EV Webinar Series: Michigan’s EV Infrastructure

MADA is arranging a series of webinars with information from organizations involved in the advancement of Michigan’s EV policies and the electric grid. These webinars will present information on Michigan’s vehicle electrification plans, as well as both the positive aspects and challenges to the mass adoption of EVs. Speakers will include individuals from state government and utility companies, economists, industry leaders, etc.

Dealers have a big investment in the future of mobility in Michigan. These webinars will provide important insight to the plans being made and potential impacts on your business and employees. Michigan dealers are “all in” on EVs – and these webinars will provide information to help your business and employees meet that commitment.

 

MADA EV Webinar #1: Michigan’s EV Infrastructure

Michigan has created the new Michigan Office of Future Mobility and Electrification and announced it is expanding its electric infrastructure to support a transition to electric and hybrid vehicles. This electrification strategy will have an impact on dealership operations, employee training and consumer interactions. Dealers have an investment in Michigan’s mobility infrastructure – and it is important that we are knowledgeable about the plans being developed by state government.

Please join us for a discussion with Judd Herzer, the Director of Strategic Policy for the Michigan Department of Labor & Economic Opportunity. In this role, he assists department agencies with strategic policy initiatives and is the primary manager of policy for both the Office of Future Mobility and Electrification and the Michigan High-Speed Internet Office.

View this webinar on-demand

How to Comply With the Revised Safeguards Rule

Technology & Training Improvements Need to Begin Now! On October 27, 2021, the FTC finalized revisions to the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA) Safeguards Rule for the first time since the rule was issued in 2002. The revised rule is effective January 10, 2022, but most provisions are delayed until December 9, 2022.

In its announcement, the FTC specifically names “automobile dealerships” as non-banking financial institutions that fall under the purview of these new revisions. A series of new technical and administrative requirements have been imposed on dealers (see below), with penalties of up to $46,517 per violation.

MADA encourages dealers to review the ComplyAuto webinar and slides linked  below, as well as the NADA dealer guide, which was co-authored by Chris Cleveland with ComplyAuto.

 

Solutions for the Safeguards Rule

Link to the webinar about revised Safeguards Rule compliance requirements, with information about ComplyAuto

Copy of the ComplyAuto slide presentation (contact information is on the last page)

NADA’s A Dealer Guide to the FTC Safeguards Rule

Let’s Recognize Michigan Dealers!

We invite dealers and staff to help us recognize and reward Michigan dealers for their commitment and support of community and education. Please nominate a deserving dealer for the Northwood University Dealer Education Award and/or the Time Dealer of the Year Award. A nomination form is available HERE.

Northwood University Dealer Education Award

The Northwood Dealer Education Award was developed by Northwood University to recognize automobile dealers across the United States for their dedication and contributions to the advancement of education, both inside and out of the automotive industry.

View a list of past winners.

 

Time Dealer of the Year Award

The TIME Dealer of the Year Award is sponsored by TIME Magazine, in partnership with Ally and in cooperation with NADA.  The program was created to draw attention to new-car dealers who demonstrate outstanding dealership performance and exceptional community service.

View a list of past winners.

MADA Education Series: Michigan’s EV Infrastructure

MADA is arranging a series of webinars with information from organizations involved in the advancement of Michigan’s EV policies and the electric grid. These webinars will present information on Michigan’s vehicle electrification plans, as well as both the positive aspects and challenges to the mass adoption of EVs. Speakers will include individuals from state government and utility companies, economists, industry leaders, etc.

Dealers have a big investment in the future of mobility in Michigan. These webinars will provide important insight to the plans being made and potential impacts on your business and employees.

Presentation from the Michigan Office of Future Mobility and Electrification

Michigan government is developing plans for the advancement of our mobility infrastructure. How will you be involved?

>> May 12, 2022 at 1:30 pm, via Zoom (look for a registration link in Fast Facts!)

The first webinar in our EV series will introduce you to the recently created Michigan Office of Future Mobility and Electrification. This office will work across state government, academia and private industry to enhance Michigan’s mobility ecosystem, including developing dynamic mobility and electrification policies and supporting the startup and scale up of emerging technologies and businesses.

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The office has six key areas of focus:

  • Increase Mobility Investment in Michigan
  • Expand Michigan’s Smart Infrastructure
  • Engage More Mobility Startups
  • Further Enable Michigan’s Mobility Workforce
  • Accelerate Electric Vehicle Adoption in Michigan
  • Bolster Michigan’s Mobility Manufacturing Core

Our speaker, Judd Herzer, is the Director of Strategic Policy for the Michigan Department of Labor & Economic Opportunity. In this role, he assists department agencies with strategic policy initiatives and is the primary manager of policy for both the Office of Future Mobility and Electrification and the Michigan High-Speed Internet Office.

We invite dealers, staff and associate members to join the live presentation on May 12. A recording will be available on-demand at a later date.