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Survey Shows Auto Dealers Still Annoyed With Biden EV Strategy

The Truth About Cars

According to the 2024 Dealer Outlook Survey, 83 percent of respondents said the government was pushing the transition toward EVs too quickly and mucking up the auto market. As for dealers, there’s some amount of disagreement as to what’s holding EVs back. That issue was exacerbated by provisions (e.g.&

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Ford to begin shipping F-150 Lightning units to dealers in coming days following ‘Ok-To’Buy’ status

Teslarati

Ford will begin shipping units of the new, all-electric F-150 Lightning to dealers in the coming days after the pickup received an “Ok-To-Buy” status on all trims. Ford plans to build 150,000 F-150 Lightnings every year. The company plans to build 600,000 EVs by the end of 2023. I’d love to hear from you!

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GM launches Green Dealer Recognition program

Green Car Congress

GM has launched a “Green Dealer Recognition” program for Chevrolet, Buick, GMC and Cadillac dealerships across the US. Participating dealers have proven track records in areas such as energy reduction, renewable energy use, water conservation efforts, recycling, on-site nature habitats and community outreach.

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Toyota says it would rather buy credits than ‘waste’ money on EVs

Baua Electric

As the car industry’s largest hybrid pusher, Toyota says it is better positioned to just buy credits to close the EPA gap rather than “waste” money on BEVs, its CEO said. Currently, the company is building a $13.9 Since 2021, Toyota has invested about $17 billion into its US manufacturing operations to build mostly hybrids. “I

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Tesla’s direct-to-consumer model is better for companies and consumers

Teslarati

Hence, Tesla’s lack of dealers ensures that customers are protected from the poor experience of paying over MSRP. Of those who spent above MSRP, 31% would not buy from the same dealer again, while 27% would no longer buy from the same manufacturer. Why I hate dealers. Just a cool $37,000 OVER MSRP.

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EVGracias.com buy electric vehicles & components online

Electric Vehicles India

EVGracias.com buy electric vehicles & components online . Buy electric vehicles components online. Charging Stations build and maintenance (Ready to take up projects). The post EVGracias.com buy electric vehicles & components online appeared first on Promoting Eco Friendly Travel.

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ZPM launches crowd-sourced funding campaign to build compressed-air cars in US

Green Car Congress

ZPM has attained rights to build the first of several modular plants in the United States; Hawaii is the anticipated location of the first production plant. All the purchases are managed at the MDI central purchasing unit, to benefit from the advantages of bulk buying. Click to enlarge.

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