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Multi-brand electric-car dealer to open in Canada after Iceland test

Green Car Reports

With the notable exception of Tesla Motors' company-owned stores, electric cars must compete against internal-combustion models for space and attention on dealer lots. But what if a dealership sold only electric cars, covering multiple brands?

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Study finds car dealerships pose significant barrier to EV adoption

Green Car Congress

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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China and Norway Lead the World’s EV Switchover

Cars That Think

According to the WRI’s analysis, above, Iceland, Sweden, the Netherlands, and China are the leading EV adopters after Norway. degrees C (2.7 degrees F).” But as of 2022, there was still a major gap between the top spot and the countries trailing behind, the WRI found. The plan seeks to raise that figure to 60 percent by 2030.

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