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Volkswagen of America CEO warns dealers against ID.Buzz price markups

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Volkswagen of America CEO Pablo Di Si warned dealers ID. The VW of America CEO revealed discussions with dealers about the ID. “We need to find a fair way … for the consumer and the dealer — there’s no overpricing, that the system doesn’t crash. Di Si said he wants dealers to make money on the VW ID.

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Ford triples number of US dealers certified to sell plug-in vehicles

Green Car Congress

Ford has tripled to more than 200 the number of US dealers certified to sell its lineup of plug-in electrified vehicles, including the new C-MAX Energi plug-in hybrid that is on sale now and delivers the equivalent of 105 mpg combined in electric mode. Ford recently began production of the C-MAX Energi at its Michigan Assembly Plant.

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Ford certifies first 67 dealers to sell Focus Electric

Green Car Congress

Ford Motor Company has certified the first 67 dealers in California, New York and New Jersey to sell the battery-electric 2012 Focus Electric. At least one Focus Electric must be available at all times for demonstrations and events. Earlier post.). By the end of the year, Focus Electric will be available nationwide. Click to enlarge.

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Mack’s mobile off-grid charging system helps customers evaluate EVs – Charged EVs

Baua Electric

The mobile Mack MD Electric charging unit can be used for a limited time by customers who want to test the technology, and by dealers to facilitate EV demos. The system’s raison d’être is to help Mack customers test Class 6-8 electric vehicles, and evaluate their feasibility for their fleets.

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Everyone’s EV

Electric Auto Association

To spread that message, she chose to purchase a new Chevrolet Bolt. “My Fellows set out to purchase the new car in December, when, like now, EVs were difficult to come by. “I We can’t allow the dealers to pull this on buyers. Buyers should be wary of these dealers,” she added. They have a lot of tricks up their sleeves.

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See & test drive your favorite EVs at Drive Electric Earth Month, all April

Baua Electric

It’s that time of year again, time for events across the country to show off electric vehicles at Drive Electric Earth Month. It started as Drive Electric Earth Day , but since not every event can happen on the same day, they went ahead and extended it to encompass “Earth Month” events that happen across the month of April.

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Chevy Axes Entry-Level Blazer EV - For Now

The Truth About Cars

.& In a market defined by skyrocketing average transaction prices and a seeming return to pre-pandemic inventory levels, this isn’t the best news – for consumers or dealers. In any event, it seems the least expensive Blazer EV available for purchase in this calendar year will cost $56,715 when the 2LT goes on sale later this autumn.