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Stellantis and its US dealerships move toward electrification

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Working with its 2,600-plus dealers, the company is focusing on the dealership transition to electric-vehicle sales and service, offering consulting and on-site evaluation of electric-vehicle (EV) integration needs within every area of the dealership business. —Phil Langley, head of network development, FCA – North America.

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Volkswagen offering subscriptions to ID.3 and ID.4 in Germany

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—Klaus Zellmer, Board Member for Sales and Marketing at Volkswagen. In addition, Volkswagen will be launching its online leasing and sales offerings in Germany toward the end of 2021. family, but the platform will later be made available to dealers to offer combustion engine and hybrid vehicles as well.

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Albertsons makes first US commercial 100% electric refrigerated grocery delivery with a Class 8 truck; Volvo Trucks and AEM

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The VNR Electric models from Volvo Trucks North America are the first zero-tailpipe emission, battery-electric Class 8 trucks to be deployed in Albertsons Cos. Albertsons Companies, the second-largest grocery chain in the US, recently took delivery of two Volvo VNR Electric trucks at its distribution center in Irvine, California.

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Heniff Transportation signs LOI with the intent to purchase up to 100 Nikola Tre BEV trucks

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Heniff Transportation Systems has reached an agreement initially to acquire 10 Nikola Tre BEV trucks from Thompson Truck Centers, a member of the Nikola Corporation sales and service dealer network. Deliveries are expected to commence first half of 2022.

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Kia Motors to launch 7 new BEVs by 2027; BEVs to account for 25% of Kia global vehicle sales by 2029

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Kia also released an early sketch of several of the brand’s future dedicated Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs). By refocusing our business on electrification, we are aiming for BEVs to account for 25% of our total worldwide sales by 2029. Kia Motors is also seeking to innovate its sales practices for EVs. —Ho Sung Song.

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ecovolta electrifies a Traxter for the Swiss Alps

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ecovolta has equipped the utility terrain vehicle (UTV) with an electric powertrain and a 30 kWh lithium-ion traction battery. With a charging time of six hours, the lithium-ion battery from ecovolta offers a range of up to 120 kilometers. Battery and drive solutions are developed and tested in our own research and development area.

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EFG Companies launches MAP Electric Vehicle Protection for EV customers; 11 years, 150k miles

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This new exclusionary vehicle service contract is designed to meet the unique needs of electric vehicle owners and help dealers diversify their revenue streams through both the F&I office and the service drive. million battery electric vehicles are estimated to be sold in North America in 2025. According to 2018 research from J.P.