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UC Davis ITS study suggests hastening consumer adoption of plug-ins will require innovation on the sales side

Green Car Congress

A study by researchers at the Institute of Transportation Studies, UC Davis finds that buyers of plug-in vehicles (PEVs) are substantially less satisfied with the dealer purchase experience than buyers of conventional vehicles—with the notable exception of Tesla buyers. In some cases, dealers outright discouraged PEV purchases.

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California cumulative PEV sales at 13.4% of 2030 goal; true ZEVs at 7.6%

Green Car Congress

Additionally, FCEVs (fuel cell electric vehicles) also would count towards the ZEV total, but CNCDA (California New Car Dealer Association) data show total market share for these vehicles to date at around 0.1%. of the 2030 goal, notes a new report from the California Center for Jobs & the Economy. Combined, these were down a point to a 5.7%

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Where Your Author Owns a Used BMW Convertible for a Year

The Truth About Cars

It seems only a couple of months ago I reported on my experience traveling from Cincinnati to Nashville to purchase the 2010 BMW Z4, thus satisfying a used convertible car search that lasted for a year and a half. For easy reference by internet users years from now, it’s part number 36131181079. and some super glue the issue was fixed!

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

Teslarati

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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Li Auto rolls out price protection policy amid China auto price war

CN EV Post

For consumers who purchase these models, if the prices drop within 90 days of their order, then Li Auto will refund the difference. The policy, which is available to consumers when they purchase the Li L7, Li L8 and Li L9, is primarily intended to make clear to them that Li Auto will not be dropping prices, the salesperson said.

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Nissan displays sellers a pristine retail style, says extra EVs coming

Baua Electric

“We are in it with our dealers,” Colleran stated. “We like the attachment and the connections to the local communities … and the service [dealers can] provide.” Nissan executives also referred to as for extra knowledge sharing between the producer and outlets to power buyer delight.

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How Do the Used and Commercial Clean Vehicle Tax Credits Work?

Blink Charging

Usually when discussing federal electric vehicle tax credits in the United States , most people are referring to the Clean Vehicle Credit (formerly the Qualified Plug-in Electric Drive Motor Vehicle Credit) for new EVs. You can receive credit for 30% of the purchase price up to a maximum of $4,000.