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# AER News
## [GM Extended Summer Shutdown](https://blog.aertech.com/gm-summer-shutdown)
May 7, 2021 | Auto Industry News by: [Sarah Shephard](https://blog.aertech.com/author/sarah-shephard)
Every year, General Motors plans for a standard two week summer shutdown, yet this year, two plants are expected to endure the shut down for longer than originally anticipated. According to Cameron La Fontaine of Automotive News, the shut down is expected to
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## [Purdue University Reveals New Laser Beam Technology for Autonomous Vehicles](https://blog.aertech.com/purdue-university-reveals-new-leaser-beam-technology)
April 5, 2018 | Autonomous Vehicles / New Technologies / Auto Industry News by: [Sarah Shephard](https://blog.aertech.com/author/sarah-shephard)
On April 3rd, Purdue University released an article on a newly developed laser beam technology for autonomous vehicles. While the new laser beam reportedly has multiple uses, its primary function is intended for steering autonomous vehicles. Current
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## [AER To Host MERA Executive Council Meeting](https://blog.aertech.com/aer-to-host-annual-mera-council-meeting)
March 26, 2018 | Auto Industry News / Auto Industry Thought Leadership by: [Sarah Shephard](https://blog.aertech.com/author/sarah-shephard)
On March 27th, 2018, AER will have the pleasure of hosting the Motor & Equipment Remanufacturers Association (MERA) CFO and Commercial Executives Council Meeting. MERA, the remanufacturing and sustainability division of auto industry advocate MEMA, is a
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