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Why do manufacturers develop brake pads specifically for EVs?

Montu Khokhar, CEO of NRS Brakes, and Blake Fuller, Tesla S Plaid driver, discuss developing brake pads for the EV market.

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Dana expands commercial e-powertrain offerings with new eAxles

Dana’s Spicer Electrified Zero-8 e-Axles are built for Class 7 and 8 trucks, and its Spicer Electrified Zero-6 e-Axles are built for the launch of the Freightliner all-electric MT50e medium-duty last-mile delivery vehicle.

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How EVs affect parts & maintenance

EVs aren’t yet pouring into the aftermarket repair window, but CarParts.com CEO Lev Peker says that time is coming soon.

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Are commercial trucking OEMs betting on all-electric?

As battery-electric and hydrogen-electric commercial truck production grows, where will the alternative fuel chips fall?

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Shocks and acid and fire – oh my!

The editor of BodyShop Business and I talk about the risks and rewards of body shops taking on EV work.

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Nexen Tire to supply OE tires for all-electric Kia EV6

The Roadian GTX EV is an all-season tire with a primary focus on safety, durability and low noise, Nexen says.

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Fisker, Bridgestone partner on Ocean EV tires

Select models in North America, the Fisker Ocean will sit on custom-developed Bridgestone Potenza Sport tires.

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Dana, Switch Mobility partner on commercial EVs

Dana will become a preferred supplier of electric drivetrain components for Switch Mobility’s e-bus and EV commercial vehicle.

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Will 20% of new vehicle sales be EVs in 2030?

Recent data suggests new EV sales will be 13-20% of new vehicle sales in the U.S. by 2030. But, there are caveats to that.

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Mevotech releases Tesla Model S steering, suspension parts

The parts feature an anti-corrosion coating and fastening hardware is included.

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Hankook Tire to Equip Volkswagen ID.4 with Ventus S1 evo 3 EV tires

Hankook says its engineers have equipped the Ventus S1 evo 3 EV tire with a double-layer carcass made of a specially developed high-performance fiber.

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Overall EV battery performance–it’s about the software

According to Anil Paryani, CEO of AMP, the systems that control the battery are just as important as the type of battery.

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