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Ship With\nSure Thing Logistics: https://www.surethinglogistics.net\nMORE BIGGER Turbo T-Shirts: https://www.minnoxide.com/products/more-bigger-t-shirt\n0:00 Visiting SEMA Garage and Meeting Jim Moore\n5:14 CAD Data, Reverse Engineering & What Is SEMA Garage\n14:21 The June 29 EPA Ruling: History of Emissions Regs & SEMA Certified 20:29 How SEMA Garage Helps Small & Large Manufacturers\n26:54 SEMA's Economic Impact & Jim's Automotive Roots\n32:06 Software-Defined Vehicles\n37:49 Growing SEMA: Goals & Protecting Modification Rights\n43:31 ADAS Regulation: Getting Ahead of the Next Fight\n49:17 Modern Tech, Classic Cars, Crate Engines & EO Certification\n54:43 Decoding the VECI Label & Engine Families\n1:00:26 From Aftermarket to Factory, Trends, Trucks & Powersports 1:05:58 The Real Cost of Skipping Compliance: Counterfeits & Consequences\n1:11:44 Joining SEMA: Costs, Member Benefits & CAD Data Access\n1:17:23 PRI, Small Track Advocacy & Trump's Right-to-Repair Order\n1:22:13 How SEMA Got the President's Attention\n"},"annotations":[{"id":497168,"startTime":66.5,"endTime":76.7,"type":"company","title":"Seema","url":"/glossary/seema","quote":"My name is Jim Moore. 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