Automotive Insiders
Automotive Insiders
Jason Stein
Testing a Powertrain Mix That's in Flux
12 minutes Posted Aug 6, 2026 at 3:00 pm.
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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.