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AIADA Calls Proposed EV Tax Credit for Union Built Vehicles Discriminatory

September 28, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

The American International Automobile Dealers Association (AIADA) yesterday launched an awareness campaign to highlight the employment and environmental consequences that will result from the severe limitations of a proposed new tax credit for electric vehicles (EV). “There are more than 50 EV models sold in the U.S., but Congress’s proposed new $4,500 tax credit will […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: American International Automobile Dealers Association, Electric Vehicles, Tax Credits

Ford Submits Electric Police Vehicle to Michigan State Police for Testing

September 17, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

As part of its more than $30 billion investment in electrification through 2025, Ford is exploring all-electric, purpose-built law enforcement vehicles. To demonstrate that a vehicle with an electric powertrain can deliver strong performance and stand up to demanding police duty cycles, the company is submitting an all-electric police pilot vehicle based on the 2021 […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Electric Vehicles, Ford

SEMA Projects Alternative Power Vehicles to Account for 45% of U.S. Light Vehicle Sales by 2035

September 13, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

Despite projected growth, electric and hybrid powertrains currently represent only a small niche market for automakers and the specialty-equipment industry. Sales of alternative power vehicles, while currently representing just 5% of all U.S. light vehicle sales today, are expected to reach 45% by 2035, according to new SEMA market research. Eighteen of the top 20 […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Electric Vehicles, Specialty Equipment Market Association

I-CAR Publishes Best Practice for High-Voltage Disconnecting Procedure

September 8, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair (I-CAR) announced the official release of the Electric Vehicle (EV) Best Practice guide for a High-Voltage Disconnecting Procedure. Information on the procedure, including links to downloadable documents are available online. The document is designed to complement OEM repair procedures, providing guidance for technicians in this extremely important area […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Best Practices, Electric Vehicles, I-CAR, OEM Repair Procedures

Biden Administration Executive Order Sets Goal to Have 50% of New Cars and Light Trucks Sold in 2030 be Electric Vehicles

August 9, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

EPA also proposed 2023-2026 Emission standards for cars and light trucks and begins heavy-duty vehicle emissions rulemaking process. President Biden signed an Executive Order on August 5 setting a goal of having 50% of passenger cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. in 2030 to be zero-emission vehicles, including battery electric, plug-in hybrid electric, […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Electric Vehicles, Greenhouse Gas Emissions, Regulations, U.S. EPA

GM Issues New Recall and Safety Instructions for 2017-19 Chevrolet Bolt

July 26, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

Owners urged to limit charging capacity, park away from structures, charge after every use. GM has issued a new recall affecting the 50,932 Model Year 2017-2019 Chevrolet Bolt vehicles, , even if the owner has had the previous recall repairs completed covered under the original recall announced in November 2020 and revised in May 2021. […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Electric Vehicles, General Motors, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Recalls

Thatcham Research Launches EV Training Program

July 21, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

Thatcham Research is supporting the pressing need for automotive businesses and their employees to learn how to handle Electric Vehicles safely and effectively by unveiling a new ‘EV Ready’ Training Program. The UK Government’s decision to bring forward its ban on sales of new petrol and diesel cars to 2030, has increased consumer demand for […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Electric Vehicles, Technical Training, Thatcham Research, United Kingdom

NHTSA and GM Warn on Continued Fire Risk with Chevrolet Bolt

July 16, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

Vehicles should be parked outside after charging even if November recall repairs have been performed. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on Wednesday issued an alert urging owners of select Model Year 2017-2019 Chevrolet Bolt vehicles to park their cars outside and away from homes due to the risk of fire, even if the vehicles […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Chevrolet Bolt, Electric Vehicles, General Motors, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, National Transportation Safety Board, Safety

I-CAR Launches Online Electric Vehicle Resource Library for Collision Repair Industry

June 24, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair (I-CAR) announced the creation of CHARGED for EV a new online Electric Vehicle (EV) resource to provide the inter-industry with a centralized information hub in support of the ongoing acceleration of EVs and their impact on the collision repair industry. The complimentary resource features news and information relevant to […]

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

LKQ Acquires Hybrid Battery Reconditioner Green Bean Battery

May 25, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

LKQ Corporation (NASDAQ: LKQ) today announced that it has acquired the business and assets of Green Bean Battery, LLC. Founded in 2016, Green Bean is a hybrid battery reconditioner and installer, which has developed a proprietary hybrid battery reconditioning process that creates a more reliable battery while simultaneously extending its useful life. Green Bean acquires […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Electric Vehicles, LKQ Corporation

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