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Honda Introduces First Production Plug-in Hydrogen Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle in the U.S.

February 27, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Honda today revealed America’s first production plug-in hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle, the 2025 Honda CR-V e:FCEV. A compact CUV that received a 270-mile EPA driving range rating, CR-V e:FCEV combines an all-new U.S.-made fuel cell system along with plug-in charging capability designed to provide up to 29 miles of EV driving around town with […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Electric Vehicles, Fuel Cells, Honda

GM Launches Online Training for EV First Responders

February 26, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

General Motors announced the launch of free online training content at GMEVfirstrespondertraining.com. While specifically geared towards first responders, the information on the website is also valuable to the towing and collision repair industries. According to a bulletin released by GM the site includes several videos and other information about additional resources available to build continued awareness […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Electric Vehicles, General Motors, Online Training, Safety

EV Manufacturer Rivian to Cut Salaried Workforce 10% in Response to Projection of Flat Production in 2024

February 23, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Rivian Automotive, Inc. (NASDAQ: RIVN) announced as part of its fourth quarter and year end 2023 financial results, that it would reduce its salaried workforce by approximately 10% due to slower growth expectations for 2024. The company reported it produced 57,232 vehicles and delivered 50,122 during 2023, more than doubling production and deliveries from 2022, […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Electric Vehicles, Rivian

California Says ZEVs Were Quarter of Vehicles Sold Last Year

February 23, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

The sales of new zero-emission vehicles have soared 1022% over the past 10 years, according to data from the California Energy Commission. One in four new cars sold in California were zero-emission in 2023. More ZEVs were sold in California in 2023 than at any point in history, including in Q3 when sales hit their […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: California, Electric Vehicles, New Vehicle Sales

New Light Vehicle Sales Down Slightly in January Compared to Last Year

February 7, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

NADA reports new vehicle sales were down on both a month-over-month and year-over-year basis. Projects production to increase in 2024. New light-vehicle sales cooled at the start of 2024 according to the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) Market Beat report. The January 2024 seasonally adjusted annual rate (SAAR) of 15.0 million units represents a decline […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Electric Vehicles, National Automobile Dealers Association, New Vehicle Sales

Automotive Recyclers Association Releases Battery Material Use Hierarchy

February 7, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Automotive Recyclers Association (ARA) published a Battery Material Use Hierarchy created in collaboration with the Argonne National Laboratory. The Hierarchy describes putting batteries to their highest and best use and highlights a preferred path of batteries after they have served their initial purpose. According to the association, encouraging and incentivizing the reuse, reconditioning, remanufacturing, […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Automotive Recyclers Association, Electric Vehicles, Recycling

Toyota Announces $1.3 Billion Investment to Bring Battery Electric Vehicle Production to Kentucky

February 6, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Toyota announced a $1.3 billion investment at its flagship Kentucky facility for future electrification efforts including assembly of an all-new, three row battery electric SUV for the U.S. market. The project brings the plant’s total investment to nearly $10 billion and reinforces Toyota’s commitment to high-quality vehicles and long-term job stability. The investment supports the […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Electric Vehicles, Kentucky, Openings, Toyota

University of Nebraska Crash Tests Raise Concerns About Highway Guard Rail Performance with Heavier Electric Vehicles

February 2, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Midwest Roadside Safety Facility at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln (UNL) has mobilized to answer the safety and military defense questions raised by the burgeoning number of electric vehicles on the nation’s roadways. In research sponsored by the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC), the Nebraska facility recently conducted a first-of-its-kind crash test […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Crash Testing, Electric Vehicles, traffic safety

January Auto Sales Projected Up Over Last Year

January 29, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

While up over last year, S&P Global Mobility projects auto sales are expected to decelerate from the quickening realized in December. BEVs sales share projected at 8%. With volume for the month projected at 1.09 million units, January 2024 U.S. auto sales are estimated to translate to a seasonally adjusted annual rate (SAAR) sales pace […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Electric Vehicles, New Vehicle Sales, S&P Global Mobility

Ford Reducing F-150 Lightning Production, Increasing Capacity for Bronco and Ranger

January 19, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Ford Motor Company announced plans to create nearly 900 new jobs as part of a new third crew at Michigan Assembly Plant in Wayne to meet demand for the popular Bronco and Bronco Raptor and the all-new Ranger and Ranger Raptor. Ford is reducing production of F-150 Lightning, the top-selling electric pickup in the U.S., […]

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

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