Despite distinct angles and different participants, electric vehicle panel sessions at both the Australian Automotive Aftermarket Expo and Wire & Gas shared a common takeaway message: Workshops and technicians will be a key educator during the electrification transition. Furthermore, those who embrace this role stand to benefit earlier, and most, from the opportunities this transformation … Continue reading Workshops are the educators: AAAA Expo, Wire & Gas EV panels
“By somewhere between 2025 and 2028, there will be a new refrigerant on the market dedicated to EVs from the factory.” This was the bombshell dropped by Mobile Air Climate Systems Association (MACS) president Peter Coll at Wire & Gas 2022. Continue reading At least five new refrigerants under consideration for automotive applications
VASA members looking for a change, an upgrade or a new challenge for their career or business may be interested in multiple opportunities with leading global transport refrigeration company Carrier Transicold. Continue reading Career and business opportunities in transport refrigeration with Carrier Transicold
A comprehensive seminar programme has been announced for this year’s Australian Auto Aftermarket Expo, which will take place at the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre from 7 – 9 April. Continue reading Get ready for new wiring harnesses
A comprehensive seminar programme has been announced for this year’s Australian Auto Aftermarket Expo, which will take place at the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre from 7 – 9 April. Continue reading Expo seminars
The United States National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has opened an investigation into the heating system of Tesla Model 3 and Model Y vehicles. Continue reading Tesla in hot water over heat pump
Just because you can, doesn’t mean you should. Wise words that certain auto accessory suppliers seem to disagree with, given the fact R1234yf top-up kits are now on the market priced around the $200 mark. Continue reading Diy YF: can you believe it?
The uptake of R1234yf in new vehicles sold on the Australian market increased to an estimated 15 per cent in 2020 and is expected to reach 50 per cent by 2025 according to the latest Cold Hard Facts study. Continue reading More cars get yf
Engineers at Purdue University have developed a new charging cable that uses phase-change cooling to allow for greatly increased current delivery. This, according to the American university’s researchers, could allow for even large commercial electric vehicles to be charged in as little as five minutes. One of the limiting factors for charging is the current … Continue reading Cool new cable could expedite EV charging
Substantial funding for hydrogen projects, new autonomous trials and all-electric trucks pave the way for a cleaner, sleeker haulage industry The Australian Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) has announced its first investment, from a $A300 million fund, to help boost the Australian hydrogen industry. Continue reading Intelligent, clean haulage tech forges ahead
