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    GDI: Gasoline Direct Injection

    Bosch explains what it offers when it comes to petrol-powered hybrid vehicles. In the first three quarter ...

    Bosch explains what it offers when it comes to petrol-powered hybrid vehicles. In the first three quarters of 2021, according to ACEA, the share of hybrid electric passenger cars (HEV and mHEV) regist ...

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    The different aspects of EVs

    Welcome to the first in a series of articles in which Tom Denton examines different aspects of EVs each m ...

    Welcome to the first in a series of articles in which Tom Denton examines different aspects of EVs each month. We will cover technology, tools, issues, systems and much more. I do know, some of you lo ...

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    The power of green: part one

    Maverick Diagnostics’ Managing Director Andy Brooke is a self-confessed petrol head. If he can learn to l ...

    Maverick Diagnostics’ Managing Director Andy Brooke is a self-confessed petrol head. If he can learn to live with, and even love, EVs, you can too! I clearly remember the day I started to hate EVs. I ...

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    Safety advice for electric vehicles

    Automotive tools specialist Sealey advises the PMM audience on how to stay safe whilst working on electri ...

    Automotive tools specialist Sealey advises the PMM audience on how to stay safe whilst working on electric vehicles. With pure-electric cars making up 12.5 per cent of all new-car registrations in the ...

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    Reo develops EV equipment

    Testing and maintenance equipment for EVs is being developed by electric power specialists Reo to further ...

    Testing and maintenance equipment for EVs is being developed by electric power specialists Reo to further advance the market potential for EVs. Electric vehicle power specialist Reo has developed a ra ...

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    Liqui Moly investigates vehicle problems

    In this series of articles, Liqui Moly investigates common vehicle problems and proposes a solution. Prob ...

    In this series of articles, Liqui Moly investigates common vehicle problems and proposes a solution. Problem: Old petrol in hybrid vehicles Solution: Liqui Moly Hybrid Additive Assessment: If a combus ...

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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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    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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    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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