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Cummins acquires battery specialist Brammo

By techtalk  /  October 24, 2017
Cummins, the manufacturer of heavy-duty diesel engines, recently unveiled a new prototype electric truck. It has now gone further towards electrification by acquiring Brammo, which develops electric drivetrains and battery packs. Brammo was founded in 2002 to build electric motorcycles. In 2015, it sold that division of the business, and focused on making battery packs and electric drivetrains for other EV projects. It made high-profile news recently by developing a 1,100-pound battery pack for for an electric helicopter. The acquisition of Brammo gives a clear indication that Cummins has plans to turn electric trucks from concepts to reality.
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Independent garages urged to upskill technicians on electric vehicles

By Padraic Deane  /  October 23, 2017
As more major automotive manufacturers pledge their future to electric vehicles, independent garages are being urged to upskill technicians or risk losing business to main dealers. The rallying cry comes from ZF Aftermarket, after the company announced that its forthcoming training courses on electric and hybrid vehicle safety have sold out, days after they were announced. Already ZF is planning further courses for 2018 and training its own team to deliver programmes on these topics. This is part of a wider organisational effort to deliver accessible and comprehensive electric and hybrid vehicle training to the aftermarket, through ZF Services [pro]Tech...
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New battery adds 100km extra range to Nissan e-NV200 van

By Padraic Deane  /  October 6, 2017
This week in Oslo, Europe’s Green Capital for 2019, Nissan unveiled the new longer range e-NV200 van at their ‘Futures 3.0’ event. The new 40kWh battery for the 100 per cent electric Nissan e-NV200 promises an amazing 60 per cent extended range of up to 280km (or 174miles). Such are the rapid advances in battery technology that this is achieved without any increase in size of the battery itself. Production of lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles began in 2012. This latest version is a laminated lithium-ion battery that is fully recharged from a domestic supply in 21.5 hours, from a...
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Autoinform Live coming soon

By Padraic Deane  /  October 4, 2017
Autoinform Live, the automotive training show takes place this year at CTG Training, in Wolverhampton, November 25-26. A weekend of live hands-on diagnostics, where the latest latest products, technology and equipment available in the aftermarket will be showcased is promised. Autoinform Live will offer live training sessions, seminars and on vehicle demonstrations, and the opportunity to learn new techniques and network with the best garages across the UK and Ireland. There will be more than 20 separate training seminars covering business development, new technologies, diagnostics, hybrid technology and oscilloscope testing and much more! Book now on http://www.oe-suppliers.org/autoinform-live-2017.html
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Londoners saved from 900 tonnes of CO2 by BYD ADL electric bus fleet

By Padraic Deane  /  September 29, 2017
After a year in service and a million kilometres, London’s first and Europe’s largest fleet of zero emission pure electric buses, operated by Go-Ahead London for TfL - have saved Londoners nearly 900 tonnes of harmful CO2 pollution. The buses are built in Britain by the BYD ADL electric bus partnership. The 51-strong fleet of single decker buses, which operate out of Go-Ahead’s Waterloo depot on routes 507 and 521, have made a major contribution to tackling the air quality crisis on the streets of the capital and have already led to further quantities of buses from the BYD ADL...
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ContiTech shows how to avoid errors when changing belts

Significant errors are frequently committed when changing the timing belt. To ensure that the belt change operation goes smoothly, the ContiTech Power Transmission Group provides fitters with a detailed installation guide. In this, ContiTech experts provide a step-by-step explanation of the correct change procedure.
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26
2016

Explaining the role of Lambda sensors

Tim Howes, Deputy General Manager, Supply Chain & Technical Service, NGK Spark Plugs explains the role of lambda sensors. The Lambda or oxygen sensor supplies the engine management system with information about the quantity of residual oxygen within the exhaust gas. As this value is intrinsically linked to the degree of complete combustion attained by …
May
26
2016

Compressors – the heart of air conditioning systems

As we move towards summer, the market-leader in original thermal products, DENSO, explains the importance of compressors, and highlights the most common, avoidable error made during installation and servicing. A/C systems are a fundamental part of every modern vehicle, and now an essential feature rather than a luxury for most drivers. The compressor acts as …
May
26
2016

LuK clutch clinic – Suzuki Grand Vitara 1.6 petrol

In this article the LuK technical team takes a closer look at the Suzuki Grand Vitara which has covered close to 130,000 miles with quite harsh use through its life. Because of this it is important that particular attention is made to the whole transmission system for possible wear. The Suzuki in question is the …
May
26
2016

Don’t take a risk with braking

Braking components are absolutely vital to the safe running of your vehicle and the safety of those around you. ‘Lightweight’ brake discs are advertised in the market place to increase fuel economy but is this really the best option? In order to be competitive, some manufacturers cut their production and distribution costs by reducing the …
May
26
2016

TRW Aftermarket examines the power of steering

The demands on global vehicle manufacturers (VMs) to reduce vehicle weight, cost and hydrocarbon emissions are omnipresent. In turn, this places more and more pressure on parts and systems manufacturers to develop new fuel-saving technologies or to improve existing ones. A leader in this field is the ZF Group, owner of the TRW brand. The …
May
26
2016

DENSO explains common lambda sensor queries & exhaust gas temperature sensors

Why replace the Lambda sensor? Ageing Lambda sensors worsen engine performance, increase fuel consumption and may wear out the catalyst. An ageing or fouled sensor tends to have a slower response time, which can degrade system performance, so it’s vital to replace them in time to keep the engine performing as well as it should. …
May
26
2016

LuK Clutch Clinic Toyota Yaris 1.3 VVT-I

As a major OE supplier to Toyota, LuK is in a good position to offer handy hints and tips to any independent aftermarket garage looking to undertake this repair. Pic1 The first generation of Yaris was launched in 1999 and it has since gone on to become a popular city car, with the model used …
May
26
2016

Ryan’s Automotive solves power issues on 2003 Opel Astra 1.7DTI

Ryan’s Automotive recently ran the rule over an 2003 Opel Astra 1.7DTI that arrived with a complaint of no power and the customer had been told that the engine ECU was suspected of being faulty as it wasn’t switching the boost control solenoid. On an initial test drive the car was indeed slightly low on power. …
May
26
2016

Cheap electronics do not mean more profit

Keith Walsh of MKW Motors & Training warns technicians not to fit cheap electronic sensors or actuators In this article I will talk about a recent case we diagnosed in MKW Motors, which will prove the mistake. Yes the cheap part will give you more profit at the end of the job “so we think …
May
26
2016

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