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EV World: Overcoming the knowledge gap

Auto Service World

In the latest issue of EV World, we hear from several leaders on the automaker side of the industry. The cover story looks at what they see as necessary for the automotive sector to overcome as more consumers look to … The post EV World: Overcoming the knowledge gap appeared first on Auto Service World.

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5 Tricks To Solving Belt Noise

Tomorrow's Technician

Engineering a belt system is one of the most difficult jobs for OEMs. There are contact, frictional, centrifugal and peripheral forces that must be taken into account. If they get it right, the belt will be quiet, efficient and last 100,000 miles. If they get it wrong, the belt will be noisy or rob the engine of power. For technicians, the job is even tougher.

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AAPEX announces training schedule

Auto Service World

The full training schedule at Joe’s Garage during AAPEX has been announced. It will feature technical and management training, led by leading instructors ready to equip shop owners, service advisors and technicians with essential skills AAPEX will be held November … The post AAPEX announces training schedule appeared first on Auto Service World.

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In Automotive Training? Explore Predictive Thermal Management

Automotive Training Centre

As the automotive industry evolves, so does the technology that drives it. One of the most significant advancements in recent years is predictive thermal management. Understanding this cutting-edge technology is essential for those undergoing automotive training. Predictive thermal management enhances electric vehicle (EV) performance, improving efficiency and safety.

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Mullen Announces Sale of 50 Bollinger EV Trucks

Brake & Front End

Electric vehicle manufacturer Mullen Automotive, Inc. announced Bollinger Motors* has reached an agreement to sell 50 vehicles to EnviroCharge, a provider of convenient and flexible charging solutions, for an estimated deal value of $8,250,000 for electric vehicle owners. EnviroCharge will install its mobile clean-propane-powered charging system on the Bollinger B4 chassis cab, an all-new, all-electric Class 4 commercial truck.

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Transmission Fluid Hydraulics

Tomorrow's Technician

Transmission Fluid Hydraulics and Shifting To understand why using the correct transmission fluid is necessary, you first have to know how the transmission fluid flows inside an automatic transmission. Fluid Paths The journey starts in the pan. The transmission fluid is drawn from the pan through a filter by the pump that is behind the torque converter.

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Please Take Our Brakes/Rotating Electrical Survey

Brake & Front End

From time to time, ShopOwner conducts surveys to help us guide our editorial direction and help our partners determine what’s important to you, our readers. These are very important studies, because they allow you to respond anonymously and honestly. We need your help ! We would appreciate your expert opinion on some questions about brake components (such as calipers, master cylinders and boosters) and rotating electric parts (such as starters and alternators).

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Genesis Rumored To Use Lucid's Electric Motors for the Future Luxury Electric Convertible

autoevolution

Lucid Motors might be the supplier of electric motors for the upcoming production version of the Genesis X Convertible Concept. Rumors indicate that Hyundai Motor is in advanced talks with Lucid Motors, although neither company has confirmed or denied it. If the deal goes through, this will be Lucid's third e-motor supply agreement after the ones signed with Aston Martin and Formula E.

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Brake Lines and Hoses: Inspecting for Wear, Preventing Failure

Tomorrow's Technician

“Delve into the critical role of brake lines and hoses in ensuring vehicle safety. Learn how to inspect for wear, recognize warning signs, and prevent potential brake failure. Gain expert insights on proper installation techniques and essential maintenance practices to keep your brakes reliable and road-ready. This video is sponsored by The Group Training Academy.

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Remembering the 1964 Ford Aurora, a Luxury Lounge on Wheels Packed With Advanced Features

autoevolution

Concept cars, like the majority of concepts, are designed to push boundaries and explore new design territory, implement new tech, and test the waters for innovation. Done well, some may even turn a standard vehicle into a new breed of people-mover, even if they never make it into production. As a rule, a station wagon can be a lot of things: it's spacious and practical, and comfortable and accommodating for a large number of passeng. ( continue reading.

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High-Pressure GDI Fuel Pumps

Tomorrow's Technician

The most common diagnostic procedures for fuel pumps in the past were analog and hands-on, and most fuel pump-related problems could be solved with a pressure gauge and voltmeter. Today, the scan tool is quickly becoming the most important tool when diagnosing a fuel supply problem. On early vehicles, the fuel pump was energized when the key was turned on and a vacuum-operated diaphragm regulated fuel pressure at the engine.

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2026 Hyundai Palisade Visits Imagination Land, Can't Decide What Attire to Wear

autoevolution

The Hyundai Ioniq 7 or 9 (or whatever they're calling it) may be one of the most hotly anticipated new SUVs that's set to arrive in the coming months alongside models like the Jeep Recon, Cadillac Escalade IQ, Lucid Gravity, the Scout SUV, or Tesla's refreshed Model Y, but what about ICE fans? Well, as it turns out, Hyundai has something for them, t. ( continue reading.

