Green Car Congress

MARCH 4, 2021

Sales of Ford’s Mustang Mach-E totaled 3,739 vehicles in its first full month on the market. With the fully electric Mustang Mach-E, Ford F-150 PowerBoost Hybrid and Escape and Explorer hybrids, overall electrified vehicle sales rose 56.1% Retail sales were up 7.9%. SUV sales were down 10.2% to 8,516 units.

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The Truth About Cars

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Last week, Ford CEO Jim Farley asked a group of dealers for some open and honest feedback while promising to spend the next few weeks visiting showrooms. However, the latest from the North American Dealers Association (NADA) meeting makes it sound like the relationship may still be dicey. This isn’t exclusively a Ford problem, however.

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The Truth About Cars

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

A recent survey, conducted by Automotive News , has indicated that automotive dealerships are still broadly dissatisfied with the Biden administration’s strategy to force the United States to pivot toward all-electric vehicles. Others likewise said that it should be the market driving EV sales, not pressure from the government.&

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 4, 2024

has announced a new EV sales strategy that remains asset-light but can help boost sales of its flagship Ocean model. This morning, Fisker shared plans to adopt a network of approximately 100 dealer partners in addition to its direct sales model. Fisker Inc. Fisker Inc. ($FSR)

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Teslarati

APRIL 1, 2021

Lucid Motors and Rivian were sued by the Illinois Automobile Dealers Association, the Chicago Automobile Trade Association, and some individual franchised auto dealerships in the state for selling vehicles directly to consumers. Sander represents more than 700 auto dealers that operate over 2,300 franchises across the state.

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Teslarati

OCTOBER 4, 2022

BMW is starting to see the merit of selling battery electric vehicles (BEV). The legacy automaker set new quarterly benchmarks for battery electric vehicles and plug-in hybrid electric cars in the United States during Q3 2022. brand sales increased by 3.2% The legacy automaker sold 4,337 battery electric vehicles.

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The Truth About Cars

APRIL 12, 2024

Despite previously having vowed to offer an entirely electric lineup by 2030, Aston Martin has decided to continue selling internal-combustion vehicles beyond the next decade. Apparently, customers had conveyed to Aston dealers that they still prefer traditional powertrains and want the sensations associated with gasoline-powered automobiles.

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The Truth About Cars

DECEMBER 26, 2023

General Motors has issued a stop-sale order for the all-electric Chevrolet Blazer. As previously reported , the model has been criticized for presenting reviewers with electrical problems. The automaker is telling dealers to pause sales so it can address problems with charging and the infotainment system.

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Baua Electric

JUNE 13, 2024

As Ford looks to grow its Model e EV business, the company believes its dealer network can be a significant asset. Ford announced Thursday it’s enabling all dealers to sell EVs, meaning 90% of Americans will live within 25 miles of a Ford dealership that sells electric vehicles.

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Baua Electric

JUNE 13, 2024

This Dealer Management System supports both Electric Passenger and commercial vehicles, and is pivotal in managing capacity and spare parts, while serving as a unified platform for customer feedback, the release added. New Delhi: Omega Seiki Mobility (OSM) and Orbitsys Technologies have partnered for the Dealer Management System (DSM).

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Baua Electric

JULY 26, 2024

dealers expect to continue selling 48-volt mild-hybrids and plug-in hybrids well into the next decade, and Volvo is making preparations to do that, the industry trade journal reported, citing anonymous sources with knowledge of the plans. The automaker’s U.S. “Volvo has gotten way out over their skis with this EV-only strategy.”

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 30, 2023

Mack Trucks announced that the Mack MD Electric, the first medium-duty electric vehicle for the brand ( earlier post ), is now available for order. Customers interested in ordering the Mack MD Electric should contact their local Mack dealer. The first was the Mack LR Electric, which went into production in December 2021.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 7, 2021

Volkwagen’s electric ID.5 The first SUV coupé based on the Modular Electric Drive Matrix (MEB) features dual motor four-wheel drive. It continues the tradition of the successful GTI, GTD and GTE models and transfers it to the world of electric mobility. There is an electric motor on both the front and rear axle of the ID.5

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Teslarati

MARCH 29, 2024

BYD set lower sales growth goals for 2024, warning of a looming price war and overcapacity in Mainland China’s electric vehicle (EV) sector. However, BYD’s delivery estimates for 2024 are a third of 2023’s sales growth, which was 62.3%. In February, it slashed the prices of all its vehicles between 5% to 20%.

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EV Central

MAY 14, 2024

Beyond that it has a variety of existing models it could add here quickly including the Mini-sized T03 electric car that has already been confirmed for European sale. READ MORE: Beijing show: Aussie-bound Leapmotor shows off C16 three-row electric family SUV READ MORE: Here comes another one! More are expected to emerge soon.

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Electric Vehicles India

JUNE 3, 2021

Toyota debuts all-electric bZ4X Concept. The Toyota debuts its all-new all-electric SUV concept bZ4X for North America at Toyota Motor North America’s headquarters. The company aims for the first global series of battery-electric vehicles to be introduced under the brand “Toyota bZ.”.

