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The program aims to school car dealerships on how to sell EVs—with prep on common questions, charging issues, and incentives.
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More than a third of US EVs are sold in CaliforniaEV sales from franchised dealerships were way up in 2023, signaling the arrival of a greater array of fully electric products from full-line automakers.
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GM plug-in hybrids, Ford Supercharger adapter, Canoo USPS vans: The Week in ReverseWhich automaker CEO sees EV acceleration as a safety feature? Which very exclusive luxury EV was recalled this week? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. GM this week announced that it is ready to bring some plug-in hybrid models back to the North American market. It’s a shocker that may...
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Dealer EV pushback, Ford Supercharger adapters, Volvo and Polestar, EV sales surge: Today’s Car NewsVolvo pulls away from Polestar. Dealers think the Biden administration is moving to fast on EVs—says a survey looking at a very small slice of the business. Ford gets ready to offer Supercharger adapters. And EV and PHEV sales are continuing to surge. This and more, here at Green Car Reports...
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Most Ford EV drivers will get Tesla charge-port adapters for freeFord has revealed that NACS adapters for its CCS EVs will be complimentary, with one awarded per vehicle.
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Survey: Dealers think Biden is moving too fast on EVsNearly 83% of U.S. dealers surveyed said the federal government is pushing too hard on EVs, while automakers need more affordable hybrids and PHEVs.
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The combined market share of hybrids, plug-in hybrids, and EVs rose to 16.3% of total light-duty vehicle sales in the U.S.—and PHEVs were 20% of that.
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Daimler, Navistar, Volvo ally for heavy-duty truck chargingMost charging-infrastructure pushes so far have focused on light-duty passenger vehicles, but the coalition named PACT is aiming to change that.
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EV sales near 8% of US new vehicle marketThe Chevy Equinox EV, Honda Prologue, and Fiat 500 are among the more affordable models that analysts see driving steady growth in EV sales.
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BMW adds all-wheel-drive i5 EV, plug-in hybrid to 5-Series lineupAmong the two new BMW plug-in models is an i5 version that fits between the rear-wheel-drive i5 eDrive40 and performance-oriented i5 M60 xDrive.
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GM plug-in hybrids, Rolls-Royce EV recall, Mach-E discounts: Today’s Car NewsRolls-Royce is recalling its first EV. Ford is offering some sweet Mustang Mach-E deals to fleets. And yes, GM is planning to bring plug-in hybrids back. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. GM has announced that it is ready to bring some plug-in hybrid models back to the North American...
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GM not quite all-in on EVs, will add plug-in hybrids in USAfter several years of saying plug-in hybrids like its vaunted Chevy Volt didn't make sense, it's charging up on the idea once again.
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Ford is helping repurpose 2023 Mustang Mach-E EVs for rental use, while encouraging fleet purchases of 2024 models with a discount.
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2024 Rolls-Royce Spectre EV recalled over shaky groundConcerns over potential fire and service danger have prompted the recall of Rolls-Royce's first EV over a simple electrical ground.
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Canoo vans in USPS fleet, EV charge time concerns, EV acceleration as safety: Today’s Car NewsCanoo electric vans head out soon for postal delivery. Is an EV’s 2.0-second 0-60 mph acceleration a safety feature? And are worries about charge time overtaking range and other charging concerns as a top barrier for EV adoption? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Recent study results...
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Study: EV charge times and cost may be holding shoppers backEV range is less of an issue now than it was just a few years ago, and a Deloitte study is the latest to underscore the other factors at play.
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US Postal Service will add Canoo electric vans to delivery fleetThe Canoo electric vans will join Ford E-Transits already in the refreshed fleet. But the purpose-built electric Next Generation Delivery Vehicles costing the bulk of the money won't arrive until 2028.
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Stellantis CEO claims quicker EV acceleration is a safety featureData from the insurance industry might suggest otherwise, but there is no clear data to support the claim by CEO Carlos Tavares.
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VW ID.4 EV tax credit; Subaru Solterra update; Macan, Prologue, and ZDX pricing: The Week in ReverseBengt HalvorsonWhich CEO of a global automaker suggested that EVs may never top 30% of the global vehicle market? Which EV from a U.S. automaker became the top-selling vehicle on the planet, electric or not? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending January 26, 2024. Volkswagen has confirmed that “most” 2023-2024 ID.4 models qualify for the $7,500 EV tax credit, making it the first foreign automaker to get the nod under tightened sourcing rules. Models supplied with batteries from SK On—rather than LG—meet the...
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Subaru Solterra EV, Honda Prologue, Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid: Today’s Car NewsIt’s all pricing and economics news this morning, and it’s mostly good news for those interested in driving greener. Subaru boosts Solterra fast-charging, Honda prices its Prologue, and Hyundai sets a very modest premium for its hybrid Santa Fe SUV. This and more, here at Green Car...
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2024 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid costs just $500 more than non-hybridPricing starts at $38,345 for the least-expensive hybrid model—the SEL with front-wheel drive. That undercuts the base price of the 2024 Toyota Highlander Hybrid.
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2024 Subaru Solterra EV charges faster, goes hands-freeThe Solterra can now charge much quicker at road-trip stops, while a driver assist system helps cut fatigue on congested freeways.
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2024 Honda Prologue starts at $48,795, rated at 296 milesAs promised, the Prologue starts under $50,000, but a fully loaded version with all-wheel drive nudges up to the $60,000 mark.
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VW ID.4 tax credit, Porsche SUV price, Model Y tops sales charts, Lucid rival: Today’s Car NewsTesla has the top-selling vehicle on the planet, it claims. Lucid teases a Model Y rival. Porsche puts a price on its electric SUV. And many VW ID.4 EV buyers will be able to claim the full EV tax credit. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Volkswagen has confirmed that “most”...
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