Mapping Out a Rewarding Career in the Auto Industry
By Martin Banks The automotive industry is at the forefront of innovation and advancing technologies. If you want to be part of the action, this sector has numerous opportunities for entry. Which roles are the best, and what mistakes should you avoid? Here is your map for a rewarding career with cars. What Rewarding Careers […]
Key challenges and future trends in the U.S. EV market : Expert Analysis
By Lauren Fix Despite initial interest and adoption, the U.S. Electric Vehicle market still faces significant challenges that could hinder its growth. On today’s episode of Inside Automotive from CBT News, we’re joined by Lauren Fix, the Founder of Car Coach Reports, to share insights into what she’s seeing in the EV market today. Despite […]
Missing the 1 Million Mark…
By Eric Peters For NMA GM’s CEO, Mary Barra, predicted it would be producing (and presumably, selling) one meeeeeellion – cue Dr. Evil voice – battery powered devices by the end of next year. How many devices has GM emitted so far? 75,386 during all of last year. Only about 925,000 devices to go! Barra […]
Criminals Cutting EV Charging Cables – Stealing Copper Inside
By Lauren Fix Just before 2 a.m. on a chilly April night in Seattle, a Chevrolet Silverado pickup stopped at an electric vehicle charging station on the edge of a shopping center parking lot. Two men, one with a light strapped to his head, got out. A security camera recorded them pulling out bolt cutters. […]
Navigating Telematics Data-Sharing in Electric Vehicles
By Jack Shaw, Syndicated Columnist The role of telematics data-sharing in enhancing performance and user experience has become increasingly significant as electric vehicles (EVs) continue to gain traction. Telematics systems collect and transmit a wealth of information, from battery health to energy consumption to driving behavior. While this data is instrumental in optimizing vehicle operations […]
Electric Vehicle Regret: MOST Want Gas Guzzlers
By Lauren Fix A New study says that nearly half of electric vehicle owners likely to switch back to gas. Forty-six percent of U.S. electric vehicle owners are leaning toward switching back to traditional gas cars, according to a new McKinsey and Co. survey, with most of the participants citing difficulties with charging. Here’s the details: According to […]
EV Mandate Ruled Unconstitutional by Supreme Court
By Lauren Fix The Supreme Court’s recent ruling on “Chevron deference” could affect federal regulations of everything from power plant emissions to electric vehicles to transmission lines. This changes the mandate for the green new deal and electric vehicle mandates. This is a win for consumers to choose their own “independence machines” or vehicles. Now, […]
Why Automakers are Backtracking on Their Ambitious EV Plans – Is This a Big Mistake?
By Lauren Fix Here’s why automakers are backtracking on their electric car game plans. Is backtracking a mistake and allowing China to take the lead forever? And how doe this affect the car buyer? You may be surprised that this changing landscape or backtrack is occurring; were Americans ever really sold on EVs in the […]
Can Your Car Reflect Your Political Views?
By Lauren Fix I’ve been asked this before, but most are wary not to discuss politics with coworkers or people you just met. But your vehicle could be making the statement for you. As it turns out, what they drive could also hint at their political leanings. This is obviously not true for everyone, but […]
Electric Cars Sitting UNSOLD On Dealer Lots – Here is the Truth!
By Lauren Fix Drive by car lots and you will see rows of unsold electric vehicles. Why is that, I thought everyone was transitioning to EVs. Why is this happening? Let’s start with rental car companies, this was supposed to help people get comfortable with electric cars. Now, Hertz is selling off over 30,000 EVs […]