XL Hybrids to Unveil ‘Industry-First’ Hybrid-Electric Ford F-250 Pickup Truck
XL Hybrids, which develops electrification systems for the commercial vehicle market, said it will unveil the industry-first XLH hybrid-electric Ford F-250 pickup at the upcoming NTEA Work Truck Show in Indianapolis.
Learn About Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Repair at ASA Massachusetts/Rhode Island Seminar
The Massachusetts and Rhode Island affiliate of the Automotive Service Association (ASAMARI) is sponsoring a seminar tonight (Feb. 28) that will focus on the repair and maintenance of advanced hybrid and electric vehicle technology.
Automakers Must Make ‘Quiet Vehicles’ Noisier by 2020: NHTSA
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has published a final rule establishing minimum sound-level requirements for low-speed operation of hybrid and electric vehicles.
Hyundai Showcases Self-Driven Fuel-Cell Electric Vehicle
A fleet of Hyundai’s next-generation fuel-cell electric cars has completed a 190-kilometer (118-mile) journey from Seoul to Pyeongchang, the automaker said.
ASA Massachusetts/Rhode Island to Host Seminar on Electric-Vehicle Repairs
The Massachusetts and Rhode Island affiliate of the Automotive Service Association (ASA) is hosting a seminar on the repair and maintenance of electric and hybrid vehicles.
Hyundai to Develop Level 4 Autonomous Vehicles by 2021
Hyundai and the self-driving-tech firm Aurora announced a strategic partnership to bring self-driving Hyundai vehicles to market by 2021.
Kansas City Firefighters Cut up Vehicles to Save Lives
Two CARSTAR shops in the Kansas City area recently offered First Responder Emergency Extrication (FREE) training on the latest in vehicle technology.
I-CAR Launches 13 New Electrical and Diagnostic Courses
I-CAR has launched 13 new courses as additions to its Electrical & Diagnostic curriculum.
Hurricane Harvey Leaves Record Numbers of Vehicles Damaged
According to the National Insurance Crime Bureau, the claims for flood-damaged vehicles from Hurricane Harvey exceed the number of claims that resulted from Hurricane Katrina (approximately 300,000) and Superstorm Sandy (250,500).
Ford Positions Itself as ‘Mobility Company’ that Designs ‘Smart Vehicles’
In an update to investors, Ford said it is accelerating its development of smart, connected vehicles, including autonomous and electric vehicles and digital services, “to thrive in emerging transportation operating system.”