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Considering Auto Body Training? Here’s Everything You Need to Know about One-Piece Car Casting

CATI

As you’ll learn in auto body training, One-Piece Car Casting, also known as One-Piece Chassis or Giga Casting, is an innovative manufacturing technique pioneered by Tesla. It involves creating the entire underbody structure of an electric vehicle in a single piece, eliminating the need for multiple welded components. This breakthrough simplifies production, enhances structural integrity, and reduces manufacturing costs.

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1994–1996 Impala SS: Probably the Most Underrated American-Built Performance Sedan

autoevolution

Back in the 1990s, Chevrolet chose to revive the iconic Impala SS nameplate and apply it to a tricked-out Caprice. At first, that seemed like a bad idea, but the resulting performance sedan became one of the most impressive factory-built sleepers of the decade. Named after the graceful African antelope, the ( continue reading.

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Fleet Forward Port of Los Angeles: Fleet Manager's Roundtable

Automotive Fleet

Panelists will share their approaches to sustainability and how they are planning to meet pending regulatory requirements.

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Custom Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 Is the Sort of Cafe Racer Angels Dream About

autoevolution

As both a talented builder and professional photographer, Bobby Fuego is knee-deep in the Malaysian custom motorcycle scene. He founded Rollin Machine in 2016 and has since delivered a steady flow of fantastic projects, save for when the entire world was turned upside down by the virus that shall not be named. The Kuala Lumpur shop is now back at it again, signaling their return with this delicious cafe racer.

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I Finally Found A V8-Swapped Miata I Don't Want To Drive

Jalopnik

The Mazda MX-5 Miata is an incredible car. It’s an absolute blast to drive, relatively affordable, reliable, fuel-efficient and just darn cute. It’s never going to be the quickest car on the road, but you don’t buy it to go fast. Unless you’re looking for V8-swapped Miatas , that is. Drop an LS in, and suddenly, you’ve… Read more.

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This Tiny House Is All-Electric and Hides an Entire Second Level, Though Still Compact

autoevolution

No sense in changing something if it works, according to an old saying. But in a very competitive market like that of micro-dwellings and mobile houses, evolve or you lose traction – and clients, and profit, and everything else that matters. Recent years have seen an unprecedented boom in the popularity of ( continue reading.

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The 2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV Is The Perfect Electric Car For America

Jalopnik

For the past few years now, the magic number when it comes to electric cars’ range has been 300 miles, but many of the models that have been able to hit that target have been either too compromised, too niche or most importantly too expensive. With the average price of a new car having reached higher than $48,000 , now… Read more.

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PlugVan Camper Module Is a Complete Campervan Without a Van, Ready to Go in 5 Minutes

autoevolution

The joys of vanlife are not exclusive to those of an all-in mentality, and because of it, ready to upturn their entire life and opt for the radically different lifestyle of the modern nomad. That's the argument PlugVan has been making for years, and their Camper module is the epitome of it. Today's modern nomad has a wide array of options to make that dream come true.

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Top Ten TCO: Half-Ton Pickups

Automotive Fleet

Out of 349 full-size, half-ton pickup configurations, which 2024 models rank the best for depreciation, fuel, maintenance, and overall total cost of ownership?

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1969 Chevrolet Camaro Flexes COPO L72 Heritage, Eye-Watering Price

autoevolution

The first-generation Chevrolet Camaro has many achievements to brag about, but there's no denying that the 1969 COPO is the main highlight of that era. Born as a way around GM's ban on midsize and smaller cars with engines larger than 400 cubic inches (6.6 liters), the COPO Camaro spawned not one but two muscle cars.&l. ( continue reading.

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Elon Musk’s $56 Billion Tesla Pay Package Is An Uphill Battle He Is Going To Fight

Jalopnik

Good morning! It’s Thursday, May 30, 2024, and this is The Morning Shift , your daily roundup of the top automotive headlines from around the world, in one place. Here are the important stories you need to know. Read more.

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How to Spend $3,000 on Tiny JDM Cars in 60 Seconds

autoevolution

I have amassed almost 300 1/64th-scale cars in my collection, but I realize most of them are basic items you can get for $10 or less. I'm happy to own a few special castings from various manufacturers, but even those are worth less than $100 each. That begs the question: at what point does a model car collection become impressive? Is it all just about the numbers?

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Mazda Almost Gave Us A New RX-7 But Bailed During The Financial Crisis

Jalopnik

As much as we love the Mazda MX-5 Miata , it does have a couple of downsides. First, while it’s no Lotus Elise, it’s still not the easiest car to get in and out of. It’s also not the most spacious car out there, making it hard for tall drivers to physically fit inside. If Mazda had given us another RX-7, taller drivers… Read more.

