Automotive Training Centre

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

As the automotive industry shifts towards a more sustainable future, electric vehicle (EV) sales have become a key indicator of progress. What This Means for Aspiring Automotive Technicians The anticipated growth in EV sales underscores the increasing demand for skilled hybrid and electric vehicle mechanic s capable of servicing them.

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Auto Service World

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Expected changes by 2030 Looking ahead to 2030, Lang Marketing projects notable shifts in the generational composition of the DIFM market. By that time, Baby Boomers DIFM share is expected to drop to below 12 per cent, while Gen Xers share will sit and stay at around 36 per cent.

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Auto Service World

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

The report, The Commercial EV Transition: Global Insights on a Mixed-Energy Fleet Future from by Frost & Sullivan, commissioned by WEX, outlined crucial findings for businesses managing fleets with both electric vehicles (EVs) and internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles.

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Tomorrow's Technician

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Now, keep in mind that electric vehicles are projected to account for as high as 20% of vehicle sales by 2030. That means more of these electrically cooled vehicles will be rolling into your shop. The specific type of oil is identified by the vehicle manufacturer.

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Auto Service World

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Tesla’s dominance in the EV market has been a double-edged sword for the company: On one hand, they have the top market share in North America; on the other, their vehicle owners are plagued by long wait times and dissatisfied customer service.

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autoevolution

MAY 9, 2024

Back in February 2021, the higher-ups at Ford of Europe pompously claimed that Ford's passenger vehicle lineup will be fully electric by 2030 in the EU and the UK. A little over three years later, the Blue Oval's European division has – rather unsurprisingly – backtracked from said promise. What happened, though?

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autoevolution

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Volvo was among the few carmakers that wanted to transition to an electric-only lineup by 2030, an ambition it outlined in March 2021. Volvo now announced that it wants plug-in and full electric models to account for over 90% of its lineup by 2030. continue reading. )

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FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Remember when Stuttgart's favorite son announced that it would go fully electric by 2030 in markets where conditions allow? In light of many governments – especially in Europe – reevaluating their planned bans on the sale of new combustion-powered vehicles, Merc decided to back off.

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Tomorrow's Technician

APRIL 17, 2024

BP celebrated the opening of its new electric-vehicle charging site at its BP America headquarters in Houston, TX, expanding its network of EV chargers in the US. This project will bring fast, reliable charging to EV drivers when and where they need it, helping support faster electric-vehicle adoption in the US.

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AUGUST 27, 2024

Back in February 2024, the Stuttgart-based automaker made it clear that internal combustion vehicles will be sold past 2030 due to slowing demand for battery-electric vehicles, which brings us to the GLS-Class. Mercedes-Benz AG intended to become fully electric by 2023 where market conditions allow.

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Tire Review Magazine

JANUARY 23, 2024

Williams listed an additional four other goals to achieve by 2030 as well, calling the company’s ambitions “ST5 2030.” Jensen said PLT tire shipments into the US remained flat in 2030, however, the light truck segment declined and vehicle age is rising. A lot of the vehicles are continuing to age out.

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Tomorrow's Technician

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Chrysler said it will launch its first battery-electric vehicle in 2025 and will feature an all-electric portfolio in 2028. Predictive navigation, one of the concept’s many predictive interaction features, syncs with the driver’s calendar to ​prepare the vehicle for real-time traffic and navigation routing.

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Tomorrow's Technician

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

and Orano have signed a memorandum of understanding, aiming to establish a joint venture that would recycle end-of-life electric vehicle (EV) batteries and scrap from gigafactories in Europe and North America. billion, depending on the current exchange rate) in circular economy revenues by 2030. Stellantis N.V.

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Brake & Front End

OCTOBER 26, 2023

and Orano have signed a memorandum of understanding, aiming to establish a joint venture that would recycle end-of-life electric vehicle (EV) batteries and scrap from gigafactories in Europe and North America. billion, depending on the current exchange rate) in circular economy revenues by 2030. Stellantis N.V.

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Tomorrow's Technician

OCTOBER 25, 2023

and Orano have signed a memorandum of understanding, aiming to establish a joint venture that would recycle end-of-life electric vehicle (EV) batteries and scrap from gigafactories in Europe and North America. billion, depending on the current exchange rate) in circular economy revenues by 2030. Stellantis N.V.

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Tomorrow's Technician

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Department of Energy’s Advanced Technology Vehicle Manufacturing (ATVM) loan program for a loan of up to $6.6 billion (including $6 billion of principal and approximately $600 million of capitalized interest) to accelerate its growth and leadership of electric vehicle design, development and manufacturing in the United States.

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Tomorrow's Technician

DECEMBER 20, 2023

The Government of Canada has taken a significant step towards increasing the availability of electric vehicles (EVs) by finalizing its new Electric Vehicle Availability Standard. To support the transition to electric transportation, the Canadian government has committed $1.2 billion to establish 84,500 chargers by 2029.

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Brake & Front End

DECEMBER 20, 2023

The Government of Canada has taken a significant step towards increasing the availability of electric vehicles (EVs) by finalizing its new Electric Vehicle Availability Standard. To support the transition to electric transportation, the Canadian government has committed $1.2 billion to establish 84,500 chargers by 2029.

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Tomorrow's Technician

OCTOBER 12, 2023

“Through construction of the second battery plant of StarPlus Energy, Samsung SDI will be establishing its largest production base for electric vehicle batteries in North America,” said Yoon-ho Choi, president and CEO of Samsung SDI. “We transition to an era of electric vehicles.”

