Vince Caito of Yoshino Power discusses the versatility and applicability of Yoshino's new solid-state lithium ion portable battery generator, and how this technology could have an impact on the aftermarket. 

Dirk Fuchs of I-CAR discusses training, education and resources for shops and their technicians. 

Georg Bauer of Autonomy explains the EV subscription model and what it means for electric vehicle customers. 

Sarah Amico is an executive chairperson for North American car haul company Jack Cooper, and she joins the show to discuss navigating electric vehicle transportation under current road weight limits. 

This edition of the ADAPT News Roundup covers recent headlines from the likes of Honda, Tesla, Rivian and more. 

This episode of the podcast provides an overview of the content covered during the 2022 ADAPT: Automotive Technology Summit in September. 

This interview from ADAPT's sister publication Ratchet+Wrench features Bob Redding, the Automotive Service Association's Washington D.C., representative, for a conversation about the industry impact of recent decisions made by California legislators. 

Thomas Tucker is with the Auto Care Association, and he will deliver the Aftermarket Repair Information keynote at the upcoming ADAPT Summit.

Darrell Amberson and Jason Zeise of LaMettry's Collision join the show to talk about the evolution of the conversation surrounding vehicle technology and how to keep customer data safe while working on high-tech repairs.

Schwartz Advisors Partner Mike Buzzard joins the show to talk about the various challenges facing the automotive aftermarket, as well as how he plans to kick off the ADAPT Summit with his opening keynote presentation.

Chris Cloutier of Golden Rule Auto Care and autotext.me joins the show to talk about problem solving, shop productivity, and what he will be sharing at the ADAPT Summit this fall. 

A new proposal would set aggressive EV targets for California, supporters of the Maine Right to Repair Coalition are seeking a statewide referendum, and the NHTSA is requesting more information for an investigation into Tesla.

Ross Colket is the CEO of Colket Automotive Technical Services, and he joins the show to discuss why effective technician training and access to technology is crucial for shops to incorporate. 

Chevrolet unveils its first-ever all-electric police cruiser, Ford expects EV materials costs to remain high for quite some time, and Volvo and Starbucks partner to install EV chargers at 15 coffee shops.

ACA President Bill Hanvey explains how shops can educate themselves and their customers on the ongoing Right to Repair issue, as well as previewing some of the topics that will be addressed at this year's ADAPT Summit.

Most EVs won't qualify for a revised EV tax credit, California's DMV has filed complaints against Tesla's advanced driver assistance systems, and an EV subscription services orders $1.2 billion in EVs.

Mike Mertes, Learning Innovation and Technology Manager at I-CAR, joins the show to give a sneak peak of some of the topics he will discuss at the ADAPT Summit, including the fascinating world of virtual reality and how it relates to the automotive aftermarket. 

A proposed bill could help rejuvenate the federal EV tax credit program, three states join Michigan in an effort to electrify Lake Michigan's roadways, and GM expands the reach of its Super Cruise technology.

Northeast State Community College in Blountville, Tennessee, recently received a near-$350,000 grant from the National Science Foundation to ensure local techs are getting that information.

A motorcyclist is killed by a Tesla driving in Autopilot, Hyundai secures $1.8 billion from Georgia for an EV facility, and GM says it has enough battery contracts to make 1 million EVs annually by the end of 2025.

ACA Vehicle Communications Director Mike Tanner joins the show to talk about everything from access to vehicle data, emerging tech in the aftermarket, and what to expect at this year's ADAPT Summit.

A quarter of Americans want an electric vehicle, Chevy unveils the electric Blazer mid-size SUV, and the United States Postal Service increases its EV purchase commitment to 40 percent.

General Motors partners with Pilot to install 2,000 EV chargers nationwide, Ford is sued over an alleged Mustang Mach-E defect, and Vietnamese EV startup VinFast secures a North Carolina investment.

Stephen Miller and Nick Browe of Cox Automotive subsidiary Fyusion talk about the potential of AI in the automotive sector, and how it can be used for so much more than just self-driving cars.

Rivian doubles its quarterly production, Tesla rolls out an adaptive suspension software, and the ACA urges support of Right to Repair legislation.