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Autonomous Vehicles
Advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), lane departure warning systems (LWDS), collision avoidance systems, adaptive cruise control (ACC), and more.
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2266 | 20348 | |
Braking
Vehicle braking systems, including: antilock braking systems (ABS), brake-by-wire (BBW), and more.
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2475 | 20372 | |
Chassis
Suspension and chassis systems.
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2421 | 20343 | |
Collision
Body and collision service and repair.
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1146 | 20168 | |
Driveability
Vehicle performance and driveability anomalies and issues, and their root causes, including: case studies, white papers, Q&A, troubleshooting, and technical support.
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46640 | 20383 | |
Drivetrain
Drivetrain components such as transmissions, drivelines, drive axles, transfer case, PTO, u-joints, and traction motors.
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8293 | 20327 | |
Education
This topic is suited for the discussion of educational processes, student engagement, and other challenges faced by trainers, instructors, and educators. It is not for announcing or advertising upcoming training events.
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3805 | 20364 | |
Electrical
Electrical and electronic systems, including: case studies involving electrically controlled systems such as window motors, power distribution systems, starting and sharing systems, and convenience systems.
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21738 | 20425 | |
Electrification
Electric-powered vehicles, including: hybrids, plug-in hybrids, battery electric vehicles (BEV), fuel cell vehicles (FCEV), and more.
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1273 | 20372 | |
Emissions
Vehicle emission control strategies, including: closed loop fuel control, catalytic converter efficiency, NOx control, Exhaust gas recirculation, variable valve timing, and more.
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4112 | 20360 | |
Employment
Employment, employees wanted, jobs wanted, etc.
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1510 | 20230 | |
Fabrication
Fabrication of parts, systems, components, and mounting systems to assist with repairs.
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59 | 20216 | |
Heavy Duty
Diagnosis, service, and repair of heavy duty vehicles, including: engine performance, electrical, electronic, and mechanical systems found on vehicles up to Class 8 trucks.
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2266 | 20183 | |
HVAC
Climate control systems, including: temperature controlled seats, heated steering wheels, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems.
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2957 | 20342 | |
Industry
Any topics related to the automotive, collision and heavy duty transportation industries, including: regulations, licensing, certification, safety, and more.
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4160 | 20323 | |
Infotainment
Hardware and software providing audio/video entertainment, navigation and other in-car information and control.
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816 | 20471 | |
Management
Business management, including: shop-front and back-office operations, shop management systems, customer relation systems, communication systems, employee training, staffing, and best practices for workshop management.
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2179 | 20297 | |
Marketplace
Non-commercial selling or purchasing of items used in the vehicle service industry.
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1804 | 20310 | |
Motorsports
Formula One (F1), IndyCar, NASCAR, Le Mans, motocross, rally, drag, kart, off-road and any other form of motor sports.
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42 | 20165 | |
Network Communications
Vehicle communication systems, including: networks, controller area networks (CAN), UART, communication busses, wiring systems, terminating resistors, gateway models, and more.
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3884 | 20416 | |
Parts
Parts related to vehicle service and repair operations.
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1964 | 20274 | |
Powersports
Powersport vehicles, including: motorcycles, ATVs, scooters, watercraft, and more.
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23 | 20138 | |
Programming
Module setup, configuration, programming, and diagnostics when module reprogramming operations fail.
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24058 | 20403 | |
Propulsion
Vehicle propulsion systems including: internal combustion engines, electric motors, electric machines, and traction motors.
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2681 | 20312 | |
Restoration
Vehicle restoration, including: specifications, identification, rare parts sourcing, refinishing, upholstery, and more.
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49 | 20191 | |
Safety
Vehicle safety systems, including: supplemental restraint systems, seat belts, air bags, crash avoidance, tire pressure monitoring, child seats and more.
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1172 | 20330 | |
Security
Vehicle security systems, including: locksmith service, keyless entry, immobilizer, theft related parts, security coding and programming and more.
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3967 | 20388 | |
Tooling
Tool related topics, including: hand tools, diagnostic tools, tool servicing, tool ideas and best practices applied to tool usage.
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11617 | 20398 | |
Other
Any topics outside the scope of our current topics.
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2752 | 20314 | |
Diagnostic Network
For discussions related to the development of Diagnostic Network and its community.
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2356 | 20371 | |