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E-Fuels Explained: Could Synthetic Fuels Extend the Life of Combustion Engines?

Automotive Training Centre

If you’re pursuing auto mechanic training , now is the time to learn how e-fuels may reshape your future career. As more countries push toward electrification and emissions reduction, internal combustion engines (ICEs) appear to be headed for retirement. What Are E-Fuels, and How Are They Made? That’s where e-fuels come in.

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

Automotive Training Centre

Today, technology integration has reached new heights with the development of electric and hybrid vehicles, advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS), and the exploration of autonomous driving. Programs at our auto mechanic school cover modern electric vehicle systems.

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Why hydrogen passenger vehicles are unlikely

Auto Service World

There are too many challenges in the way for fuel cell electric vehicles to become a viable option for consumers, according to aftermarket experts. While generally acknowledging that FCEVs are superior to battery electric vehicles, hydrogen has many more obstacles for reaching the mass market than BEVs.

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Caring for the Environment as an Emissions Specialist

Automotive Training Centre

Regular engine tune-ups, proper tire inflation, and using high-quality fuel can significantly lower emissions. Some may specialize in hybrid vehicle systems, alternative fuel technologies, or regulatory compliance related to emissions standards.

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Phinia acquires Swedish ignition, fuel injection system company

Auto Service World

Fuel and electrical systems and aftermarket solutions company Phinia has acquired of Swedish Electromagnet Invest AB (SEM), which a century-old company providing advanced natural gas, hydrogen and other alternative fuel ignition systems, injector stators and linear position sensors for on- and off-highway commercial vehicle and industrial markets.

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Hydrogen Fuel Cell Cars 101: What Future Technicians Need to Know

CATI

If you’re enrolled in automotive training , you’re likely already learning about electric vehicles (EVs). But hydrogen fuel cell cars are another fast-emerging technology that technicians need to understand. Hybrid system knowledge : Most hydrogen cars still use hybrid electric drivetrains.

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Tesla tops list of used cars showing price drops against market’s upward trend

Auto Remarketing

Half of the top 10 price reductions are electric vehicles and nine of the top 20 are alternative-fuel vehicles seven EVs and two hybrids. The automotive search engine and research websites previous analysis, released two weeks ago, found overall used-car prices increasing for the first time in 2 years, up 1% ($317) YOY.