Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F) announced today it has resumed production of the F-150 Lightning following a six-week shutdown to expand and retool the Rouge Electric Vehicle Center plant to triple manufacturing capacity of the electric truck. With the expansion, Ford will have ability to produce the F-150 Lightning at an annualized rate of 150,000 units […]
ASE Vouchers Now Available for EV Testing
The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) has made vouchers available for EV certification testing. ASE announced the creation of Electric Vehicle Technician/Shop Personnel Electrical Safety Standards and a certification program in May. The purpose of the standards is to provide guidance, document and establish electrical safety requirements, standards, procedures and safe work practices […]
New-Vehicle Sales Projected Up 21.5% in July
Will mark fourth consecutive month of double-digit percentage growth. Total new-vehicle sales for July 2023, including retail and non-retail transactions, are projected to reach 1,320,982 units, a 21.5% increase from July 2022, according to a joint forecast from J.D. Power and GlobalData. Total sales of new vehicles this month are expected to reach 1,320,982 units, […]
EV Battery Safe Handling and Storage Guidance Developed by Automakers and Suppliers
In a collaborative effort to enhance safety measures and promote responsible handling of electric vehicle (EV) batteries, at its 2023 Innovation Summit in Columbus, Ohio, the Suppliers Partnership for the Environment (SP) announced the publication of a new guidance document on Electric Vehicle (EV) Battery Safe Handling and Storage. The guide is available to download. […]
Auto Alliance Says EPA’s EV Rules are “Out of Whack”
Vehicle manufacturer association says latest proposals are not reasonable or achievable in timeframe proposed by regulator. In a blog post, John Bozzella, president and CEO of Alliance for Automotive Innovation, raised concerns with the April announcement by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) of new federal vehicle emissions standards. Bozzella also proposed changes to rules […]
U.S. Auto Sales Projected to Increase Over 22% in June Compared to Last year
Growth continues for third consecutive month. Total new-vehicle sales for June 2023, including retail and non-retail transactions, are projected to reach 1,381,200 units, a 22.6% increase from June 2022, according to a joint forecast from J.D. Power and GlobalData. June 2023 has 26 selling days, the same as June 2022. New-vehicle total sales in Q2 […]
Northeast U.S. Homes Least Ready for Fast EV Chargers
Broader U.S. electric vehicle (EV) adoption will demand significantly upgraded home-charging capacity – as about 80 percent of EV charging is done at home. Unfortunately, public charging today is a slow and cumbersome alternative for many American EV drivers – while home EV charging eliminates the burden of charging in the wild, maximizing the experience […]
US Light Vehicle Sales Projected Up 18% in May Compared to Last Year
S&P Global Mobility reports growing inventories and falling prices, but US auto sales growth still progressing slowly. As the market awaits a clear signal that either growing new-vehicle inventories or consumer affordability issues will emerge as the main determinant of auto sales trends in the immediate term, new U.S. light vehicle demand in May is […]
Mitchell Reports US and Canada See First Quarter Increase in Repairable EV Claims Frequency
EVs have higher than average vehicle repair costs and cycle time. Mitchell, an Enlyte company, today reported that electric vehicle (EV) repairable claims frequency increased in Q1 2023 to 1.13% in the US and 2.41% in Canada. The data was featured in the company’s latest Plugged-In: EV Collision Insights publication, which provides up-to-date EV claims […]
ASE Announces New EV Standards and an EV Testing and Certification Program
The National Institute for Automotive Service (ASE) announced the creation of Electric Vehicle Technician/Shop Personnel Electrical Safety Standards. The purpose of the standards is to provide guidance, document, and establish electrical safety requirements, standards, procedures, and safe work practices relating to the development of an electrically safe working area for service professionals in North America […]
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