Where are the EV technicians?
Hey, EVs need maintenance and repairs too. But, working on an EV shouldn’t be done by just anyone – it takes a very particular set of skills (perhaps even skills acquired over a very long career). These vehicles aren’t your grandfather’s, working via internal combustion engines, and it takes a skilled technician to know how
NASCAR Tech, Ford partner on technician EV training
Universal Technical Institute’s (UTI) Mooresville, N.C., campus, NASCAR Technical Institute (NASCAR Tech), is rolling out new curriculum in its Ford FACT (Ford Accelerated Credential Training) program to prepare its students to keep the next generation of vehicles on the road. The new course is another step in UTI’s overall EV strategy, the company says, which includes enhancing its core curriculum, enhancing
UTI taps Bosch to develop EV training programs
Universal Technical Institute (UTI) selected Bosch to support the development of new courseware that helps meet the needs of the growing electric vehicle (EV) market, which continues to see record sales and a demand for skilled technicians. According to a recent report by McKinsey, it is expected that 65% of new car sales will be
UTI launches EV technician training coursework
The new EV coursework was developed in partnership with UTI’s EV Program Advisory Council, which includes carmakers like Ford, Volvo, BMW and GM.
I-Car publishes best practice HV disconnecting guide
The best practice document also includes an HV safety protocol form used to document inspections and tests.
Webinar: Prepare your shop for battery electric vehicles
This ShopOwner webinar is designed to equip its audience to better understand the EV technologies coming into shops.