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Why hydrogen passenger vehicles are unlikely

Auto Service World

There are too many challenges in the way for fuel cell electric vehicles to become a viable option for consumers, according to aftermarket experts. While generally acknowledging that FCEVs are superior to battery electric vehicles, hydrogen has many more obstacles for reaching the mass market than BEVs.

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20th Anniversary Reflections: What We’ve Learned About the Automotive Industry Over the Years

Automotive Training Centre

Today, technology integration has reached new heights with the development of electric and hybrid vehicles, advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS), and the exploration of autonomous driving. Programs at our auto mechanic school cover modern electric vehicle systems.

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Irish Startup Reveals an Innovative Hydrogen-Powered E-Bike That You Can Charge at Home

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In the mobility sector, a rivalry seems to be shaping up between electric batteries and hydrogen cells. On the road to a greener future, the need for sustainable, eco-friendly solutions is greater than ever. continue reading. )

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Current Trends in Hiring Demand for Heavy Duty Truck Mechanics

Auto Service World

The skill set is becoming more complex due to the integration of electric trucks and alternative fuel vehicles into the market. The work involves finding engine issues and repairing complex electrical systems. They even teach information about alternative fuel systems.

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Alt-fuel vehicles don’t necessarily have to break the bank

Auto Remarketing

A common hesitancy consumers might have about buying alternative-fuel vehicles (even used ones) is that the cost is too high. And that assumption isn’t entirely wrong — it might be fair on some models, particularly electrics. What iSeeCars found was that the price per 1,000 miles per year for 3-year-old hybrids ($3,056) was 2.1%

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Is Hydrogen Key to Restructuring Aging Utility Grids?

Tomorrow's Technician

IDTechEx ‘s research into electrical grids indicates that transformers are a critical component and potential supply bottleneck for large-scale grid upgrades. These upgrades are essential as society shifts from a transportation sector fuelled by petrochemicals transported in tankers to a sector powered by electricity carried by wires.

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2024 NAFA I&E Ride & Drive Experience Lineup Announced

Automotive Fleet

The new Ride & Drive Experience provides the opportunity for attendees to interact with the latest vehicle models, electric and alternative fuel vehicles, and cutting-edge technologies behind the wheel.