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ASE to Provide a Testing and Certification Program for EV High-Voltage Safety

Brake & Front End

Although hybrids have been around for more than 20 years, many shops are not familiar with the risks of high-voltage vehicles or are not comfortable working on or around them. Industry standards accompany both certifications and are intended to be used in conjunction with high-voltage vehicle safety training.

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Isn’t It Time We Rethink What a Master Level Technician Is?

AutoShopOwner

The belief that the average technician can attain master-level status on a wide variety of vehicle brands and in all areas of auto repair has become unrealistic. We also need to consider the standards set by ASE (Automotive Service Excellence). We need to define different criteria.

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ASE Introduces EV Certification Vouchers and Safety Standards

Tire Review Magazine

The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence ( ASE ) now has vouchers available for EV certification testing. ASE announced the creation of its electric vehicle technician and shop personnel electrical safety standards to minimize exposure to potential hazards of electrified vehicles (xEVs) and associated impacts.

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ASE to Provide Program for xEV High-Voltage Safety

Tomorrow's Technician

Although hybrids have been around for more than 20 years, many shops are not familiar with the risks of high-voltage vehicles or are not comfortable working on or around them. Industry standards accompany both certifications and are intended to be used in conjunction with high-voltage vehicle safety training.

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ASE Launches EV Safety Testing and Certification Program

Tomorrow's Technician

Although hybrids have been around for more than 20 years, many shops are not familiar with the risks of high-voltage vehicles or are not comfortable working on or around them. Industry standards accompany both certifications and are intended to be used in conjunction with high-voltage vehicle safety training.

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Knowledge — the Most Important Tool

AutoSuccess

Everyone is covering electric vehicle (EV) tools and equipment, and for one main reason, safety. If there’s one thing we all know by now, it’s obvious why we’re concerned about it, because the high voltage in any type of electric vehicle, be it hybrid, plug-in hybrid or full electric, is high enough to kill.

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Brookdale Community College Receives Grant to Launch EV Program

AutoSuccess

Brookdale Community College has secured a grant totaling $561,318 from the National Science Foundation to pioneer the Electric Vehicle Education for New Jersey (EVE-NJ) project. As the automotive industry rapidly transitions towards electric vehicles, this grant represents a pivotal investment in preparing the workforce for the future.