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
Automotive Definitions
The following are key words and phrases used in articles that have run in Tomorrow’s Technician magazine. This helpful reference guide can be printed out and added to your class notes. We will continue to update this list.
AAA Releases its Top Picks for New Vehicle Technology
Nation’s largest auto club highlights new vehicle features that improve safety, enhance convenience and are just plain cool.
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)
FLASHERS!
Reprogramming vehicle computers takes special tools, certain know-how and a little risk…..
Service Advisor: No Escaping Hybrid Service
The hybrid Escape and Mariner vehicles are full hybrid vehicles, meaning that, at times, the vehicle will run 100% on electric power only. In fact, it is capable of traveling up to 25 mph (40 kph) without ever starting the engine.
Four Seasons Offers Tips to Turn the Heat On
During wintertime, vehicle heater operation presents numerous questions and problems.
The Real World – California Students Tops in Ford/AAA Student Auto Skills
Father-Son Team Wins Competition for the First Time
Real World – Top Tech Students Battle Bugged Mustangs To Determine Ford/AAA Auto Skills Champs
Dearborn, MI In late June, 50 two-person student teams from across the country competed against each other, and against the clock, to accurately diagnose and fix vehicles in the 2006 Ford/AAA Student Auto Skills National Finals. The competition took place June 27 in Dearborn, MI Henry Fords hometown. Two aspiring techs, Bradley Bolton and Aaron
Stock Swap
Adapted from Boe Kalinoski’s article in ImportCar