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09/09/2025

Dr. Nick Goodnight's latest blog article to learn more about HMI technologies in automotive applications. Gone are the days of a technician that could just touch the vehicle or hear the engine missing a beat. The automotive technician is more than just a mechanical and electrical professional diagnostician. They're now venturing into the realm of biomedical human interfacing, which requires new skills sets and understanding of the complex software and systems within the vehicle.

Read Dr. Nick Goodnight's latest blog article to learn more about HMI technologies in automotive applications: https://hubs.ly/Q03HzPm10

07/25/2025

Learn how adding night vision and thermal imaging to the sensor array in an ADAS system can give the ECMs on the vehicle more information to help make better decisions for safe operating.

Read Dr. Nick Goodnight's latest blog on Automotive Night Vision and Thermal Sensing: https://hubs.ly/Q03yYZnt0

03/20/2025

From autonomous driving and vehicle safety to predictive maintenance and personalization, AI is enhancing every aspect of the automotive experience. It's essential to address the challenges associated with AI, including ethical considerations, data privacy, and regulatory frameworks.

Check out Dr. Nick Goodnight's latest blog on how AI is changing the automotive industry.
https://hubs.ly/Q03cb6TD0

02/06/2025

Composites are revolutionizing the automotive industry by enabling the development of lighter, stronger, and more sustainable vehicles. As the industry continues to evolve, the demand for innovative composites is expected to grow, driving the future of automotive design and engineering.

Learn how composites are transforming vehicle design in our latest blog article by Dr. Nick Goodnight: https://hubs.ly/Q035G0Y00

01/10/2025

Self-driving vehicles, also known as autonomous vehicles (AVs), use advanced sensors, algorithms, and artificial intelligence (AI) to navigate and operate without human intervention. These vehicles have the potential to revolutionize shared mobility by offering safe, efficient, and convenient transportation options.

Read more about this intersection of innovation on our blog: https://hubs.ly/Q031WlXQ0.

Shared mobility and self-driving cars have transformed the way we think about transportation. What does the road ahead have in store?

12/13/2024

Happy holidays!

Our team at CDX Learning Systems wishes you joy and happiness during this holiday season. Thank you for the work you have done this year.

We look forward to serving you in 2025.

12/09/2024

The increase of power demands on new vehicles requires new thoughts and investigations of materials that potentially can be utilized for battery cell chemistries. Looking for materials that are easily accessible, reasonably priced and abundant will continue to drive the battery market for the foreseeable future. Lithium-Sulfur battery technology is just one of those avenues.

Check out this article from CDX author and educator, Dr. Nick Goodnight, in which he discusses the benefits of Lithium-Sulfur batteries in EVs.

As technology evolves, so do the battery demands of modern vehicles. Learn about why lithium-sulfur batteries are a key part of the battery market of the future.

11/06/2024

From the system communicating with infrastructure to the autonomous vehicle communicating with the other vehicles on the road, security is vital to maintaining control of these vehicles as they operate on the roadway.

Learn more about how some automotive communication protocols are utilizing technology to create unique security parameters from expert Dr. Nick Goodnight.

What is blockchain technology? Nicholas Goodnight, PhD, discusses the software language behind blockchain and what it means for the future of transportation systems.

07/19/2024

We had an amazing time at the UNOH Conference in Lima, Ohio! 🌟

CDX author Kirk VanGelder presented 'Teaching Hot Topics with CDX!' to automotive instructors. Here's a sneak peek at what was covered:

1. Teaching basic electrical concepts to new students
2. Using schematics during troubleshooting
3. Introducing ADAS Systems to beginners
4. Increasing student engagement in the classroom

Couldn't make it to the conference? No worries! Head to our website to learn more: https://www.cdxlearning.com/

03/28/2024

From radar sensors, to cameras, GPS and more, Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) are becoming increasingly common in today's vehicles.

For the driver, ADAS technology is decreasing distracted driving and even saving lives but, for technicians, it is increasing complexity as they have to understand how these various sensors and systems interact with the vehicle as it moves down the road. Learn more about how to teach ADAS from expert Nick Goodnight here: https://ow.ly/j8sL50R4xbr

The automotive industry is experiencing a paradigm shift with the introduction of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems. Learn how to bring this to your training.

03/27/2024

Will we see you in Illinois for the Spring 2024 ICAIA Conference?

03/26/2024

EV technology is changing rapidly, which is why we have created this thoroughly researched, informative series of articles in an ebook format written by top automotive expert Nicholas Goodnight.

Download this innovative resource today to help fill your knowledge gaps and get ready to teach the automotive technicians of tomorrow. https://ow.ly/1TkO50R2lxC