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Porsche and electric hypercar maker Rimac to set up JV incorporating Bugatti

Green Car Congress

The Volkswagen Group’s Porsche and Croatian hyper-EV developer Rimac have agreed to set up a joint venture that incorporates Bugatti—another Volkswagen Group brand that is moving to the control of Porsche. Rimac will hold a 55% share in the Bugatti-Rimac joint venture, while Porsche will have a 45% share.

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Auto Alliance pushing for passage of Maryland SB 1234 that would require state purchase of ZEVs; 50% of LDVs by 2026

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The Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers (Auto Alliance) is strongly supporting the passage of Maryland’s SB 1234 , a bill that would require the State of Maryland to purchase zero emission vehicles (ZEVs) for state fleets. The bill also includes a reporting requirement for State agencies that purchase vehicles.

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Deutsche Telekom and Un-Blinking Technologies introduce iCar M2M solution for US car dealers and their customers

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The solution enables car dealerships to offer value-added services to purchasers of any vehicle, un-tethered to the proprietary technology of individual vehicle manufacturers. For Deutsche Telekom, the cooperation with car dealers is part of an expanding M2M portfolio for connected cars.

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Germany sets a new EV registration record, leaving ICE in the dust

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In the meantime, automakers that offer electric options are seeing an increased rate of purchase from consumers. That’s because the German state subsidizes the purchase of EVs with up to EUR 6000. Additionally, dealers offer a EUR 3000 rebate, which is making buyers think that now is the right time to purchase a car.

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Toyota, Ford and Stellantis dealerships promote throughout 4 states

Baua Electric

27 trade in for the consumer and dealers. George Pero, DCG Acquisitions’ nationwide vice chairman of gross sales, used to be the dealer. In December, the crowd purchased Circle Audi and Circle Porsche, in Lengthy Seaside, Calif. “It encouraged us to make the choice” to promote the pack, he stated. .”

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Ford Mustang Mach-E sales are keeping pace in the US, but it could easily be better

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As shared by the electric vehicle community, the vehicle was given a $20,000 market adjustment by the dealer. . There will always be a segment of the car-buying public that would refuse to purchase a Tesla one way or another. ” Take this Ford Mustang Mach-E GT, for example.

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Tesla becomes last EV standing after car rental company purges its BEV fleet

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This was particularly true for Miete Deinen Tesla , a German electric vehicle rental company that expanded its operations by purchasing more EVs from other automakers. The electric vehicle market is getting more crowded, with more and more electric cars being released every year.

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