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California Bill Requiring OEMs to Recycle EV Batteries Fails to Pass
California Bill Requiring OEMs to Recycle EV Batteries Fails to Pass The California Legislature opted not to pass Senate Bill (SB) 615, which would have required an electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer to recycle its EV batteries that are no longer in use and pay for all expenses associated with ensuring the battery’s proper end-of-life management.…
Read MoreFederal Departments Publish Joint Workforce Development Strategy
Federal Departments Publish Joint Workforce Development Strategy The United States Departments of Labor, Commerce, and Education published a joint report detailing the Trump Administration’s strategy and plan to address workforce shortage issues through workforce development. The plan places a heavy emphasis on the Registered Apprenticeship program. The Trump Administration aims to add one million more…
Read MoreDEKRA’s 2025 Roadway Safety Report Says ADAS Increases the Need for Periodic Safety Inspections
DEKRA’s 2025 Roadway Safety Report Says ADAS Increases the Need for Periodic Safety Inspections DEKRA–a Europe-based automotive testing, inspection, and certification company–released its Road Safety Report 2025, which it has titled, “Changing the Face of Mobility.” The report asserts that innovation in the automotive sector has significantly improved roadway safety. However, new technologies present new…
Read MoreNew Law in Rhode Island Requires Insurers to Cover More Auto Repairs
New Law in Rhode Island Requires Insurers to Cover More Auto Repairs In Rhode Island, insurers can no longer force drivers to accept total loss settlements for vehicles for which the repair costs don’t exceed 80 percent of the vehicle’s pre-collision value (actual cash value/ACV). In other words, the consumer can demand the insurer pay…
Read MoreFederal Bill would Open Opportunities for Auto Repairers to Help Tackle Catalytic Converter Theft
Federal Bill would Open Opportunities for Auto Repairers to Help Tackle Catalytic Converter Theft United States Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Bernie Moreno (R-OH) introduced legislation that would make it possible for automotive repairers to receive compensation from the federal government for helping them confront catalytic converter theft. S. 2238, also known as the “PART…
Read MoreASA Repair Policy Scan Tool Newsletter: August 21, 2025
ASA Repair Policy Scan Tool Newsletter: August 21, 2025 Click here to read the latest edition of ASA’s Repair Policy Scan Tool newsletter. Categories Auto Repair Automotive Parts Clean Air Watch EPA Featured Information Availability Insurance Issues New Vehicle Technologies Replacement Crash Parts Service Information Small Business Uncategorized Vehicle Inspections Vehicle Safety Archives Archives Select…
Read MoreSecretary of Transportation Sean Duffy Testifies before U.S. House Committee
Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy Testifies before U.S. House Committee U.S. Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy testified before the U.S. House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee in mid July as part of the committee’s departmental oversight responsibilities. During the hearing, Secretary Duffy discussed a wide range of topics, including electric vehicles (EV), autonomous vehicles (AV), and…
Read MoreLegislation Aimed at Supporting Rural Small Businesses Takes Step Towards Becoming Law
Legislation Aimed at Supporting Rural Small Businesses Takes Step Towards Becoming Law Before returning home for Congress’ August recess, the U.S. Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee advanced legislation aimed at supporting small businesses in rural areas. S. 1703, also known as the Rural Small Business Resilience Act, would require the Small Business Administration’s (SBA)…
Read MoreFederal Agencies Lack Defined Performance Goals for EV Charging Infrastructure Investments
Federal Agencies Lack Defined Performance Goals for EV Charging Infrastructure Investments The Government Accountability Office (GAO) – an independent federal agency that provides auditing, evaluative, and investigative services to the U.S. Congress – released a report in which they determined that the federal government lacks clear goals to which the success of its investments in…
Read MoreFederal Agency Announces Upcoming Changes to its AV Exemption Approval Process
Federal Agency Announces Upcoming Changes to its AV Exemption Approval Process The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has announced changes to its exemption approval process for autonomous vehicles (AV), which it intends to implement in the near future. Under current law, NHTSA must provide exemptions for vehicles that don’t comply with certain safety requirements,…
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