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Vehicle electrification isn't only powered by batteries. It's also powered by people. 

Dr. Veronika Wright is a content creator, author, electrification consultant and the founder of social enterprise Electrified Veronika. Through Electrified Veronika, Wright uses education, social outreach and consulting to promote electric vehicle adoption and information about renewable energy. Wright joins the show to discuss her innovative work and her thoughts on the overall power of electrification. 

Follow Electrified Veronika and Dr. Veronika Wright on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok. Visit electrifiedveronika.com for more information. 

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Yoshino Power recently introduced a solid-state lithium ion portable battery, and it was on display at AAPEX 2022 earlier this month. Digital Editor Hanna Bubser spoke with Vince Caito, VP of marketing and product development for Yoshino, on the trade show floor. 

The technology behind this portable battery generator has applications that can impact the greater automotive aftermarket. Caito explains this technology and how it can play a role in the electric vehicle conversation. 

This interview was originally conducted for ADAPT's sister publication, National Oil and Lube News. Subscribe to the NOLN Podcast and visit noln.net for more content. NOLN can also be found on Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter. 

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When it comes to training in this industry, it is important to stay current and remain consistent. Understandably, navigating emerging technology and implementing new processes can be overwhelming for shops. But the sentiment remains the same: Education should be top-of-mind. 

Dirk Fuchs is the director of technical programs and services at I-CAR. He joins the show to detail the importance of technician training and educational opportunities as well as some of the resources available. 

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Consumers subscribe to a wide range of services these days, from magazines to streaming services to podcasts and more. But what if you could subscribe to an electric vehicle? That is the premise of Autonomy, a subscription-based approach to EVs. 

Georg Bauer is the president and vice chairman at Autonomy. He joins the show to discuss exactly what Autonomy's model looks like in practice, as well as the broader impact of electric vehicles in general. 

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The batteries in electric vehicles make them heavy to transport, and that can pose a unique challenge for car haulers. Sarah Amico is an executive chairperson at Jack Cooper, which is a North American car haul company.

Amico joins the show to discuss the role that electric vehicles play in navigating current road weight limits as well as possible solutions to the problems presented and the wider impact that this all could have on the automotive industry. 

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Honda and LG Energy Solution announce an EV battery plant in Ohio, Rivian announces a recall, Polestar plans to stay on track for a delivery of 50,000 EVs by the year’s end, the state of Vermont is offering incentives for citizens with high-polluting vehicles and Tesla is removing ultrasonic sensors from some of its models.

This is the ADAPT News Roundup, bringing you the top headlines from the week's latest industry and tech news.

Stories featured in this week's episode:

Honda, LG Energy Solution to Open EV Battery Plant in Ohio

Rivian Recalls 13K EVs

Polestar Plans to Hit 50K EV Delivery Target by End of 2022

Vermont: Switch to EV, Get $3,000

Tesla Removes Ultrasonic Sensors in Model 3, Model Y

Note: some of these stories have been slightly edited for clarity. 

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The 2022 ADAPT: Automotive Technology Summit was held on Sept. 24 and Sept. 25 in the Dallas-Fort Worth area of Texas. In this episode of the podcast, Digital Editor Hanna Bubser breaks down some of the key themes and takeaways from each day of the event this year. 

Read coverage about day one, day two and each of the keynote speeches on the ADAPT Automotive website. 

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This interview with Bob Redding, the Automotive Service Association's Washington D.C., representative, comes to the ADAPT Podcast from our sister publication Ratchet + Wrench. 

Editor Chris Jones spoke with Redding about California's zero-emissions initiatives as well as the California Air Resources Board's Advanced Clean Cars II regulation and the overall impact on the automotive aftermarket. 

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Thomas Tucker of the Auto Care Association joins the show to discuss industry-wide collaboration and understanding as it pertains to the Right to Repair, and to give a preview of his Aftermarket Repair Information keynote at the ADAPT Summit. 

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Darrell Amberson and Jason Zeise of LaMettry's Collision join the show to talk about the evolution of the conversation surrounding vehicle technology and how to keep customer data safe while working on high-tech repairs.

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