5 New Electric Motors That You Have To See To Believe!

video: Electric motors seem to be the future as we see them in more and more vehicles each year. Check out 5 of the best current designs for lightweight, efficient and powerful electric motors.

Geneva Motor Show 2019 electric vehicle highlights

Video: See what’s coming this year with electric cars. Johnny Smith takes us on a tour of the Geneva Motor Show electric cars. 5 years ago there may have been one or two cars on display with a plug. Now there are dozens. Next year there will be 100’s. Some are fantasies that will never se… Continue reading Geneva Motor Show 2019 electric vehicle highlights

Can Electric Vehicles Handle Cold, Canadian Winters?

Video: Are you considering an electric vehicle? They’re growing in popularity but can electric cars hand cold Canadian winters?

Everything You Need To Know About Ceramic Coatings

Video: We are learning all about the world of ceramic coatings! We’ll learn: What is a 9H ceramic coating? How much do ceramic coatings cost? How to apply a ceramic coating? What is a nano coating? This is all thanks to XPEL who I’ve partnered with on the video to learn about the ever popular… Continue reading Everything You Need To Know About Ceramic Coatings

How long will a 3D printed cylinder head last? Let’s find out!

Video: Are you considering the purchase of a 3D printer for your shop? How long will a 3D printed cylinder head last? In this video, I test both PLA and ABS plastic 3D printed cylinder heads. The cylinder heads and gaskets look amazing and they were designed with great precision.

Tractor Hacking: The Farmers Breaking Big Tech’s Repair Monopoly

When it comes to repair, farmers have always been self reliant. But the modernization of tractors and other farm equipment over the past few decades has left most farmers in the dust thanks to diagnostic software that large manufacturers hold a monopoly over. In this episode of State of Repair, Motherboard goes to Nebraska to… Continue reading Tractor Hacking: The Farmers Breaking Big Tech’s Repair Monopoly

Behind the Scenes of Volvo’s New 3D and VR Experience

Take an inside look at the making of our Volvo Construction Equipment 3D video and Virtual Reality experience being shown at ConExpo 2017 in Las Vegas on March 7-11th. To view the 3D and VR show at ConExpo, Volvo will be in the North Hall at N10036. Don’t forget to stop by Mechanics Hub’s booth… Continue reading Behind the Scenes of Volvo’s New 3D and VR Experience

Zus: Car Charger of the Future

I’m a techie.  I love new gadgets, and I appreciate the times we live in.  From smart phones to smart TV’s, it’s hard to keep up with everything, but it’s never been so easy to entertain yourself and stay connected. On the topic of staying connected, I recently came across a new tool to keep… Continue reading Zus: Car Charger of the Future

Telematics Mechanic Super Tool

Who doesn’t love WiFi these days…. it makes any kind of technology so much easier with wireless communication. In regards to mechanics and working with diesel engines WiFi mixed in with telematics is the best tool going for reading engine codes on a vehicle regardless of it’s location. Telematics rules and if you have used… Continue reading Telematics Mechanic Super Tool