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Emerging Technologies. Jim Halderman. Introduction. Former flat-rate technician, business owner, and a professor of automotive technology Author of many automotive textbooks all published by Pearson Prentice Hall Holder of a U.S. Patent for an electronic transmission control device
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Emerging Technologies Jim Halderman
Introduction • Former flat-rate technician, business owner, and a professor of automotive technology • Author of many automotive textbooks all published by Pearson Prentice Hall • Holder of a U.S. Patent for an electronic transmission control device • ASE certified Master Automotive Technician and Advanced Engine Performance (L1) ASE certified.
Tire Pressure Monitoring System • Required on all 2007+ vehicles
2010s • Fuel Economy and High Fuel prices are driving the industry
Electronic Stability Control(Required on all new 2012+ vehicles)
Future? • Fuel economy standards will increase from 27.5 mpg today to 35.5 mpg by 2016. • Fuel economy standards will rise to 54.5 mpg by 2025.
How to Stay Updated? • KOI –January -Cincinnati • MACS-January-Florida or Las Vegas • Auto Value –Feb.-Grand Rapids, MI/Chicago • VISION–March-Kansas City • Show Power-March -Varies • Chrysler – August-California/Cincinnati • EXCEL–September-St. Louis • ATRA-October-Las Vegas • SEMA/AAPEX-November-Las Vegas
Summary • No one knows what the future will bring • Keep the fundamentals in mind • Practice using service information • Google is my best friend • The future is………where we will spend the rest of our lives