Brake Pad Separation On Electric And Hybrid Vehicles
Hybrid and electric vehicles use regenerative braking to capture energy to charge the batteries.
VIDEO: Electrical Shorts Caused By Cleaning Vehicle Interior?
Andrew Markel explains how the interior maintenance of a vehicle can affect operation of electrical components, including not using too much of a cleaning product and replacing a component after a spill. Sponsored by Auto Value and Bumper to Bumper.
Electric Car Sales To Surpass A Half Million Vehicles During National Drive Electric Week, Says Plug In America
The United States will pass the milestone of 500,000 plug-in electric cars sold during the upcoming National Drive Electric Week, according to Plug In America. This rapid growth has come since the first modern plug-in cars (the Nissan LEAF and Chevrolet Volt) went on sale in 2010. More than two dozen electric vehicle models are
Harris Poll: Interest In Electric, Hybrid Vehicles Shows Little Change Since 2013
Electric cars – encompassing products ranging from traditional hybrids, plug-in hybrids and pure electric vehicles – have seen some impressive benchmarks come and go in recent years. The past two years (2013, 2014) each saw sales for this segment exceeding the half-million mark, and 2015 is on track for a repeat, according to a recent
NHTSA Proposes Minimum Sound Requirements For Electric And Hybrid Vehicles
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has proposed a rule for setting minimum sound requirements for electric and hybrid vehicles. This rule, also known as the “Quiet Cars” rule, was mandated by Congress under the Pedestrian Safety Enhancement Act of 2010.
Tech Tip: Understanding Vehicle Electrical Systems Begins and Ends with the Alternator
The alternator’s job has definitely become more complex during the past decade. Years ago, the typical import vehicle could live very happily with 40 amps of electrical current, which was enough to power the ignition, fuel and lighting systems. Today, that threshold is rapidly advancing toward 100 amps of current.
Hydrogen-Powered Vehicles (Fuel Cell and ICE)
A hydrogen fuel-cell vehicle uses the same kind of electric motor that a battery-electric car does. We’ll discuss how this emerging technology could be a part of the vehicles of the future.
VW Electric Parking Brake Service
Unapproved methods will set malfunction codes and, worst-case, you could damage the unit.
TELO Announces Funding by Neo for Electric Truck Build
Closing the fundraising round further validated TELO’s prediction of where the EV industry is headed, said Jason Marks, co-founder and CEO.
REE Automotive, Knapheide Debut Full Vehicle Solution
REE’s first demo P7-C fully by-wire chassis cab has arrived in the U.S. and has completed its upfitting at Knapheide in Quincy, Illinois.
