Beyond the wheel: UMO’s Vemi Lab develops human-centric solutions for the road ahead
WRITTEN BY EMILY BAER As auto manufacturers continue to develop and refine autonomous vehicle (AV) technologies, it often feels like the future of driving is out of our hands. Increasingly, driverless cars are being tested in urban centers and tech hubs; these practical experiments are teaching…
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Prices are falling on used EVs: here’s how to get a deal
COURTESY OF LISA M. KRIEGER, THE MERCURY NEWS Henrietta Burroughs was so deeply devoted to her 1991 Dodge Dynasty that she saved its floor mats to honor the car’s two decades of service. But everything else about its replacement — a bright red 2017 all-electric Chevy…
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Home charging satisfaction is a bright spot among electric vehicle owners, J.D. Power finds
COURTESY OF THE ASSOCIATED PRESS While the public charging infrastructure for electric vehicles (EV) 1 faces a myriad of growing pains, home charging offers a much more satisfying experience for owners, according to the J.D. Power 2024 U.S. Electric Vehicle Experience (EVX) Home Charging Study, SM…
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Rebates can make buying an EV more affordable
COURTESY OF METRO CREATIVE The growing visibility of electric vehicles (EVs) on the road is hard to ignore. Whereas EVs were once an anomaly that sparked the curiosity of drivers accustomed to gas-powered vehicles, the cars and trucks that rely on electricity to zoom from one…
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Darling’s EV lab at UTC – training tomorrow’s automotive technicians in today’s EV environment
WRITTEN BY KIM COTTA, DARLING’S TALENT DEVELOPMENT MANAGER In 2003, as a high school junior, I joined the automotive program at United Technologies Center (UTC). I knew nothing about car repair but was motivated to fixmy own clunker. Thanks to an amazing instructor, I rebuilt my…
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Embracing the future: choosing between EVs and PHEV Hybrids
COURTESY OF QUIRK AUTO GROUP The automotive industry is undergoing a profound transformation, driven by environmental concerns and technological advancements. As we stand at thecusp of this next generation of transportation, the choice between electric vehicles (EVs) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) has become increasingly…
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EV or Plug-In Hybrid: choosing what’s right for you
WRITTEN BY CASHEL STEWART What you think about electric vehicles may be wrong. They’ve become more affordable and can travel greater distances than ever. In fact, we’re living in a golden age of automotive innovation. Consumers can choose from more than 100 electric vehicle models. Most…
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There’s never been a better time to switch to an EV
COURTESY OF EFFICIENCY MAINE Electric vehicles (EVs) are changing the way the world drives. Drivers in Maine are making the transition to EVs because of their many benefits. They can: There are two major categories of electric vehicles. Battery electric vehicles (BEVs) are solely powered by…
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