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Electric vehicles (EVs) are a hot topic in the automotive industry and for good reason. They offer numerous benefits, such as reducing emissions and improving fuel economy, but they also present some challenges, including a lack of infrastructure and range anxiety. Pete Meier shares his perspective on the impact of EVs on the industry and offers some insights into their history and future. His message is one of encouragement and reassurance, emphasizing that technicians have risen to the challenge of the rapidly changing industry.

Pete Meier, Creative Director, Motor Age, and industry trainer. Bikers C.A.R.E Inc. Listen to Pete’s other episodes HERE

  • Watch Full Video Episode HERE
  • The Rise of EVs (00:03:28) Forecasted sales of hybrid and battery electric vehicles and the reality of the US fleet of cars on the road.
  • The History of Electric Vehicles (00:06:06))Pete Meier shares the history of electric vehicles, including the first propulsion system and the first rechargeable batteries.
  • The Model T Ford (00:06:59) How the Model T Ford put the death toll on the first EVs due to its affordability and mass production.
  • The Wild West of Automotive Innovation (00:08:08) The early days of electric vehicles and how it was a time of innovation and startups.
  • Environmental Issues of the First EVs (00:08:50) The first electric vehicles were created to solve an environmental issue caused by horse-drawn carriages in New York City in the early 1900s.
  • The Rise of Hybrid Vehicles (00:13:23) The history of hybrid vehicles, starting with the GM EV1 and leading up to the popular Toyota Prius.
  • Greenhouse Gas Emissions (00:17:04) Greenhouse gas emissions and how they contribute to global warming and climate change.
  • California's Zero Emissions Vehicle Sales Plan (00:23:16) Discussion of California's plan to achieve 100% zero emissions vehicle sales by 2035 and its implications.
  • European Union's Zero Emissions Car Deadline (00:25:36) Discussion of the European Union's plan for all new cars to be zero emissions and cannot emit any CO2 by 2035.
  • Alternative Solutions to Electric Vehicles (00:28:46) Discussion of alternative solutions to electric vehicles, including plug-in hybrids and synthetic fuels, and the importance of considering the entire lifecycle of a vehicle.
  • Training and Education on EV Systems (00:32:26) Pete Meier encourages technicians to seek out training and education on EV systems, especially those who are up and coming in their careers.
  • Passion to Help Abused Children (00:34:57) Pete's passion to support abused children and recommends listening to his episode on Remarkable Results Radio.
  • Passion To Support Abused Children – Chris and Pete Meier [RR 805]

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  • Have you checked out Joe's Latest Blog?

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      I recently spoke with a friend of mine who owns a large general repair shop in the Midwest. His father founded the business in 1975. He was telling me that although he’s busy, he’s also very frustrated. When I probed him more about his frustrations, he said that it’s hard to find qualified technicians. My friend employs four technicians and is looking to hire two more. I then asked him, “How long does a technician last working for you.” He looked puzzled and replied, “I never really thought about that, but I can tell that except for one tech, most technicians don’t last working for me longer than a few years.”
      Judging from personal experience as a shop owner and from what I know about the auto repair industry, I can tell you that other than a few exceptions, the turnover rate for technicians in our industry is too high. This makes me think, do we have a technician shortage or a retention problem? Have we done the best we can over the decades to provide great pay plans, benefits packages, great work environments, and the right culture to ensure that the techs we have stay with us?
      Finding and hiring qualified automotive technicians is not a new phenomenon. This problem has been around for as long as I can remember. While we do need to attract people to our industry and provide the necessary training and mentorship, we also need to focus on retention. Having a revolving door and needing to hire techs every few years or so costs your company money. Big money! And that revolving door may be a sign of an even bigger issue: poor leadership, and poor employee management skills.
      Here’s one more thing to consider, for the most part, technicians don’t leave one job to start a new career, they leave one shop as a technician to become a technician at another shop. The reasons why they leave can be debated, but there is one fact that we cannot deny, people don’t quit the company they work for, they usually leave because of the boss or manager they work for.
      Put yourselves in the shoes of your employees. Do you have a workplace that communicates, “We appreciate you and want you to stay!”
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