familiar” with any alternative-fuel technologies.

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Road Test: Ford F-150 Lightning

Clean Fleet Report

Then there are the franchise dealers motivated by just one thing: how much can I get for a hot product in short supply. It’s not unusual for a dealer to mark up a Lightning Platinum an additional $50,000 today just to place an order. Because of this we don’t address issues such as long-term reliability or total cost of ownership.

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kWh Billing and New EV Charging Tax Policies: What You Need to Know

Blink Charging

The electric car market is experiencing massive growth, exceeding 10 million in sales in 2022. As a result, regulations and guidelines related to electric vehicles are changing frequently, and consumers and charging station hosts must be aware of new developments. However, this transition also involves policy changes.

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Flash Drive: 2023 Lexus RZ 450e EV

Clean Fleet Report

Many Lexus owners got into the brand as their first luxury car and Lexus hopes many of them will remain loyal and have the RZ 450e as their first electric vehicle. Tempting Lexus owners to plug in There also is the respected Lexus dealer experience—from shopping, purchase and service—where customers are referred to as “guests.”

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Flash Drive: 2023 VinFast VF 8

Clean Fleet Report

If you are not familiar with not feeling transmission shifts, make sure your VinFast dealer sales representative lets you take a test drive longer than once around the block. Speak to your dealer representative about when these features will be available. Check with the dealer for updates as this is a constantly changing landscape.

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Road Test: 2024 Genesis G70 3.3T RWD Sport Prestige

Clean Fleet Report

Living up to the badge Genesis, with its first models in 2018, is still a new car company that is in the process of building out a dealer network. Visit your local Genesis dealer to experience a 2024 G70 and see for yourself what a world class premium sports sedan is all about. Story and photos by John Faulkner. [

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Flash Drive: 2024 Acura ZDX Type S

Clean Fleet Report

We have not driven the ZDX A-Spec RWD or AWD, but we suspect the performance will still be quite good, and the all-electric driving range will be longer. The 2024 ZDX A-Spec and ZDX Type S are on-sale now at Acura dealers in all 50 states. Go check it out! Story and photos by John Faulkner. [ Story and photos by John Faulkner. [

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