Toyota Synergy Drive Hybrid Brake Job
Making its debut in 1997, Toyota’s Synergy Drive has been used in the Prius, Camry and offered on almost all Lexus models since 2006. This article covers some of the basic rules of the road and some fixes that may come in handy when performing a brake job on these Toyota hybrids.
Hybrid Fluid Service 101
Does the phrase ”hybrid fluid maintenance” scare you? It shouldn’t. With more than 3 million hybrids on the road, and many drivers considering purchasing one, servicing hybrid vehicles is in your future.
Students At University High School Learn About Hybrid Vehicles
Students at University High School in Morgantown, WV, recently had the opportunity to learn about hybrid vehicles.
Toyota Hybrid Oil Change
Does the thought of changing the oil on a Toyota Prius scare you? Are you afraid you could be shocked with more than 200 volts? Don’t be afraid, changing the oil is not radically different than any other Toyota.
What To Do With Used Hybrid Batteries
The nickel metal hydride (NiMH) battery is the best and most common hybrid battery so far, and the sheer volume of them is staggering. NiHM batteries have been in use for well over 15 years, and out of the more than 7 million hybrid cars on the road worldwide, 90% have NiMH battery packs.
Undercover: Hybrid Brakes
A hybrid vehicle is a different animal than many of us are used to seeing. After all, if the engine of a typical vehicle stalled out at a traffic light, the driver of that vehicle would know something was wrong with it. If that same vehicle still drove with the engine off, then that would
Tech Tip: Hybrid Converter / Inverter Service Opportunities
This Tech Tip is taken directly from Dave Hobbs’ newest Hybrid Service course called Making Money Servicing Hybrid Vehicles. This Tech Tip covers service opportunities available to you in and around the inverters and converters. These components can either be one serviceable piece or two separate components and can range in price anywhere from $1,500
Latest EcoCAR3 Challenge Redesigns Chevrolet Camaro into a Hybrid
The U.S. Department of Energy and General Motors Co. recently announced the official launch of the EcoCAR 3 competition, introducing the 16 participating universities and revealing the Chevrolet Camaro as the vehicle selected as the platform for the competition. (Read about the finalists in the EcoCAR2 Challenge as The Ohio State University “raced” to a
Mastering Hybrid HVAC Systems
Course ID LBT-228 Features 90 Minutes of Video 365 Day Course Access Manual Certificate of Completion Discussion Forum Price $99.95 Online | $124.95 DVD In this program, Instructor Dave Hobbs teaches you hands-on fundamentals to servicing Hybrid A/C systems. Advance your diagnostic strategies by understanding these complex systems through live on
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