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As EVs become more commonplace, shops are having to adjust how they provide service to account for vehicles with different drivetrains rolling into their service bays.

Mark Ferner, a senior manager with Bridgestone, talks about how Bridgestone locations have slightly shifter their training to promote safety and efficiency with EVs while still focusing on services that are needed on all vehicles, regardless of what powers them.

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General Motors temporarily halts production at its Fort Wayne facility, new Teslas will not be eligible for California state rebates, and a Vietnamese EV manufacturer plans a $2 billion facility for the U.S.

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Stories featured in this week's episode:

GM to Pause Indiana Truck Production Due to Chip Shortage

Tesla Vehicles No Longer Eligible for California EV Rebates

EV Programs, Repair Shops Included in Biden Budget

Vietnamese EV Company to Build $2B US Plant

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Earlier this year, Valvoline announced it would pilot an EV services program at select locations across the country. A little over a month into that program, the company is evaluating its progress and is looking to expand the program later this year.

Heidi Matheys, Valvoline's chief marketing officer, and Jonathan Vice, Valvoline's senior manager of future mobility, talk about the future of the quick maintenance industry and why their company is jumping into the realm of electric vehicles now.

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Volkswagen plans a $7.1 billion electrification investment, Stellantis halts production at a Jeep plant to make EV upgrades, and GM buys out a Cruise minority stakeholder.

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Stories featured in this week's episode:

Volkswagen to Invest $7.1B in North American Electrification

Stellantis Halts Production at Jeep Plant for EV Upgrades

General Motors Buys Out Cruise Minority Owner for $2.1B

Model Showcase: 2022 Ford Mustang Mach-E

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As the Right to Repair battle rages on, finding tools that help make gathering repair information and procedures easier and more efficient is critical.

Frank Terlep, founder and CEO of Auto Techcelerators LLC, talks about his company’s CoPilot software suite, a tool that allows repair shops to figure out what ADAS systems are on a specific vehicle, and why a tool like that is so useful to shop owners.

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A decision in the lawsuit over Massachusetts' Right to Repair law is delayed, Panasonic plans an EV battery factory in the U.S., and Volkswagen unveils and electrified fan favorite.

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Stories featured in this week's episode:

Massachusetts Right to Repair Decision Delayed

Panasonic Planning US EV Battery Factory

Rhode Island Offers $1.25M in Rebates for EV Purchases

VW Unveils Electric Microbus, Sets US Debut for 2024

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A recent study from automotive analytics company AutoPacific has found that less than a third of U.S. drivers would be comfortable taking a ride in an autonomous vehicle.

AutoPacific President Ed Kim explains the underlying reasons why drivers are skeptical of autonomous features, as well as what role shops can play in educating their customers about their vehicles’ systems.

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Stellantis targets carbon neutrality by 2038, General Motors will build a new EV facility in Quebec, Canada, and AV startup Pony.ai recalls vehicles with certain autonomous driving systems installed.

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Stories featured in this week's episode:

Stellantis to Be Carbon Neutral by 2038

GM Building EV Factory in Quebec

Pony.ai Recalls 3 Vehicles with Autonomous Software

GM Partners with Utility Company to Charge Homes with Cars

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Late last year, the Universal Technical Institute launched a training program that expanded its hybrid and electric vehicle instruction catalog on its California campuses. 

UTI National Program Manager Bob Furedy discusses the institute's EV programming and why having cutting edge training for your techs is so important.

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Ford splits its automotive operation into two units in its push for electrification, autonomous vehicle startup Motional launches a robotaxi service in Las Vegas, and Stellantis offers a first look at its new EV Jeep.

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Stories featured in this week's episode:

Ford Restructures, Splits into ICE and EV Units

Autonomous Ride-Sharing Service Debuts in Las Vegas

DMC Bringing Back DeLorean as an EV

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