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The EV Slowdown Has Begun

By Brian Roberts For the last six months of this year, car manufacturers have announced a slowdown in expansion to produce electrified vehicles. Consumer demand has cooled off and most folks who wanted an EV have now purchased one. The…

The Facts About Clamp Load, Torque and Friction

By Chuck Lynch As many of our readers know, AERA has a Tech & Skills Regional Conference program in which AERA members or associate members will host the event. The event usually consists of classroom training, a facility tour, as…

Aluminum Anodizing

Understanding the treatment process By Mike Mavrigian The use of aluminum components during an engine build is common from a standpoint of weight savings and appearance. This can include, but not limited to aluminum pulleys, engine mounting plates, -AN plumbing…

Shop Safety

Do yourself a favor! By Rob Munro So far, 2024 doesn’t seem any different than any other year that I can remember. Then I did the quick math and realized that it’s been 40 years since I started working full-time…