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Study finds car dealerships pose significant barrier to EV adoption

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In 126 “mystery shopper” experiences at 82 car dealerships across Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden, the team found that that dealers were dismissive of EVs; misinformed shoppers on vehicle specifications; omitted EVs from the sales conversation; and strongly oriented customers towards gasoline and diesel vehicle options.

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Hyundai IONIQ 5 stripped of basic features, sold at dealership

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However, according to the post on the forum, the dealer who sold the vehicle was just as bewildered as the new owner. In fact, every trim of the vehicle for sale in both the United States and Canada lists “ultra-fast charging” as a standard feature. What do you think of the article?

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General Motors And Tengzhong Sign Definitive Agreement For Sale Of HUMMER

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Tengzhong intends to purchase HUMMER through an investment entity, in which it will hold an 80% stake. It will also assume the existing dealer agreements relating to HUMMER’s dealership network. General Motors and Sichuan Tengzhong Heavy Industrial Machinery Co.,

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Software Upgrade to Prius PHEV NiMH Conversion Kit Enables All-Electric Driving At Up to 70mph

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A software upgrade, retailing for $2,000 to $2,500, will be made available for sale later this month to new and existing conversion kit customers. The batteries (which carry an expected 10-year lifetime) are manufactured by Gold Peak Industries North America , a subsidiary of GP Batteries International. Earlier post.).

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GM and Chrysler Submit Updated Restructuring Plans; Up to $18.6B More Needed; Outlines for Product Plans

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GM has offered Saab for sale, and is requesting Swedish government support prior to any sale. In the interim, if Saturn retailers or other investors present a plan that would allow a spin-off or sale of Saturn Distribution Corporation, GM would be open to any such possibility.

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