Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 21, 2021

The Mack LR Electric may be fitted with equipment bodies from numerous manufacturers based on the unique needs of the customer. TEC Equipment Fontana, California, and Northwest Equipment Sales in Boise, Idaho, were the first two Mack dealers to achieve Certified Electric Vehicle Dealer status.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

As part of our ACCELERATE strategy, we are continuing our rapid and systematic transformation from car manufacturer to mobility services provider. family, but the platform will later be made available to dealers to offer combustion engine and hybrid vehicles as well. In the future, cars will be delivered via the dealer network.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 30, 2020

Volkswagen dealers are also expanding new charging options on a large scale. In the future, every Volkswagen dealer in Germany will provide at least one AC charger with 11 kW power and one DC charger with 22 kW power. The Volkswagen brand has a comprehensive commitment to charging. Charger Connect (€599) and the ID. Charger Pro (€849).

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 28, 2014

million in funding for natural gas vehicle incentives to reduce the purchase price of new on-road natural gas vehicles. The solicitation is open to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). An OEM may reserve incentives directly for eligible vehicles that are sold through its dealers and distributors. A single end-user (i.e.,

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 7, 2012

Removing the cap on the number of vehicles per manufacturer eligible for the credit and, instead, ramping down and eventually eliminating the credit at the end of the decade.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 17, 2020

In addition, Lightning eMotors is the only electric van manufacturer that supports wheelchair lifts, custom floor rails, and custom bus doors. We are the only manufacturer to offer a CARB-certified electric van in the Class 3 segment. Last week, Lightning eMotors and GigCapital3, Inc.,

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Teslarati

JANUARY 27, 2025

The survey: For its study , electric vehicle advice platform Electrifying.com polled 1,000 people comprised of current EV owners and consumers who are looking to purchase an electric car. The study found that 59% of both current EV owners and potential buyers were deterred from choosing Tesla due to Musk’s influence.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 31, 2020

For customers purchasing F-150 and Mustang Mach-E at this year’s launch, the hardware enabling Active Drive Assist—including forward-facing camera and radar sensors—will be available through the Ford Co-Pilot360 Active 2.0 even more affordably for $895, which includes a $100 early adopter incentive.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 1, 2013

The XL3 inline motor system allows for faster installation by XL Hybrids’ certified ship-thru upfitters, Knapheide Manufacturing and Leggett & Platt Commercial Vehicle Products, the company noted. The XL3 design seamlessly integrates with the original equipment manufacturers’ powertrain without major vehicle modifications.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 12, 2022

Dealer enrollment begins immediately, and the consumer launch is expected to begin in spring 2022. CarBravo will give customers more choice and access to shop significantly expanded inventories of both the dealer and a national central stock of GM used vehicles.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 15, 2014

Survey results show the importance of incentives in PEV purchases. The online “ EV Driver Survey Dashboard ” offers multiple approaches to analyzing the data provided by a survey of those who received rebates for purchasing PEVs. Click to enlarge. Relative importance of various information avenues while shopping for a vehicle.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 10, 2012

with inventory financing to support the expansion of its dealer network in the US. The Ashland, OR-based manufacturer designs and develops electric motorcycles. This type of arrangement, also known as floorplan financing, allows dealers to stock, market and sell a wide variety of motorcycles and related products from manufacturers.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 9, 2013

Cuomo announced a $19-million New York Truck Voucher Incentive Program to encourage the purchase of battery-electric commercial trucks as well as other energy-efficient transportation, including hybrid and CNG (compressed natural gas) trucks. A list of participating manufacturers will be available at the launch of the program. $4

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Green Car Congress

JULY 13, 2022

Bosch has been manufacturing anti-lock braking systems for motorcycles since 1995 and launched the world’s first ABS for pedelecs in 2018. This means that for the first time, eBike manufacturers can equip all types of eBike with the optimized brake assist technology from Bosch.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 25, 2018

In 126 “mystery shopper” experiences at 82 car dealerships across Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden, the team found that that dealers were dismissive of EVs; misinformed shoppers on vehicle specifications; omitted EVs from the sales conversation; and strongly oriented customers towards gasoline and diesel vehicle options.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 30, 2020

Under this program, purchasers of new all-electric transit buses are eligible to have 100% of the incremental vehicle cost covered on the condition that these buses are housed at bus depots or operate on routes located within a half-mile of a disadvantaged community. Under the New York Truck Voucher Incentive Program (NYTVIP) program, $16.4

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 7, 2012

As a result, the Company will be able to borrow up to $50 million for operations and up to $50 million for purchases of inventory from Suzuki Motor Corporation (SMC). As previously announced, ASMC is continuing to market and sell its remaining US automobile inventory through its national network of automotive dealers. Earlier post.)

