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Discussion in 'Prius, Hybrid, EV and Alt-Fuel News' started by bwilson4web, Aug 15, 2016.

  1. bwilson4web

    bwilson4web BMW i3 and Model 3

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    Source: https://www.sierraclub.org/sites/www.sierraclub.org/files/uploads-wysiwig/1371%20Rev%20Up%20EVs%20Report_09_web%20FINAL.pdf

    To learn more about what is working well and what could be improved in
    the plug-in electric vehicle (EV)1 marketplace, the Sierra Club launched
    Rev Up EVs — the first-ever multi-state investigation into the consumer
    EV shopping experience. Based on surveys from Sierra Club volunteers
    who called or visited 308 different auto dealerships and stores across ten
    states to inquire about EVs, we found that there is tremendous room for
    improvement among the dealerships and the automakers.
    . . .
    Note that we did not include Toyota, Cadillac,
    or Mitsubishi in our study because they currently sell such
    low numbers of EVs each month nationwide, and we did
    not expect our volunteers to find EVs at many of their
    dealerships, if any (see EV sales graphic above). We also
    did not include Jaguar, Honda, Subaru, or Mazda because
    these companies currently have no plug-in models on the
    market in the U.S.    ​

    Bob Wilson
     
    #1 bwilson4web, Aug 15, 2016
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  2. bisco

    bisco cookie crumbler

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    no surprises there. they should have sent robert redford out.
    this will all change with prime though, as toyota is currently training all dealership associates to provide a new and completely refocused ev shopping experience. in fact, not only will the whole ev paradigm change, but prospective ice buyers will find themselves test driving prime.(y)
     
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  3. Prius Maximus

    Prius Maximus Senior Member

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    Since when does toyota train any dealership associates? They can't even train their maintenance associates to not overtighten an oil filter. I find your entire post sarcastic and anti-establishment. As it should be!
     
    #3 Prius Maximus, Aug 15, 2016
  4. The Electric Me

    The Electric Me Go Speed Go!

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    Have you seen the latest National Parks Adventure IMAX movie narrated by Robert Redford?

    He would come back driving a Subaru.
     
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