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Opinion: EVs Aren't Cadillac's Problem

The Truth About Cars

Cadillac once said it would be all-electric by 2030, but like other automakers, it has appeared to soften that commitment. As we reported , it makes sense -- Cadillac isn't the OEM that made aggressive EV promises only to back off for a variety of reasons. Consumer preference for ICE vehicles or hybrid/PHEVs appears to be another.

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Event: 2022 Chicago Auto Show

Clean Fleet Report

Look for the 2022 BMW iX M60 to be at dealers by June 2022 with a starting price of $106,095, which includes the mandatory destination fee. Ford Bronco Everglades Special Edition. inch ground clearance, the 2022 Ford Bronco Everglades 4×4 is just begging to be driven someplace swampy. -ft.

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

Green Car Congress

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

Clean Fleet Report

In an odd marketing twist, the new Ford Mustang Mach-E is an all-new all-electric car, but wears a hugely iconic name that is nothing like traditional Mustangs except for its horse badge and vigorous powertrain. More EVs are coming from GM next year with the all-new Cadillac Lyric, a flagship crossover, and a second all-new model.

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New EV electric car calendar

EV Central

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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EV Tax Credit: The Guide Your Car Dealer Doesn’t Want You To Read

EV Life

Federal EV Tax Credit To accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) and plug-in hybrids (PHEVs), the US Government offers a federal EV tax credit of up to $7500 to anyone purchasing or leasing an electric car. Watch out for car dealers who use phrases like ‘we guarantee you can get you the full $7500 tax credit.’ Not listed.