Green Car Congress

AUGUST 31, 2009

Vehicles are selling in fewer than 10 days of arriving on dealer lots, significantly quicker than industry norms. Dealers report sales to a diverse range of hobbyists needing extra space to efficiently haul everything from show dogs to motor scooters. Tags: Brief. The Ford Transit Connect. Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 9, 2010

As part of what has become a global recall of the third-generation Prius, Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), USA Inc, will conduct a voluntary safety recall on approximately 133,000 2010 Model Year Prius vehicles and 14,500 Lexus Division 2010 HS 250h vehicles to update software in the vehicle’s anti-lock brake system (ABS).

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 6, 2024

This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending January 5, 2024. The Kia EV9 is Green Car Reports’ Best Car To Buy 2024. The plan will include up to 50 dealers in the U.S. and Canada, with no-haggle pricing “where permitted.”

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Green Car Congress

JULY 28, 2010

billion in rebates to buyers of natural gas-powered vehicles, from light- to heavy-duty; and $400 million to support the deployment of plug-in vehicles in targeted communities. Heading into the weekend, the bill only dealt with oil spills, natural gas vehicles, Home Star and land and water. Plug-in vehicles.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 25, 2010

Balqon Corporation, a developer and manufacturer of zero emissions, heavy-duty electric vehicles and drive systems ( earlier post ), has received a $490,000 order for electric drive systems under a new dealer agreement with DynaProTech, a leading composite automotive parts manufacturer in the People’s Republic of China. Verde in Spain.

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Costa Rica China Purchase Colombia 186

Baua Electric

JUNE 7, 2024

Electric vehicle prices have fallen significantly in the US after a series of aggressive price cuts led by Tesla over the past few years. Hyundai’s IONIQ 6 was the cheapest EV, with a price tag about 25% lower than the national average ($47,000) and up to 361 miles range. The SE model, with up to 361 miles range, starts at $42,500.

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The Truth About Cars

AUGUST 14, 2023

Earlier in the month, reports were circulating that Mercedes-AMG would be re-instituting V8 power for its high-performance variants of the C and E-Class. However, subsequent reports have suggested that the automaker won’t be bringing back the 4.0-liter While just a rumor, the surrounding circumstances made it seem credible.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 7, 2010

Top: Reported sales of US hybrids in 2009 resulted in a 2.8% new vehicle market share. Bottom left: relative new vehicle share of hybrid and non-hybrid vehicles. Bottom right: Unit sales of hybrid and non-hybrid vehicles. Overall, light duty vehicle sales rose 15.1% Monthly reported hybrid sales.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 25, 2010

intends to conduct a voluntary safety recall of potentially 17,000 2010 model year Lexus HS 250h hybrid vehicles to address a compliance issue with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 301. The test involved striking the vehicle with a deformable barrier from the rear at approximately 50 mph. Tags: Brief.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 4, 2010

The expiration of a Japanese government subsidy program on 7 September for green vehicles slowed domestic sales in September. The Japan Automobile Dealers Association (JADA) reported a 4.1% Tags: Brief. drop in new car sales, the first decrease in 14 months. Sales of subcompacts fell 12.2% to 137,728 units. 1 and Sept.

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Japan Green Cars Sale Green 170

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 1, 2009

PAG) has terminated its discussions with General Motors Company to acquire the Saturn brand, citing concerns directly related to the future supply of vehicles beyond the supply period it had negotiated with GM. The company had negotiated a definitive agreement with GM to source vehicles on a contract-manufactured basis for a period of time.

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Saturn Wind GM Dealers 218

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 23, 2010

Forty percent of consumers report they are likely to test drive an electric vehicle, according to a new study of online American adults from the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA). Consumers are open to considering an electric vehicle in the future, with 42% reporting they are likely to follow news reports about electric vehicles.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 7, 2010

The Wall Street Journal reports that, according to dealers briefed on the plans, Toyota will introduce two new variants of the Prius hybrid in the US by the end of 2012. Toyota aims to sell annually at least 1 million hybrid vehicles as early as possible in the 2010s. Tags: Hybrids Sales.

