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New larger 2019 Volkswagen Jetta boosts fuel economy over curren generation

Green Car Congress

The all-new 2019 Volkswagen Jetta, unveiled in January at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit ( earlier post ) will offer improved EPA-estimated fuel economy for the model: 30 mpg city (7.8 L/100km) and 40 mpg (5.88 L/100km) highway, for a combined 34 mpg (6.91

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CARB launches $25M pilot program to help small trucking fleets transition to zero-emission technologies

Green Car Congress

Dealers and their financing partners, leasing and rental companies, or truck-as-a-service providers can serve as providers. Providers and dealers who are interested in offering assistance through the new Innovative Small e-Fleet pilot to their small fleet customers are invited to attend a webinar for dealers and providers set for 20 July.

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Dealer-Funded Study Paints Misleading Picture of Direct Sales

EV Club of CT

A new report by the Connecticut Center for Economic Analysis—which acknowledges in its opening sentence that it was commissioned by the Connecticut Auto Dealers Association (CARA)—paints a gloomy picture for the state’s economy if legislation. Read more.

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GM to introduce strong hybrid version of Malibu; combined fuel economy above 45 mpg; leverages Volt

Green Car Congress

Using technology from the 2016 Chevrolet Volt propulsion system ( earlier post ), Malibu Hybrid will offer an estimated combined fuel economy rating exceeding 45 mpg (5.22 EGHR improves engine warm up and assures consistent fuel economy performance in cold weather. It is due in Chevrolet dealer showrooms in spring 2016.

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Dealers Need To Consider Third-Party Training For New EV Owners

CleanTechnica EVs

I know this is a topic I’ve covered several times before, but it’s pretty clear that few of the dealers are listening, so we need to go over this again. There’s a huge problem in the developing EV industry: EV owners driving off the lot knowing almost nothing about EVs. Want some proof that this […]

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Volkswagen making Car.Software an independent business unit; investing €7B by 2025

Green Car Congress

By 2025, more than 10,000 digital experts in the Car.Software organization will develop software for the vehicle and the digital ecosystems as well as customer-centric functions at dealers. The Car.Software organization intends to invest over EUR 7 billion in its tasks and projects by 2025.

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Some General Motors Dealers Are Repairing Tesla Cars

CleanTechnica EVs

General Motors president Mark Reuss told investors this week that GM dealers have serviced more than 11,000 Teslas.