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. Earlier post.).

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Dealers Ford New Jersey New York 231

Green Car Congress

MARCH 20, 2014

Ford will begin installing the GE WattStation Level 2 charging stations across its North American campuses, developing a workplace charging network at nearly every Ford facility in the United States and Canada. MyFord Mobile is complimentary for five years from the vehicle sale date as recorded by the dealer.

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Installation Ford Charging Fusion 290

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 17, 2022

This will be the sixth delivery of 13 electric school buses ordered by the district from Kerlin Bus Sales, a full-service TBB dealer in Indiana. Since then, the district has continued to grow its zero-emission fleet, ordering an additional two buses in 2021 and 10 buses in 2022.

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Indiana Power Powered North America 501

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 24, 2023

Maserati, the Italian luxury and performance automotive brand and the only luxury brand of the Stellantis Group, is partnering with Future Energy to electrify its dealer network. This partnership proves Maserati’s dedication to helping their dealers adapt their business processes and embrace the future of electrification.

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Dealers Future Energy North America 195

Teslarati

MAY 28, 2024

Ford wants more dealers involved in its electric vehicle (EV) sales, so it’s lowering the barrier of entry. “What we’re finding is more dealers want to be involved in it, and we don’t want to be exclusive to just a handful. Recently, Ford held meetings with dealers across the United States.

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Dealers Ford Sale Re-Charge 121

Charged EVs

APRIL 21, 2025

The Ford Power Promise focuses on drivers who can most easily charge at homestill the low-hanging fruit for EV sales. The Power Promise program was first announced in September 2024, and Ford attributed its best-ever quarterly EV sales in Q4-2024 to awareness of the plan. Its working. brands like Ford and Chevrolet.

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Installation Ford F-150 Charging 67

Green Car Congress

APRIL 15, 2022

Heliox will supply mobile 25kW and 50kW chargers to PACCAR’s dealers and customers who are building their electric truck fleets. Efficient installation costs and flexibility make the Heliox mobile chargers an attractive choice for truck sales support as well as early-stage fleet deployment and testing.

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North America DC Parts America 397

Green Car Congress

MAY 16, 2013

The battery-electric car posted its best US sales month yet in March, and a 423.5% year-over-year sales increase in April. —Erik Gottfried, Nissan director of electric vehicle (EV) marketing and sales strategy. The Nissan LEAF has sold more than 25,000 units in the US. Nissan has sold more than 62,000 units worldwide.

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Nissan St. Louis Sale Raleigh 231

Green Car Congress

JULY 31, 2014

Approximately 410 Audi dealers in Europe—including 105 in Germany—are selling the A3 e-tron. An individual installation check, the “e-tron plus” special package and “green” power from Audi in partnership with LichtBlick ( earlier post ) complete the offering for the Audi A3 Sportback e-tron. Click to enlarge.

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Audi Plug-in MPG Europe 231

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 26, 2015

GM has launched a “Green Dealer Recognition” program for Chevrolet, Buick, GMC and Cadillac dealerships across the US. Participating dealers have proven track records in areas such as energy reduction, renewable energy use, water conservation efforts, recycling, on-site nature habitats and community outreach.

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Dealers GM Green Chevrolet 150

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 11, 2021

The Elkhart, Indiana-based company has plans to dedicate 100,000 square feet to install Lightning eMotors’ powertrains. Forest River’s sales volumes allow us to provide a price point to their dealers and customers that results in a very compelling ROI. —Tim Reeser.

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Electric Cars Report

MARCH 9, 2023

dealers in preparation for increased electric-vehicle sales and service. Vehya becomes the second recommended partner for EV charger sales, installation and maintenance for Stellantis’ U.S. auto dealers. “As

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Dealers Installation Detroit Maintenance 105

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 8, 2012

I can see combined Prius sales in the US leading Toyota by the end of the decade. The early interest in the Prius v has drawn strong traffic to dealers, with some of those new Prius buyers liking the v but actually deciding that the Liftback fit their needs best. The battery pack is installed beneath the rear seat. Battery pack.

