America's Car Dealers Are Split On EVs
InsideEVs
DECEMBER 22, 2023
Around half of Ford dealers are sticking to selling gas-powered vehicles for now.
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Electrek
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
The electric vehicles will be sold by local dealer Loxea, which sells Toyota and other gas-powered models. Kenya just got a new EV competitor. On Wednesday, BYD launched t hree of its top-selling EVs, the Dolphin, Seal, and Atto 3, in Kenya. BYD’s new partnership is another significant milestone as it takes on new markets.
Green Car Congress
JULY 9, 2022
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.
Green Car Congress
MARCH 29, 2022
Repowering gas and diesel-powered commercial vehicles has been common practice for many years since the chassis and body often outlast the powertrains, while repowering vehicles with electric powertrains remains a largely untapped opportunity for many fleet operators.
Teslarati
OCTOBER 21, 2023
However, a new report shows that dealers have had difficulty keeping up with inventory levels for the automaker’s EQ lineup, with sales times for the EVs exceeding the luxury segment average. One person who runs a Mercedes store said he currently has over six months’ worth of EVs and only a 50-day supply of the company’s gas cars.
Green Car Congress
MAY 3, 2023
AJR Trucking , a leading carrier for the United States Postal Service (USPS) and a major drayage carrier operating in the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, has executed a purchase order for 50 Nikola Tre hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) trucks from Tom’s Truck Centers, a member of the Nikola Corporation sales and service dealer network.
Green Car Congress
MAY 4, 2021
And E-Transit can further help save on operating costs compared to gas-only vans. Scheduled maintenance costs over eight years/100,000 miles are projected to be 40% less than for the gas-powered Transit based on recommended service schedules published in 2019 and 2020 owner’s manuals.
Teslarati
SEPTEMBER 29, 2024
set to help educate dealers and salespeople about the technology as more consumers look to go electric. states over the summer and fall, in efforts to increase dealer confidence and product knowledge, as detailed in a report over the weekend from Automotive News. . Chevy has been hosting an EV training tour across five U.S.
Green Car Congress
JULY 15, 2015
The Audi e-gas plant in the city of Werlte in Lower Saxony ( earlier post ) produces CO 2 neutral-fuel (synthetic methane from water, renewable electricity and CO 2 ); it now also contributes toward stabilizing the public power grid. This therefore considerably increases the overall efficiency of the Power-to-Gas/biogas plant.
InsideEVs
SEPTEMBER 6, 2024
At least 22% of new cars sold in the U.K. in 2024 were supposed to be electric, but the target isn’t being met.
Teslarati
FEBRUARY 24, 2024
Ford has put a pause on sending out dealer shipments of the F-150 Lightning electric pickup, though the company also recently began delivering its 2024 gas versions of the truck. “We started shipping the first newly designed F-150 pickups to dealers this week,” Ford noted in a statement.
Green Car Congress
AUGUST 31, 2021
Renewable/compressed natural gas (RNG/CNG) or hydrogen-powered onboard chargers will be available as an option for extended range and, as in the case of MDS, extended stationary run-time. Since 1967, Matthews has been a staple and one of the strongest dealers in the school bus industry.
The Truth About Cars
AUGUST 15, 2024
That’s the news coming out of the automaker’s recent dealer meeting in Las Vegas, according to attendees who shared details with Automotive News. Ford has pressed forward with new Mustang variants when other automakers pull back on gas muscle cars. Of course, new gas vehicles don’t mean that Ford has given up on electrification.
Teslarati
MAY 15, 2023
A new report finds that Tesla accounted for roughly $700,000 in lost gross profit per dealer in California during 2022. It multiplied the sales numbers from these brands with the average gross profit per vehicle sold at a dealer in California. Specifically, the 193,707 D2C EV sales, of which 97.1% What do you think of the article?
Green Car Congress
OCTOBER 2, 2013
Chevrolet and GMC will offer new bi-fuel versions of the 2015 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra heavy-duty trucks and all-new dedicated compressed natural gas versions of the 2014 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana full-size passenger vans next year. Natural Gas' The vehicles are fully warranted and validated by GM.
Teslarati
SEPTEMBER 30, 2021
The prank, which went viral on TikTok, was considered by many gas car owners to be in bad taste. The Model 3 driver from Swansea, Wales filmed himself heading into a crowded gas station with a jerry can in hand. The post Tesla Model 3 driver gets flak after trolling gas car owners in the UK appeared first on TESLARATI.
