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Considering Automotive Technology Training? Explore the Future of High-Definition Mapping

Automotive Training Centre

Automotive technology training is becoming increasingly vital as the industry embraces rapid advancements, including innovations like high-definition (HD) mapping. HD mapping, which is far more advanced than traditional GPS navigation systems, provides unparalleled accuracy and detail that autonomous vehicles rely on to operate safely.

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Rivian to Receive $6.6B Conditional Loan from US DOE

Tomorrow's Technician

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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The Keys To A Successful Electric School Bus Rollout

Tomorrow's Technician

Many of those school districts are relying on their OEM partnerships to make the transition from diesel to electric. According to Arjun Nair, manager of electric vehicle programs at Thomas Built Buses , a successful electric bus rollout takes much more than district stakeholders being knowledgeable about just the vehicles themselves.

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From the Magazine: ‘A challenge and an honour’

Auto Service World

Hes the very definition of a lifer Kuczynski is a car enthusiast whose journey in the auto care industry is a testament to his enduring passion for cars and his commitment to excellence. One being technological advancements, such as autonomous and electric vehicles. Then theres the technology side of things.

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Greedy KIA EV9 Snatches Both World Car of the Year and World Electric Vehicle Awards

autoevolution

Their ugly duckling just managed to grab two major titles that will most definitely help boost those "rookie" numbers. If you listen closely, you can still hear the echoing sound of countless champagne bottles being popped open at KIA headquarters worldwide. Together with the 2024 World Car of the Year and the 2024 Worl.

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GM's Super Cruise Is Handy, But It Definitely Has Its Quirks

Jalopnik

My friend group was recently looking at taking separate cars on a road trip from Los Angeles to Yosemite when we were saved from that logistical nightmare by a big Pearl Beige Metallic GMC Yukon Denali Ultimate. This Yukon is called the Ultimate for a reason; it was equipped with GM’s Super Cruise, a rear seat… Read more.

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Do Brake Pads Impact The Environment?

Tomorrow's Technician

Most scientific studies can’t definitively say if microplastics cause diseases like cancer or genetic defects. It could take some time to have a definitive answer. It is not the electric vehicle crowd. Electric vehicles still use rubber tires and brake pads. So the larger the animal, the greater the levels.