CARQUEST Technical Institute Introduces Hybrid Vehicle E-Learning
CARQUEST Technical Institute (CTI) introduces a new Hybrid Vehicle e-course for professional technicians. The course introduces the concept of hybrid vehicles, related technologies, specific tools needed, and the types of people who purchase hybrids. Hybrid vehicles are one of the fastest growing segments of new car sales and ….
Direction: Finger Pointing and Waving Magic Wands
With fuel prices hovering around $4 a gallon, Americans are driving less. In fact, U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), figures released in May showed that in March of this year, the country saw its steepest decrease in driving ever recorded. When compared with March 2007, Americans drove an estimated 4.3% less — translating to 11
Point of View: New Technologies Drive New Tool Needs
I recently returned from Carefree, AZ, where the Equipment & Tool Institute held its ToolTech 2008, a conference that brings together many premier U.S. tool manufacturers with car companies and other interested parties to discuss current and future tool needs for the automotive world. Representatives from Ford, General Motors, Toyota, Mazda, Honda, ISN, Medco, SPX,
Tech Tip: Future Refrigerant Options Help Environment, Pose Unique Problems
There has been a lot of discussion lately about the future of automotive refrigerants and their impact on the environment. Ozone depletion is no longer the main concern; now it’s global warming. Last year was the warmest year on record. Average temperatures all across the globe are on the rise, as are ocean temperatures. Arctic and Antarctic areas that are normally covered with ice during winter months are becoming ice-free. The frequency and intensity of ….
Management: The Vehicles of Tomorrow are Here Today
As automotive service providers, you’ve undoubtedly seen an evolution in vehicle technology, body styles, configurations, interiors and accessories over the years, and would probably agree that the changes only continue to accelerate with each passing year ….
Editor’s Notebook: The Vehicles of Tomorrow Are Here Today
As automotive service providers, you’ve undoubtedly seen an evolution in vehicle technology, body styles, configurations, interiors and accessories over the years, and would probably agree that the changes only continue to accelerate with each passing year. Lots of dynamics factor into the finished product, but the biggest advancements in the vehicle technology of late seem
Carley’s Corner: A Silver Lining in Every Cloud
The economic news lately has not been good. There has been a significant downturn in the economy this year, and the prospects for a turnaround anytime soon don’t seem very promising. To make matters worse, gasoline is over $3 a gallon, utility rates are up, food prices are up, virtually all costs of living are
Management: Vehicle Maintenance Equals Increased Fuel Efficiency
With gas prices inching above the current national average of $3 a gallon for regular gasoline, the news of a vehicle that achieves 130-150 mpg would be music to anyone’s ears. Enter the highly fuel-efficient Loremo concept car. The German automaker plans to begin production of the car for European markets in 2009 and for the U.S. a year later ….
Editor’s Notebook: No Brainer! Vehicle Maintenance = Increased Fuel Efficiency
With gas prices inching above the current national average of $3 a gallon for regular gasoline, the news of a vehicle that achieves 130-150 mpg would be music to anyone’s ears. Enter the highly fuel-efficient Loremo concept car. The German automaker plans to begin production of the car for European markets in 2009 (base model
There’s No Escaping Hybrid Service
high as 40 mph (64 kph). Plus, when conditions are right, the engine may shut off at stops and not restart until after 25 mph. As a result, the advertised fuel economy of a full hybrid vehicle is typically much higher for the city driving conditions than the highway driving conditions. In theory, assuming the