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Las Vegas Collision Center Partners with School District to Train Students in EV Repair

Sin City Collision Center will provide classroom visits, live demonstrations of repair techniques, mentorship, career guidance and potential job and internship opportunities.
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Lucid CEO Peter Rawlinson Steps Aside, Marc Winterhoff Named Interim Chief

Peter Rawlinson, who has led Lucid for more than a decade, cited the successful launch of the Lucid Gravity SUV as the right moment for his transition to a new advisory position.
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Isuzu Buys South Carolina Plant to Convert for Commercial EV Production

The company will use an innovative production system allowing it to adapt to customer demand for electric, hybrid or ICE vehicles.
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Detroit Automakers Delay EVs, Shift Focus Back to Gasoline and Hybrids

Ford had planned a high-performance F-150 Lightning EV but is now prioritizing enhancements to the gas-powered F-150 instead.
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Trump EPA Moves to Repeal California’s Gas Car Ban Waiver

The EPA has formally submitted the waiver under the Congressional Review Act, providing lawmakers the opportunity to overturn it.
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EV Collision Claims Surge 38% in U.S., Mitchell Finds

Despite the increase in claims, the average severity of repairable BEV claims remained relatively stable.
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Rivian’s $6.6 Billion Federal Loan for New Plant Uncertain Amid Funding Freeze

The loan, approved under the previous administration in late 2024, could be affected by a memo released in January that paused federal assistance programs.
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Another EV Maker Files for Bankruptcy Amid Industry Struggles

Electric truck maker Nikola Corp. was valued at over $30 billion in 2020, but has since faced financial and production struggles, as well as a scandal involving its founder and former CEO.
Autobody News Staff
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JDM Collision Welcomes I-CAR, Scopes Out New Electric Van

"BrightDrop Day" at the Chicago-area operation gave JDM Collision techs a look at new technology.
Autobody News Staff
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Tesla Fights Supercharger Theft with High-Tech Anti-Vandalism Measures

The theft of Supercharger components like copper wiring has been an issue as criminals attempt to resell the valuable material.
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