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Advice To Dealers On Green-Car Sales: Focus On Cost Savings First

Green Car Reports

Green cars can''t help reduce emissions or save gasoline if no one buys them. sales of plug-in hybrids and electric cars have been strong in some areas, but weak in others--and it may be because dealers are emphasizing green too much. In the U.S.,

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RAV4 Prime sales, EQS debut, GM batteries, Ioniq 5 or EV6: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

This and more, here at Green Car Reports. According to sales data, the Toyota RAV4 Prime plug-in hybrid is still flying off dealer lots. GM and LG Chem are reportedly readying a second battery plant. And would you choose the Hyundai Ioniq 5 or the Kia EV6?

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Hybrid and PHEV markups, Tesla at Electrify America, EV product plans: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

EV sales for years, a study estimates. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Recent dealer markups of popular. Electrify America’s cross-country charging network will support Tesla connectors, but many details are missing. Tesla will stay on top for U.S.

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Dealers vs electric cars, cities vs vehicles, Tesla racing series, January sales update: Today's Car News

Green Car Reports

Today, we got January sales updates, Tesla Model S racing, some thoughts on taking back cities from cars, and dealers getting worried over electric cars. All this and more on Green Car Reports. A racing.

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This is the best week of the year to buy a green car

Green Car Reports

If you're thinking about buying a green car—or any car, for that matter—now is a good time. The week between the day after Christmas and the beginning of the new year is the busiest one for car sales, and a great time to find a deal.

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Tesla sales, VW dealer reparations, used small cars: Today's Car News

Green Car Reports

Today, Tesla delivered 14,820 cars during the first quarter of 2016, Volkswagen dealers talk to the company about diesel-scandal reparations, and why used small cars could be a great bargain right now. All this and more on Green Car Reports.

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End Of Green-Car Subsidy in Japan Slows Sales in September

Green Car Congress

The expiration of a Japanese government subsidy program on 7 September for green vehicles slowed domestic sales in September. The Japan Automobile Dealers Association (JADA) reported a 4.1% drop in new car sales, the first decrease in 14 months. Sales of subcompacts fell 12.2% to 137,728 units. 1 and Sept.

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