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EV battery prices to drop, range expand

Auto Service World

Production costs of batteries for electric vehicles is expected to drop in the coming years, an automaker leader recently predicted. However, he noted, solid-state technology faces technical and financial hurdles. “A And range is expected to significantly grow. are leading in this development.

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2024 Career Guide: How to Get a Job as a Mechanic

Automotive Training Centre

Understanding the Role of a Mechanic Mechanics specialize in maintaining, diagnosing, and repairing vehicles, including cars, trucks, and motorcycles. Their work goes beyond mere tinkering; they ensure that vehicles operate safely and efficiently, using mechanical knowledge and technical skills.

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UTI Launches New EV and BHEV Curriculum

Tomorrow's Technician

Universal Technical Institute , the transportation, skilled trades, and energy education division of Universal Technical Institute, Inc. “As the number of battery electric and electric vehicles on the road increases, so does the need for technicians trained to work on these complex cars and trucks. .

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Isn’t It Time We Rethink What a Master Level Technician Is?

AutoShopOwner

Unless you specialize in certain areas and/or on specific vehicle brands, it is becoming increasingly more difficult to be proficient in a wide range of vehicle models and vehicle systems. The training, technical information, and equipment that is required today to be an all-around master-level technician is too overwhelming.

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TechForce Announces Techs Rock Finalists, Opens Public Voting

Tomorrow's Technician

TechForce Foundation’s Techs Rock Awards is an awards program recognizing both technical students’ and professional technicians’ commitment to the profession. By recognizing these individuals, we motivate others to pursue technical careers and further bridge the narrowing skills gap.

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TechForce Announces Winners of Techs Rock Awards

Tomorrow's Technician

TechForce Foundation’s Techs Rock Awards is the premier awards program honoring student and professional technicians’ dedication to their craft and to motivating others to pursue technical education and careers. I felt the calling to be a technician at age 13 when my uncle and I replaced the starter solenoid on my dad’s truck,” he said. “I

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Mastering Bolt Patterns for Automotive Service Professionals

Auto Service World

Sedans typically use one pattern, whereas trucks and SUVs often feature different configurations due to their robust design requirements. Understanding these commonalities allows you to anticipate needs based on vehicle type, streamlining your service process.