The Truth About Cars

MARCH 18, 2024

The Tesla Model Y is a wildly popular EV on the global stage, but the automaker is still looking for ways to boost sales and keep it relevant. Without a dealer network to act as a financial buffer between it and buyers, Tesla’s numbers look worse the more vehicles it has sitting in inventory.

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CN EV Post

MARCH 9, 2023

In the past two days, rumors have surfaced that BMW dealers are offering massive subsidies for the i3 in China, and that consumers who pay full cash for the car can even get the model for RMB 120,000 to 180,000, less than half the retail price. The rumors and the dealers' moves come as the Chinese auto industry is staging a rare price war.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 10, 2022

More than 250,000 Californians have now received a financial Clean Fuel Reward at the point of sale when they purchased or leased a plug-in electric vehicle—an important milestone for this program after only 18 months since it began. Of the total rewards, 21.2%

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 30, 2020

Global vehicle sales totalled 5.55 This represents the largest year-on-year monthly decrease since 1980, when JATO Dynamics started to collect data—even surpassing the global financial crisis in November 2008, which saw a 25% decline in sales. million units in March 2020, down by 39% from March 2019. million units.

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 30, 2024

Ahead of its debut, Polestar is already offering a massive $7,500 purchase incentive on the new electric SUV. Polestar 3 (Source: Polestar) According to a memo sent to dealers viewed by online research firm CarsDirect , all 2024 Polestar 3 models now feature a $7,500 purchase discount.

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Baua Electric

MARCH 12, 2024

Just like passenger cars, commercial vehicles are traditionally sold through dealerships, and these dealerships must also make investments in new facilities and training in order to sell EVs. Daimler subsidiary Detroit eConsulting will work with customers to help them understand their infrastructure and vehicle optimization needs.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 26, 2020

As part of California’s AB 32 climate change program, Executive Order B-48-18 administratively created a goal of 5 million zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs) on California roads by 2030. Using this more flexible interpretation that includes both true ZEVs and combustion PHEVs, total PEV sales since 2009 account for 13.4% million by 2025.

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Baua Electric

MARCH 5, 2024

Photo: Daimler Trucks North America Daimler Truck North America just launched a dealer certification program to ensure a “world-class” experience for its electric truck buyers. The goal is to certify 100 electric truck dealer locations by 2025. However, the certification is optional for dealerships.)

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

—Klaus Zellmer, Board Member for Sales and Marketing at Volkswagen. In addition, Volkswagen will be launching its online leasing and sales offerings in Germany toward the end of 2021. family, but the platform will later be made available to dealers to offer combustion engine and hybrid vehicles as well.

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Blink Charging

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

To encourage clean and energy-efficient vehicle adoption, the United States government has made significant changes to the Clean Vehicle tax credit, to take effect from January 1, 2024. These changes make it easier for drivers to access tax credits when purchasing clean vehicles. What Is the Clean Vehicle Tax Credit?

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Baua Electric

MAY 7, 2024

The Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA) today released April 2024 vehicle retail sales numbers for India Auto Inc. The key growth drivers for sales last month are the favourable market sentiment driven by stable fuel prices, positive monsoon outlook by the IMD, festive demand and the marriage season.

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Baua Electric

MAY 7, 2024

The Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA) today released April 2024 vehicle retail sales numbers for India Auto Inc. The key growth drivers for sales last month are the favourable market sentiment driven by stable fuel prices, positive monsoon outlook by the IMD, festive demand and the marriage season.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 9, 2012

Ford has tripled to more than 200 the number of US dealers certified to sell its lineup of plug-in electrified vehicles, including the new C-MAX Energi plug-in hybrid that is on sale now and delivers the equivalent of 105 mpg combined in electric mode.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 12, 2014

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. XXXXX Click to enlarge. —Cahill et al.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 3, 2023

AJR Trucking , a leading carrier for the United States Postal Service (USPS) and a major drayage carrier operating in the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, has executed a purchase order for 50 Nikola Tre hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) trucks from Tom’s Truck Centers, a member of the Nikola Corporation sales and service dealer network.

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Electric Vehicles India

MARCH 4, 2023

The sale of electric vehicles surpassed 100,000 units in February for the fifth month in a row Electric vehicle (EV) sales in India have passed the 100,000 milestone for the fifth consecutive month. There were 10.09.911 electric vehicles sold in the 2022 financial year, for the first time exceeding one million.

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CN EV Post

MARCH 29, 2023

China's policy on extending the sales period for vehicles built to the 6a emissions standard may be announced soon, National Business Daily reported today, citing Shen Jinjun, president of the China Auto Dealers Association (CADA), as saying at a forum. A study covering nearly 100 auto dealer groups showed that nearly 98.89

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Green Car Congress

JULY 17, 2019

State agencies and city and county governments throughout California can order Class 3 to 6 shuttle buses, cargo vans, box trucks, cab-over vehicles, and stripped chassis models under the program. Lightning Systems estimates that 140 to 160 vehicles will be ordered under the contract.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 15, 2018

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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Green Car Congress

APRIL 30, 2021

Class 8 trucks performing drayage operations as well as any vehicles purchased by a public government entity are exempt from the two-month pause. Vouchers can continue to be requested for such vehicles. For purchases made by public government entities, the timeline is 90 days.

