% Same as when hybrids came out, auto shops just changed to service them as well. So will auto shops adjust their service to be a resource for EVs: balance packs, repair& replace tires, align wheels, replace brakes& wheel bearnings, +more %
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/innovations/wp/2017/12/11/people-are-freaking-out-why-electric-vehicles-might-doom-your-neighborhood-auto-mechanic/ 'People are freaking out.' Will electric vehicles doom your ... December 11 2017 Craig Van Batenburg began his career as an auto mechanic in 1970 after falling in love with the internal combustion engine. But for several years, the 67-year-old from Massachusetts has been warning about its imminent demise. As a wave of electric vehicles quickly approaches, experts say, it could wash away a large ... A significant amount of a car dealer’s income comes from repairs from customers loyal to the brand or dealership. Electric vehicles have fewer moving parts and rarely break down, eliminating much of the maintenance that repair shops rely on ... https://img.washingtonpost.com/wp-apps/imrs.php?src=https://img.washingtonpost.com/blogs/innovations/files/2017/12/CarDealerships_000414707836651470856630-1024x683.jpg ... http://www.lmtonline.com/news/article/Will-electric-vehicles-doom-your-neighborhood-12422209.php Will electric vehicles doom your neighborhood auto mechanic? December 11, 2017 The reason is simple: Unlike gas-powered engines, electric engines don't require oil changes, have far fewer moving parts and rarely break down, eliminating much of the maintenance that repair shops rely on. The latest electric vehicles can be serviced using parts purchased online or fixed remotely through over-the-air ... Cars await service at a Pep Boys - Manny Moe & Jack service center in Clarksville, Indiana, on June 3, 2015 ... http://ww3.hdnux.com/photos/70/01/35/14686054/3/920x920.jpg https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/innovations/wp/2017/12/11/people-are-freaking-out-why-electric-vehicles-might-doom-your-neighborhood-auto-mechanic/ ‘People are freaking out.’ Will electric vehicles doom your neighborhood auto mechanic? December 11 2017 - As a wave of electric vehicles quickly approaches, experts say, it could wash away a large portion of a skilled labor group that has been around for decades — the neighborhood auto mechanic. The reason is simple: Unlike gas-powered engines, electric engines don't require oil changes, have far fewer ... A significant amount of a car dealer’s income comes from repairs ... https://img.washingtonpost.com/wp-apps/imrs.php?src=https://img.washingtonpost.com/blogs/innovations/files/2017/12/CarDealerships_000414707836651470856630-1024x683.jpg ... http://www.lmtonline.com/news/article/Will-electric-vehicles-doom-your-neighborhood-12422209.php Will electric vehicles doom your neighborhood auto mechanic? December 11, 2017 The reason is simple: Unlike gas-powered engines, electric engines don't require oil changes, have far fewer moving parts and rarely break down, eliminating much of the maintenance that repair shops rely on. The latest electric vehicles can be serviced using parts purchased online or fixed remotely through over-the-air ... ... http://www.princegeorgecitizen.com/washington-post/us-national/will-electric-vehicles-doom-your-neighborhood-auto-mechanic-1.23119077 Will electric vehicles doom your neighborhood auto mechanic? December 11, 2017 Unlike gasoline cars, electric vehicles require no traditional oil changes, fuel filters, spark plug replacements or emission checks. In most cases, you can wave goodbye to changing timing belts, differential fluid and transmission fluid. EV brake pad replacements are less frequent because regenerative braking returns energy ... ... https://www.therecord.com/news-story/7993971-will-electric-vehicles-doom-your-neighbourhood-auto-mechanic-/ Will electric vehicles doom your neighbourhood auto mechanic? Dec 12, 2017 Craig Van Batenburg began his career as an auto mechanic in 1970 after falling in love with the internal combustion engine. But for several years, the 67-year-old from Massachusetts has been warning about its imminent demise. As a wave of electric vehicles quickly approaches, experts say, it could wash away a large ... For EVLN EV-newswire posts use: http://evdl.org/archive/ {brucedp.neocities.org} -- Sent from: http://electric-vehicle-discussion-list.413529.n4.nabble.com/ _______________________________________________ UNSUBSCRIBE: http://www.evdl.org/help/index.html#usub http://lists.evdl.org/listinfo.cgi/ev-evdl.org Please discuss EV drag racing at NEDRA (http://groups.yahoo.com/group/NEDRA)
