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BMW unveils production i8 plug-in hybrid; 94 mpg; on sale in US in 2014 priced from $135,925

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Statistically, this is the area that absorbs the least energy in the event of a crash, and the vehicle shows barely any deformation here as a result. Any authorized BMW i dealer can repair the outer skin. The battery, meanwhile, is mounted centrally in the underbody section of the car to give it the best possible degree of protection.

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Why Dealerships Shouldn’t Be Afraid of Selling EVs

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Unlike internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles, which legally have to be sold via franchised dealerships, exclusive EV manufacturers, like Tesla, don’t have to follow this arrangement. Why the hesitancy? Before considering why dealerships may be reluctant to focus on EV sales, it is worth noting how EVs are sold.

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Volkswagen’s Electrify America supplement discusses ZEV charging investments in disadvantaged California communities

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A discussion of Electrify America’s commitment to gather statistics on resulting workforce training of and employment recruitment from disadvantaged/underserved communities served by implementation of the investment plan. —Supplement to the California ZEV Investment Plan Cycle 1.

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