New Technologies

Engines	Motive power types	Miller cycle & Atkinson cycle; Renesis rotary engine
	Engine lubrication	Synthetic oils
	Hybrid drive systems	Battery electric vehicles; Hybrid electric vehicles; Hybrid electric vehicle models; Service hybrid electric vehicles – safely

Fuel Systems	Exhaust system components	Ceramic coatings; Electronic mufflers
	Alternate technology	Alternate fuel technology; A market overview of alternative fuel vehicles; Clean fuel technology and energy independence; Clean vehicles, fuels and clean air; Clean indoor vehicles
	Fuel & battery technology	Fuel cells; Ethanol and methanol; Natural gas; Propane; Fuel cell vehicles; Hydrogen; The Race to Hydrogen – Who’s Winning?; Electric motors
	Diesel fuel systems	Clean diesel technology; The quiet diesel evolution

Steering & Suspension	Wheels & tires	Runflat tires; Space-saver tires

Brakes	Braking systems	Regenerative braking

Transmissions	Clutches & manual transmissions	Dual mass flyweels
	Final drive & drive shaft	4WD vs AWD

Electrics & Electronics	Ignition systems	Distributorless ignition systems; Insulated coils; Distributorless ignition system timing
	Charging, starting & lighting	LED lighting; High intensity discharge lights; Driving lights; Fog lights; Cornering lights; Smart lighting

SRS Systems	Safety systems	Airbags; Seatbelt; Vehicle safety systems; Crash sensors; Seat belt pre-tensioners; Tire pressure monitoring systems

Peripheral Systems	Security systems	Security systems
	Entertainment & peripheral systems	Integrated communications; Body controlled lighting systems; Proximity sensors; Reflective displays
	Satellite assisted systems	Global positioning satellites (GPS); Telematics

Tools & Equipment	Diagnostic equipment	Scan tools

Topic area	Topic group	Topic