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Auto Sales
Leading the Charge
From EVs to T
he dates seem ... well, close.
Inventory, Auto Dealers
Roll with the
Changes
Volkswagen wants all its cars to be electric by 2035. Nissan has set a 2030 goal. Volvo? 2025.
By Joseph Bednar
“So there’s a strong commitment from different manufacturers to become all elec- tric. And you’re starting to see new models intro-
ducing more hybrid electric models across the entire lineup,” said Carla Cosenzi, president of TommyCar Auto Group.
That may seem like a reasonable goal locally, she added, but manufacturers aren’t just build- ing cars for Western Mass.
“We’re in a much different market than a lot of others. In our market, there’s a ton of electric infrastructure and high demand for electric vehi-
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