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Prius Hybrid Motoring Motors 356

Green Car Congress

MAY 6, 2021

Thomas Built Buses (TBB), a leading manufacturer of school buses in North America; its exclusive Virginia dealer, Sonny Merryman Inc.; and Proterra celebrated the delivery of the 50 th Saf-T-Liner C2 Jouley battery-electric school bus.

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Virginia Power Powered Highlander 435

Green Car Congress

MAY 18, 2012

announced that Isuzu commercial vehicle dealers can now select IMPCO as a ship-through option more quickly to convert or to modify gasoline-powered NPR-HD (14,500-lb. This program will simplify the vehicle modification process for dealers and fleet managers. —Jay Sandler, IMPCO Automotive Director of Sales.

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Isuzu Conversion Charlotte Indiana 218

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 14, 2012

Toyota Motor Sales, USA Inc. Toyota dealers will inspect the extension shaft to determine if it needs to be replaced and, if confirmed, will replace it. The inspection and repair will take approximately one hour depending on the dealer’s work schedule. Toyota dealers will replace the electric water pump for the hybrid system.

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Prius Toyota Vehicles Dealers 247

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 5, 2014

The 2015 e-Golf will go on sale later this year at participating dealerships in select states. The Audi A3 Sportback e-tron is expected to go on sale at participating dealerships in all 50 states in the fall of 2015. The sale of carbon offsets supports the gas collection and flaring project.

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Audi Solar Carbon PHEV 287

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Working with its 2,600-plus dealers, the company is focusing on the dealership transition to electric-vehicle sales and service, offering consulting and on-site evaluation of electric-vehicle (EV) integration needs within every area of the dealership business. —Phil Langley, head of network development, FCA – North America.

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Dealers Maintenance North America United States 210

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 16, 2019

This new exclusionary vehicle service contract is designed to meet the unique needs of electric vehicle owners and help dealers diversify their revenue streams through both the F&I office and the service drive. North American battery electric vehicle sales volume is estimated to range between 1.4 and 6 million vehicles by 2030.

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Electric Vehicles Miles Companies Vehicles 247

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 11, 2019

Under the expert guidance of the factory’s employees, the customer is able to actively get involved at four stations, e.g. when installing the dash panel. Other places where the customer can experience the assembly of their vehicle include joining the drive train to the body (“marriage”) and installing the front radiator grille.

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Installation Dealers Germany Production 255

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 22, 2019

Heavy-duty trucks make up about 25% of full-size pickup sales in the US. GM has consolidated heavy-duty pickup production at its Flint, Michigan truck assembly plant, where the company has installed new body and paint shops and created 1,000 new jobs to support a capacity increase of 40,000 units compared to the outgoing model.

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Isuzu Diesel GM Engine 243

Green Car Congress

MAY 29, 2014

Together they represent about a quarter of the nation’s new car sales. Sales have doubled over the past year alone, with more than half of those sales occurring in the MOU signatory states. The plan also suggests promoting the installation of charging infrastructure for commuters at public transit hubs. Earlier post.)

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Plug-in Rhode Island Hydrogen Fleet 244

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

By refocusing our business on electrification, we are aiming for BEVs to account for 25% of our total worldwide sales by 2029. Over the same period, Kia is aiming for BEVs to account for 20 of the brand’s total vehicle sales in advanced markets, including Korea, North America and Europe. —Ho Sung Song.

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Kia Global Motoring Motors 221

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 25, 2021

We are excited to see the first deployments of our battery-electric model in Virginia, and glad to have the support of our local dealer, Nacarato Truck Centers, to ensure a positive customer experience after the sale. —Peter Voorhoeve, president, Volvo Trucks North America.

