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The front line in the battle for Right to Repair has been in Massachusetts ever since 2020, when 70 percent of voters chose to implement statewide legislation that ensured the Right to Repair for all aftermarket providers.

In the nearly two years since then, the law has been challenged by a coalition made up of many major OEMs, and a decision in that suit has been delayed by Judge Douglas Woodlock five times.

Aaron Lowe, senior vice president of government and regulatory affairs for the Auto Care Association, breaks down what that long of a delay means for the aftermarket and why shop owners outside of Massachusetts should care about the decision.

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Sixteen states sue the postal service over an ICE vehicle order, Rivian receives $1.5 billion from the state of Georgia, and the Biden administration commits $3.1 billion to EV production.

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

16 States Sue to Halt USPS ICE Purchase Order

Rivian Receives $1.5B in State Incentives from Georgia

Biden Launches $3.1B EV Battery Production Boost Plan

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There are many factors at play in the automotive aftermarket right now, from supply chain disruptions to electric vehicles, technician shortages and more. 

In this episode, Susanna Gotsch, author of the annual CCC Crash Course Report, offers insight on how shops can navigate these areas during a conversation with ADAPT Automotive's Hanna Bubser. Gotsch is a Senior Director, Industry Analyst with CCC Intelligent Solutions.

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GM confirms an electric Corvette, I-CAR announces a new ADAS-focused program, and Ford begins production on the F-150 Lightning EV.

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

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GM Confirms All-Electric Corvette

I-CAR Announces New ADAS Technician Role

Ford Begins Production of F-150 Lightning

Model Showcase: Tesla Model 3

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LaMettry’s Collision in Minnesota has been on the forefront of ADAS calibration for years now, and their facilities are continuously updated to keep up with emerging tech.

Darrell Amberson, President of LaMettry’s collision and a featured speaker at ADAPT’s inaugural summit in December, talked with ADAPT Automotive’s Hanna Bubser about why investing in ADAS calibration can be a huge boon for your shop.

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A decision in the Massachusetts' Right to Repair law challenge is delayed, Toyota invests $383 million into electrification infrastructure, and Rivian faces staunch opposition to its planned Georgia facility.

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

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Judge Delays Massachusetts Right to Repair Decision Again

Toyota Invests $109M in Missouri Plant for Hybrids

Opponents to Rivian Georgia Plant Take Over State Meeting

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The ADAPT Podcast talks with Worldpac Manager for Alternative Fuels Education Isaac Rodell about electric vehicle certification training.

We discuss how EV training benefits shops as well as why it is important to strategize an approach for conversations and education surrounding vehicle electrification in general. 

Honda ramps up its electrification investment, Nissan partners with NASA to develop a new battery architecture, and Toyota unveils its first EV in nearly a decade.

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

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Honda to Invest $40B in EVs, Launch 30 Models by 2030

Nissan, NASA Partner to Develop EV Batteries

Toyota Officially Unveils bZ4X EV

Cruise AV Pulled Over, Drives Away during Traffic Stop

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I-CAR is currently building a 48,000-square-foot technical center in Chicago. The CTC, as it's called, looks to be the pre-emninet hub for industry workshops and training for EVs, ADAS calibrations and other advancing automotive tech.

I-CAR executive Jeff Peevy joins the show to talk about development of the new facility, which is set to open in May, and why something like it is so needed in the industry.

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General Motors and Honda partner on a new EV project, the NHTSA opens an investigation into LG batteries, and Tesla delivers a record number of EVs in Q1.

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 and GM Announce Plans to Develop Affordable EVs

NHTSA Opens Investigation into LG EV Batteries

Tesla Delivers Record 310K Vehicles in Q1

Stellantis Enrolls Jeep EV in 5G Safety Pilot Program

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