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Registration Open for I-CAR 5-Day EV Hands-On Skills Course

June 29, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

The Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair (I-CAR), continues to expand its Electric Vehicle curriculum with a first-ever, 5-Day Electric Vehicle (EV) Hands-On Skills Development course at I-CAR’s new Chicago Technical Center (CTC) in Vernon Hills, Ill. The new EV hands-on course, taught by I-CAR’s bench of EV experts, will serve as the capstone to […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Electric Vehicles, I-CAR, Technical Training

Sony and Honda Sign Joint Venture Agreement to Establish EV and Mobility Services Company

June 17, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

Sony Group Corporation and Honda Motor Co., Ltd.  announced that they have signed a joint venture agreement to establish a new company to engage in the sale of high-value-added electric vehicles (EVs) and provide services for mobility. The announcement is the result of the discussion of a strategic alliance in the mobility field between the […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, Electric Vehicles, Honda, Sony

I-CAR Offers EV Course Discount During June National Safety Month

June 15, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

In recognition of National Safety Month, the Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair (I-CAR), announced a special 15% discount throughout June on a package of eight, online Electric Vehicle (EV) courses. The discount is offered during National Safety Month because a mistake during the EV repair process could seriously impact the safety of the technician, […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Electric Vehicles, I-CAR, Technical Training

June 22 AASP/NJ Meeting Features Audi’s Mark Allen

June 13, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

Attendees will earn certificate that can be used towards auto body license training requirements. In this day and age, collision repair professionals cannot afford to fall behind when it comes to evolving vehicle technology and OEM developments and procedures. Recognizing how crucial it is for repairers to have access to as much training as possible, […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: AASP/NJ, Audi, Electric Vehicles, OEM Repair Procedures

Volvo Trucks Academy Opens New Illinois Facility to Better Serve Electric Truck Training

May 25, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

Volvo Trucks North America announced today that the Volvo Trucks Academy opened a new facility in Tinley Park, Illinois, to expand access to battery-electric truck training in the central U.S. The new 14,865-square-foot facility is larger and more modern than the previous Illinois training facility, enabling Volvo Trucks to provide more robust, hands-on learning opportunities […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Electric Vehicles, Illinois, Openings, Training Center, Volvo Trucks

Hyundai Motor Group Increases US Investment

May 25, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

Plans to expand electric vehicle production and commercial launch of robotaxi service in 2023. The Hyundai Motor Group (HMG) is increasing its investment to more than $10 billion by 2025 to further its smart mobility solutions in the U.S. including investments HMG has allocated a series of additional expenditure to foster key future businesses such […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Autonomous Vehicles, Electric Vehicles, Hyundai

Average Age of Vehicles in the US Increases to 12.2 years.

May 23, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

Average Age by Vehicle Type, Source: S&P Global Mobility

Average age of light vehicles at an all-time high in 2022 as the vehicle fleet climbed to 283M passenger cars and light trucks. The average age of light vehicles in operation (VIO) in the US rose to 12.2 years this year, increasing by nearly two months over the prior year, according to new research from […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Average Age of Vehicles, Electric Vehicles, S&P Global Mobility, Vehicles in Operation

Ford Begins Production of Electric F-150

April 29, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

Ford (NYSE:F) began production of its all-new, electric F-150 Lightning pickup this week at the Rouge Electric Vehicle Center within Ford’s historic Rouge Complex. “Today we celebrate the Model T moment for the 21st Century at the Rouge Electric Vehicle Center,” said Ford Executive Chair Bill Ford. “The Rouge is where Ford perfected the moving […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Electric Vehicles, F-150, Ford Motor Company

GM and Honda Announce Collaboration to Develop Affordable Electric Vehicles

April 5, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

New EV series expected to go on sale in 2027 starting in North America. General Motors (NYSE: GM) and Honda today announced plans to expand the two companies’ relationship to a new chapter by codeveloping a series of affordable electric vehicles (EVs) based on a new global architecture using next-generation Ultium battery technology. The companies […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, Electric Vehicles, General Motors, Honda

Alliance for Automotive Innovation Reports Electric Vehicle Sales Up 11% in Fourth Quarter of 2021 Versus Previous Quarter

March 21, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

EVs represented 6% of overall light duty vehicle sales in fourth quarter, 4.4% for the year. The Alliance for Automotive Innovation (Auto Innovators) released the latest Get Connected Electric Vehicle Quarterly Report, providing an overview of electric vehicle (EV) sales and purchasing trends in all 50-states for the fourth quarter of 2021 and the full […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Alliance for Automotive Innovation, Electric Vehicles

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