Remove Alternative Fuels Remove Electricity Remove Manufacturing
article thumbnail

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.

article thumbnail

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. For instance, regions with prominent manufacturing and high-scale agriculture see a higher concentration of trucks, which shows an increasing need for mechanics.

Mechanic 130
Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

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%

Banking 95
article thumbnail

Executive Spotlight with Masters School of Autobody Management

AutoSuccess

The interview also touches on the repair of electric vehicles (EVs), highlighting the need for specialized training and equipment. Dave mentions that dealerships are uniquely positioned to benefit from the growing EV market due to their access to manufacturer training and data.

article thumbnail

bp Boosts EV Charging Network

Tomorrow's Technician

This enables EVs from other major vehicle manufacturers to use the Tesla chargers on the bp pulse’s network, regardless of whether they use CCS or NACS ports. The chargers will be fitted with Tesla’s ‘Magic Dock’, which is compatible with both North American Charging Standard (NACS) and Combined Charging System (CCS) connectors.

article thumbnail

4 Eco-Friendly Trends Shaping Greener Cars Today

RepairSmith

Manufacturers are looking at ways to improve the durability of car parts, using natural fibers and recycled materials and designing components that decompose faster. Bio-based polypropylene (Bio-PP) is a polymer derived from natural sources like corn and sugar cane, used for manufacturing bumpers, spoilers, dashboards, and more.

Car 52
article thumbnail

How Long Can You Drive With a Bad Starter?

RepairSmith

Identify the solenoid, a smaller cylinder connected to the car’s starter with electrical wires. Bypass the Starter Solenoid Bypassing a bad starter solenoid involves manually connecting the electrical circuit to engage the starter motor without using the starter solenoid. Here’s how: Locate the starter motor. Avoid over-cranking.