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It’s Time For a Reality Check On Electric Vehicles

As someone who is passionate about reducing our carbon footprint, I have been eagerly following the development of EVs (electric vehicles). However, as I consider the magnitude of the changes required to transition from ICE (internal combustion engine) vehicles to EVs, I believe that this transformation should happen gradually over time. The impact of this […]

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Understanding the Importance Of Heritage OEMs and Their Dealer Networks

Sitting here on a Saturday afternoon with my father-in-law, who is visiting Michigan for the weekend. My father-in-law, Jim O’Connor, is retired today. He was an executive at Ford Motor Company for a great many years who oversaw sales and marketing operations and was specifically influential in the dealer network. I love our time together […]

For Heritage OEMs and EV-Only, Challenges and Opportunities Abound

The automotive industry is acutely focused on electrification and defining new standards for emissions. Until recently, electric vehicles were costly to develop and buy, leaving OEMs and customers uncertain of their future potential. Many new technology startups have disrupted the automotive industry by innovating new technologies, reducing battery prices, and creating the potential of commercializing […]