Green Car Congress
JULY 28, 2021
The wheelchair-accessible buses are built on the GM 4500 chassis and are now available for purchase with an installed XL Hybrid system through the ARBOC North American dealer network. XL Fleet Corp. and ARBOC Specialty Vehicles, a subsidiary of NFI Group Inc., ARBOC has sold 39 vehicles with the XL Hybrid system installed thus far in 2021.
Green Car Congress
OCTOBER 11, 2013
The 2014 ELR has a starting price of $75,995, including a $995 destination charge but excluding tax, title, license and dealer fees. Initial sales of the 2014 Cadillac ELR extended range electric luxury coupe ( earlier post ) will begin in January in all major US metropolitan areas.
The Truth About Cars
JULY 12, 2023
Axios recently highlighted the issue and found that dealers have EV inventory sitting on their lots for extended periods, suggesting that supply is significantly outpacing demand. That’s twice the industry average and the opposite of gas vehicle supply, which is somewhat low at 54 days.
Teslarati
JANUARY 20, 2024
Ford is shifting its production strategy toward two gas vehicles, with the automaker this week reiterating plans to reduce production of its F-150 Lightning electric pickup. The post Ford reduces F-150 Lightning production to boost gas vehicle output appeared first on TESLARATI.
Electrek
JUNE 28, 2023
Under the agreement, EGO’s lineup of over 70 battery-powered lawn care products will soon become available at John Deere dealers. This is wonderful news for consumers looking to abandon gas-dependent lawn work, but there is a tinge of capitulation in this deal we can’t overlook.
Green Car Congress
MAY 23, 2013
Chevrolet announced a low-mileage lease on the new 2014 Spark EV 1LT ( earlier post ) for as low as $199 per month for 36 months, with $999 due at lease signing including security deposit (tax, title, license dealer fees extra), making the vehicle one of the most affordable EVs on the market.
The Truth About Cars
MARCH 15, 2024
Photo credit: Standret / Shutterstock.com The auto industry has seen a rebound in customer satisfaction with dealer service experiences this year, marking a positive shift. However, dealers are still facing challenges due to shortages in parts and labor, which have contributed to increased wait times for service appointments.
The Truth About Cars
OCTOBER 22, 2024
In North America, the automaker may cut output to clear unsold dealer inventory, but in Europe, Stellantis may have to slash production numbers to meet increasingly strict emissions rules. Stellantis could refocus its efforts to produce more EVs, but they aren’t flying off dealers’ lots. percent market share in September.
Green Car Congress
APRIL 22, 2021
Crane Carrier Company (CCC) has been manufacturing commercial vehicles for 75 years and is based in New Philadelphia, Ohio with 180 sales and service dealers throughout North America. The combined organization will have approximately 200 employees. The combined organization will have approximately 200 employees.
Green Car Congress
AUGUST 5, 2014
Volkswagen of America chose to include carbon reduction efforts in California and in Texas with projects geared towards forestry conservation and landfill gas capture. The sale of carbon offsets supports the gas collection and flaring project. Volkswagen-supported projects include: Garcia River Forestry Project.
Green Car Congress
JANUARY 29, 2019
In addition, Porsche US dealers will install their own fast-charge kiosks. Electrify America highway and metro stations, and many Porsche dealers, will offer DC fast charging at rates up to 350 kilowatts. And Porsche home charging technology will turn the customer’s garage into the equivalent of a personal gas station.
Green Car Congress
OCTOBER 16, 2018
BYD tugs offer greater energy and productivity efficiencies as well as lower operating costs and easier maintenance, as compared to its diesel, gas or lead acid battery counterparts. The BYD North American Material Handling practice began operations in the summer of 2015, delivering pilot forklifts to the Port of Los Angeles.
Green Car Congress
OCTOBER 22, 2021
liter hybrid has an EPA-estimated rating of 37 mpg combined, 33 mpg highway and an EPA-estimated range of more than 500 miles on a single tank of gas. liter EcoBoost engine, which is already on sale and off to a fast start with more on their way to dealers and customers nationwide.
Green Car Reports
JUNE 30, 2023
And some hybrids are getting marked up past the gas money they’ll save. Recent dealer markups of popular. Electrify America’s cross-country charging network will support Tesla connectors, but many details are missing. Tesla will stay on top for U.S. EV sales for years, a study estimates.
