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Automotive Career Spotlight: What Does a Fuel Specialist Do?

Automotive Training Centre

Fuel specialists help to ensure vehicles run efficiently, safely, and in compliance with modern environmental regulations. With rising concerns about fuel efficiency, emissions control, and alternative fuel sources, skilled professionals in this area are in high demand.

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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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Why hydrogen passenger vehicles are unlikely

Auto Service World

It’s practical,” said Isaac Rodell, manager for Worldpac Training Institute’s alternative fuels training program, of FCEVs. But I see replacing big diesel engines, absolutely. Your energy efficiency is there and you’re no longer restricted by just the battery range. And even generators, too.

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

Automotive Training Centre

The push for sustainability has brought the rise of electric vehicles (EVs), hybrid models, and alternative fuel sources like hydrogen. Our students learn not only how to work with traditional combustion engines but also how to maintain and repair electric and hybrid vehicles.

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Can Peanut Oil Power a Vehicle? Explore the Versatility of Diesel Engines!

CATI

Diesel mechanic training often highlights the strength and efficiency of diesel engines, powering trucks, boats, trains, and even some cars. But what truly sets them apart from other types of engines is their remarkable versatility in the fuels they can use. Did you know that a diesel engine can even run on peanut oil?

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Current Trends in Hiring Demand for Heavy Duty Truck Mechanics

Auto Service World

These monitor more related to tru, like engine performance and fuel efficiency. The skill set is becoming more complex due to the integration of electric trucks and alternative fuel vehicles into the market. The work involves finding engine issues and repairing complex electrical systems.

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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.