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Audi tells its dealers to get with the (electric-car) program

Green Car Reports

As many electric-car buyers will tell you, franchised auto dealers can pose a large and tedious impediment to actually buying the plug-in car you want. From salespeople with no knowledge of the cars to test vehicles that haven't been recharged and have little battery range left, the hurdles are numerous and frustrating.

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Why Your Auto Dealership Needs EV Charging Stations

EV Connect

With strong policy support and aggressive climate initiatives , prioritizing plug-in hybrids and fully electric vehicles makes more sense for auto dealers than ever. Despite the need, though, many auto dealers are hesitant to take on the significant cost of adding EV charging stations to their dealerships.

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BYD sets lower sales growth & warns of looming price war

Teslarati

Tesla & CATL deemed the Power Couple to Recharge the US EV Market: Morgan Stanley The top EV manufacturer forecasts for 2024 are hopeful. A 20% increase will not be easy to achieve, given the current weak market sentiment,” said Zhao Zhen, a sales director at Wan Zhuo Auto—a car dealer in Shanghai. million units.

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Hyundai reveals 2024 Kona Electric and ICE siblings in New York

Green Car Congress

Hyundai revealed the all-new 2024 Kona Electric, Limited, and N Line models in its North American debut at the New York International Auto Show. The all-new 2024 Kona will arrive at US dealers this summer, and the Kona Electric will be available late fall. Earlier post.) Kona Electric, equipped with the 64.8

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Blue Bird receives record order for 180 electric school buses – Charged EVs

Baua Electric

The order was placed through the district’s local Blue Bird dealer, A-Z Bus Sales. They have a range of up to 130 miles and are expected to take between three and eight hours to fully recharge, based on the district’s future charging infrastructure. LAUSD currently operates 26 Blue Bird electric buses.

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Hyundai introduces 2018 Sonata Hybrid and Plug-in Hybrid models at Chicago Auto Show

Green Car Congress

Hyundai unveiled the redesigned 2018 Sonata Hybrid and Plug-in Hybrid models at the Chicago Auto Show. km), and it can recharge in less than three hours with a level-two charger. Sonata Plug-in Hybrid buyers are currently eligible for a $4,919 federal tax credit. Total estimated range is 590 miles.

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Pompano Beach add Mack electric garbage truck to fleet

Baua Electric

Partnering with Mack Trucks and our dealer network, Nextran Truck Centers, allows us to lead by example and drive positive change in our industry,” said Brendon Pantano, CEO of Coastal Waste & Recycling, at the truck’s public unveiling. At that speed, Mack claims the truck can be fully recharged in under two hours.

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