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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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Toyota hybrid onslaught: RAV4, Corolla, Corolla Cross, Yaris Cross and Kluger to drop petrol engines and join C-HR, Yaris and new Camry with only petrol-electric drivetrains

EV Central

From today our dealers will no longer offer petrol-only variants of any Toyota model where a hybrid-electric alternative is available.” Currently available from $54,420 plus on-road costs, the most affordable hybrid variant brings an all-wheel drive system not everyone needs and sells from $60,920 plus on-roads.

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Nissan preps for next-gen LEAF EV production, but ‘a real challenge’ awaits

Baua Electric

Johnson referred to the lack of “good solid policies” and difficulties in building a regional supply chain. According to Johnson, the biggest challenge is the cost of energy. “We Meanwhile, Nissan told dealers it will feature a radical design upgrade and pack 25% more range to make it more competitive.

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Ford lowers fuel economy ratings for hybrids, plug-in hybrids, and Fiestas; goodwill payments to buyers coming

Green Car Congress

TRLHP is established through engineering models that are validated through vehicle testing, including physical track tests referred to as coastdown testing. TRLHP is a vehicle-specific resistance level used in vehicle dynamometer testing that determines fuel economy ratings. This is our error. When we see an issue, we address it.

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How Do the Used and Commercial Clean Vehicle Tax Credits Work?

Blink Charging

Usually when discussing federal electric vehicle tax credits in the United States , most people are referring to the Clean Vehicle Credit (formerly the Qualified Plug-in Electric Drive Motor Vehicle Credit) for new EVs. With the exception of PHEV Compact cars, all vehicles under 14,000 pounds have an incremental cost of $7,500 or greater.

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Flash Drive: 2023 Lexus RZ 450e EV

Clean Fleet Report

Tempting Lexus owners to plug in There also is the respected Lexus dealer experience—from shopping, purchase and service—where customers are referred to as “guests.” The RZ 450e is sold in all 50 states and is available at dealers now. Lexus has been known to say they are where “luxury goes green,” which is fair and accurate.

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Tesla Tax Credit: How Californians Can Save $15,000 with EV Credits and Rebates

EV Life

The code references a number of eligible vehicles , including the Tesla Model 3 and Tesla Model Y. This grant is issued directly to the dealer to lower the overall cost of the purchase.