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

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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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Next 10 report says widespread EV adoption in California could deliver significant economic benefits to the state by 2030 and 2050

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Widespread adoption of plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) in California could confer significant economic benefits by both 2030 and 2050, resulting in increases to Gross State Product (GSP), employment, real household incomes, and state revenue, according to a new report commissioned by the think tank Next 10.

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Hino to offer electric version of M- and L-Series medium duty trucks; SEA Electric powertrains

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During a press conference at NTEA Work Truck Week, Hino Trucks announced an expansion of its product range to include electric vehicles. This is a customer-centric, dealer-unified end-to-end EV enablement solution that includes consulting, sales, infrastructure, single-source financing, support and service.

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GM's New Plan: Fewer Jobs, More Chevy Volt - Environmental Capital - WSJ

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Those areas include quicker and deeper cuts of the workforce, dealer network, and the number of brands; restructuring GMs balance sheet to lighten its debt load; and keeping development of our mainstream alternative technology vehicles on track, including the much-anticipated Chevrolet Volt. Close Home World U.S.

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Tesla bill for direct sales in CT postponed again 

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On Tuesday, April 26, the opposition to the legislation held a conference. Senator Julie Kushner, D—Danbury, the United Auto Workers (UAW) union, and CT car dealers attended the meeting. . I don’t see the need to advance Elon Musk , who is already, you know, ruler of the world,” the Kushner stated at the conference.

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Why Warren Buffett is investing in electric car company BYD - Apr. 13, 2009

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News | Markets | Technology | Personal Finance | Small Business | CNN.com RSS Newsletters Video Home Fortune 500 Technology Investing Management Rankings Warren Buffett takes charge Warren Buffett hasnt just seen the car of the future, hes sitting in the drivers seat. The company hasnt yet decided whether it will enter the U.S.

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GM on the brink…

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or any other automaker would have far-reaching consequences, given the millions of people employed by supplier companies, dealers and other small businesses that are dependent on the industry. But the Bush administration, thus far, has balked at providing any additional financing. But a bankruptcy by G.M. November 8, 2008.

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