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Should You Repair or Replace Your Damaged Auto Glass?

July 6, 2023

If you’re a Tampa, FL, vehicle owner who has recently had their auto glass damaged, you’re probably wondering if the damage is repairable. In the sections below, you’ll learn more about the factors affecting auto glass repair and replacement. Repairing Your Damaged Auto Glass Repairs are preferable over replacement because it’s cheaper and, in some cases, auto insurers will cover the repair costs completely. For windshield repair or other types of auto glass to be repairable, it must meet the following criteria: The crack or chip only damaged the outer layer of glass The bullseye is no bigger than one…

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The Psychology Behind How Men Choose Cars

July 6, 2023

Have you ever wondered why men seem to have such a strong connection to their cars? This guide delves into the psychology behind how men choose cars and explores the various factors that influence their decision-making process. From performance and style to practicality and status, uncover the fascinating reasons behind men’s car preferences. The Role of Status and Masculinity One of the key factors that influence how men choose cars is the role of status and masculinity. For many men, their car is seen as an extension of themselves and a reflection of their social status. Owning a high-performance or…

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Talkin’ Bout My Generation – FormingWorld

July 6, 2023

This article first appeared in the February 2023 Automotive Special Issue of MetalForming magazine (www.metalformingmagazine.com), and is reprinted here with permission granted by the Precision Metalforming Association. You’ve probably seen references to 3rd Gen steels—implying that there are 1st and 2nd Gen steels as well. This article explores their similarities, differences and evolution. The automotive industry drives much of this development, but the benefits offered by newer grades promote applications in other industries. Where it Began: 1st Gen Steels During the era of tail fins and sock hops, automakers had only a handful of sheet-steel grades from which to choose.…

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Volkswagen is in talks with Tesla to adopt its charging standard

July 6, 2023

Electrify America, Volkswagen’s EV charging network unit, has more than 850 charging stations with about 4,000 chargers in the US and Canada. During the NACS transition, Electrify America will continue to offer the widely used CCS connector. Tesla, meanwhile, has expanded beyond its connectors to include CCS at some of its US charging stations as the Biden administration seeks to provide billions in subsidies to expand charging networks. The EV maker’s Superchargers account for about 60 percent of the total number of fast chargers in the United States, according to the US Department of Energy. The companies’ decisions for NACS…

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Aston Martin strikes a deal with California-based Lucid to help make EVs

July 5, 2023

New York CNN — British ultra-luxury sports car maker Aston Martin has signed a deal with Lucid Group, the California-based electric luxury car startup. Lucid will provide electric motors under the arrangement and battery systems for Aston Martin’s future electric vehicles. Aston Martin announced last year that it plans to produce its first fully electric model by 2025. Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund is the largest shareholder in Lucid and the second-largest in Aston Martin, after billionaire chairman Lawrence Stroll. Chinese automotive conglomerate Geely, which owns Volvo and Lotus, among other brands, doubled its stake in Aston Martin last month…

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The automaker group calls the EPA proposal a ‘de facto’ EV mandate

July 5, 2023

If finalized, the proposed standards could mean EVs would make up more than half of new-vehicle sales by the 2030 model year and two-thirds by 2032. It would mark a massive leap from the current market, with EVs accounting for 7 percent of US light-vehicle registrations in the first quarter of this year, according to Automotive News data. The EPA in a statement to Automotive News said it “plans to post a response to comments in the docket for all comments, consistent with … requirements under the Administrative Procedure Act and the Clean Air Act.” The public comment period for…

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Mercedes’ Drive Pilot automated system poses legal questions

July 4, 2023

Not everyone is so sure that laws must be rewritten or that motorists are at risk. Motor vehicle laws and the principles that underpin them have evolved over a century, and that evolution should continue, Smith said. “We don’t need to throw everything out and start over,” he said. Drivers who use a Level 3 system within the bounds of the manufacturers’ directions should not be held liable for system mistakes so long as they use it as directed, he said. If a vehicle with Drive Pilot engaged strikes and kills a pedestrian, the human motorist using the system as…

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Peach Cars, a Kenyan used-car marketplace, raises $5M in seed investment

July 4, 2023

Kenyan automotive marketplace Peach Cars is announcing its $5 million seed round led by Japan-based The University of Tokyo Edge Capital Partners (UTEC) and other angel investors, including Shintaro Yamada (founder and CEO of Mercari), Peter Kenevan (VP, Head of Japan at PayPal), and Hiroaki Ohta (general partner at Japan’s Waseda University Ventures). The startup, founded by Kaoru Kaganoi and Zachary Petroni in 2020 to democratize car ownership in sub-Saharan Africa, starting with Kenya, will use the money to grow the business, hire more talent and double down on R&D as it expands its tech solutions, according to a statement.…

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Terra Launches Its First Fleet of Electric Motorbikes

July 3, 2023

TERRA TECH Ltd. (Terra), the MENA region’s first B2B-focused micro-mobility tech startup providing electric motorbikes with swappable battery solutions, has announced the arrival of their first fleet of electric motorbikes to their warehouse in Al Quoz. This marks a significant milestone for the startup as it supports the UAE’s Year of Sustainability. The firm also aims to accelerate the nation’s development towards emissions-free delivery in the buildup to COP 28 later this year. The arrival of Terra’s first electric motorbike fleet brings the firm one step closer to deploying its vehicles on the UAE’s roads and making electric mobility an…

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Estimating The Fair Value Of Federal Signal Corporation (NYSE:FSS)

July 3, 2023

Key Insights The projected fair value for Federal Signal is US$73.36 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity Federal Signal’s US$64.03 share price indicates it is trading at similar levels as its fair value estimate Analyst price target for FSS is US$61.60 which is 16% below our fair value estimate Does the July share price for Federal Signal Corporation (NYSE:FSS) reflect what it’s really worth? Today, we will estimate the stock’s intrinsic value by taking the expected future cash flows and discounting them to today’s value. The Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) model is the tool we will apply…

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