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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. Others likewise said that it should be the market driving EV sales, not pressure from the government.&

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Electric bicycles: Hero & Yamaha JV, Proposed US tax credit for electric bicycles 

Electric Vehicles India

Electric bicycles: Hero & Yamaha JV, Proposed US tax credit for electric bicycles . A proposed US tax credit for new electric bicycle purchases bumped backed up to a full 30%. President Biden’s “Build Back Better” proposal has restored the proposed incentive back to its full 30%.

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UC Davis ITS study suggests hastening consumer adoption of plug-ins will require innovation on the sales side

Green Car Congress

A study by researchers at the Institute of Transportation Studies, UC Davis finds that buyers of plug-in vehicles (PEVs) are substantially less satisfied with the dealer purchase experience than buyers of conventional vehicles—with the notable exception of Tesla buyers. In some cases, dealers outright discouraged PEV purchases.

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Kia EV9 sales are heating up in the US

Baua Electric

Over 1,400 Kia EV9 models were handed over in January, topping the EV6 in US sales. Kia EV9 outpaces EV6 despite record sales month Kia started the year strong, with EV sales growing 57% YOY. Kia’s electric SUV even outsold Toyota’s sole EV, the bZ4X, in its first sales month.

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GM says EV hurdles are ‘not an issue now’ as new models roll out

Baua Electric

GM had its fair share of EV hurdles last year, leading to disappointing sales. The company aims to build 200,000 to 300,000 EVs this year, about 20 times more than GM did in 2024. It’s still short of GM’s previous 400K EV sales target through mid-2024. As we move forward, we’re going to build to demand.

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Polestar 3 is already on sale with a massive $7,500 purchase incentive

Baua Electric

Polestar 3 (Source: Polestar) According to a memo sent to dealers viewed by online research firm CarsDirect , all 2024 Polestar 3 models now feature a $7,500 purchase discount. Polestar 3 prototype testing (Source: Polestar) Polestar plans to build the electric SUV at Volvo’s plant in South Carolina.

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Nevada the site for the Tesla Gigafactory pending legislative approval of incentive package estimated at up to $1.25B over 20 years

Green Car Congress

Elements of the agreement include abatements, tax credits, an economic development rate rider, and an agreement on direct sales. Abatements: Up to 100% abatement of Sales Tax until 30 June 2034. Up to 100% abatement of Real Property Tax until 30 June 2024. Transferable Tax Credit of 2.8%

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