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Prius Toyota 2012 Sale 268

Baua Electric

MARCH 20, 2024

While automakers prepare to launch their next wave of electric vehicles, Hyundai already has an EV that checks all the boxes. According to a new report, the Hyundai IONIQ 6 is the only EV on the market offering fast charging in under 20 minutes, over 350 miles range, and at an affordable starting price. 361 $43,656 SEL RWD 77.4

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Baua Electric

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

While Cadillac relies on a large dealer network in the US, European customers can order a customized EV directly online. Besides that eye-watering price tag, it all runs counter to a big push for more affordable EVs as Chinese rivals turn up the pressure. The luxury market is where the focus is right now.”

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 13, 2010

Pike global markets forecast of annual electric two-wheel vehicle sales, excluding Asia-Pacific, through 2016. A new report from Pike Research anticipates that the global market for electric two-wheeled vehicles—e-bikes, e-scooters, and e-motorcycles—will grow at a compound annual rate of 9% through 2016. Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 5, 2009

Reported hybrid sales by month. In the aftermath of the summer sales boom fueled by the US Cash for Clunkers program, September 2009 light duty vehicles sales dropped back to pre-incentive lows. Reported sales of hybrids in September dropped 4.1% Hybrid new vehicle market share by month. Click to enlarge. year-on-year.

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Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 25, 2022

Clean Fleet Report recently had the opportunity to drive the 2022 Lexus RX 450h F Sport AWD and came away reminded why more than 50% of Lexus owners return to the brand. In 380 miles of mixed driving through Southern California, Clean Fleet Report achieved an average of 31.2 A bit about that Lexus dealer. Movin’ on up.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 4, 2009

Monthly new vehicle market share for hybrids. Hybrids had an especially good month, with reported sales jumping 31.8% year-on-year to 35,429 units, representing a 3.55% new vehicle sales market share for the month—the highest monthly share yet. GM dealers delivered 189,443 total vehicles in July, a 19.4%

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 4, 2010

The Nikkei reports that Toyota Motor Corp. The company has begun examining these vehicles for braking problems. Ford has received reports that some drivers have experienced a different brake feel when the hybrid’s regenerative brakes switch to conventional hydraulic braking. Tags: Hybrids.

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Plugs and Cars

APRIL 7, 2009

Honda has pulled the plug on its wholly owned subsidiary Fuelmaker, which made the device for home CNG (compressed natural gas) vehicle refueling, calling a loan, and throwing Fuelmaker into receivership. All Fuelmaker operations were suspended without notice to dealers, clients or suppliers. Read about it here.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 25, 2009

The US federal government has set a goal—via Executive Order 13423—for federal agencies to use plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV) as they become available at a reasonable cost. Agencies vary in the extent to which they use life-cycle costing when evaluating which vehicle to purchase.

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Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 10, 2023

Electric vehicles aren’t merely the future, they are already here, and there is no company outside of Tesla that demonstrates its commitment to the idea of EVs more than Volkswagen. However, all vehicles, EV or otherwise, are typically rated on engine performance; fortunately, this is where the ID4 shines.

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All-Electric Affordable Price Juice 68

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 20, 2010

as part of a strategy to capitalize on the growing automotive and electric vehicle (EV) market in China. ZAP is a 15-year-old California EV company and Jonway Auto is a wholly owned subsidiary of Jonway Group, a 20-year-old Chinese vehicle manufacturer. million in cash. million in cash. Priscilla Lu, ZAP Board Chair.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 1, 2009

Reported US sales of light-duty vehicles in April dropped 34.4% New vehicle passenger car share climbed to 52.8% Combined reported US hybrid sales (from Toyota, Honda, Ford, GM and Nissan) in April totalled 21,735 units, a 45.5% new vehicle market share in April. new vehicle market share in April.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 2, 2010

Coulomb Technologies, in partnership with Ford, Chevrolet and smart USA, will provide 4,600 free home and public ChargePoint Networked Charging Stations for electric vehicles throughout the United States through the ChargePoint America program. Click to enlarge. Sacramento, Calif.; and Washington DC.

