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Sales & Operations Manager | Transportation and Logistics | Six Sigma | Salesforce | Change Management | Continuous Improvement | Revenue Growth and Cost Savings

There are many aspects to EVs that don't align with traditional auto transport. They weigh on average 20% more than standard vehicles. If they discharge or fall below operating charge, how do you get them off the trailer? Even if you have a charger at destination, you are still delaying the carrier from other deliveries. Some auto haul insurers are charging for an "EV' rider due to runaway fires. Shippers should absolutely expect to pay more to transport these.

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New challenge facing dealers: A dealer purchased 8 Volkswagen EVs (ID4 model) But, apparently, because of the battery weight… Only 7 could fit on the back of a vehicle hauler (with standard capacity for 10 vehicles). Has anyone ever heard of this before? This dealer had no choice but to schedule a second truck — At an additional 15% cost. Bottom line: As more dealers begin acquiring used EVs in light of the improving deals, expect shipping costs across the industry to rise given the transport limitations. Shipping insight from the Auto Hauler Exchange: https://lnkd.in/gYkqB2xd (Data via CDG Partner: Auto Hauler Exchange #autohaulerexchangepartner)

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