autoevolution

AUGUST 26, 2024

The automotive world might be currently witnessing a boom in electric vehicles, but this type of automobile was introduced more than 100 years ago. Actually, electric cars appeared long before their internal combustion counterparts, and engineers have never stopped trying to make them a viable solution for the roads.

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Auto Service World

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Meanwhile, the number of new internal combustion engine vehicles continues to drop. It’s just a change in perspective as to what is important to that customer, compared to a regular gas engine. BE: It seems to me that many of the people who buy electric cars sort reminds me of when I first got in the trade and Volvo owners.

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Automotive Training Centre

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles rely on this system to expel combustion gases generated during the engine’s operation. As you’ll discover in auto parts training, exhaust systems are absent in electric vehicles. Electric vehicles powered by batteries and motors do not need a fuel system.

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Automotive Training Centre

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Hybrids combine both an internal combustion engine (typically gasoline) and an electric motor. On the other hand, electric cars are powered solely by electricity, using a large battery pack to propel the vehicle. They have no internal combustion engine and produce zero tailpipe emissions.

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RepairSmith

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Why Consider Electric Cars? Pros Explained Electric cars have become a hot topic in the automotive world. By considering the pros and cons of electric cars, you can make an informed decision about whether they are right for you. How Do Electric Cars Benefit the Environment?

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Automotive Training Centre

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

With Kia Connect, drivers can monitor battery levels, find the best routes, and even control the engine start-up and cabin temperature—all from their smartphones. turbocharged engine with a 44.2 kW hybrid motor, giving it electric capabilities for city driving and turbo power for more demanding conditions.

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Automotive Training Centre

APRIL 10, 2024

Each car receives a “green score” from 0 to 100 based on these factors. The Prius Prime, scoring 71, edges out several fully electric cars like the Nissan Leaf and Mini Cooper SE (both in the high 60s). Even the Toyota RAV4 Prime, a PHEV SUV with 42 miles of electric range, scores a respectable 64.

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Automotive Training Centre

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

For students and professionals in automotive technology training, CES 2024 provided a glimpse into the future of transportation, showcasing everything from electric car concepts to AI integrations in vehicles. Here’s a recap of the most compelling automotive tech trends from CES 2024 for students and professionals in the field.

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Jalopnik

AUGUST 9, 2024

Dodge is out this week with a clip of the new Charger making some kind of noise, Hyundai was pretty widely praised for adding a selection of synthesized engine noises to the Ionic 5 N ’s list of beloved attributes and automakers the world over are trying to work out just what an electric car should sound like,… Read more.

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Tomorrow's Technician

APRIL 22, 2025

At the center of every electric car is its battery pack. Unlike the small battery that starts a gas engine, the EV battery powers the entire vehicle. Drivers continue to choose EVs more frequently in recent years. But how do these nearly silent, emission-free vehicles work?

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autoevolution

MARCH 16, 2024

There will come a time in the not-too-distant future when every single BMW M car will have to answer to the G60 BMW i5 M60 xDrive. This right here is the pinnacle of German engineering as it pertains to battery-electric mid-size performance sedans, and things are only going to get better. continue reading. )

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Automotive Training Centre

JUNE 14, 2024

Tesla: The Pioneer of Electric Mobility When it comes to electric vehicles, Tesla is the undisputed leader. In 2003, Tesla revolutionized the EV market with its high-performance electric cars and cutting-edge battery technology. This technology is now available across Toyota and Lexus models, from compact cars to SUVs.

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Automotive Training Centre

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Our hybrid and electrical mechanic training program can be an excellent starting point for this career path. However, additional qualifications may be required to pursue careers in design and engineering roles. There is a high demand for professionals who have completed automotive training.

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Automotive Training Centre

OCTOBER 23, 2024

With its extensive network of factories, Hon Hai can build the infrastructure needed for large-scale EV production, contributing to the affordability and accessibility of electric cars globally.

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Automotive Training Centre

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Traditional boats, especially those with two-stroke engines, release significant pollution into the air and water, degrading marine ecosystems. Powering these motors are high-capacity lithium-ion batteries similar to those found in electric cars that all those in hybrid and electrical mechanic training master and work on.

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autoevolution

JUNE 6, 2025

Although technically a lot simpler, mechanical speaking, than their internal combustion engine (ICE) counterparts, electric cars are also a lot more complicated.

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BA Auto Care

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Cooling Systems on hybrid-electric cars: what you need to know By Brian England What is a Hybrid In verter Coolant Service? Hybrid drive vehicles must store that electricity in a direct current (DC) battery. This is much like the cooling system on an engine. Electric Car Battery Cooling Systems.

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Automotive Training Centre

JULY 10, 2024

Comprehensive Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Mechanic Training First and foremost, employers are looking for candidates with comprehensive training and certification. Hybrid and electric vehicles have complex systems that differ significantly from traditional internal combustion engines.

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Jalopnik

MARCH 21, 2024

Automakers across America have plowed millions of dollars into their electric vehicle strategies in recent years. Whether it’s new product development, engineering to create lighter, more powerful motors or investment in new factories, they’ve all spent a small fortune. Now, it turns out that cost may not be paying… Read more.

