Converting the Masses: Turning a Gas Powered Vehicle into an EV
While some will choose to purchase a new EV, there has been a growing group of enthusiasts who would rather convert or have someone else switch their petroleum-burning vehicles into electric drive.
Investing Wisely: Choosing the Best Scan Tool for Your Needs
A scan tool is absolutely essential for diagnostics on today’s vehicles. You need a scan tool not only for diagnosing engine, emissions and transmission problems, but also for troubleshooting virtually any system that has electronic controls. A scan tool is needed not only for reading trouble codes, sensor PIDs and other system information, but also
Future Power Quick Quiz
Future Power is a new class focusing on batteries, starting and charging systems of the technologically modern variety in various vehicle models. Test your skills in this area with this Quick Quiz.
The Hybrid Shop to Highlight Hybrid Battery Pack Conditioning at 2013 SEMA Show
The Hybrid Shop (THS), a growing international network of dealers committed to providing expert care for hybrid-electric vehicles (HEVs), announces today that it will exhibit its new method of battery pack conditioning for hybrids at the 2013 SEMA Show in Las Vegas. The SEMA Show is the world’s premier automotive specialty trade event. It will be held
U.S. Department of Energy Announces Plans
 for 38 New Advanced Transportation Technology Projects
Projects at various universities and research labs include new body material, welding, battery and engine lubricant technologies
Future Power
Charging and starting systems are changing as fast as current model years roll out.
Report Card: ‘Atlas Shrugs’ off the Competition
According to designers, the Ford Atlas Concept is inspired by decades of listening to customers at the places they work and play.
Servicing Hybrid & Electric Vehicles: Then and Now
With instructions and some common sense, these vehicles can be repaired just as safely as any others in your shop.
Report Card: Supercar Silhouette — Peugeot’s ONYX Concept
The Onyx, which debuted during the Paris Auto Show, was sculpted using materials with little processing.
Service Advisor: Airing Out TPMS Concerns: Q & A Forum
The following are some questions and answers that address today’s Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems (TPMS).