CONTENTS / JULY 2023 p. 8 Equipment AEB adoption speeds ahead Automatic emergency braking systems are becoming more common in the commercial vehicle industry, but are efforts to mandate the tech moving too fast? p. 12 » ON THE COVER In The Bay Bright ideas to speed up lighting and electrical repairs Experts offer tips to help solve common and uncommon electrical and lighting issues on commercial vehicles. p. 18 Shop Operations Battle of the bulging budget As shops must increase wages and upgrade tools and equipment, calculating budgets has become one of management's tougher challenges. SPOTL IGHT ON... p. 22 Lubrication Greasing: Manual or auto? The pros and cons of manual grease guns, automated lubrication systems, and slick solutions that fall somewhere in between. p. 24 APUS APU innovations take heat off fleets Auxiliary power units save on fuel and reduce engine wear, but they do require some maintenance. Recent innovations have made that less of a hassle for fleets. SPEC IAL SEC TION p. 28 Technology & Maintenance Council Annual Meeting & Skills Contest Excellence in maintenance for quality control Automatic emergency braking P. 8 V IEWS FROM THE EXPERTS 26 Diagnostics Don't distress; de-stress your diagnostic process By Missy Albin TAYLOR AND LLOYD Want to contribute? Contact us at editor@FleetMaintenance.com DEPARTMENTS FROM THE EDITOR Building better budgets P. 18 6 Hitched Up Using AI without losing what's important to your business 38 Fleet Parts & Components What's new in products for more efficient fleet operation. 40 Tools & Equipment A roundup of the latest tool and equipment offerings. 42 Product Spotlight: Wheel ends and brakes Cover photo: Cox Automotive Expert electrical repair tips P. 12 July 2023 | FleetMaintenance.com 3http://www.FleetMaintenance.com