Tech company NanoGraf has been developing an advanced material for lithium-ion batteries that they say could help EVs improve their range and performance by upward of 40 percent while significantly reducing manufacturing costs.

NanoGraf President Chip Breitenkamp talks about the new technology and why the U.S. needs to become self-reliant when developing electric vehicle components.

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General Motors seeks regulatory approval to deploy autonomous vehicles, the NHTSA opens an investigation into Tesla’s automatic braking system, and Toyota invests $17 million into hybrid vehicle development.

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GM Seeks Approval for AV Deployment in US

NHTSA Opens Investigation Into Tesla 'Phantom Braking' Complaints

Toyota Invests $17M in Tennessee Plant for Hybrid Production

AT&T 3G Shutdown Affects Millions of Drivers

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Late last month, automotive tech companies Mitchell and asTech unveiled a new joint OEM diagnostic tool that provides repairers access to necessary documents and other procedures on a centralized, cloud-based server, allowing for a more streamlined repair process.

Jack Rozint, Mitchell repair and sales senior VP, and Repairify President Cris Hollingsworth join the show today to talk about their partnership and how important having easy access to repair data is for the aftermarket.

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Ford Motor Co. continues to idle some of its plants due to the ongoing chip shortage, General Motors will resume production of its Chevrolet Bolt, and Australian-based EV charging company Tritium will build its U.S. manufacturing hub in Tennessee.

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Ford Continues to Idle Some Plants Due to Chip Shortage

GM to Restart Bolt Production, Boost Overall EV Output

EV Charging Company to Build Plant in Tennessee

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Southern Maine Community College has launched an EV repair program, giving technicians hands-on experience working with and repairing electric vehicles.

Ruth Morrison, director of the auto department at SMCC, joins the show today to talk about how the program came about and why have something like it is so important for the health of the aftermarket.

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The judge overseeing the Massachusetts Right to Repair law challenge will have a decision within the month, three federal lawmakers unveil legislation supporting the Right to Repair movement, and Nissan plans to stop developing new internal combustion engines in all major markets except the U.S. to focus on EVs. 

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Judge Sets Deadline for Right to Repair Decision

Lawmakers Introduce Right to Repair Legislation

Nissan To Stop Developing ICEs in Most Major Markets

Michigan to Build Wireless EV Charging Road in Detroit

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Late last month, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety announced a new rating system to provide guidance for automakers on how to market their partially autonomous systems and to educate consumers on what their cars are capable of doing.

IIHS President David Harkey discusses when vehicles will start receiving grades and how important it is to have well-informed consumers when dealing with partially autonomous driving systems. 

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Tesla recalls almost 54,000 vehicles over an issue with its Full Self-Driving software, AV company Waymo sues the California DMV, and President Joe Biden supports the Right to Repair movement.

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Tesla Recalls 54K Due to 'Full Self-Driving' Software Ignoring Stop Signs

Waymo Sues California DMV over Information Request

Biden Backs Right to Repair Movement

US EV Sales Set Record in Q4

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Despite the common assumption that EVs are more fire-prone than their ICE and hybrid counterparts, a study from AutoinsuranceEZ.com shows that electric vehicles actually have the fewest vehicle fires per 100,000 units.

Laura Adams, a senior analyst from AutoinsuranceEZ, joins the show today to talk about EV fire risk and why shops should still work to maintain a safe work space that can lower the chance of fires.

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General Motors announces a $7 billion investment in four Michigan EV facilities, the IIHS is set to unveil new safety ratings for autonomous systems in vehicles, and Kia switches off wireless telematic systems in new vehicles sold in Massachusetts.

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Stories featured in this week's episode:

GM to Invest $7B in Michigan EV Facilities

IIHS Announces Autonomous Vehicle Safety Rating System

Kia Disables Wireless Telematics in Massachusetts Vehicles

Nissan, Mitsubishi, Renault to Jointly Develop EVs

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