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Baua Electric

APRIL 24, 2024

dealerships, but a recent report suggests the EV firm may be falling behind on sales targets. The additions will give the company 18 franchised dealerships in seven states—North Carolina, New York, Texas, Florida, Kansas, Connecticut, and Kentucky—since the start of a pivot to a dealer model last year. is the VF 8 electric SUV.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 12, 2020

China is the world’s largest user of lithium, accounting for 57% of global demand in 2019, and is also the biggest supplier of lithium converted products. With 4G handsets now representing 95% of domestic sales, market saturation has resulted in mobile phone sales through to July dropping by 5% year-to-date. —CRU.

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Teslarati

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Mercedes-Benz reported its sales for the third quarter in the United States, and electric vehicles are making their mark on the brand’s overall look. While there was a slight decrease in the concentration of EV sales compared to Q2, the German automaker is still looking at numbers that are more than respectable.

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EV Central

APRIL 21, 2024

BYD has outlined a stunningly ambitious new model roll-out and sales growth plan in Australia. Essentially, the Chinese electrified vehicle specialist wants double sales each year to reach 100,000 sales per annum in 2026 in Australia on the back of up to five new model launches each year. Talk about turning dreams into reality!

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

Communities throughout California can now purchase all-electric shuttle buses and ADA-equipped vans from Lightning Systems on a new California Association for Coordinated Transportation (CALACT) cooperative purchasing contract. Nonprofits or government agencies can use the new agreement to purchase electric buses once they join CALACT.

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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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Teslarati

APRIL 5, 2024

Ford postponed the launch of at least two electric vehicles (EVs) to focus on hybrid production. The legacy automaker is delaying the launch of a three-row EV and its next-generation pure-electric pickup truck. 1 selling hybrid truck in the first quarter, and Its Hybrid sales increased by 77%.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 23, 2018

Lightning Systems, a global developer of zero-emissions solutions for commercial fleets, announced the LightningElectric Ford Transit product line ( earlier post ) will expand to include a 150-mile range version, adding to the 50-mile and 100-mile versions. Ford QVM dealers and upfitters perform installations and service.

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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. In some cases, dealers outright discouraged PEV purchases.

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Teslarati

MAY 5, 2021

The Ford Mustang Mach-E is getting positive reviews from owners, but the ongoing chip shortage has adversely affected the all-electric crossover’s momentum in the market. This was shown in the April sales of the Mach-E, which declined to only 1,951 last month. . Don’t hesitate to contact us for news tips.

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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. China, Europe, and the US all posted double-digit declines in March.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 19, 2012

has established a “Green Dealer” program for its independently-owned Honda and Acura automobile dealers in the United States. Ten dealers have already received the award, 18 more have applied to be in the program, and more than 200 dealers have independently developed initiatives to reduce their environmental impact.

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Baua Electric

JUNE 4, 2024

Despite a recent pullback on its electric vehicle strategy amid “slower-than-expected” demand, Ford’s EV sales continued surging in May. All Ford electric models, including the F-150 Lightning and Mustang Mach-E, saw double-digit sales growth last month. However, electric vehicle sales continue to soar.

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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. kW vs. 3.3

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Electric Vehicles India

AUGUST 30, 2021

Nissan to launch all-electric minivehicle in FY2022 . today announced that it plans to start sales of an all-new, all-electric minivehicle in Japan in early FY2022. Read further to know more about Nissan to launch an all-electric minivehicle. . Nissan Motor Co.,

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EV Specifications

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

The all-new 2024 Hyundai Kona for the U.S. The second-generation Kona offers one of the most comprehensive product packages in the small SUV segment, including the widest range of powertrains. The all-new 2024 Kona is on sale now at U.S. dealers and the Kona Electric will be available late fall.

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Electric Vehicles India

DECEMBER 29, 2021

BYD J6 in Japan’s first all-electric public transit loop line. and Kansai Electric Power Co., announced that they had put 4 BYD J6 electric buses into service on Japan’s first all-electric public transit loop. BYD J6 electric buses. BYD J6 electric buses. Recently, BYD, Keihan Bus Co.,

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Green Car Congress

JULY 13, 2022

(Redwood) will collaborate to create a supply chain to recycle Volkswagen and Audi electric vehicle batteries in the United States, with the goal of providing accessible and more sustainable electric mobility for American drivers. Key to the collaboration is a holistic approach to the battery lifecycle.

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The Truth About Cars

MAY 16, 2024

This plan, extending to the fiscal year 2030, details the company’s initiatives in electrification, product line expansion, dealership growth, and technological advancement. The strategy was presented to dealer partners in Nashville, Tennessee, generating considerable positive feedback. By 2030, the company's U.S.

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Teslarati

MARCH 13, 2023

The second EV Porsche announced is described as “positioned above the Cayenne,” which will likely be a larger and more luxury-oriented product compared to the Cayenne. This vehicle could compete with upcoming Land Rover EVs, an EV Cadillac Escalade, or other massive three-row electric SUVs.

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Teslarati

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Update 1:46 PM EST: paragraph 3 updated with quote from Ford Ford is halting production and shipments of the F-150 Lightning, its all-electric version of the best-selling pickup truck in the United States, citing potential battery issues. Ford announced yesterday that it was investing $3.5 Ford announces $3.5B

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