Battery and Electrical

This photo shows the automatic liftgate on a 2016 Nissan Rogue.
Service Repair

Encoders and smart motors in modern vehicles

Dec. 2, 2024
The integration of advanced electric motor technology is a key component of the constantly changing automotive sector. Encoder motors and their close cousin smart motors are two...
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The dashboard of an xEV will show the driver when they are in regenerative mode.
Service Repair

How regenerative braking works

Dec. 2, 2024
The basic concept of regenerative, or recuperative braking, is to hold off using the conventional hydraulic brakes and let the drive wheels slow down an EV using the high voltage...
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Diagnostic Test Equipment

Electric Vehicle 12V Battery SafetyPower Diagnostic System, No. xLVS-9000

Nov. 12, 2024
The Electric Vehicle 12V Battery SafetyPower Diagnostic System, No. xLVS-9000, from Midtronics, features SafetyPower Diagnostics powered by MDX-AI. The system is designed to ensure...
Service Repair

The role of electric A/C compressors in modern vehicles

Aug. 12, 2024
Engineering climate control has always been a challenge, but hybrid and fully electric vehicles present another ballgame all together.
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Service Repair

The evolution from HVAC to thermal management in EVs

Aug. 1, 2024
HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning) has been used to describe what happens in the cabin to keep people comfortable while driving. We need to stop using that term...
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Battery and Electrical

PPDRAW

The PPDRAW from Power Probe is designed to help technicians monitor parasitic draw and serves as a memory saver during battery replacement. The PPDRAW delivers up to 10A of continuous...
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Battery and Electrical

Getting to know EMV transmissions

June 4, 2024
If you have worked on transmissions for combustion engine vehicles, many transmissions on HEV and PHEV will be familiar. Some need more explaining.
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Service Repair

Switching your brain to EVs

April 3, 2024
How to train your driveability mind for the electric vehicle world.
Industry News

CRP introduces Pentosin Tesla EV fluid program

The program includes two electrical drive fluids (EDF) designed for Tesla models model years 2009 to 2021.
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Battery and Electrical

The right place at the right time

Dec. 11, 2023
If you're not using loaded/dynamic circuit-testing, you may cause a misdiagnosis.
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Diagnostics and Drivability

Integrity is everything

Dec. 6, 2023
For automotive emissions control, it takes a team. In this case, the EVAP's contributions couldn't be counted on.
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Service Repair

The repair information system – A mandatory tool for success

Dec. 4, 2023
You shouldn’t even consider fixing one of today’s cars without the proper repair information. It could lead to undesirable results.
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Diagnostics and Drivability

The everlasting quest to solving Euro vehicle issues

Dec. 1, 2023
European vehicle faults can seem like an everlasting nightmare, but when you are equipped to handle them it's like money in the bank.
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