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Priority Bicycles Pulls Out a Wild Card and It Could Change the Face of Hardtails for Good

autoevolution

As technology advances, we start to see timeless classics take on a new shape, new function, and new capabilities. That's precisely the case with Priority Bicycles' 600ADX, the bike-packing wonder you have before you. That's right, the 600ADX is nothing more than Priority Bicycles' idea of the perfect ( continue reading.

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Call for Nominations: 2024 Fleet Manager of the Year

Automotive Fleet

The award recognizes a proficient fleet manager demonstrating exceptional business acumen in developing and executing key management policies in all areas.

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Forgotten 1960 Chevrolet Impala Gets Rescued After 40 Years, Original Engine Wants To Live

autoevolution

Introduced in 1958 as a range-topping full-size above the Bel Air, the Impala moved 181,469 units in its first year on the market. This number helped Chevrolet regain the number-one production spot that year. Redesigned for the 1959 model year, the Impala became even more popular. &l. ( continue reading.

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What Is The Most Evil Looking Car?

Jalopnik

A significant component of a good evil villain — whether they be in cartoons, movies , comics, or real life — is the car they drive. You aren’t likely to fear someone who prances out of a 1999 Volkswagen New Beetle or an adorable Renault Twingo , so a true villain needs an evil-looking car. Movies have portrayed evil… Read more.

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Custom-Made Kawasaki ER-6N Is a Matter of Scrambled Neo-Retro Aesthetics

autoevolution

The tasty custom motorcycles from Indonesia never stop coming, and the one we’re about to look at was put together by Batakastem Workshop. Located right outside the bustling capital of Jakarta, this bike-modding clinic is the brainchild of Abraham Simatupang. He leads a team of talented craftsmen under Batakastem’s roof, where bespoke marvels like this one-off Kawasaki ER-6N are the order of the day.

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These Are The Imaginary Car Features You Wish Your Vehicles Had

Jalopnik

Automotive technology has never been better, cooler, or more efficient, but there’s still a long way to go before we can claim to have mastered the art form. This week, I asked the fine readers of Jalopnik to use their brains and dream up some nonexistent features they wish their vehicles had. We got a little bit of… Read more.

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Behold the Black Mamba, a Custom Triumph Thruxton RS Produced in Limited Numbers

autoevolution

Not too long ago, we discussed how the guys at Tamarit Motorcycles seem to have changed their business model for the time being. One-off projects have been the Spanish shop’s main focus until recently, but it has now shifted toward producing limited-editions runs referred to as the Moto Series. With three distinct variants and 50 units each, these are all seriously enticing in their own unique ways.

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Person Sucked Into Jet Engine And Killed As Plane Prepares For Takeoff

Jalopnik

A person has died at Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport in the Netherlands after they were sucked into the engine of a plane preparing for takeoff. A KLM Embraer jet bound for Denmark was full of passengers with its engines running when the person was caught in the engine. Read more.

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Porsche's All-New 911 GT2 RS Makes Spy Debut, Widowmaker Expected As 2027 Model

autoevolution

Die-hard Porsche fans have much to be excited about regarding the current 992-generation 911. And we're not talking about the mid-cycle refresh, nor the electrified variant, but the range-topping version of the series: the all-new Porsche 911 GT2 RS. A long overdue pr. ( continue reading.

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The 'S' In Porsche 911 Turbo S Can Stand For Safari If You Want It To

Jalopnik

When a customer in Las Vegas gives you carte blanche to build an off-roading 991-generation Porsche 911 , you pull out all the stops. At least you do if you’re Joey Seely, owner of E-Motion Engineering. There is something of an off-roader craze going on in sports car land right now, in case you hadn’t noticed, and this… Read more.

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1967 Chevrolet Camaro SS Has a Few Additional Dark Tricks Up Its 350 V8 Sleeve

autoevolution

Unfortunately, the S650 seventh-generation 2024 Ford Mustang is currently left alone on the pony and muscle car market to rule undefeated. All the while, the Dodge Charger is reinventing itself, and the Chevy Camaro is dwelling around the retirement offices. The 2024 Mustang rocks a classic setup – a two-door coupe and convertible with RWD and E. ( continue reading.

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2025 Subaru WRX tS Gets Even Closer To Being The STI Subaru Refuses To Give Us

Jalopnik

The current generation of the Subaru WRX debuted to some controversy, mostly over its plastic fantastic lower body cladding. That hasn’t stopped buyers though as the brand sold just under 25,000 last year. Subaru dealers seem set to draw in even more customers with anew performance variant for the WRX, the WRX tS. Read more.

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