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An environmentally friendly car dealership? Like "responsible drinking," or "Walmart organic food," that term at first may sound like an oxymoron. Ford Motor, however, is not only rolling out new electric vehicles (EVs), but has committed to greening its entire supply chain. This is just one example of the changes Detroit is undergoing as the Big Three rack up impressive quarterly numbers. For now, EVs are only a small part of the auto industry's resurgence as they slowly win acceptance from skeptical commuters.
To that end, Ford is requiring its dealerships selling EVs to resemble businesses that would sell...EVs. So far 67 dealers are certified to sell the 2012 Focus Electric. The current locations are all in California, New Jersey and New York, states that already are home to a sizable percentage of electric cars. Each dealership must also staff employees who are well trained and knowledgable about electric vehicles. Article continues at ENN affiliate, Triple Pundit. Economics of Dependence on Foreign Oil - Rising Gasoline Prices. Get Smart on Smart Grid: How Technology Can Revolutionize Efficiency and Renewable Solutions. The Future of Coal Under Carbon Cap and Trade. The Role of Coal in a New Energy Age. Cap, Auction, and Trade: Auctions and Revenue Recycling Under Carbon Cap and Trade. Stimulus Package and Energy: Creating Green Jobs, Opportunities for All.