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Volvo Fresno Virginia North America 418

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 29, 2017

Cuomo announced that the state has seen a 74% increase in electric car sales over the same time period last year, resulting from the Drive Clean Rebate initiative launched on 21 March 2017. The Drive Clean Rebate provides New York residents with a rebate of up to $2,000 for the purchase of a new plug-in car from participating dealers.

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New York Plug-in Plug Sale 150

Green Car Congress

JULY 11, 2014

The e-Golf will go on sale later this year as a 2015 model. Bosch Automotive Service Solutions has been selected as a charging station and installation services partner for the e-Golf. The charging station and installation will be offered at competitive prices. Volkswagen of America, Inc.

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Charging Installation Volt Dealers 218

Green Car Congress

APRIL 8, 2021

Soderholm Bus & Mobility, headquartered on Oahu, is the Nº 1 bus distributor in the Pacific Islands and has sold more buses over the last 30 years than any other dealer. Lightning is shipping the first vehicle to Soderholm next month, and demonstration vehicles will be available in Hawaii this summer for fleets to test drive.

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Hawaii Commercial Rhode Island District of Columbia 300

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 30, 2020

Through this program, NYSERDA and NYPA will work with a competitively selected, pre-qualified contractor to study how to transition to electric bus fleets and install the needed charging stations in a cost-effective way.

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New York Purchase Electric Electrical 345

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 4, 2012

With SPX’s global presence and Aker Wade’s expertise in fast charging, we can offer a solution that will allow dealer networks to play an active role in EV sales and customer service. DC fast charge infrastructure will reduce range anxiety, which will encourage the more widespread adoption of EVs.

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Low Cost North America DC Dealers 236

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 24, 2023

With the electric-vehicle (EV) readiness assessments in process, US auto dealers are seeing rapid growth in the number of EV charger installation projects being proposed and starting construction over the next several months. —US Head of Sales Jeff Kommor

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Dealers Charging Installation Sale 150

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 29, 2011

Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) has begun taking orders through Toyota dealers around Japan for the Prius PHV (plug-in hybrid). The Prius PHV will be sold by all Toyota, Toyopet, Toyota Corolla and Netz dealers in Japan; the sales target in Japan is 35,000 to 40,000 units per year. Earlier post.) km/L (143 mpg US, 1.64

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Green Car Congress

MAY 22, 2013

The interim report considers PEV manufacturers, dealers and customers; the charging infrastructure; and the electric grid. Findings and possible Federal roles for overcoming the barriers include: Manufacturers, dealers and customers. As a result, there appears to be an information gap at the primary point of sales.

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Plug-in Automobile Manufacturer Tax Installation 312

Green Car Congress

MARCH 13, 2012

Final assembly—including the installation of the vehicle’s central powertrain unit and other electrical components, and a robust vehicle safety and quality inspection—are at a facility located approximately 30 miles from San Francisco.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 5, 2018

The zero-emissions drivetrain in the ID family primarily consists of an electric motor integrated into the rear axle with power electronics and a transmission, a high-voltage flat battery pack installed in the vehicle floor to save space, and auxiliary powertrains integrated into the front end of the vehicle.

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2020 SUV Cars Sale 287

Electric Vehicles India

JULY 22, 2021

350 EV charging stations installed under FAME Scheme . Under the Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Hybrid and Electric Vehicles (FAME) India Scheme 350 electric vehicle charging stations were installed. Also, read related article: Electric vehicles sales & charging stations need in India.

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Installation Charging India Electric Vehicles 105

The Truth About Cars

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

Oh, and there was a multi-day stay at the dealer for an important recall. Discount Tire (Tire Rack) had them in stock and on sale, and would ship them to a local store in a couple of days. for the installation stuff. The shop checked the alignment during install and (surprisingly) one was not necessary.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 25, 2021

The Pro joins E-Transit in the lineup of Ford work-ready electric vehicles, backed by a nationwide network offering EV-certified fleet sales, service and financing. Equipped with the optional Max Trailer Tow Package, targeted maximum towing increases to 10,000 pounds.

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F-150 Commercial Ford Electric 418