I-CAR has recently added Electric and Electric Hybrid Vehicles (ALT01e) and Hybrid
Electric and Alternative Fuel Vehicles (ALT02e) to its online course catalog.
Both of these online programs are also available in the instructor-led (live)
format.
These programs touch on different areas of current and
changing technology of hybrid electric vehicles and alternative fuel vehicles.
Both will provide individuals with an understanding of
vehicle-specific repair considerations and the importance of ensuring a safe
and cost-effective repair.
Course Details – Electric and Electric Hybrid Vehicles
(ALT01e):
• Identify terminology related to parts and understand
the construction of an electric vehicle
• Understand the differences between series, parallel
and combination hybrid configurations, as well as integrated starter/alternator
hybrid combinations
• Examine system design and operation including vehicles
from Honda and Toyota
• Analyze collision damage to electric and hybrid
electric vehicles
• Understand the collision repair considerations for
electric and hybrid electric vehicles
• Know how to work safely around electric and hybrid
electric vehicles
Course Details – Hybrid Electric and Alternative Fuel
Vehicles (ALT02e):
• Explain how to take safe measures when working on
hybrid electric and alternative fuel vehicles
• Understand high voltage issues with electric A/C
systems
• Identify new applications for hybrid technology and
unique hybrid system features
• Understand vehicle-specific applications from popular
vehicle makers, including Ford, Mercury, Mazda, Toyota, Lexus, Nissan and
Honda
• Know how to properly care for a high voltage battery
prior to and during the repair process
• Identify the different types of alternative fuel
vehicles currently on the market, as well as concepts in tomorrow’s technology
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