At the top of your game

This story first appeared in the March issue of Evtalk – CLICK HERE to download the magazine FREE

We had a massive week with New Zealand’s top automotive technicians, sharing with them the latest in our electric vehicle training.

Our approach to training is to leave no stone unturned.

It’s much like going to one of our favourite local restaurants in Napier, the food is amazing, and you come away full and happy!

This is how we feel about our training.

We want you to be full of knowledge, also having the hands-on aspects so you apply this on returning to your place of work.

At AECS we spent days upon days in summer just on research and development to create two new seminars.

Why spend so much time on this?

When working on EVs the largest threat to your wellbeing is electricity.

Working with 400 volts-plus you must know what you’re doing.

Safety is paramount!

The first of our training is a continuation of EV Diagnostics & Maintenance in our part two (part one was released last year).

In this we cover HV air-conditioning diagnostics, servicing R134a aircon, including cooling and heating systems, and how to diagnose levitating coolant pumps – their control/feedback systems.

Wheel alignment and braking systems have a major impact on battery range.

We go in-depth with wheel alignment and stability control, with basics on toe, camber, setback and thrust angle adjustments.

Functions of the ABS modulator will also be covered, such as EBD, VDC, BLSD and BAS.

One of the areas we go into much detail is high voltage distribution and the role of the power distribution module (PDM).

We will bring a PDM for you to see so you can understand how each of the components operate.
Of course, more will be covered.

The second of the new training programmes is EV Battery Diagnostics & Repair.

This where it gets exciting.

Each component of this training is broken down so it’s easy to understand.

Simple chemistry will change your thinking about HV rechargeable batteries.

We take a look at EV battery construction and chemistry, and the way batteries are connected (including individual anodes and cathodes) to the busbars.

Knowledge such as this is necessary for you to be an expert on EV batteries.

We worked with first responders in EV/hybrid vehicle impacts and crashes in which we share the outcomes on what best practices are when an EV/hybrid high voltage system is damaged.

Importantly, we’ll go into battery cell quality diagnostics, testing and evaluation of individual batteries from Nissan and Renault, removal and opening an HV battery through to cooling, ventilation and sealing.

You’ll learn how to safely measure, diagnose and equalise an HV battery.

Also covered will be breakers, SMRs and rush resistor.

Who would have thought there is so much to an EV? With our training all of this is explained in detail, and we have components from an actual EV that helps with understanding.

AECS is about empowering workshops and keeping you trained with the latest technology.

If you want to be at the top of your game, then training is key.

Finally, perhaps you’re not a technician but work in the industry or own an EV – we have something for everyone.

There’s training for vehicle sales, insurance assessors, and EV owners through to first responders.

Call 06 874 9077, email training@aecs.net or visit training.aecs.net for more information.