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Rivian to Receive $6.6B Conditional Loan from US DOE

Tomorrow's Technician

American all-electric automaker Rivian Automotive has received a conditional commitment from the U.S. billion (including $6 billion of principal and approximately $600 million of capitalized interest) to accelerate its growth and leadership of electric vehicle design, development and manufacturing in the United States.

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Considering Automotive School? How EVs Of The Future Will Differ From Today’s

Automotive Training Centre

Its design philosophy and technical features provide a window into the future of car manufacturing, where digital technology and environmental considerations play pivotal roles. This timing allows hybrid and electric mechanics to prepare their skills and facilities to accommodate such advanced vehicles.

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From the Magazine: ‘A challenge and an honour’

Auto Service World

Hes the very definition of a lifer Kuczynski is a car enthusiast whose journey in the auto care industry is a testament to his enduring passion for cars and his commitment to excellence. One being technological advancements, such as autonomous and electric vehicles. Ive always been an automotive enthusiast. Ive always liked cars.

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Techs Rock Candidate Profiles – Emerging Technologies

Tomorrow's Technician

TechForce Foundation’s Techs Rock Awards is an awards program recognizing both technical students’ and professional technicians’ commitment to the profession. In his words, “At the age of 51 [I am] back in an educational institution to learn… Wind Turbines [and] renewable electrical generation. Paul is ASE Master L1 and L3.)

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Welding 101: What to Know and Where to Begin 

Tomorrow's Technician

By definition, welding is the joining of metals or thermoplastics through the introduction of heat to the melting point to join parts. An electric current (arc) generates the necessary heat to melt the filler wire and — in the case of fusion welding — the metals being joined.

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B’laster Welcomes Steve Barnes As Instructor Of The Year Candidate

Tomorrow's Technician

Barnes attended Lincoln Technical Institute in Indianapolis after high school and graduated with degrees in Automotive Service and Service Shop Management. The grassroots efforts definitely pay off, he says. “I knew I wanted to work with cars from around the age of 10. I loved taking things apart and finding out how they worked.

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Listen In: ADAS Roundtable Sponsored by AUTEL

Tomorrow's Technician

ADAS is half electrical, half physical. I was not the most technical guy 10 years ago; I had just sent my first e-mail. Peregrine does see a definite distinction between a calibration technician and a diagnostic technician. But also when you’re scanning these cars, the repairs that are not associated with codes or dashlights.