Hands-On Curriculum Fuels Auto-Tech Students’ Careers
The Monroe High School automotive tech program recently picked up its second accreditation from the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation.
Ferris State Student Wins Medallion of Excellence in Automobile Technology At the International WorldSkills Competition
Kohlmann was also recently awarded the gold medal and received “best in nation” in Auto Service Technology in November 2012 during the WorldSkills America’s competition in Brazil.
Obama Administration Finalizes 54.5 MPG Fuel Efficiency Standards
In total, the Administration’s national program to improve fuel economy and reduce greenhouse gas emissions will save consumers more than $1.7 trillion at the gas pump and reduce U.S. oil consumption by 12 billion barrels.
Men Fuel Auto Body Repair/Paint Searches in April
Independent auto body shop owners know that the Yellow Pages is the major medium used by consumers to find an auto body/painting shop.
Ford’s New MyKey System Helps Teens Drive Safer, Conserve Fuel
Ford’s MyKey feature — which debuts next year as standard equipment on the 2010 Ford Focus and will quickly become standard on many other Ford, Lincoln and Mercury models — allows owners to program a key that can limit the vehicle’s top speed and audio volume.
Special Report: Alternative Fuel – Delphi Team Receives U.S. DOE Funding to Help Lower Cost of Power Electronics for Hybrid Electric Vehicles
Delphi Aims at a 50% Cost and Size Reduction in Electric Propulsion Inverters
Threat of Terrorist Attack Forces Cancellation of Dakar Rally
Dakar Rally, the legendary race across the Sahara, has been cancelled for the first time in its 30-year history because of security fears.
Living Under The Hood – Fixing Fuel System Foul-Ups
Adapted from Gary Gom’s article in Underhood Service
Component Connection: Finding Those Faulty Fuel Pumps
I am honored to serve as the 33 chairman of the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE). As a non-profit, cross-industry organization, ASE was chartered in 1972 to improve the quality of Automotive Service through voluntary technician certification. I believe that the mission of ASE is as important today as when it first began.
Daimler, Ford and Renault-Nissan Form Alliance to Develop Hydrogen FCEVs
Daimler AG, Ford Motor Company and Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., have signed a unique three-way agreement for the joint development of common fuel cell system to speed up availability of zero-emission technology and significantly reduce investment costs