Automotive Technology: Websites

The ASE Education Foundation is a non-profit organization that evaluates and accredits entry-level automotive technology education programs against standards developed by the automotive service industry. It also develops career-readiness education for students which fuse local partnerships, rigorous standard-based education, workplace experience, and mentorship together.

Fuel economy figures and calculators for vehicles sold and driven in the United States from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is responsible for keeping people safe on America’s roadways. Through enforcing vehicle performance standards and partnerships with state and local governments, NHTSA reduces deaths, injuries and economic losses from motor vehicle crashes.

The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence is commonly known as the ASE. It is an independent non-profit organization that has worked to improve the quality of vehicle repair and service by testing and certifying automotive professionals.

From the National Renewable Energy Laboratory: "The National Renewable Energy Laboratory pioneers world-class research accelerating the development of sustainable mobility technologies and strategies for passenger and freight transportation, with a focus on decarbonizing the transportation sector and combating climate change.

The only national laboratory solely dedicated to energy efficiency and renewable energy, NREL helps its industry partners create innovative components, fuels, infrastructure, and integrated systems for electric, fuel cell, and other alternative fuel and advanced ground-based vehicles as well as emerging technologies for aviation, rail, and marine applications."

Career outlook and salary information for Auto Service Technicians and Mechanics.

The International Union, United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America (UAW) is one of the largest...(more)