Multimeters and Safety Equipment in Hybrid Vehicles
Orange cables in hybrid vehicles means SAFETY SAFETY SAFETY. In this Tip Clip instructor Dave Hobbs gives us instruction and insight on what to look for in safety equipment and multimeters for use in Hybrid applications.
This clip is an excerpt from the 150 minute comprehensive “Maximizing Your Multimeter & Testing Electrical Circuits” training program with Dave Hobbs, available from Automotive Video. Get More Info Today!
Johnson Electric Launches Battery Cooling Fan Module for Hybrid and Electric Vehicles
Johnson Electric has introduced a new cooling fan product line for hybrid and electric vehicles. The cooling fan module (CFM EV) is designed to have extremely long life to continuously manage the battery temperature during the operating and recharge cycles of plug-in hybrids and electric vehicles, according to the company.
AVI Offers Mastering Hybrid HVAC Systems Training Video
In the Mastering Hybrid HVAC Systems training video, instructor Dave Hobbs teaches you hands-on fundamentals to servicing Hybrid A/C systems. Advance your diagnostic strategies by understanding these complex systems through live on-car demonstrations.
A/C Update: Recharging A/C Compressor for 2009 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid
This article will provide you with critical information on recovering and recharging the A/C compressor on a 2009 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid.
A/C Update: Flush Service Guidelines for GM Hybrids
What you may have thought was just another air conditioning system on a similar non-hybrid vehicle will not be the same on a hybrid vehicle. The following article explains flushing procedures and the unique lubricants exclusive to General Motors hybrid vehicles.
Volts & Voltage: How will Hybrids Change?
This past month, the Chevrolet Volt has grabbed the headlines from not only the business pages, but the the headlines of all the automotive publications. Some say this is a “feel good” story of a company on the mend, but it is actually the next chapter of the “electrification” of the automobile that started with the introduction of the EV1 in 1996 and the Prius in 2002.
ATA Offers Free Training on Hybrids, CNG and Biodiesel Technology
The Automotive Training Authority (ATA) is offering free “green” aftermarket training courses on hybrid, compressed natural gas (CNG) vehicles and biodiesel/clean diesel technology. The courses, geared toward automotive repair shop owners, technicians and fleet maintenance managers, are made possible through a federal alternative fuel training grant.
Austin Community College Offers Hybrid Training Classes for Technicians
Austin Community College in Austin, TX, recently received a $98,860 grant from the state to spend on alternative fuel training. The school is offering training classes on hybrids, as well as classes covering other “green” cars including ones powered by propane, natural gas and biodiesel.
Hybrid Training Class Features Midtronics High-Voltage Battery Tester
The free, live Internet class instructed by Craig Van Batenburg is on Thursday, May 27 at 2 p.m. EST. It is a 30-minute, interactive hybrid class on how to test a high-voltage battery pack. It will also cover construction of a typical battery pack and discuss where rebuilt packs are sold in the market.
The Bendix Brand Leads the Way with Aftermarket’s First Hybrid Brake Service Class
To address the growing number of hybrid vehicles making their way into the aftermarket’s independent repair shops, the Bendix Training Team has developed a comprehensive program called the Hybrid Brake Service Class.
MiraCosta College in Oceanside, CA, Offers Hybrid Vehicle Training Program
MiraCosta College in Oceanside, CA, has received a $400,000 federal stimulus grant to assist in developing their new hybrid vehicle training program. The course is only open to trained technicians who are able to pass a skills test administered by the college.
Tech Feature: Handling Hybrid Service
Right now, the service opportunities lie mainly in the future as hybrids move out of warranty and into the independent service bays. However, it’s entirely realistic to expect hybrids to become a growing part of the automotive service market.