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Brake & Front End

OCTOBER 12, 2023

“Through construction of the second battery plant of StarPlus Energy, Samsung SDI will be establishing its largest production base for electric vehicle batteries in North America,” said Yoon-ho Choi, president and CEO of Samsung SDI. “We transition to an era of electric vehicles.”

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Tomorrow's Technician

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

The 2023 Joint EV Trends and Outlook Forecast report shows that battery electric vehicles (BEVs) sales are projected to account for 9% of total US light vehicles sales in 2023, growing to 35% by 2030. By the end of this decade, one in 10 new vehicles in the U.S.

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Brake & Front End

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

The 2023 Joint EV Trends and Outlook Forecast report shows that battery electric vehicles (BEVs) sales are projected to account for 9% of total US light vehicles sales in 2023, growing to 35% by 2030. By the end of this decade, one in 10 new vehicles in the U.S.

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Tomorrow's Technician

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Hyzon has announced a purchase agreement for 12 hydrogen-powered refuse Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles (FCEVs) with GreenWaste. Hyzon added its FCEVs are the first hydrogen-powered refuse collection vehicles available for trial and purchase in North America. GreenWaste will be the first company in the region to operate them commercially.

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autoevolution

JANUARY 22, 2024

Over 80 percent of the German automaker's production output will be fully electric in 2030, or so claims big kahuna Oliver Blume. It's widely believed the 911 will soldier on with internal combustion engines, more so after Germany convinced EU legislators to exempt synthetic fuel vehicles from the 2035 ban on fossil-fuel vehicles.

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Tomorrow's Technician

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

billion and job creation to more than 5,000, Toyota said, further supporting Toyota’s multi-pathway approach to global vehicle electrification. Toyota said this investment adds capacity to support battery electric vehicles (BEV’s) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV’s). This brings total investment to approximately $13.9

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Brake & Front End

APRIL 25, 2024

Mobis announced it has begun building a new electric vehicle battery plant in Navarre, Spain. These systems are essential for the performance and safety of electric vehicles. Mobis plans to invest 170 billion KRW (about 120 million euros) by 2030 in the Spanish plant, which will include advanced electrification technology.

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Tomorrow's Technician

APRIL 25, 2024

Mobis announced it has begun building a new electric vehicle battery plant in Navarre, Spain. These systems are essential for the performance and safety of electric vehicles. Mobis plans to invest 170 billion KRW (about 120 million euros) by 2030 in the Spanish plant, which will include advanced electrification technology.

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Tomorrow's Technician

AUGUST 9, 2024

Schaeffler announced plans to build more than 5,000 additional charging points for electric vehicles worldwide by 2030, including 3,000 charging points at European locations. The company said the new charging points are part of Schaeffler’s sustainability program.

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autoevolution

MARCH 11, 2024

As far as performance-oriented vehicles are concerned, nothing can match the sheer age of the R35. One has to wonder if Nissan actually has an R36 lined up for debut by 2030, and one has to wonder if the Yokohama-based automaker will use an evolution of its front-midship architecture rat. Insane, isn't it? continue reading. )

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Brake & Front End

JUNE 30, 2023

Managed by the new Stellantis Charging and Energy Business Unit, Free2move Charge addresses electric vehicle customer needs at home, in their business and on-the-go. “As e-Genuis support will be available first in Europe. The Free2move Charge is built on three pillars, Stellantis said.

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Tire Review Magazine

JANUARY 23, 2024

Williams listed an additional four other goals to achieve by 2030 as well, calling the company’s ambitions “ST5 2030.” Jensen said PLT tire shipments into the US remained flat in 2030, however, the light truck segment declined and vehicle age is rising. A lot of the vehicles are continuing to age out.

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autoevolution

JANUARY 19, 2024

Mercedes, for example, intends to phase out its combustion-engined vehicles by 2030 where market conditions allow. In preparation for this change, Merc will expand its EV portfolio with a whopping four electric vehicle architectures. for high-performance applications, the MMA for compact vehicles, VAN.EA

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Brake & Front End

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Now, keep in mind that electric vehicles are projected to account for as high as 20% of vehicle sales by 2030. That means more of these electrically cooled vehicles will be rolling into your shop. The specific type of oil is identified by the vehicle manufacturer.

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autoevolution

OCTOBER 27, 2023

BP will buy $100 million worth of super-fast chargers from Tesla, with plans to invest $1 billion in expanding the BP Pulse charging network in the US by 2030. Everybody knows that Tesla operates the largest fast-charging network in the world, an important asset for the company and an incentive for people to buy its electric vehicles.

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Tomorrow's Technician

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

LG Energy Solution and Toyota Motor North America have signed a supply agreement for lithium-ion battery modules to be used in Toyota battery electric vehicles (BEVs) that will be assembled in the United States. million BEVs annually by 2030.

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JANUARY 8, 2024

Previewed at the 2023 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance by the QX Monograph concept, the luxury sport utility vehicle is the first of four next-gen Infiniti models coming by 2030. Previously known as the QX56 due to its 5.6-liter liter V8, the Infiniti QX80 will be thoroughly redesigned for 2025. continue reading. )

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Brake & Front End

OCTOBER 30, 2023

All-electric vehicle manufacturer Rivian announced the launch of a new apprenticeship program to support the development of trained staff at its future manufacturing plant in Stanton Springs North, Georgia. The program will recruit an initial group to support future industrial maintenance needs through a 24-month, in-depth training period.

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