Braking specialist Brembo explains how tomorrow’s electric vehicle braking solutions are better for drivers and the environment. Notably, EVs are far heavier than their ICE counterparts. This places extra demands on the engine components, especially the braking system which must work far harder to slow or stop the vehicle. Take the VW Golf VII for ...

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Meyle provides the necessary information you need on servicing and repairing electric vehicles. The rise of electric vehicles is reshaping the automotive industry at a pace few could have predicted. For independent garages, this shift is both: a challenge and an opportunity. While traditional combustion engines have dominated workshops for decades, EVs bring high-voltage (HV) ...

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Cleevely Group is continuing to run its At Ease With EV training courses in 2025, aimed at those already familiar with high voltage vehicles. Aimed at garage owners and technicians with IMI Level 2, 3, or 4 qualifications, the exclusive course offers a unique opportunity to build the confidence and skills needed to tackle the ...

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Castrol is aiming to bring EV servicing to new heights of ease and efficacy. With the continued rise in hybrid and electric vehicle sales, garage technicians are finding it increasingly important to adapt to the evolving needs of servicing and maintaining these powertrains. Castrol is leading the charge by developing EV-specific fluids designed to meet ...

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Bilstein offers OE replacement suspension systems including for electric cars and hybrid vehicles. Even if the mobility transition is only making slow progress, some of the electric models have already covered many tens of thousands of kilometres in the meantime. Tesla’s Model 3 is a pioneer in the segment of saloon cars, while Renault’s ZOE ...

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Valeo is supporting those workshops who are taking on EV/hybrid battery repairs with its new chiller range. Independent garages are looking to take on more ambitious and profitable EV and hybrid jobs, and Valeo is supporting them by becoming first-to-market with a range of chillers. This key component can be found within many EV/hybrid thermal ...

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Parts specialist febi brings you a comprehensive overview of an essential component in ICE and mild-hybrid vehicles. The traditional purpose of the auxiliary drive belt was to transmit the power of the engine to drive the alternator, radiator cooling fan, water pump, air-conditioning compressor and the power steering pump. This type of drive system had ...

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Castrol has unveiled the schedule for its Hybrid Horizons 2025 virtual conference, an event exploring the innovations, challenges and opportunities shaping hybrid mobility. Taking place from 25 February to 1 March, the conference will bring together world-leading experts, OEMs and motorsport pioneers for a series of discussions designed to define the future of hybrid technology. ...

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Castrol has announced ‘Hybrid Horizons’, a virtual conference focusing on the innovations, insights and emerging opportunities shaping the evolution of hybrid vehicles. The free-to-join conference on 25 February 2025, will feature contributions from authorities in hybrid technology, including representatives from major vehicle manufacturers, technology firms and motorsport teams. The curated event will connect audiences, from ...

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This is the final article in Tom Denton’s EV series. Previous articles looked at EV technologies and what is involved in repairing them. Tom also chose to be controversial at times, saying things like the hydrogen fuel cell car is not the way forward! Some of his comments below may be similar – but let’s ...

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