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Testing a Powertrain Mix That's in Flux

Jason Stein

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BEV market share has slid from 10% to 6% in just a few quarters; hybrids are picking up the slack, and the regulatory ground keeps shifting under everyone's feet. Ian Smith of UL Solutions joins the program to break down what it actually takes to validate and certify a vehicle — battery, charger, fluids and all — when nobody's sure which powertrain wins next.