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U.S. Starts $2.5B Funding Program to Develop EV Charging Infrastructure
Written by Dan Mihalascu, InsideEVs Published March 14, 2023 The White House opened applications March 14 for a $2.
Tesla Accused of Monopolizing Repairs, Parts in Consumer Lawsuit
Written by Simon Alvarez, Teslarati Published March 15, 2023 Tesla is facing a lawsuit from customers who allege the company’s monopoly in maintenance, repair services and replacement parts has led to high prices and long waiting times.
Pennsylvania Readies to Send Out $62 Million for EV Charging Stations
Written by Anthony Hennen, The Center Square Published March 15, 2023 As Pennsylvania officials discuss an electric vehicle fee to replace the gas tax, federal funds are available to build out the EV charging infrastructure in the commonwealth.
Ford Confirms F-150 Lightning Production Resumes Following Battery Fire
Written by Joey Klender, Teslarati Published March 14, 2023 Ford confirmed March 13 that production of the F-150 Lightning all-electric pickup restarted that morning at the Rouge Electric Vehicle Center (REVC) following a shutdown due to a battery fire.
Maryland Commits to 2035 Ban on New Gas Vehicle Sales
Written by Joey Klender, Teslarati Published March 14, 2023 The State of Maryland followed in the footsteps of California on March 13 by banning all new gas vehicle sales by the model year 2035.
Tesla Confirms Switch to 48 Volt System
Written by Mark Kane, InsideEVs Published March 14, 2023 Tesla is moving forward with applying improvements to the low-voltage system of its electric vehicles, which was operating at roughly 12 volts, the same as in the vast majority of other cars.
NC Democrats Push New Home Construction Building Code to Accommodate EVs
Written by Victor Skinner, The Center Square Published March 13, 2023 North Carolina’s forced transition to electric vehicles helped boost registrations by 54% in 2022, and even still, the transportation mode is still less than 1% of total registrations.
Tesla Fremont Factory Continues to Receive Refinements and Upgrades
Written by Joey Klender, Teslarati Published March 13, 2023 Tesla’s Fremont, CA, Factory continues to receive refinements and upgrades to help with the production of electric vehicles, filings show.
IIHS Research Scientist: 'It Seems Calibration is the Weakest Link'
Written by Abby Andrews, Autobody News Published March 10, 2023 A first-of-its-kind consumer survey conducted by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) showed the majority of people who own a vehicle with increasingly popular ADAS features are reporting issues with those features after a repair for any reason---but especially when the repair was the result of crash damage, or a windshield replacement.
Increase in EVs Leads to First Customer Service Satisfaction Decline in Nearly 30 Years
Published March 10, 2023 The increasing volume of battery electric vehicles (BEVs) being serviced at dealerships is contributing to a negative effect on overall customer service satisfaction, resulting in a year-over-year decline in score for the first time in 28 years.
Proposed EV Fee Falls Short of Solving PA's Infrastructure Woes
By Anthony Hennen, The Center Square Published March 10, 2023 As electric vehicles overtake Pennsylvania’s roads, lawmakers still have to sort out two things---how to tax them to fund roads and bridges, and how to build out reliable charging stations.
Tesla’s Autopilot Involvement Suspected in CA Fire Truck Crash
Written by Simon Alvarez, Teslarati Published March 9, 2023 A 2014 Tesla Model S is suspected to have been operating in Autopilot during a fatal crash in February in California, according to investigators.
Mitchell Report Provides Insight into EV Vehicle Claims, Market Data
As vehicle manufacturers announce plans to go all-electric by 2030, repairers and insurers are keeping a close eye on the changes taking place and adapting as necessary.
VW Confirms ID.Buzz will Debut in U.S. This Summer
Written by William Johnson, Teslarati Published March 8, 2023 The Volkswagen ID.Buzz has captivated car buyers with its retro styling and electric drivetrain, and customers won’t have to wait much longer, as VW confirmed the upcoming electric van will be available here this summer, according to Motor1.
NHTSA Probing 120,000 Model Y for Potential Steering Wheel Detachment
Written by Steven Loveday, InsideEVs Published March 8, 2023 Recently, it was reported a Tesla owner's steering wheel came off into their hands while driving.
