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8 Advantages of Diesel Engines
Diesel engines use heat created from compression to ignite their fuel instead of the sparks that ignite the air-fuel mixtures in conventional internal combustion engines. But are they really better than gas engines? Many engineers would say “yes.”
JD Power Rates Auto Dependability for 2012
J.D. Power and Associates has released its 2012 list of the most dependable auto brands sold in the United States. Lexus leads the list; Chrysler is dead last.
Denver TV News Team Covers WyoTech Volunteer Truck Restoration
Denver television station KUSA's 9News recently aired a heartwarming feature on students from WyoTech's Laramie campus helped an Afghanistan War widow restore her classic 1959 Chevy Apache pickup truck.
New Mileage Standards Proposed for 2025
The Obama Administration has formally proposed a new set of automobile mileage standards it hopes to be in place by 2025. The White House hopes to have the entire U.S. auto fleet averaging 54.5 miles per gallon by the date.
'59 Chevy Truck Unveiling to Honor Fallen Soldier
WyoTech's Laramie campus and Stevinson Automotive will unveil a restored 1959 Chevrolet Apache truck for the family of Captain Bruce E. Hays, a soldier who lost his life in Afghanistan.
World's Oldest Car Sells for $4.3 Million
The little 1884 De Dion Bouton et Trepardoux Dos-a-Dos Steam Runabout recently sold at auction in Hershey, Pa., does have one thing going for it: It's believed to be the oldest operable automobile in the world
What It Takes to be an Auto Shop Manager
Being an auto shop manager is not for everyone. But it may be right for you if you possess the following:
"Hot Rod Eruption" Scheduled for August 28 in Toutle, Wash.
An old school-style hot rod drag racing event is scheduled for Sunday, August 28 at the Riverdale Raceway in Toutle located in central Washington. Called "Hot Rod Eruption," the event is described as "a chance to get your traditionally-styled hot rod or custom out on the track and do some heads-up racing."
Automotive-Diesel Combo Helps Students Acquire Additional Skills
To prepare tomorrow's automotive technicians for the challenges ahead, WyoTech’s Laramie campus offers an Automotive-Diesel combination elective as part of its Automotive Technology and Diesel Technology programs.
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What is Horsepower?
Since the invention of the automobile, we have measured an engine's power in terms of horsepower. But why horsepower? How much power does a horse actually have? And what does a horse's power have to do with automobiles?
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Will Rossmeyer1996 Graduate
motorcycle-technology » european-motorcycles"I always had a mechanical background in automotive, but going to WyoTech helped me get up to speed on new motorcycle technology much faster. I knew how to turn wrenches, but this really brought me up to speed on bikes."
Jessi Combs - Extreme 4x42004 Graduate
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Co-host of Spike TV's "Xtreme 4X4"
"At WyoTech, I received the skill set necessary to take me as far as my imagination will lead me."
Jessi Combs' motto, "It's not how big you are in the fight; it's how big the fight is in you," has taken her a long way...