Brake & Front End

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

That is when it comes to those batteries used in electric vehicles. European vehicle manufacturers were the first to adopt the AGM battery, and today, about half use AGM batteries, while the others use Enhanced Flooded Batteries (EFB). The automotive industry is abuzz with news about battery advances.

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Tomorrow's Technician

JANUARY 15, 2024

At the same time, the EPA introduced a credit system that rated vehicles on their global-warming-potential (GWP). If an auto manufacturer made an early transition to R1234yf, they received a credit that would offset the corporate average fuel economy (CAFE). R-134a for use in motor vehicle air conditioners).

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Tomorrow's Technician

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs), or hybrids for short, are vehicles that combine a traditional internal-combustion engine (ICE) with an electric-motor drive system to achieve better fuel economy, lower emissions and higher power output. It’s perfectly safe to look and work under the hood.

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Tomorrow's Technician

JUNE 26, 2024

Electric vehicle safety — it’s a topic that’s on a lot of our minds. High voltage can be frightening because it can kill, but it shouldn’t scare you away. The reality is EV technology is a safe technology. As long as you understand it, respect it, and follow established safety guidelines for EV service.

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Brake & Front End

JUNE 26, 2024

Electric vehicle safety — it’s a topic that’s on a lot of our minds. High voltage can be frightening because it can kill, but it shouldn’t scare you away. The reality is EV technology is a safe technology. As long as you understand it, respect it, and follow established safety guidelines for EV service.

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AutoSuccess

JUNE 25, 2024

Electric vehicle safety — it’s a topic that’s on a lot of our minds. High voltage can be frightening because it can kill, but it shouldn’t scare you away. The reality is EV technology is a safe technology. As long as you understand it, respect it and follow established safety guidelines for EV service.

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Tire Review Magazine

JUNE 20, 2024

Electric vehicle safety — it’s a topic that’s on a lot of our minds. The lift should be rated to handle the additional weight of an EV, and the lift arms must retract and extend far enough to safely engage the manufacturer’s recommended lifting points because of the battery placement under the vehicle.

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Tire Review Magazine

JUNE 20, 2024

Electric vehicle safety — it’s a topic that’s on a lot of our minds. The lift should be rated to handle the additional weight of an EV, and the lift arms must retract and extend far enough to safely engage the manufacturer’s recommended lifting points because of the battery placement under the vehicle.

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Tomorrow's Technician

JANUARY 25, 2024

The United States Postal Service (USPS), in conjunction with White House officials, recently unveiled electric vehicle (EV) charging stations at its South Atlanta Sorting and Delivery Center (S&DC). Postal Service, America’s electric vehicle industry, workers and the environment,” Mallory stated.

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Brake & Front End

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

When it comes to electric vehicles, we can’t ignore the crucial role of the electric vehicle HVAC system. This innovative technology is revolutionizing how we think about heating, ventilation, and air conditioning in cars. There have been significant strides in heating systems for electric vehicles as well.

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Tomorrow's Technician

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Electric air conditioning compressors have been around for a while now, so most of us have seen them or at least heard of them. Now, keep in mind that electric vehicles are projected to account for as high as 20% of vehicle sales by 2030. The basic operation of the air conditioning remains the same.

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Brake & Front End

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Electric air conditioning compressors have been around for a while now, so most of us have seen them or at least heard of them. Now, keep in mind that electric vehicles are projected to account for as high as 20% of vehicle sales by 2030. The basic operation of the air conditioning remains the same.

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