Tag: auto dealers
Gen Z Consumers Are Warming Up To The Idea Of Chinese EVs
US consumers may not admit it, but they’re getting very interested in Chinese EVs. Part of the curiosity arises as neighboring countries court trade deals to bring more affordable vehicles westward. For example, during a January visit to Beijing, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney agreed to admit a small number … [continued]
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You Can’t Buy EVs Directly from Auto Manufacturers in Iowa … But Maybe Soon
This odd battle has been going on for so long that I had actually forgotten about it. There’s a quirk in some US state laws that they require automobiles to be sold through 3rd party auto dealers. That is actually rooted in something, in some potential for consumer abuse identified … [continued]
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EV Price War Over In China
One of the electric vehicle stories of the past couple of years has been the EV price war in China. Chinese EV makers kept lowering prices, lowering prices, and lowering prices. Sales grew enormously, but several hyper-ambitious companies wanted to be sure to get a big chunk of that sales … [continued]
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US EV Tax Credit Loophole — Make Sure You Complete The Loop
It’s been a while since the $7,500 US tax credit for electric vehicles was ended, but the story is not over yet. As we noted a few months ago, a loophole was added, or confirmed, toward the end of the 3rd quarter. People who bought an EV before October 1 … [continued]
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Ford’s Dramatic EV Departure — Diving In
In our latest CleanTechnica YouTube show, Steve Hanley, Larry Evans, and I discuss Ford’s dramatic announcement regarding writing off $19.5 billion in EV investments, dropping certain EV plans, failing to make money on the Ford F-150 Lightning and Mustang Mach-E, challenges with auto dealers, and plans to roll out more … [continued]
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