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Brake & Front End

APRIL 22, 2025

At the center of every electric car is its battery pack. Unlike the small battery that starts a gas engine, the EV battery powers the entire vehicle. Drivers continue to choose EVs more frequently in recent years. But how do these nearly silent, emission-free vehicles work?

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autoevolution

MARCH 30, 2024

It was darn time for the authorities to conduct real-world measurements on the actual consumption and emissions of the so-called "electrified cars" that also use an internal combustion engine. I really hope the popular wisdom will finally stop considering the plug-in hybrids just another breed of electric cars. "Better

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BA Auto Care

JANUARY 18, 2024

What You Need To Know About the Braking Systems on Hybrid or Electric Cars By Brian England Hybrid and Electric cars use regenerative braking systems as well as standard brakes. Standard brakes rely on friction to slow the car down, similar to how the brakes on a bicycle work.

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Automotive Training Centre

AUGUST 15, 2024

Sam Poirier founded the company from his passion for off-road vehicles and future mobility, which was first demonstrated when he converted a Subaru Impreza into an electric car. Potential’s modular control system, Off-Road OS, uses insights from Terrain Intelligence to autonomously adjust suspension, driveline, and engine settings.

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Automotive Training Centre

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Installing and Upgrading Electrical Systems This can involve everything from installing advanced lighting systems and stereo equipment to more critical components like sensors, navigation systems, and battery management systems in electric cars.

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Tomorrow's Technician

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Electric motors are considered to be particularly low-wear and have only a few moving parts compared to combustion engines. That doesn’t mean that electric cars will not eventually require drive system repairs, according to ZF Aftermarket. 29 to Dec. This is changing as vehicles get older,” the company added.

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autoevolution

JANUARY 7, 2024

So, if you're a resident in one of these cities, you can make a more informed decision on buying a new electric car, a hybrid one, or an internal combustion engine one. It's not the first study of this kind, but the news is that researchers calculated the TCO specifically for 14 American cities. continue reading. )

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Automotive Training Centre

DECEMBER 13, 2024

Vehicles like the Tesla Model S , Audi e-tron , and Porsche Taycan rely on these motors to deliver the seamless driving experience that has become synonymous with electric cars. Are you ready to start hybrid and electrical mechanic training ? PMSMs stand out for their superior performance and efficiency.

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Jalopnik

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

I’m currently piloting the latest salvo fired by the Battery Electric Vehicle camp against the internal combustion engine camp and, from where I’m sitting in the driver’s seat, Volvo has seemingly hit its mark. On a sun-drenched, winding oceanside road outside of Barcelona, a Model S slows down to get a peek at my… Read more.

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autoevolution

APRIL 10, 2024

Aerodynamics was among those superstitions that Enzo mocked at first until he realized his engine-building abilities impressed anyone but physics. I wonder what he would have to say about today's electric cars. Unfortunately for us, there’s no way to ask him directly, so. continue reading. )

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Tire Review Magazine

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

As opposed to internal combustion engines, electric vehicles do not have transmissions that require frequent maintenance. This is still considered a transmission because it controls the direction of the car, but it does not have multiple gears of varying sizes for acceleration.

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Auto Mechanic School Edu

FEBRUARY 27, 2018

To say that someone working in the auto industry has the same skills as a software engineer is about the same as saying that a doctor and a teacher have the same skills. And yet, the auto industry is vastly changing as electric cars are becoming more and more common and require less maintenance than traditional cars.

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Jalopnik

JUNE 24, 2024

Not only are the AI generated responses demonstrably worse than normal , they’re infringing on intellectual property rights , killing traditional media , and— thanks to a new Jacobin report we now know — soaking up gobs of electricity in the process. Nobody asked for this AI search b t, Google. Artificial… Read more.

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Tire Review Magazine

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

As opposed to internal combustion engines, electric vehicles do not have transmissions that require frequent maintenance. This is still considered a transmission because it controls the direction of the car, but it does not have multiple gears of varying sizes for acceleration.

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autoevolution

AUGUST 30, 2024

While automakers review or just cancel their plans to become fully electric brands, people ceaselessly debate whether internal combustion engine (ICE) cars should be banned or not. We're facing interesting times, more in the sense of the Chinese curse than of something intrinsically fascinating. continue reading. )

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Jalopnik

JANUARY 14, 2025

Toyota may not have the most exciting electric car in the world, but its done an incredible job of helping the hybrid go mainstream. And while it certainly has more competition in the market than it did when the Prius was first introduced, its still one of the automakers that appears most committed to offering Read more.

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Jalopnik

MARCH 29, 2024

Many folks believe the myth the process of mining metals for thousands of brand new electric cars to replace internal combustion engines causes more harm than good.

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Tomorrow's Technician

JUNE 25, 2024

Volvo Cars ‘ factory outside Charleston, South Carolina, started building its new electric flagship SUV – and the first customer deliveries are scheduled for the second half of this year. These updates are delivered by Volvo’s software engineers, enabled by AI and informed by real-time data collection.

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