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The Truth About Cars

MARCH 18, 2025

Dealer markups may have abated to a degree, with discounts starting to manifest, but we dont really seem to be encountering the kinds of reasonable pricing North America enjoyed prior to 2020. Baby Boomers) are also starting to age out of driving, with many already having purchased their final automobile.

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Teslarati

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Over 3,000 car dealers sent a letter to President Biden expressing their concerns about his administration’s push toward electric vehicles (EVs). Car dealers have informed the President that enthusiasm for electric vehicles has stalled, hinting at concerns over the demand for EVs. But that enthusiasm has stalled.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 12, 2012

The awards are expected to support the purchase of more than 125 new natural gas vehicles; funding comes from the Commission’s Alternative and Renewable Fuel and Vehicle Technology Program. Eligible vehicles meet all the emission requirements of the Air Resources Board and are fully warranted by their manufacturers. Nations Bus Corp.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 28, 2021

one of the world’s leading independent global bus manufacturers, have announced a partnership to electrify ARBOC Freedom low floor buses with the XL Hybrid (XLH) electric propulsion system. XL Fleet Corp. and ARBOC Specialty Vehicles, a subsidiary of NFI Group Inc.,

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 8, 2012

As of the beginning of August, 22 states had joined the RFP, indicating their intention to purchase CNG vehicles for use in state fleets. We want auto manufacturers to know that states mean business and are strongly committed to the use of CNG vehicles in state fleets so more vehicles can become available to consumers. —Gov.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 24, 2018

Among other activities, Volkswagen and diconium intend to launch a global online sales platform allowing Volkswagen customers to purchase and manage all the upcoming “We” services and on-demand functions for their connected vehicles. —Christoph Hartung, Head of Digital & New Business / Mobility Services of the Volkswagen brand.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 22, 2013

Fiat is the fifth plug-in electric vehicle (EV) auto manufacturer to choose AeroVironment as its full-service home charging partner. Fiat 500e owners can bundle the home charger and installation with the car purchase. Fiat selected AeroVironment, Inc.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 22, 2015

The task of the committee of experts and stakeholders writing the report was (1) to identify market barriers slowing the purchase of PEVs and hindering the deployment of supporting infrastructure in the United States and (2) to recommend ways to mitigate those barriers.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

This new service provides flexibility and affordability to the consumer who wants to drive Hyundai’s newest electric vehicles without committing to a purchase or longer-term lease. Consumers can find available dealers within the app. Evolve+ is priced competitively compared to a traditional lease or purchase.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 9, 2012

While the selection of hybrid models in the US has more than doubled since 2007, only 35% of hybrid vehicle owners choose to purchase a hybrid again when returning to market in 2011, according to recent analysis by Polk. Polk’s assessment of hybrid loyalty by quarter. Data: Polk. Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 24, 2015

Hyundai is the seventh plug-in electric vehicle (EV) auto manufacturer to choose AeroVironment as one of its suppliers. Hyundai owners can purchase AeroVironment home chargers and installation when purchasing their vehicles at the Hyundai dealership.

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The Truth About Cars

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Volkswagen Group purchased the Scout name from Navistar International in 2021 and the brand has since gone on to develop the all-electric Terra truck and Traveler SUV. John Forehand, one of the lawyers representing the dealers in the lawsuit, told Automotive News that Volkswagen owns more than 30 percent of Scout Motors.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 29, 2014

To date, manufacturers have rolled out more than 2 dozen models in the three ZEV categories. This will include working with the automobile manufacturers and dealers to ensure that all plug-in electric vehicle models are available for sale and aggressively marketed in all MOU states.

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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. Pike also anticipates forward momentum with PEVs in China. Globally, the e-bike market will grow by 10% to more than 33.6 48-Volt batteries.

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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. PEVs have higher purchase prices than comparable conventional vehicles.

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The Truth About Cars

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

dealer network is none too pleased with the manufacturer and looks to be blaming CEO Carlos Tavares. The National Dealer Council has sent an open letter to the executive and it doesn’t pull any punches. Last month, we introduced an action plan developed with the dealer body that has already shown results. Stellantis’ U.S.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 4, 2020

Hyundai’s current policy allows for electronic signature authorization and digital communication (text messages, email, and social media posts) between the dealer and customer as a form of repair approval.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 30, 2023

The South Carolina Department of Education will deploy 160 Thomas Built Buses (TBB) electric school buses in school districts across the state over the next year, under a new procurement finalized this month between the Department of Education and Thomas Built Buses dealer Interstate Transportation.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 28, 2020

Limited (CATL), the global leading EV battery manufacturer, is expanding partnerships with VDL Bus & Coach B.V. As an importer, Quantron AG is authorized as CATL’s dealer to supply batteries in Europe. Contemporary Amperex Technology Co.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 18, 2022

There was also a strong interest in financing options: Of the respondents interested in electric cars, 66% of the German and 65% of the American study participants stated that they would purchase the vehicle via a financial product (financing, leasing or car subscription).

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