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General Motors Bringing Back Plug-in Hybrids

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The assumption being that profits will come once the company has built more high-margin examples and battery production reaches a point where costs begin to come down. Dealers have likewise expressed the need for more hybrids and fewer battery electric models based on consumer research efforts.

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

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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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Navigant Research forecasts new EV global sales of > 346,000 units in 2014; 10 predictions for the year

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Broadly, Navigant expects expansion in both the higher end of the market (thereby putting competitive pressure on Tesla Motors), as Audi, BMW, Cadillac, Mercedes, Saab, and Volvo introduce their first plug-in cars. Of these, 170,000 will be plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) and 134,000 will be BEVs. million tons.

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Road Test: 2022 Mercedes-Benz S500 4Matic Mild Hybrid

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It is too involved to go into here, so make sure your Mercedes-Benz dealer sales representative walks you through it completely. Repeating here, but get to know your dealer sales rep really well as there is so much to learn about the technology on the S500. Road Test: 2019 BMW 745e PHEV. Flash Drive: 2023 Cadillac Lyriq.

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Road Test: 2022 Lexus ES 300h Hybrid F Sport

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This truly premium midsize sedan is priced competitively, especially when considering the low cost of ownership due to the appealing fuel efficiency. If you are looking for a premium sedan that oozes class and gets fantastic fuel economy, then get over to your Lexus dealer and drive the 2022 ES 300h F Sport. Midsize Luxury Contenders.

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New EV electric car calendar

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Alfa Romeo Tonale – the Italian brand finally has a rechargeable car in its ranks in the form of the Tonale PHEV compact SUV. Aston Martin DBX PHEV and EV – electrified versions of AM’s first SUV on the cards. No surprises there are promises of big performance for a PHEV due late in 2022 or early 2023.

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Analysis: What’s the Best Way to Market EVs?

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This lower-cost and lower-risk strategy is exemplified by the Volkswagen e-Golf and Fiat 500e. More EVs are coming from GM next year with the all-new Cadillac Lyric, a flagship crossover, and a second all-new model. For our discussion, Saturn dealers were the delivery and service point for GM’s aborted first electric car, the EV1.

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