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Electric Vehicle Roadblock: Dealerships Struggle To Keep Pace With the EV Revolution

10 Nov 2023 | Abstracted from Wealth of Geeks

"...in the 1940s and 1950s, dealerships lobbied for protectionist laws that prevented manufacturers from selling directly to consumers. Today, there are over 16,000 franchised auto dealerships that dominate the market.

"66% of these dealerships do not have an EV available for sale. 45% of those dealerships said that they were reluctant to offer EVs to consumers...it boils down to misinformation and adequate training..."

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