I-CAR® to Expand Tech Expertise, Capabilities I-CAR® on Aug. 26 announced plans to significantly expand its technical expertise, capacity and capabilities, providing new infrastructures to support the ongoing creation and delivery of relevant and best-in-class education for the collision repair inter-industry amid an era of extraordinary vehicle technology change. A hallmark of the expansion plans, underway now, includes the addition of a second technical center in the Chicagoland area to serve as a catalyst for advanced research and development, uniquely reflecting the ongoing and emerging technology complexities associated with Electric Vehicles (EVs), Hybrid Vehicles (HV), Advanced Driver Assisted Systems (ADAS) and beyond. The new Chicagoland site will expand upon and complement I-CAR’s existing technical center in Appleton, WI. Source: I-CAR
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SEMA Show Questions Las Vegas. Nevada recently announced an option for fixed-seat event organizers—such as concerts and football games—to require proof of vaccination from attendees in Las Vegas, and not require masks be worn. It seems that many do not realize that this option does not apply to trade shows—the current requirement in Nevada is for masks to be worn by all individuals while indoors in Las Vegas regardless. This is an example of the confusion that recent changes have created. We will have greater clarity about the November requirements for trade shows in the coming weeks, and will announce details at that time.
Q:
Lots of people are saying they want proof of vaccination, masks, pre-event testing. Why not set those requirements now?
TG:
The COVID-19 landscape is changing week to
week. We need to rely on the health experts and believe that the safety measures that will make sense to the greatest number of people are the measures that Nevada health authorities will have in place after a few more weeks pass, and we get closer to our November Show dates.
Q:
What are the other health and safety measures for the SEMA Show that are in place?
TG:
The basics for a successful 2021 SEMA Show are already in place and we are prepared for the industry to reconnect in November. Inside the LVCC, there is an upgraded GBAC Star Certified Air System. This is a hospital-grade system and represents the highest standard for daily cleaning and sanitization. The new West Hall also provided us with higher ceilings and 25% more space, so we can spread out more and have wider aisles throughout the entire convention center and accommodate attendees to distance more freely.
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We will also have hand-sanitizing stations throughout the event, and daily cleaning in high-traffic areas. We also know that, unlike a year ago, trade shows today are taking place successfully throughout the country. A year ago, gatherings were limited to no more than 250 people. At the Las Vegas Convention Center, 17 events are scheduled to take place between now and the SEMA Show. The health and safety of those at the Show is important to us, and we are confident that the 2021 SEMA Show is going to be an amazing event that will provide the industry with the best opportunity to reconnect and do business. There is two years’ worth of pent-up demand from the industry to reconnect in person, and the 2021 SEMA Show will give the industry with the best opportunity to do that. Source: SEMA www.autobodynews.com
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