Tomorrow's Technician

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Electric motors are considered to be particularly low-wear and have only a few moving parts compared to combustion engines. That doesn’t mean that electric cars will not eventually require drive system repairs, according to ZF Aftermarket. They will be presented to the public for the first time at Automechanika Shanghai, Nov.

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Jalopnik

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

The Cybertruck , like many electric cars, has electronically popping doors for whatever goddamn reason. If you’re in the back seat of a Tesla Cybertruck in some sort of emergency situation or with no power then you better start praying, because getting out won’t be easy.

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Auto Mechanic School Edu

JANUARY 22, 2018

The era of electric cars has already begun, but that does not mean mechanics are going to lose out on their profession. A future filled with electronic cars means those skills will only progress. Some cars are already running on full electric, although that does not mean they will be immune to malfunctions or breakdowns.

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Auto Mechanic School Edu

FEBRUARY 27, 2018

And yet, the auto industry is vastly changing as electric cars are becoming more and more common and require less maintenance than traditional cars. Furthermore, many people are predicting that the car industry will need fewer people in the future, as we rely more on electric cars and assembly lines with machines building them.

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RepairSmith

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

But its main job is to power your car’s electronics, such as the AC, headlights, and onboard systems. It only generates enough charging current to power the car’s electronics. However, driving alone won’t fully charge the battery. When your battery is drained, the alternator recharges it while you drive.

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Brake & Front End

OCTOBER 3, 2023

During the “engine-off” portion of stop-start cycles, and during alternator decoupling, the battery is on its own to supply power to the various electronics, so the ability to discharge deeply without damaging itself is critical. The increase in popularity of Hybrid and all-electric vehicles will not lessen the importance of the lead battery.

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Girls Auto Clinic

APRIL 29, 2023

Electrically-Operated Automatic Wipers Charlotte Bridgwood, president of the 'Bridgwood Manufacturing Company' in New York, recognized Mary Anderson's genius and developed the windshield wiper further. She created the first electronically-operated windshield wipers called the 'Storm Windshield Cleaner' in 1917.

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Jalopnik

JANUARY 11, 2024

I’ve spent the last handful of days making my way through the vast labyrinth that is the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. There are more booths, exhibits and speeches than any one person can count, so we decided to wrap up all of our car content from CES in a pretty bow and hand it over to you folks. Read more.

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Tire Review Magazine

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Often, ZF said it is not the central components like the electric motor or power electronics that are affected, but only peripheral parts such as sensors, plugs, housings or cables. Until now, spare parts were only available from the car manufacturer because most electric cars were still covered by the manufacturer’s warranty.

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Tire Review Magazine

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Often, ZF said it is not the central components like the electric motor or power electronics that are affected, but only peripheral parts such as sensors, plugs, housings or cables. Until now, spare parts were only available from the car manufacturer because most electric cars were still covered by the manufacturer’s warranty.

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RepairSmith

MARCH 28, 2024

This Article Contains: 5 Proven EV Battery Maintenance Tips for Best Performance 4 FAQs about EV Batteries How Do EV Car Batteries Work? What Are the Types of EV Car Batteries? How Long Do Electric Car Batteries Last? Want to know more about your electric car battery? How Do EV Car Batteries Work?

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Tomorrow's Technician

JULY 3, 2024

You can purchase a new guide at autolift.org and there is even an electronic version you can use on your phone, tablet, or computer. Chances are you still have the copy you received when your ALI-certified lift was purchased, but it might not include the latest models. Another source of information is the first responder sheet.

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Tomorrow's Technician

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

EMV – Electromagnetic Compatibility: The ability of electronic devices to operate without interfering with each other. EVSE – Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment: The equipment used to charge electric vehicles.

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RepairSmith

AUGUST 22, 2024

Type of oil pump : Electric oil pumps, primarily used in hybrid electric cars or race cars, tend to be more expensive than mechanical pumps used in most combustion engine cars. That’s because they’re difficult to manufacture and include components like electronic control units and sensors.

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Ride Mission

AUGUST 31, 2022

How Does The Inventory Shortage Impact Car Maintenance And Repair? The global shortage of electronic chips and motherboards has significantly impacted car maintenance and repair, along with every other industry relying on technology to manufacture their goods.

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Jalopnik

MAY 23, 2024

Car thefts have been on the rise in recent years due to a couple of factors: TikTokers discovered Kias were ridiculously easy to steal and budding thieves found a way to hack modern keyless entry technology. An update to the wireless car tech was supposed to thwart some of the hacks but on Tesla cars , at least, it… Read more.

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Jalopnik

APRIL 26, 2024

Good morning! It’s Friday, April 26, 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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Jalopnik

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Happy Tuesday! It’s December 26, 2023, and this is The Morning Shift — your daily roundup of the top automotive headlines from around the world, all in one place. Here are the important stories you need to know. Read more.

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Tomorrow's Technician

JULY 15, 2024

The battery electric car has brought back the drive-in restaurant – the Charge N’ Eat franchise is doing very well. On the other, they are less likely to have electronics and high voltage electrical skills which will drive BEV DIFM service. In 2018, people in San Francisco start getting sick with flulike symptoms.

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AutoSuccess

JULY 24, 2024

Electric car sales have taken off in the U.S. The Biden administration and many state governments want to continue to accelerate the transition to electric vehicles. Dealers should use the IRS’s Energy Credits Online (“IRS ECO”) tool to electronically submit the required reports. million EVs were sold in the U.S.

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Jalopnik

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Good morning! It’s Wednesday, November 13, 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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Jalopnik

JANUARY 3, 2024

Good morning! It’s Wednesday, January 3, 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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