Vo-Tech Seniors Create an All-Electric S-10 Pickup
As part of their class project, seniors at the Scotch Plains campus converted a gasoline powered Chevrolet S-10 pickup truck into a fully electric-powered vehicle.
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Is there an electrical evolution/revolution occurring in the U.S. and around the globe?
Service Advisor: ‘Starting’ an Electrical System Diagnosis
Fixing Electrical System Faults the First Time Eliminates Returns
Hybrid-Electric Supercar with Microturbine Technology Debuts at LA Auto Show
The Capstone microturbine is essentially an ultra-clean and quiet jet engine under the hood. This prototype hybrid-electric supercar with microturbine technology will debut at the LA Auto Show Dec. 2-13.
Truck Stop: Start Your Engines — Tips for Winterizing Heavy-Duty Diesels
Diesels like it hot. Although a heavy-duty diesel engine can power a truck, locomotive or even an oil rig, it still needs some TLC in preparation for cold temperatures.
Under the Hood: Charging Ahead into Electrical System Testing
Although checking charging voltage at the battery terminals is the most popular method for testing an alternator, a charging voltage test seldom reveals less common problems like open or shorted alternator diodes, intermittent high or low charging rates, charging system wiring problems, intermittent cranking/no-start complaints or intermittent dead battery complaints.
Under the Hood: Exterminating Pesky Electrical Parasites
A parasitic draw on the battery means that, while the key is in the off position, something is pulling amperage from the battery.
Bodyworks: Working on Hybrids: a Body Shop Primer
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Hybrids account for only 1% of all U.S. light-vehicle sales, which actually presents a dilemma for shops: Because hybrids aren’t all that common (yet), shops aren’t as familiar with the potential hazards as they should be.
Report Reveals That 80% of Vehicles Need Service and Parts
An analysis of vehicle inspection forms, submitted from event coordinators in several states, shows that 80% of the vehicles checked during National Car Care Month in April and Fall Car Care Month in October needed parts replacement, service or fluids
The Real World: Prepping the Future
Vehicle manufacturers are searching for the ultimate Alternative-Fuel Vehicle