ADAS ethics: Who is responsible for the crash?
October 30, 2025
By Pam Oakes, MACS Senior Technical Trainer and Curriculum Developer – Published on 10/28/2025 Even before ADAS technologies crossed into the Level 3 realm, ethics encompassing autonomy was on the...Read Article >
US EPA proposes long-awaited SNAP Rule #27
October 24, 2025
By Steve Schaeber, MACS Director of Training and Regulatory Affairs on 10/24/2025 On Friday, October 24, 2025, US EPA released the long-awaited proposed SNAP Rule #27. This new rule proposes...Read Article >
The Beginning of ADAS improving accident-reduction odds
October 14, 2025
By Pam Oakes, MACS Senior Technical Trainer and Curriculum Developer – Published on 10/14/2025 Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) are no longer theoretical safety features — they deliver measurable reductions...Read Article >
VW selling ID.4 EVs in Canada with R-744 (CO2) Heat Pump Systems
September 30, 2025
By Steve Schaeber, MACS Director of Training – Published on 9/30/2025 Volkswagen has been a pioneer in the industry for R-744 and as of 2024 they have deployed more CO2...Read Article >
The Limited Use of LiDAR
July 9, 2025
By Pam Oakes, MACS Board Secretary – Published on 7/8/2025 LiDAR: It mapped the Moon in the early 1970s. Now under one percent of vehicles driving on U.S. roadways are...Read Article >
What You Can’t See Can Hurt You!
June 24, 2025
By Pam Oakes, MACS Board Secretary – Published on 6/24/2025 The introduction of blind spot detection – a component of the advanced driver assist system (ADAS) in most cars and...Read Article >
The R-134a Rumor Mill is in Overdrive
June 18, 2025
By Peter Coll, MACS Past President – Published on 6/18/2025 Over the past several weeks, MACS has received many questions related to the availability of R-134a and a rumor that...Read Article >
It’s a Constant Hustle
June 3, 2025
Written by Pam Oakes, MACS Board Secretary – Published 6/3/25 If you work in a shop – big or small – you already know the pace is non-stop. There’s always...Read Article >
MACS & Robinair Team Up to Offer Free Summer 609 Webinars
May 29, 2025
Exciting news! MACS is once again partnering with Robinair to provide FREE Section 609 test prep webinars for training and certification for technicians. The first of three webinars will be...Read Article >
Celebration of Life: Ward Atkinson
October 16, 2024
Ward James Atkinson passed away on August 15, 2024, in Scottsdale, Arizona. He was born September 4, 1930 in Detroit, Michigan to Whitney Putnam Atkinson and Myrtle Ward Atkinson. An...Read Article >
Chemours and Honeywell announce the launch of R-1234yf retrofits for R-134a vehicles
October 2, 2024
By MACS Staff MACS members Honeywell and Chemours have each announced plans to launch R-1234yf as a replacement for R-134a vehicles in Europe. Read more about the Chemours announcement here:...Read Article >
How to Help: Charities Supporting Victims of Hurricane Helene
October 1, 2024
The MACS community is incredibly wonderful and supportive, offering its members a true sense of belonging and collaboration. Members come together to tackle challenges, celebrate successes, and innovate solutions. This...Read Article >