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    Pico continues to solve Audi fault

    In the second part of this feature, Pico technician Steve Smith resolves the problem causing an Audi Q7 e ...

    In the second part of this feature, Pico technician Steve Smith resolves the problem causing an Audi Q7 e-tron charging issues. Vehicle Information Manufacturer: Audi Model: Q7 e-tron Hybrid Year: 201 ...

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    Bosch offers hybrid and EV training

    Bosch has revealed it will be offering hybrid and electric vehicle training for all levels at its headqua ...

    Bosch has revealed it will be offering hybrid and electric vehicle training for all levels at its headquarters in Denham. The shortage of electric vehicle trained staff in the independent aftermarket ...

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    How to solve a Porsche Hybrid brake vacuum issue

    Opus’ IVS 360 team supports a customer’s Porsche Cayenne 92A hybrid brake vacuum issue. Vehicle informati ...

    Opus’ IVS 360 team supports a customer’s Porsche Cayenne 92A hybrid brake vacuum issue. Vehicle information Make: Porsche Model: Cayenne (2011 - 2017) Year: 2011-2017 Engine: Hybrid Tools required Dia ...

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    Tips for successful EV servicing

    Denso outlines five key considerations for successful EV servicing. Concerns about climate change, advanc ...

    Denso outlines five key considerations for successful EV servicing. Concerns about climate change, advances in battery technology and Europe’s success developing more affordable long-range EVs are all ...

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    Addressing the EV skills gap

    Steve Nash, CEO of the Institute of the Motor Industry talks to PMM about the EV skills gap and the initi ...

    Steve Nash, CEO of the Institute of the Motor Industry talks to PMM about the EV skills gap and the initiatives the body is leading to help the independent sector get EV-ready. This year has been pivo ...

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    The correct tyres for electric vehicles

    Technicians need to be aware that electric vehicles require the right tryes. TyreSafe outlines some impor ...

    Technicians need to be aware that electric vehicles require the right tryes. TyreSafe outlines some important things to consider. Owners of electric vehicles may be in for a shock if they don’t pay cl ...

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    Comline issues component warning

    Comline urges technicians to be wary of misconception of ‘identical’ ICE and EV steering & suspension ...

    Comline urges technicians to be wary of misconception of ‘identical’ ICE and EV steering & suspension components. Alternatively-fuelled cars are continuing to make headlines, with the Society of M ...

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    The importance of EV training

    Following the news that the ban on petrol and diesel car sales has been brought forward to 2030, the auto ...

    Following the news that the ban on petrol and diesel car sales has been brought forward to 2030, the automotive industry is gearing up for its biggest challenge to date – the need to retrain technicia ...

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    Saying goodbye to internal combustion engines

    Steve Carter, regular PMM contributor and electric vehicle (EV) expert, maps out the landscape as we bid ...

    Steve Carter, regular PMM contributor and electric vehicle (EV) expert, maps out the landscape as we bid farewell to the internal combustion engine. We are likely living in the last decade of the comb ...

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    What should garages consider for EV training?

    Tom Denton, founder of the Automotive Technology (AT) Academy and prolific publisher of automotive traini ...

    Tom Denton, founder of the Automotive Technology (AT) Academy and prolific publisher of automotive training textbooks, weighs up what you need to consider before diving into electric vehicle (EV) trai ...

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    Understanding the role of the resolver sensor

    When approaching electric vehicle (EV) diagnostics, it’s easy to focus all your efforts on the high-volta ...

    When approaching electric vehicle (EV) diagnostics, it’s easy to focus all your efforts on the high-voltage system. However, Pico technician Ben Martins argues that the low-voltage system must also be ...

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    DENSO highlights key electrical components

    With regulators setting ambitious emissions targets, the age of electric vehicles will soon be upon us. H ...

    With regulators setting ambitious emissions targets, the age of electric vehicles will soon be upon us. Here, Denso highlights the components that will become essential in the electric future. Everyon ...

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    Autoelectro tracks hybrid technology evolution

    Nick Hood, UK Sales Manager at Autoelectro, outlines how the design of alternator and starter motors has ...

    Nick Hood, UK Sales Manager at Autoelectro, outlines how the design of alternator and starter motors has kept pace with the evolution of hybrid technology. Stop-start systems and regenerative braking ...

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    HEVRA looks at changes in components

    As automotive technology changes, so do the roles and tasks of once-essential components. HEVRA’s Peter M ...

    As automotive technology changes, so do the roles and tasks of once-essential components. HEVRA’s Peter Melville explains how advancements such as plug-in technology and electrification are causing a ...

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    Autotech Recruit considers benefits of EV training

    Gavin White, CEO of Autotech Recruit, lays out exactly why EV training should now be considered an essent ...

    Gavin White, CEO of Autotech Recruit, lays out exactly why EV training should now be considered an essential part of any independent garage business. The rapid acceleration of technologies in the auto ...

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