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Source: Motor Age Natural gas bill passes HouseJuly 22, 2009The House of Representatives unanimously passed H.R. 1622 that will move along the process of bringing more natural gas vehicles into the mainstream.
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Source: Motor AgeFiber used for bullet-proof vests resists punctures in Goodyear's tiresJuly 16, 2009It puts a sturdy snap in a snare drum?s beat, produces good vibrations as a woodwind?s reed and can stop a speeding bullet when woven into a vest. Known as Kevlar, the lightweight para-aramid synthetic fiber is said to be five times stronger than steel. Developed in 1965 by DuPont scientist Stephanie Kwolek, Kevlar was first used commercially in the 1970s as a replacement for steel in racing tires. Since then, engineers at Goodyear and DuPont have collaborated on expanding its mobile applications.
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Source: Motor AgeVehicle lift inspections begin with asking the right questionsJuly 9, 2009When considering who to have come in and inspect your shop's lifts, there are important questions to ask and information to ascertain to make sure the process is completed correctly.
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 | Source: Motor AgeQuick test of ECM groundsJuly 6, 2009You all already know how important it is for an ECM/PCM (or any other control module, for that matter) to have a good power supply and good grounds. Typically, grounds fail at their point of connection, and testing these ground connections can be made a little easier using this tip.
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Source: Motor AgeCommunication breakdown with a PCMJuly 1, 2009This month, we will discuss an often overlooked cause of loss of communication with a powertrain control module (PCM). Many techs have been trained to first check a non-communicating module for proper power feeds and grounds. In addition, techs were taught to verify defect-free communication wires to the PCM and to check for short circuits in all the output solenoids the PCM controls. If all four of those requirements are met, they should replace the module.
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Source: Motor AgeThe Evolution of Power SteeringJuly 1, 2009Steering assist and control is one of the many systems we have sseen continually change and evolve over the years. All fo the OEMs have invested millions of dollars into the advancement of steering controls. Whatever the age of the system or how advanced it might seem, regular inspection and maintenance is the common factor they all share and need to work properly.
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