The Porsche V-8 Engine Will Continue Into the Next Decade
But stricter noise regulations will make it quieter....
Michigan mobility plans include EVs, boats and aircrafts
The state is preparing for an influx of EVs and improving the waterways that surround the state and the airways above it, said Justine Johnson, Michigan's chief mobility officer....
Here’s where GM robotaxi unit Cruise stands
For those catching up, this is a synopsis of what happened with General Motors robotaxi unit Cruise and where the company stands today....
Suzuki gives SkyDrive a lift into the global air mobility race
SkyDrive is looking like Japan's brightest hope in the burgeoning air mobility business. By teaming with Suzuki on production, the eVTOL startup aims to emulate the success of the country's automakers on the global stage....
Nobody won. Nobody finished. Yet the first DARPA race left an indelible mark
As the 20-year anniversary of the first DARPA Grand Challenge arrives, participants recall a race that no team finished. Yet it catapulted self-driving from science fiction into the realm of possibility....
U.S. commercial truck makers and upfitters show their wares in Indianapolis at Work Truck Show
U.S. manufacturers of commercial work trucks are showing their latest vehicles, concepts and technologies this week in Indianapolis. The companies participating also include upfitters, suppliers, fleet management specialists and others....
Rivian reveals R2 crossover from $45,000, along with smaller R3; Georgia plant delayed
The R2 is similar in size to a Tesla Model Y and will open a much bigger segment for Rivian compared with the larger R1S crossover. Rivian also showed an even smaller R3 crossover....
Tesla designer Peter Blades departs for air-mobility startup
Peter Blades has spent much of his career in the auto industry, working at Tesla, General Motors, Kia and Nissan. Now he's looking skyward....
Automotive Electric Vehicle Apprenticeship
Pursue an apprenticeship as an EV Technician Central Florida Auto Dealers Association, Inc., GNJ 2023-FL-118419 Florida Department of Education Career and Adult Education Registered Apprenticeship Program EV Market Facts EV registrations increased 63% around the nation (Automotive News, May 2023). Florida is the second in the nation for EV adoption. Top EV brands include Chevrolet, Ford, Volkswagen, Rivian, Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Tesla, Hyundai, Kia, Audi, Nissan, and Polestar. EV tax incentives promote EV adoption. In the U.S., used-EV retail sales through licensed dealerships grew 32% in the first quarter of 2023 (WardsAuto, 2023). “a transition to all electric vehicles by 2035 would save Americans $2.7 trillion while adding...
Closing out the Year
New Year Means it's Time to Close the Books for Last Year Now is a great time to do all the things you haven’t had a chance to do for a while. The holiday rush is over, and we survived 2019. So, as you make your resolutions and plan for greater successes in the new year, here’s a list of housekeeping items to consider. GENERAL Review your processes and procedures across and within departments. Have each department manager make a list of processes and procedures. Use this list to look for new and missed opportunities. Having a written list helps identify and remove time wasters and redundancies...