209. The EPA Ruling, The Right To Modify, What is SEMA Garage w/ Jim Moore
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Jim Moore, VP of OEM & Product Development at SEMA, joins the show from SEMA Garage in Diamond Bar, CA to break down the EPA's new ruling recognizing SEMA Certified emissions as a legal pathway, how CAD data and Tech Transfer help aftermarket manufacturers build parts, and why the fight over ADAS and the Right to Modify is the next big battle for the industry.
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0:00 Visiting SEMA Garage and Meeting Jim Moore
5:14 CAD Data, Reverse Engineering & What Is SEMA Garage
14:21 The June 29 EPA Ruling: History of Emissions Regs & SEMA Certified 20:29 How SEMA Garage Helps Small & Large Manufacturers
26:54 SEMA's Economic Impact & Jim's Automotive Roots
32:06 Software-Defined Vehicles
37:49 Growing SEMA: Goals & Protecting Modification Rights
43:31 ADAS Regulation: Getting Ahead of the Next Fight
49:17 Modern Tech, Classic Cars, Crate Engines & EO Certification
54:43 Decoding the VECI Label & Engine Families
1:00:26 From Aftermarket to Factory, Trends, Trucks & Powersports 1:05:58 The Real Cost of Skipping Compliance: Counterfeits & Consequences
1:11:44 Joining SEMA: Costs, Member Benefits & CAD Data Access
1:17:23 PRI, Small Track Advocacy & Trump's Right-to-Repair Order
1:22:13 How SEMA Got the President's Attention