Auto Service World

SEPTEMBER 28, 2024

Heavy-duty truck mechanics industry has witnessed many changes in the last few years. Development in logistics and transportation is a driver of those changes for the economy, technology and the demography. The rise in the demand for skilled mechanics has occurred due to the development in the logistics and transportation sector.

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CATI

OCTOBER 10, 2024

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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Tomorrow's Technician

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Tim Walberg (R-MI) for introducing and championing the CARS Act to ensure that the EPA’s push to decarbonize transportation remains technology-neutral and does not favor one vehicle technology over another. SEMA President and CEO Mike Spagnola and member companies have been vocal in opposing the EPA’s proposed rule.

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The Mechanic Doctor

OCTOBER 11, 2023

This post will explore how auto auctions operate on an environmental level, including their impacts on transportation operations (including fuel consumption), facility energy use, waste generation and management practices, water usage practices, and environmental regulations. Auto Auction Operations Vehicle Transportation.

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Auto Service World

MAY 29, 2025

Automakers are adding to the options available, especially in the light truck segment. I think one of the things that weve seen with EVs that is helping the EV marketplace youre seeing more of those trucks come into play now, Todd Campau, associate director of the aftermarket at S&P Global Mobility, explained at last fall’s AAPEX.

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CATI

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Diesel engines are found in heavy machinery, large trucks, and even some boats and trains, each with unique specifications and challenges. Factoring in Parts and Materials Some diesel engines can run on alternative fuels like biofuels, but this depends on engine design and manufacturer specifications.

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