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Tips: 5 Best Car Maintenance Practices

Clean Fleet Report

Whatever’s under the hood, regular maintenance will make it run better. Imagine getting more stable steering, reliable engine/motor starts and better tire traction. By staying on top of maintenance routines, you’ll prevent several mechanical issues. That’s why auto repair and maintenance practices should be a priority.

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Consumer Reports Says EVs Less Reliable Than Traditional Automobiles

The Truth About Cars

For 2023, CR reported that EVs had 79 percent more problems than automobiles that use internal combustion. It makes sense from an engineering perspective. Fellow TTAC author Chris Tonn noted that differing maintenance routines could have played a factor, using brakes as an example.

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EV Preventative Maintenance: Why It’s Important and How To Do It

EV Connect

Just as regular internal combustion engine (ICE) cars need oil changes, tune-ups and regular tire rotation — to name just a few things that go into preventative maintenance — electric vehicles also require preventative maintenance to continue running their best. What Is EV Preventative Maintenance?

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Study Finds E20 Blends Reduce CO and Hydrocarbon Emissions in Automobiles

Green Car Congress

In addition, the research team found no measurable impact to vehicle drivability or maintenance in conventional internal combustion engines. The study results were published in the Journal of Automobile Engineering and are being used by the Environmental Protection Agency to promote the federal Renewable Fuel Standard program.

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China Yuchai enters into joint venture to expand heavy-duty diesel and gas engine production in China

Green Car Congress

China Yuchai International Limited announced that its main operating subsidiary, Guangxi Yuchai Machinery Company Limited (GYMCL) and GYMCL’s joint venture company, Y&C Engine Co., GYMCL’s service network and the repair and maintenance centers of Bei Ben will provide after-sales service for all engines sold by the JV Company.

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Toyota Motor to consolidate development and production of diesel engines under TICO; manual transmissions under Aisin Seiki; brake systems under Advics

Green Car Congress

Toyota Industries Corporation (TICO) and Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) will consolidate their joint diesel engine development and production under the control of TICO. TICO currently manufactures gas, gasoline and diesel engines in classes ranging from 1,000 cc to 5,200 cc. Manual transmissions.

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Toyota invests $394M in, collaborates with Joby on air mobility

Green Car Congress

Air transportation has been a long-term goal for Toyota, and while we continue our work in the automobile business, this agreement sets our sights to the sky. I am excited to harness Toyota’s engineering and manufacturing prowess to drive us toward our dream of helping a billion people save an hour+ commuting time every day.

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