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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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Moog offers time saving solution to common suspension failure

Federal-Mogul Motorparts includes additional components to ensure a trouble free fitment during bush kits and wishbone installation Federal-Mogul Motorparts, has released its latest Moog Easy Solutions Bulletin (ESB), detailing a common issue found in replacing some BMW bushes and wishbone products. Moog identified that when changing the mounting hardware during the installation of new components, …
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26
2016

Problem solving on rough and erratic Audi TTRS

Faced with an Audi TTRS from a well-respected Audi specialist we just know it’s not going to be straight forward. Let’s begin with the facts, a new injector had been fitted, not sure why! And the good old chestnut a new intake swirl flap motor. Following which the vehicle ran badly, by badly I mean …
May
16
2016

Tool Box OAP

TOOL BOX OAP: Tool box equipped with generator cap wrench sets to assemble the overrunning alternator pulley. This product video shows practical use and provides clear and concise help for the TOOL BOX OAP.
May
15
2016

Fitting instruction for tensioning pulley from CT1028K3/WP1-5

Fitting instruction for tensioning pulley from CT1028K3/WP1-5 for various VW, Audi, Ford, Skoda, Seat 1.9 TDI PD engines
May
5
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.
May
4
2016

Technical Information – Brake hoses and brake lines

In hydraulic brake systems, brake hoses and brake lines are used to transfer brake fluid. Brake lines connect the actuation device, such as the brake master cylinder, to the hydraulic components of the wheel brake. Brake hoses are used as flexible connecting lines in all moving areas between the body and chassis. With the integration …
May
4
2016

Vauxhall Insignia – Loss of coolant/EGR radiator

The above vehicles may experience a slow coolant loss due to a defective exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) radiator housing.
May
3
2016

Toyota Prius + – Reduced drive power (emergency operation mode)

The complaint has been made that the warning lights in the instrument cluster light up and emergency operation mode is activated when the above vehicles are in motion.
April
28
2016

BMW 1 series (F20) – Loss of coolant/coolant sensor

The above vehicles may experience a slow coolant loss due to a defective coolant sensor. Troubleshooting coolant loss is often a complicated procedure, as some components are difficult to access.
April
21
2016

Opel Astra J – Airbag indicator lamp lights up

Airbag indicator lamp lights up. The criticism has been made that the airbag indicator lamp lights up in the above vehicles.
April
14
2016

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