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

Brake & Front End

To address this concern, the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) said it is offering a testing and certification program for electrified propulsion vehicle (xEV) high-voltage safety, including light-duty and medium-/heavy-duty hybrid and electric vehicles. The test can be completed online, ASE said.

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

AutoShopOwner

With a limited number of vehicle brands to learn, it didn’t take long to become proficient in all areas of automotive repair, from engine mechanical, drivetrain, electrical, steering, suspension, and all other systems. We also need to consider the standards set by ASE (Automotive Service Excellence).

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ASE to Provide Program for xEV High-Voltage Safety

Tomorrow's Technician

To address this concern, the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) said it is offering a testing and certification program for electrified propulsion vehicle (xEV) high-voltage safety, including light-duty and medium-/heavy-duty hybrid and electric vehicles. The test can be completed online, ASE said.

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ASE Launches EV Safety Testing and Certification Program

Tomorrow's Technician

To address this concern, the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) said it is offering a testing and certification program for electrified propulsion vehicle (xEV) high-voltage safety, including light-duty and medium-/heavy-duty hybrid and electric vehicles. The test can be completed online, ASE said.

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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 Offers 2 Levels of Electrical Safety Certification

AutoSuccess

Hybrids and electric vehicles surpassed 16% of the total 2023 U.S. With the uptick of their popularity, shops are seeing more of these vehicles in the service bays. Training managers have found that technicians who have attained xEV certification have increased confidence and lower anxiety while working on hybrid and electric vehicles.

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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.