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Powering Up Dealerships: Why Many Dealers Need More Power for EV Charging

Blink Charging

These facilities were designed and built when internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles ruled the road, and they are usually not equipped with enough electrical infrastructure to handle a lot of EV charging. When the dealership was exclusively selling ICE vehicles, it could rely on its gasoline storage facility to fuel its inventory.

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Harbinger announces $400 million in electric truck pre-orders  – Charged EVs

Baua Electric

Southern California-based medium-duty electric truck manufacturer Harbinger has received 4,000 binding pre-orders from customers that include Bimbo Bakeries USA, RV manufacturer THOR Industries, postal service operator Mail Management Services and several North American commercial vehicle dealers.

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Hyundai reveals 2024 Kona Electric and ICE siblings in New York

Green Car Congress

The all-new 2024 Kona will arrive at US dealers this summer, and the Kona Electric will be available late fall. On the internal combustion engine models, Kona offers a choice of two gasoline powertrains. The second-generation Kona customers can choose from electric and internal combustion powertrains, including a sporty N Line version.

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Toyota introduces new Yaris Cross compact SUV in Japan; TNGA GA-B platform; E-Four electric AWD

Green Car Congress

The Yaris Cross will be available through Toyota dealers nationwide from 31 August. As a package that can make full use of this performance, in addition to the “condensed” design, the new model features lean, well-balanced and refined proportions. Toyota Motor Corporation has released the Yaris Cross, a new-model compact SUV.

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Report: Aston Martin Actually Won’t Be Going All Electric

The Truth About Cars

Apparently, customers had conveyed to Aston dealers that they still prefer traditional powertrains and want the sensations associated with gasoline-powered automobiles. We have designed and ready one platform to take four different vehicles," Stroll told Autocar. "We Images: Aston Martin] Become a& TTAC& insider.

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Mercedes-Benz Reportedly Rethinking North American EV Strategy

The Truth About Cars

Canadian dealers of Mercedes-Benz vehicles are reporting that the automaker is considering revising its strategy for North America. The dealers attended a market-wide retailers meeting in Vancouver held in May and noted that the automaker was fretting about consumer hesitancy over expensive electric vehicles.

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Toyota launches new RAV4 PHEV in Japan

Green Car Congress

It has been popular with many customers, due to the superior driving performance delivered by three types of 4WD system, including Dynamic Torque Vectoring AWD; design which fuses refinement with SUV-like power; spacious luggage storage; and an interior designed for convenience, making it suited to diverse situations.

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