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20th Anniversary Reflections: What We’ve Learned About the Automotive Industry Over the Years

Automotive Training Centre

Today’s vehicles are computers on wheels, requiring technicians to be mechanically skilled and have a strong grasp of software and digital tools. Over the past 20 years, fuel efficiency and emission reduction have gone from regulatory requirements to central focus for auto manufacturers and service providers.

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Code Interpretation Tips for Students in Hybrid Technology Training

Automotive Training Centre

Second Character : Denotes whether its a manufacturer-specific or generic code. Invest time in learning how to navigate software updates, access freeze frame data, and leverage live data streams to understand underlying issues beyond the basic code description. P for powertrain, B for body, etc.).

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Hybrid Technology Students: How Mazda’s EV Battery Plan Could Shape the Future

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It includes developing a scalable EV platform expected to debut around 2027 and establishing a battery module manufacturing plant in Japan. This includes the construction of a newly announced battery module manufacturing plant in Iwakuni City, Japan. Mazdas electrification strategy is ambitious and innovative.

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Check The Technical Service Bulletins

Tomorrow's Technician

Courtesy of Underhood Service by Kevin Wayne Over the last 28 years of being a technician, I have developed the habit of checking for and reading technical service bulletins at the forefront of the diagnostic process, especially when an unfamiliar vehicle exhibiting blatant or straightforward concerns comes into the shop.

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Driving Automotive Innovation with Cutting-Edge Simulation Software Systems

Auto Service World

Simulation software propels the ongoing massive transformation within the automotive industry. Market analysis indicates that the global automotive simulation software sector achieved a milestone with USD 5,316.8 Manufacturers must innovate while managing costs which makes simulation tools essential in their operations.

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Want to Become a Mechanic? Here’s Why Computer Literacy Matters

Automotive Training Centre

Today, most manufacturers provide access to online repair manuals, specification lists, and other resources. Navigating Programming Software and Advanced Calibration Modern vehicles rely heavily on software for optimal performance. Repairs may involve reflashing the ECU with updated software or reprogramming specific modules.

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In Automotive School? What to Know about Volvo’s Fast Charging Plan

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The Partnership Between Volvo Cars and Breathe Battery Technologies Volvo Cars is integrating cutting-edge battery charging software developed by Breathe Battery Technologies , a spinout from Imperial College London , into its next generation of fully electric vehicles. ” This development is more than a technical enhancement.