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Auto Glass Techs Take on Western Heat Waves
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Predictive AI Used to Reduce Speeds and Crashes in Southern Nevada
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CA Removes Most Restrictions; Governor Keeps Emergency Powers
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Redwood Materials Opens New Facility Just Miles from Tesla Giga Nevada
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Nearly 20 CA Legislators Call for More Funding for Hydrogen Infrastructure
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Local news stories affecting the auto body industry in California, Nevada, Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana, Hawaii, Alaska and Wyoming
Auto Glass Techs Take on Western Heat Waves
California Gov. Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency June 17, addressing power grid concerns spurred by scorching temperatures that have climbed as high as 118 degrees, according to the National Weather Service.
Predictive AI Used to Reduce Speeds and Crashes in Southern Nevada
Waycare, a leading artificial intelligence (AI) traffic management and transit solutions provider, announced June 14 the results of a year-long program aimed at curbing traffic incidents on Southern Nevada roads.
CA Removes Most Restrictions; Governor Keeps Emergency Powers
Even though Californians will be able to fill stadiums, concert venues, bars and restaurants, Gov. Gavin Newsom says the COVID-19 pandemic isn’t over.
Redwood Materials Opens New Facility Just Miles from Tesla Giga Nevada
Redwood Materials, a battery and e-waste recycling venture from former Tesla executive J.B. Straubel, has opened up a new manufacturing facility in the Tahoe-Reno Industrial Park, just miles from Tesla’s Giga Nevada production facility.
Nearly 20 CA Legislators Call for More Funding for Hydrogen Infrastructure
A bipartisan coalition of nearly 20 lawmakers on June 2 called on California Senate President pro Tem Toni Atkins (D-San Diego) and Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon (D-Lakewood) to increase funding for hydrogen by $300 million in the state budget, and set aside 20% of the state’s Clean Transportation Program funding to bolster hydrogen fueling infrastructure in California.
GM Supports California Emissions Reductions, But Wants Flexibility
According to a new report by Automotive News, General Motors is now officially supporting the emissions requirements outlined by California in 2019.
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CA Businesses Can’t Fill Openings; Economists Warn of Slowed Recovery
Employers in California cannot find workers and it is affecting the state’s economic recovery, a new survey shows.
California Assembly Votes Overwhelmingly to Support Vehicle Safety Inspection Legislation
On June 1, the California State Assembly voted 77-1 in support of AB 471, introduced in February by Assemblymember Evan Low, D-Silicon Valley, and moved the CAWA-sponsored legislation over to the state senate for review and consideration.
The Boring Company Officially Starts LVCC Loop Operations with Las Vegas Convention Center Trade Show
The Boring Company (TBC) officially started transporting passengers through its Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC) Loop.
Safelite Group Acquires Breaker Glass Co.
Safelite Group, a national vehicle glass services and recalibration company and owner of Safelite AutoGlass, has agreed to acquire the assets of Breaker Glass Co. in Placerville, CA.