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The ABCs of National Drive Electric Week

Plug in America

There are indeed some essential things you should know about National Drive Electric Week (NDEW), but that’s not what this blog post is about. The Eastern Carver County School District (Chaska) showcased the Blue Bird electric school bus. and in Canada and Mexico as part of NDEW 2023. and in Canada and Mexico as part of NDEW 2023.

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Tesla Store Helpful, Enthusiastic; One Chevy Volt Dealer, Not So Much

Green Car Reports

It''s long been known that getting some car dealerships to sell plug-in electric cars can be a challenge. Now, one reporter tested the thesis for himself, by visiting both his local Tesla store--to inquire about the Model S electric luxury sedan--and his local Chevrolet dealer, to ask about the Volt range-extended electric car.

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Tesla Tweaks Store Design To Explain Company, Electric Cars, Model X

Green Car Reports

For the past few years, Tesla Motors has sold its electric cars directly to customers through stores that resemble high-end retail outlets more than traditional car dealerships. The current.

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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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Tesla Wins One In Jersey: Gov Christie Signs Bill To OK Four Stores

Green Car Reports

A new bill signed by New Jersey Governor Chris Christie will once again allow Tesla Motors to sell its electric cars in the state. Green New Jersey Politics Tesla Motors dealers dealerships plug-in cars sales state laws'

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Tesla Brings Electric-Car Popup Stores To Summer Resorts: Santa Barbara, Hamptons

Green Car Reports

So-called popup stores are an increasingly common way for retail brands to get media attention and attract new customers, without the expense of building and staffing a full-time location. Now California carmaker Tesla Motors is extending the concept to bring its luxury Model S electric car to likely audiences in affluent summer resorts.

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VA to deny Tesla a store license; dealers say they want to sell Teslas

Green Car Reports

Tesla Motors recently had another setback in its fight with Virginia's franchised car dealers over direct sales of its luxury electric cars. Over the past several months, Tesla has battled dealers and their lobbyists in the state over plans to open a second company-owned store.

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