Fueling the Future: The Engine Building Industry’s Take on Alternative Fuels
For engine builders looking for a way to go green, alternative fuels offer a lot of promise, but currently, some of the limitations may make it a challenge to build engines for some alternative-fuel platforms. It is important to know what you can and cannot do from a legal standpoint.
ACDelco Box Program: Vance-Granville Community College
“All Fired-Up” was the project sent to us from Fred Brewer,
Program Head at Vance-Granville Community College (North Carolina)
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.
Lubricants: ConocoPhillips Lubricants Academy Updates Comprehensive Online and Hands-On Training Programs
Comprehensive computer modules and in-depth offsite product training courses are designed to give marketers a convenient way to continue their lubricants training
Motor Oil Under the Microscope
Most people think motor oil is only a lubricant that reduces friction and wear inside an engine. But it also helps cool bearings, pistons and other parts, and helps prevent rust and corrosion.
TTC-Newbern Auto Program Gains Honors
The Tennessee Technology Center-Newbern’s Automotive Program was honored this week as runner-up for the “Tomorrow’s Technician School of the Year” award from Chicago Pneumatic Tool Co. and Babox Publications.
Shop Lessons: Accessing Repair Data – A Report From the Field
Gary Goms explains how today, diagnostic technicians are dealing with networked computer systems that are impervious to reverse engineering and other diagnostic techniques.
Real World: Hauling Techs Toward the Heavy-Duty Fleet Industry
Although eclipsed by the shortage of over-the-road drivers, many fleets are still having problems attracting and retaining qualified maintenance technicians. Will you be one of the techs confident enough to enter into this field?
Auto Tech Needed in Northern California
“A” or “B” Tech Preferred
The Real World: VW’s First Woman Master Tech Fits the Bill
Kipp Wierenga has earned the distinction of being the first woman in North America to become a Volkswagen Certified Master Technician.