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Direct Sales: A Perfect Storm May Have Come For Auto Dealers

CleanTechnica EVs

Along our meandering, unplanned route was a Ford dealer, something I’d usually drive past at 40 MPH and not pay a lot of attention to. I took the dogs on a long, long walk the other night. Going by on foot was a very different experience. Where there were once dozens and dozens of vehicles […].

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2021 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV features upgraded powertrain, enlarged battery pack

Green Car Congress

The 2021 Outlander PHEV is available at Mitsubishi dealers now. Additionally, this also allows increasing the top speed of all-electric operation from 79 mph to 83 mph. Additionally, the 2021 Outlander PHEV may be eligible for additional increased state and local clean-vehicle incentives.

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Lightning Systems receives California ARB Executive Order for new electric Ford F-59 delivery van and food truck

Green Car Congress

The powertrain offers peak power of 180 kW (equivalent 241 horsepower), a torque rating of 1,071 N·m, (790 lb-ft), and a top speed of 65 mph (software limited). Fleets receive the voucher discount at the point of sale while HVIP-approved vendors and dealers process the required documentation.

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Lightning Systems Gen 2 electric Ford Transit named in CARB executive order; new NMC batteries for longer range

Green Car Congress

The latest powertrain offers peak power of 160 kW (equivalent 215 horsepower), a torque rating of 994 N·m, (733 lb-ft), and a top speed of 65 mph (software limited). Fleets receive the voucher discount at the point of sale while HVIP-approved vendors and dealers process the required documentation.

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News: 2023 Maserati GranTurismo Folgore EV

Clean Fleet Report

Clean Fleet Report recently interviewed the head of Maserati in the Americas about the company’s electrification plans , plans that are now coming to fruition with the reveal of the all-new 2023 GranTurismo Folgore EV. seconds 200 mph top speed. First EV from Maserati. A swoopy coupe. Observations: 2023 Maserati GranTurismo Folgore EV.

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News: 2025 Cadillac Escalade IQ EV

Clean Fleet Report

Cadillac isn’t new to electric vehicles as the 2023 Lyriq is in dealers now, and has shown the concept for the 2025 Celestiq , which is scheduled to start its bespoke production soon. The Escalade IQ settles one frequent question we get at Clean Fleet Report of when a full-size, three row electric SUV will be available.

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Audi announces pricing and fuel economy for 2014 Audi A6, A7 and Q5 TDI diesels

Green Car Congress

Audi has now announced pricing and fuel economy figures for the 2014 A6, A7 and Q5 TDI models, expected to begin arriving at US dealers in late Summer 2013. EPA estimated fuel economy figures for the clean diesel introductions are as follows: Audi MY 2014 US diesel lineup. The 2014 Audi A8 L was already recently introduced.