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Career Spotlight: What Does An Electrical Specialist Do?

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Electrical systems are critical to every vehicle, from basic cars to high-end electric vehicles (EVs). As modern vehicles become more technologically advanced, the role of an electrical specialist after auto mechanic school has become increasingly important. What Does an Electric Specialist Do?

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Hybrid vs. Electric Vehicles: Which Will Be Easier to Repair After Automotive School?

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Hybrids combine both an internal combustion engine (typically gasoline) and an electric motor. On the other hand, electric cars are powered solely by electricity, using a large battery pack to propel the vehicle. For budding hybrid and electric vehicle mechanics, this is an interesting question.

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What Employers Need From Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Mechanic Candidates

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Hybrid and electric vehicles have transformed the automotive industry, creating a significant demand for skilled hybrid and electric vehicle mechanics capable of maintaining and repairing these advanced machines. Hybrid and electric vehicles have complex systems that differ significantly from traditional internal combustion engines.

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Russia's First Electric Car Is a 'Tesla Killer' but Looks So Much Like a Washing Machine

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Russia introduces the country's first electric car, and many wish it didn't. The Russian Federation has been battling economic restrictions and suspensions to rejuvenate its car industry for almost two years since it attacked Ukraine back in February 2022, as carmakers and suppliers have b. continue reading. )

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In Auto Parts Training? 3 Parts You Won’t Find on an Electric Car’s Maintenance List

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For the most part, most electric vehicles (EVs) closely resemble their gasoline-powered counterparts. As big EV brands such as Tesla are proving, electric vehicles can assume (sometimes wildly) different forms from gas-powered vehicles without any deficit in functionality.; Why’s this?

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BYD Showroom Burns to the Ground After One Electric Car Bursts Into Flames

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Although statistics show electric vehicles are less likely to catch fire than gas-powered cars, some brands seem to get in the news more often because their cars burnt. Electric vehicles have a bad reputation when it comes to vehicle fires despite the fact they are far less likely. continue reading. )

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Considering Hybrid And Electrical Mechanic Training? Explore An Exciting New EV Innovation, E-Boats!

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The surge in electric vehicles (EVs) on our roads has been impossible to miss. But while cars might be the apparent front-runners in the EV race, another frontier is emerging: the boating world. Harnessing the power of electricity, these vessels offer mechanical and design innovations, ushering in a new age of maritime transport.

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