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TT November 08 Pop Quiz: Electrical Sensors

Choose the answers that BEST fit the following questions or statements.
Note: Scroll down for the answers to the Pop Quiz questions.

Crossword Puzzle: November 2008

Across 1. Engine-block material, often (4,4) 5. Decorative interior and exterior bits 9. Auto-body section 10. Steering-system components (3,4) 11. A personal-watercraft brand (3,3) 12. Shafts on which wheels revolve 14. Flip-down sun shields 16. "American Chopper" family name 19. Tireless assembly-line worker 21. Term for dual-power vehicle 24. Trade term for windshield post (1,6)

Remy’s New Technical White Paper on the Connection Between Alternator Efficiency and Fuel Savings

Improving fuel savings is one of the most important goals of any fleet on the road today. Inspired by this fact, Remy Inc. recently published a new white paper entitled, “Improving Alternator Efficiency Measurably Reduces Fuel Costs,” in order to share its expertise and benefit the entire industry.

The Remy Inc. 32-page white paper provides an in-depth explanation of how an alternator works, examines where and how power losses can occur within the alternator and quantifies how efficiency plays a role in fuel consumption. Actual vehicle test data is provided to support the cost savings that can be experienced when upgrading to a higher efficiency alternator.

Remy’s New Technical White Paper on the Connection Between Alternator Efficiency and Fuel Savings is available in the TT Training Center

Improving alternator efficiency measurably reduces fuel costs, according to Remy.

Remy’s New Technical White Paper on the Connection Between Alternator Efficiency and Fuel Savings is available in the TT Training Center

Improving alternator efficiency measurably reduces fuel costs, according to Remy.

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Management: The 10 Benefits Valued Most by Employees

As you move from the classroom to the shop, you will need to work harder, smarter and faster than your peers of the past to overcome the effects of today’s economic downturn.
And, in order to get the most productivity from its staff, shops are offering a number of incentives to keep employees happy.
Here are the Top 10 important benefits as voted on by today’s auto repair technicians.

The Impact of Telematics on Independent Service Shops

The following interview with Delphi’s Frank Ordonez on the topic of telematics is courtesy of Automotive Distribution Network’s (Parts Plus and IAPA) Network Magazine.

WyoTech Students Build Powerful New Rock Racer for Determined Driver Clay Egan

Clay Egan, a paraplegic race car driver, uses his modified vehicle to compete in UROC and XRRA events.

ACDelco Offers Future Technician Training Programs to Instructors

The ACDelco Future Technician Training Program offers NATEF schools an opportunity to enhance their curriculums by offering their students a chance to receive state-of-the-art training to prepare them for the competitive field of automotive service.

Car Care Council Women’s Board (WB) Announces 2008 Scholarship Winners

The comprehensive Women’s Board scholarship program awards scholarships not only to post-secondary students, but also to female high school students who plan on entering the automotive field upon graduation.