Florida Senator Aims to Ban EVs from Evacuating State Amid Hurricanes
Written by Steven Loveday, InsideEVs Published March 8, 2023 Republican Florida State Sen. Jonathon Martin believes the state should not allow electric cars to evacuate during a hurricane.
Mercedes-Benz Executive Shares EV Considerations with Collision Repairers
With the transition to electric vehicles (EVs), collision repair facilities need to prepare for the changes now and in the future, according to Benito Cid, collision business development manager for Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA).
Tesla Owners Club of LA Gets Up-Close Look at Repair Experience at Bistagne Bros.
Tesla Owners Club of LA Gets Up-Close Look at Repair Experience at Bistagne Bros. Written by Ed Attanasio, Autobody News Published March 7, 2023 On Feb.
GM’s Hands-Free ‘Ultra Cruise’ to Employ Unique Sensor Suite
Published March 7, 2023 General Motors announced March 7 that Ultra Cruise, the company’s next-generation advanced driver assistance system designed to ultimately enable hands-free driving in 95% of all driving scenarios, will have a 360-degree view of the vehicle through a unique sensor suite when it launches on the Cadillac CELESTIQ.
Lordstown Working Through Early Production Issues
Lordstown Working Through Early Production Issues Written by Joey Klender, Teslarati Published March 7, 2023 Lordstown Motors remains resilient as it continues to face trying times, low cash flow and miscues in early production, the latest revelation in automotive startups attempting to enter the competitive field of electric vehicles.
Opus IVS Gives Auto Body Shops Confidence to Diagnose the Most Complex Vehicles
Opus IVS Gives Auto Body Shops Confidence to Diagnose the Most Complex Vehicles Written by Ed Attanasio, Autobody News Published March 7, 2023 When diagnostics became a daily part of every collision repairer’s life less than a decade ago, many owners were hoping calibrations would be an option.
Tesla Cybertruck Pre-Production Beta Shows New Interior Features
Written by Joey Klender, Teslarati Published March 3, 2023 The Tesla Cybertruck pre-production beta was at Gigafactory Texas ahead of Investor Day on March 1, where patrons shared images of the all-electric pickup and its interior, looking as sharp as ever.
Scout Motors to Build Electric Trucks, SUVs in South Carolina
Written by Dan Mihalascu, InsideEVs Published March 3, 2023 Volkswagen Group-backed Scout Motors has picked Columbia, SC, as the site of its first manufacturing plant.
Ford to Supply USPS with E-Transit Mail Delivery Vehicles
Written by Joey Klender, Teslarati Published March 3, 2023 Ford E-Transit vehicles will be used by the U.
Mississippi Bill Aiming to Restrict EV Direct Sales Passes Senate
Written by Simon Alvarez, Teslarati Published March 3, 2023 Electric vehicle makers may find it harder to open new company-owned stores in Mississippi in the future.
Tesla Gets $330M Tax Break for Giga Nevada Expansion Plan
Written by Maria Merano, Teslarati Published March 3, 2023 The Nevada Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED) Board on March 2 approved a $330.
Ford to Restart F-150 Lightning Production on March 13
Written by Joey Klender, Teslarati Published March 2, 2023 Ford said it will restart production of the all-electric F-150 Lightning at the Rouge Electric Vehicle Center on March 13 after a multi-week manufacturing stoppage.
New Jersey Moves to Ban New Gasoline-Powered Car Sales After 2035
Written by Sean Tucker, Kelley Blue Book Published March 2, 2023 New Jersey will become the sixth U.
AAA: Fear of Self-Driving Cars on the Rise
Written by Brittany Moye, AAA Published March 2, 2023 The results of AAA’s annual automated vehicle survey show that while there is still a high level of interest in partially-automated vehicle technology, attitudes toward fully self-driving vehicles have become increasingly apprehensive.
Auto Body Shop Veteran Starts Azimuth, a Specialized ADAS Calibration Center
Written by Ed Attanasio, Autobody News Published March 2, 2023 Charlie Rich has more than 30 years of experience as an entrepreneur and executive in the automotive aftermarket, in the technology, insurance, OEM and collision repair segments.
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