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Stellantis Limiting Availability of Gasoline Models by State Emission Rules

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this means dealer allocation will prioritize powertrains based on how restrictive the local emissions standards happen to be. According to Automotive News , Stellantis has already stopped delivering internal combustion models to dealerships located in CARB states unless customers have ordered them special. About 36 percent of the U.S.

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Ford certifies first 67 dealers to sell Focus Electric

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Ford Motor Company has certified the first 67 dealers in California, New York and New Jersey to sell the battery-electric 2012 Focus Electric. By the end of the year, Focus Electric will be available nationwide. By the end of the year, Focus Electric will be available nationwide. Earlier post.).

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Ford triples number of US dealers certified to sell plug-in vehicles

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Ford has tripled to more than 200 the number of US dealers certified to sell its lineup of plug-in electrified vehicles, including the new C-MAX Energi plug-in hybrid that is on sale now and delivers the equivalent of 105 mpg combined in electric mode. Ford recently began production of the C-MAX Energi at its Michigan Assembly Plant.

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Chevrolet accelerates Volt rollout; available nationwide by end of 2011

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Chevrolet Volts have been delivered to customers in the Washington DC area, as well as California, New York, Connecticut, New Jersey and Texas. Customers nationwide will be able to order Volts with participating dealers beginning in the second quarter. The Volt is clearly bringing new customers to Chevrolet.

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Feature: The Genesis Experience

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The Dealer Son-Nim Experience Our silent, all-electric drive departed New York City and took us over the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge onto Staten Island and then on to New Jersey. Genesis is on schedule to have 100+ dealers across the country in the coming years. Until then, Hyundai dealers will handle Genesis sales.

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Lightning eMotors partners with Soderholm Bus & Mobility to sell electric commercial vehicles in Hawaii

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Soderholm Bus & Mobility, headquartered on Oahu, is the Nº 1 bus distributor in the Pacific Islands and has sold more buses over the last 30 years than any other dealer. Lightning is shipping the first vehicle to Soderholm next month, and demonstration vehicles will be available in Hawaii this summer for fleets to test drive.

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Chevrolet to Produce 10,000 Volts in 2011 and 30,000 in 2012; 50-State Availability 12-18 Months After Launch

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DiSalle also confirmed that the first Volts available for retail sales will be sold in California; Washington, D.C.; Austin, Texas; and the New York City metropolitan area later this year. Consumers can request to be contacted when dealers have available Volts in their area. Earlier post.).

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