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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. The topic of hydrogen-powered vehicles for mass market use came up during a pair of discussions at the Worldpac Supplier and Training Expo.

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EV World: A learning experience

Auto Service World

Here’s what they’ve learned during the experience — and what they find customers are learning along the way Despite all the noise, the negative talk, the pullback from automakers and global trends, Canadians are still turning out to buy electric vehicles. per cent of all new vehicle registrations, while plug-in hybrids were another 3.5

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Hanon Systems Expands Manufacturing Capability in Canada

Tomorrow's Technician

Hanon added that the facility will be the company’s first North American location to produce electric scroll compressors, which are essential components for thermal management in hybrid and battery electric vehicles. Hanon added it expects to employ nearly 300 hourly and salaried employees at the plant at full production.

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Road to AAPEX: Let the Aftermarket’s Biggest Show Begin

Tomorrow's Technician

NexaMotion Group is also keeping its eye on the future of powertrains, as Sethi notes the resurgence of hybrid vehicles, which are growing faster than electric vehicles (EVs). Finally, we head into the service bay with Babcox Media Technician Eric Garbe, who gives us a technician’s view of a brake job on a 2014 Ford Mustang.

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How Electric Vehicles Like Tesla's, Ford's & GM's Keep Batteries Cool

Jalopnik

Direct liquid cooling isnt used for consumer EVs because the batteries would need to make, well, direct contact with a liquid, and it would need to have zero electrical conductivity to avoid shorting the battery.

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Road to AAPEX: Let the Aftermarket’s Biggest Show Begin

Brake & Front End

NexaMotion Group is also keeping its eye on the future of powertrains, as Sethi notes the resurgence of hybrid vehicles, which are growing faster than electric vehicles (EVs). Finally, we head into the service bay with Babcox Media Technician Eric Garbe, who gives us a technician’s view of a brake job on a 2014 Ford Mustang.

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ASE Certifications Are the Key to Career Growth

Tomorrow's Technician

Donna Wagner, VP of Industry and Media Relations at ASE, emphasizes the value of early certifications, which can begin as soon as high school. This ensures that new technologies, such as electric vehicles and hybrids, are not only acknowledged but integrated into certification testing.