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Continental Solves Common Hybrid Battery Fan Problem

Sixteen SKUs offer direct OE replacement for more than 5 million popular models on the road today.

Dayco, Politecnico Strengthen Hybrid EV Research Partnership

The arrangement was made official on Feb. 21 in a ceremony at Dayco Europe in San Bernardo di Ivrea, Italy.

Valvoline Launches Its First Hybrid-Specific Motor Oil

Extending its commitment to develop products and services for vehicles of the future, Valvoline creates full synthetic motor oil specifically formulated for hybrid electric vehicles.

XL’s Plug-In Hybrid Electric Drive System Named To TIME’s List Of 2019 Best Inventions

The XLP technology began shipping in volume to commercial, utility and municipal fleets throughout North America in 2019, installing onto standard Ford F-150 and F-250 pickup trucks to improve miles driven per gallon (MPG) by up to 50 percent while reducing emissions by one-third, according to the company.

WATCH: The Internal Combustion Engine Isn’t Going Away Anytime Soon

Kicking off the new AMN video series, titled “The Rules of (Aftermarket) Engagement,” Babcox Media Group Publisher of Content Scott Shriber tackles a touchy subject in the aftermarket today: the internal combustion engine. Is this the end of the line for ICE, or is the aftermarket suffering from a bit of chicken little syndrome? Watch the video, then give us your take on the issue.

XL Launches Industry-First Plug-In Hybrid Electric Ford F-250 Pickup

The XLP F-250 truck will provide up to a 50 percent improvement in miles driven per gallon over conventional factory units, while reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 33 percent during normal operation.

Continental Introduces VDO Battery Cooling Fans For Popular Hybrids

These new direct replacement components were previously available as dealer-only parts and are now offered for aftermarket service.