Green Car Congress
DECEMBER 18, 2012
More broadly, Pike envisions PEV sales in California—the leading market for such in the US—expanding into smaller urban and suburban regions with more dealers beginning to offer the vehicles. The natural gas glut will tamper interest in plug-in electric trucks. Pike also anticipates forward momentum with PEVs in China.
Green Car Congress
NOVEMBER 21, 2013
Availability begins in Spring 2014 at several Southern California Hyundai dealers. As Equus owners have enjoyed since its introduction in 2010, should a Tucson Fuel Cell require any service, a Hyundai dealer will pick up the vehicle and provide a loaner, then return their car after service to their home or business, at no charge.
Green Car Congress
OCTOBER 4, 2018
Electricity providers, including Pacific Gas and Electric, Southern California Edison, San Diego Gas & Electric, the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power and Sacramento Municipal Utility District. The campaign is laser focused on potential car buyers, and delivering dealer leads.
Green Car Congress
FEBRUARY 13, 2020
In contrast to the production of primary aluminum from new raw materials, the production of secondary aluminum is associated with 95% less greenhouse gas emissions. The so-called dynamic center, a large storage and handling center, supplies the worldwide BMW and MINI dealer organization with original BMW parts and accessories.
The Truth About Cars
MARCH 27, 2024
While it’s true that electric vehicles don’t require the same level of routine maintenance that gas vehicles do, EVs have some downsides. Power study showed that many are surprised that their heavy, torque-rich EV burns through rubber faster than when they had a gas vehicle.
Green Car Congress
JUNE 27, 2019
The Memorandum of Understanding commits both governments to work together on developing their respective regulations to cut greenhouse gas emissions from light-duty vehicles, such as those currently in effect in Canada, California and the 13 US states that have adopted California’s standards.
Green Car Congress
MARCH 18, 2014
liter EA288 diesel engine will power the 2015 Golf, Beetle, Beetle Convertible, Passat, and Jetta, all of which are set to arrive in dealer showrooms in the second half of 2014. Exhaust gas aftertreatment module close to engine. In the MDB, the exhaust gas treatment systems starts right after the turbocharger.
Green Car Congress
NOVEMBER 20, 2018
The Drive Clean Rebate is part of New York State’s overall clean transportation strategy to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and supports the Governor’s Reforming the Energy Vision (REV) comprehensive plan to build a clean, resilient and affordable energy system. Drive Clean Rebate Initiative Supporting the Direct Purchase of 11,000 EVs.
Green Car Congress
SEPTEMBER 21, 2022
Reviva is the largest privately held diesel engine remanufacturer in North America and its engines are available at most aftermarket truck component suppliers and large truck dealers in the USA and Canada. ClearFlame-enabled trucks are expected to have the lowest TCO when compared with diesel, natural gas, electric, and hydrogen platforms.
Green Car Congress
SEPTEMBER 20, 2020
Nuvve Corporation, a San Diego-based vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology company, is participating in a program to deliver resource adequacy to local utility San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) and California’s electrical grid using a large stationary battery located on the University of California San Diego’s (UC San Diego’s) campus microgrid.
Green Car Congress
MARCH 25, 2023
For the first time, Ford also is using recovered energy from the site’s utility infrastructure and geothermal system to provide carbon-free heat for the assembly plant—saving about 300 million cubic feet of natural gas typically needed each year to heat similarly sized vehicle assembly plants.
Green Car Congress
MARCH 3, 2020
In January 2019, the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) announced the availability of VW Settlement Trust-funded open grant programs aimed at reducing emissions of nitrogen oxide and greenhouse gas across Massachusetts, while supporting electrification of the state’s transportation network.
Green Car Congress
JULY 23, 2019
Pricing of 2020 Accent SE starts at $15,195 and all of the upgraded models will arrive in dealer showrooms this summer. An external exhaust gas recovery (EGR) system improves fuel economy and combustion stability. liter Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) engine and 6-speed automatic transmission. Features of the G1.6 The Smartstream G1.6
Green Car Congress
AUGUST 22, 2020
The integrated gas station and parking space finder is among the most commonly used features, with customers accessing this function an average of 150,000 times a week. The app informs the dealer automatically when a service is due.
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