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Are electric vehicles disrupting the energy industry?

Electric vehicles are one of the most environmentally friendly forms of transportation. They have zero emissions and can be charged at home, work or on the go. The electric car charging stations are also a great way to charge your car without having to wait in long lines for a charger. As electric vehicles...

Jul 29, 2022

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Subscription services more obvious than ever in the auto industry

Subscription services are definitely not a new phenomenon to those of us who have a smartphone or any device, however, it's become more obvious that these types of services will become a real part of our everyday lives — even when we're driving. More automotive brands have silently introduced...

Jul 29, 2022

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Are gas prices driving an interest in electric vehicles?

According to the New York Times, the leading electric vehicle (EV) creator, Tesla, reported an almost 70% increase in sales in the first quarter of 2022. Yes, over 310,000 vehicles were sold worldwide (an increase from 175,000 this time last year). While other automobile manufacturers saw a decline in...

Jul 15, 2022

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Revolutionizing an industry: How electric vehicles will affect automobile manufacturing

Production of vehicles featuring an internal combustion engine began as early as 1886, and the technology truly revolutionized the world. In coming decades, roads would become paved, travel became more efficient and driving eventually became one of America's new favorite pastimes. In 1996, General...

Jun 20, 2022

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Clean energy gets the green light: exploring the push for alternative fuels

There has never been a more relevant time to discuss the shift toward sustainable fuel sources for cars and trucks, with carbon emissions and air pollution on the rise, and political tensions causing an unprecedented spike in petroleum fuel prices. Many countries around the globe, including the United...

Jun 20, 2022

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Reducing the impact of human factors in braking: Where are we now?

Advanced driver assistance technology has been widely available to motorists for a number of years, and is a major selling point in terms of increasing vehicle safety. According to the United States Department of Transportation, more than 36,000 individuals died in vehicle crashes in the year 2019, and...

Jun 20, 2022

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Turn up the tech: A look at automobile industry trends for 2022-2023

If there was one word to describe current automobile industry trends, it would be, without a doubt, "tech." Consumers are showing no interest in rolling back the connectivity of their vehicles, and there is a distinct push for electric, as well as automated and autonomous, cars and trucks.In...

May 23, 2022

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Going green: The automobile brake industry continues taking steps toward safety and sustainability

With a number of countries and states recently issuing declarations regarding future electric vehicle mandates, it's becoming increasingly clear that society is shifting its focus toward health and environmental stewardship.When it comes to automobiles, much of the attention is focused on reducing...

May 18, 2022

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A brake from the norm ’ How the pandemic impacted the automobile service industry

For many people, car maintenance and repairs were placed on the back burner during the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic. Concerns regarding spread of the virus, as well as mandates to stay home (and in most cases, work from home too), led consumers to avoid bringing their car into the shop if at all...

Apr 25, 2022

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What happens if you don't service your brakes?

We've all experienced the tell-tale signs of needing brake repairs, from an embarrassing squealing noise at stop signs to the more worrisome increase in braking time and distance. No one enjoys paying for a costly brake repair, however, having functional brakes is a non-negotiable for those who plan...

Apr 18, 2022

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