INSIDE: #InTheGarage on EVs, 2021 Daytona 500 Winner Michael McDowell, and more

Get Auto Repair Help [carparts.com]( [In The Garage by CarParts.com | This Month's Feature]( [2021 Is Shaping Up To Be the Year of the Electric Vehicle]( [Move Over Gas Hogs: 2021 Is Shaping Up To Be the Year of the Electric Vehicle]( ”In 2008, Tesla introduced its initial offering: the all-electric Roadster. Just two years later, Nissan debuted the Leaf as the first mass-produced electric vehicle (EV) in the United States. Fast-forward a little over a decade to 2021, and EVs—once considered a novelty–are now poised to take over the automotive industry.” [Read Full Story]( [Nascar Updates] [Start 2021 with Advice from Michael McDowell]( [Back on Track with 2021 Daytona 500 Champion Michael McDowell]( [CarParts.com]( is teaming up once again with Front Row Motorsports and 2021 Daytona 500 winner Michael McDowell! Our renewed partnership will include associate branding through the rest of the 2021 season as well as primary partner sponsorship for four of the biggest races on the NASCAR Cup Series circuit—beginning at the Watkins Glen road course on August 8th and followed by the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on August 15th, the return of McDowell to the Daytona International Speedway on August 28th, and the NASCAR Playoff race at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway on September 26th. [Click here for more details and to read the exclusive story with FOX Sports](. Looking forward to cheering on McDowell with you all again this season! [Browse carparts.com]( [Alternator Voltage Regulation Explained with Wiring Diagrams]( [Alternator Voltage Regulation Explained with Wiring Diagrams]( [Is the Automotive Repair Industry Ready for the Electric Vehicle Onslaught?]( [Is the Automotive Repair Industry Ready for the Electric Vehicle Onslaught?]( [Why the Nissan CVT Is Quite Possibly the Worst Transmission Ever Built]( [Why the Nissan CVT Is Quite Possibly the Worst Transmission Ever Built]( [The Essential Car Parts List: All the Parts and Systems Every Driver Should Know]( [The Essential Car Parts List: All the Parts and Systems Every Driver Should Know]( [Get $30 OFF Everything - Refer Now]( [Auto Shop Pop Quiz] Catalytic converters contain which of the following precious metals? A Gallium B Gold C Iridium D Rhodium Scroll down below to find out the correct answer. [In the Garage with CarParts.com lives and breathes automotive, taking the guess work out of car repairs with how-to content that helps you get back on the road.]( Follow us on @carpartscom [Auto Shop Pop Quiz (cont'd)] [Rhodium Photo] Correct Answer: D Rhodium, which is one of the rarest elements on earth, is one of three precious metals found inside of a catalytic converter. The other two precious metals are palladium and platinum. Together, these three elements act as a catalyst—a substance that starts a reaction without undergoing any change itself. It’s this catalyst effect that transforms pollutants from the car’s engine into harmless carbon dioxide and water. Rhodium currently has a higher market value than gold. Because rhodium, platinum, and palladium are worth a lot of money, thieves often steal catalytic converters and sell them to metal recyclers. Recommended Parts for your vehicle [Interior Door Handle]( [Interior Door Handle]( SALE $ 30.99 $ 247.49 (87% off) [Trim Panel Removal Tool]( [Trim Panel Removal Tool]( SALE $ 28.99 $ 51.14 (43% off) [Performance Auxiliary fan]( [Performance Auxiliary fan]( SALE $ 184.99 $ 363.59 (49% off) [EFI Mono Blade Throttle Body, 105 mm, Aluminum, Dual O-Ring, Sold Individually]( [EFI Mono Blade Throttle Body, 105 mm, Aluminum, Dual...]( SALE $ 647.95 $ 720.00 (10% off) [Thermostat]( [Thermostat]( SALE $ 54.99 $ 80.99 (32% off) [Driver and Passenger Side Tail Light, With bulb(s)]( [Driver and Passenger Side Tail Light, With bulb(s)]( SALE $ 90.99 $ 247.56 (63% off) [Distributor]( [Distributor]( SALE $ 348.95 $ 388.00 (10% off) [Wiper Blade, 17 in.]( [Wiper Blade, 17 in.]( $ 10.49 CONVENIENT AND SECURE SHOPPING [Image]( Guaranteed Fit [Image]( Fast Shipping [Image]( 90-Day Returns Product prices and availability are limited time and are subject to change. Don't miss a thing! Add carparts@pr.carparts.com to your address book or safe sender list. [View Online]( • [FAQ]( • [Help]( • [Blog]( • [Refer A Friend]( Follow Us @CarPartscom #DrivingMemories [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Instagram]( [YouTube]( [Email Settings]( • [Unsubscribe]( • [Privacy Policy]( CarParts.com, Inc. 761 Progress Parkway, La Salle, IL 61301