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Electric Vehicles India

JUNE 11, 2021

Electric vehicles sales, transportation & policy initiatives . Today in this article we will see the sales of electric vehicles under the FAME II scheme and overall sales. Today in this article we will see the sales of electric vehicles under the FAME II scheme and overall sales.

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Teslarati

APRIL 13, 2022

Volkswagen Germany launched online sales for its all-electric ID.4 Online sales for the ID.3 “Surveys show that around two-thirds of our customers also want to be able to purchase our vehicles online. Online sales will start in Germany and later roll out to other European countries. 3 will soon follow.

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EV Central

MAY 7, 2024

Fresh data reveals used electric vehicles are now in high demand as buyers look to cash in on low retained values and tax benefits related to novated leasing. The automotive data analytics expert AutoGrab has released figures showing the BYD Atto 3 and Tesla Model 3 were the fastest-moving of any used vehicles through dealerships in March.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 28, 2020

and Quantron AG to optimize local product solutions and services for commercial vehicle electrification in Europe. With the newly concluded agreement between CATL and Quantron AG, Quantron AG is now the authorized distributor and service partner of CATL for commercial vehicles and industrial applications in Europe.

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Plug in America

MAY 13, 2021

Plug In America’s PlugStar EV consumer and dealer engagement program, in partnership with SMUD (Sacramento Municipal Utility District), recently celebrated some of the program’s outstanding dealers in recognition of their commitment to EV sales.

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The Truth About Cars

JANUARY 5, 2024

VinFast Auto is planning to show off several electric vehicles at CES it would like to see sold within the United States in the coming years. But the ultimate goal is for VinFast to become a globally recognized EV manufacturer offering competitively priced vehicles. sales, with this year apparently being no different.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 25, 2018

A new study by a team from Aarhus University in Denmark has found that car dealerships pose a significant barrier to electric vehicle adoption at the point of sale due to a perceived lack of business case viability in relation to gasoline and diesel vehicles. Their study is published in the journal Nature.

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Plug in America

MARCH 20, 2024

Plug In America is thrilled to highlight one of our newest certified PlugStar dealer – Beas Auto Sales. Located in Stockton, California, Beas Auto Sales is a leading automotive dealership dedicated to accelerating the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) to promote cleaner transportation vehicles.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 30, 2023

Nikola announced that Nikola and its dealer network have received orders for 100 Class 8 Nikola Tre hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs). The HVIP program enables customers of Nikola’s Tre FCEV to access a point-of-sale incentive starting at $240,000 and ranging up to $288,000 per truck, in 2023.

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Electric Vehicles India

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

India’s growing green generation is marked by an increase in EV sales and demand In recent years, the growth rate of electric vehicle sales has outpaced all other vehicle forms in India. The EV segment, which hit its 1,00,000-unit sales last year itself, is seeing a staggering growth of over 200% compared to 2021.

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Teslarati

MAY 4, 2022

Ford reported an incredible growth rate for its electric vehicle sales with a 139 percent increase on the strength of the Mustang Mach-E and E-Transit. In all, Ford sold 16,779 electrified units in April 2022, with E-Transit sales increasing by 62.3 Through April, Ford said Mustang Mach-E sales have totaled 10,539 units.

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 30, 2024

Ford is instituting big discounts on the Mustang Mach-E for fleet customers, as well as a new program that allows dealers to use inventory as rental cars. The discount, which matches the amount of the federal EV tax credit the Mach-E no longer qualifies for, is reportedly aimed at spurring sales. 30, reports CarsDirect.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 31, 2020

Ford’s hands-free Active Drive Assist feature will arrive first on 2021 F-150 and 2021 Mustang Mach-E, included as standard on certain models or as relatively affordable option on others, with both vehicles becoming available to customers in late 2020. even more affordably for $895, which includes a $100 early adopter incentive.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 1, 2012

Ford Motor Company has certified the first 67 dealers in California, New York and New Jersey to sell the battery-electric 2012 Focus Electric. Those three states represent markets that account for a large percentage of electrified vehicle sales and will begin seeing the Focus Electric later this spring. Earlier post.).

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 11, 2015

IHS revised downward its forecast for light vehicle sales in China, projecting a decline of 3 to 4 percent from previous estimates for 2015. IHS Automotive has reduced its full year 2015 light vehicle sales forecast for China to 23.4 Source: IHS Automotive, September 2015 Light Vehicle Sales Forecast.

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CN EV Post

APRIL 3, 2023

(Image credit: CnEVPost) Low consumer sentiment in the wake of the Covid wave has led to weak auto sales in China, though the situation is expected to see relief in the second quarter, and the launch of new models and lower lithium carbonate prices are also encouraging, according to Deutsche Bank. NIO delivers 10,378 vehicles in Mar, down 14.6%

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EV Adoption

AUGUST 31, 2021

Despite the continued global chip shortage and lingering concerns and uncertainty about the Coronavirus pandemic, the first half of 2021 saw record sales of electric vehicles, according to the just released EVAdoption report, US Electric Vehicle Sales Report: 1H 2021. See sample from the sales table below).

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