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Green Cars News

OCTOBER 4, 2010

The Japanese government’s subsidy programme for green vehicles came to its conclusion on September 07 – and immediately prompted a slowdown in domestic sales. The Japan Automobile Dealers Association reported a 4.1 per cent drop in new car sales – that’s the first decrease in 14 months.

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Green Cars Green Sale Japan 44

Green Car Congress

JUNE 10, 2009

As previously announced, Chrysler has entered into an agreement with GMAC Financial Services to provide automotive financing products and services to the Company’s North American (NAFTA) dealers and customers. To assist the new company in the transition, Jim Press is appointed Deputy CEO and Special Advisor, reporting to Marchionne.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 1, 2009

Sales of light-duty vehicles in the US dropped 36.8% Monthly new vehicle share for cars and trucks. The passenger car share of new vehicle sales in March 2009 rose to 51.9%, the highest monthly total since July 2008. GM dealers in the United States delivered 155,334 light-duty vehicles in March, down 44.7%

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 1, 2009

Feature lower structural costs enabling its North American region to break even (on an adjusted EBIT basis) at a US total industry volume of approximately 10 million vehicles. This rate is substantially below the 15 to 17 million annual vehicle sales rates recorded from 1995 through 2007. Capital structure.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 31, 2009

Among the highlights of the brief summaries was the conclusion that while the Chevy Volt extended range electric vehicle holds promise, “ it will likely be too expensive to be commercially successful in the short-term. ”. The Volt is an extended range electric vehicle—i.e., Tags: Plug-ins Policy Vehicle Manufacturers.

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Plugs and Cars

JULY 1, 2009

Although BMW didn’t sell enough cars in California to be obligated under the Zero Emission Vehicle mandate during the ‘90s, during the past few years it was clear the German automaker would cross the threshold. As with the NEV fiasco, credit-building schemes are taking precedence over production zero emission vehicles on the road.

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Green Cars News

JULY 7, 2009

The company has placed an order with Volvo dealer Dennison Commercials of Ballyclare for 50 FH460 tractor units. The Dynafleet, which is fitted into around 95 per cent of McBurney’s 250 vehicle fleet, delivers environmental reports as well as information on vehicle and driver performance.

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Green Cars News

MAY 3, 2009

Combined reported US hybrid sales from Ford, GM, Honda, Nissan and Toyota fell by 45.5 per cent new vehicle share of the market - that’s down from the 3.2 General Motors - GM dealers in the US delivered 173,007 vehicles, down 34 per cent compared to the prior year. per cent, representing just a 2.7

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Plug In Partners

SEPTEMBER 15, 2008

more A nd here is the announcement from Hyundai as reported in Wired : Hyundai Going Electric With Hybrids and Plug-Ins By Keith Barry September 01, 2008 Hyundai's been making so many announcements about electric vehicles and hybrids lately you'd think it was ZAP. Tags: manufacturers.

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Plug-in Plug Manufacturer Chrysler 100

Green Cars News

MAY 21, 2009

According to Hyundai, their dealers have been surprised by the array of cars which have been scrapped in exchange for more environmentally friendly i10 and i120s. According to Hyundai in the first week after the scrappage scheme was announced as part of the Budget report, enquiries at the company’s dealerships shot up by 400 per cent.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 25, 2009

Smith Electric Vehicles. One of Valence’s most prominent commercial vehicle customers is Smith Electric Vehicles. Valence is sourced with two of Smith’s vehicles: the Edison and the Newton. They are usually delivery vehicles working within a neighborhood, and are on the road for 6-8 hour a day and are recharged overnight.

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