Tomorrow's Technician

DECEMBER 4, 2023

ZF Aftermarket announced it is taking its range for the electric drivetrain to the next level. Following products from the maintenance area, such as the ZF Lifeguard e-Fluids developed especially for electric and hybrid vehicles, the first products from the repair area are now available. 29 to Dec.

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Brake & Front End

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Your customers have questions about a lot of components on, in and under their cars. Service advisors know that answering those questions by offering facts about advancements in technology mean smoother, safer vehicles. What they should know is that AGM batteries can handle repeated charging and discharging today’s vehicles experience.

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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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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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RepairSmith

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

But its main job is to power your car’s electronics, such as the AC, headlights, and onboard systems. Moreover, the idea that a 30-minute drive will fully recharge a battery is outdated, especially with the higher power demands of modern vehicles. For a full recharge, it’s best to use a dedicated car battery charger.

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Tomorrow's Technician

JULY 3, 2024

Most HEV and EV vehicle repairs are not those done to battery packs or electric motors. And if you can’t lift a vehicle without damage, you will not be able to unlock this service opportunity in this growing segment. If a battery pack is impacted or punctured, never guess where or how to pick up a vehicle.

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Tomorrow's Technician

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Electric vehicles ( EVs ) are here to stay and there’s a lot to learn. AC – Alternating Current: The type of electrical current that periodically reverses direction. BEV – Battery Electric Vehicle: A type of electric vehicle that is powered solely by a battery, without any internal combustion engine.

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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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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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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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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. Used car sales are up, so repair shops are swamped with work.

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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. At 27% of the driving population, the Olds can be pivotal in vehicle ownership trends. They will also own ICE cars that provide options for long distance travel while they commute to work in their BEVs.

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AutoSuccess

JULY 24, 2024

Electric car sales have taken off in the U.S. in 2023 — a 60% increase from 2022 and a record milestone for the country’s transition to green vehicles. The Biden administration and many state governments want to continue to accelerate the transition to electric vehicles. 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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