Hi everybody
Electric Vehicles (EVs), Hybrids, Batteries (all Types), Solar charging etc are issues that as mechanics, automotive electricians etc we will need to, if we are going to remain relevant, both accept and embrace this awe-inspiring technology.
This does not mean we have to forget our love of internal combustion engines, the sound of that V8 pulsing or the whistling turbo, especially after a major overhaul.
Take the Tesla EV, it has a body, drive train (have you seen the size of those CV joints? Torque), incredible cooling system (batteries don't like heat), Brakes (Brembo), Suspension, many options, and yes to keep tyres and ride at peak efficiency a 4 wheel aligner for wheel alignments is a must. Steering, electronic Rack and Pinion, not to mention self-driving, autonomous driving etc. and the list goes on.
In Australia, in the last few years the Ford Taxi, which was very common for taxis has been replaced almost completely by the Toyota Camry Hybrid. It's rare to even see a Ford taxi these days.
At the Automotive training colleges in Australia we are teaching our Mechanics and Auto Electricians subjects relating to Hybrids and EVs,
subjects such as for eg, Depower and reinitialise hybrid electric vehicles. Now that's all fine for the newbies but what about us that are not at college? This is where there is a need for more training availability and I am hoping that great teachers and trainers such as Paul Danner, (Scanner Danner) will play a part in this fast-moving industry as he has helped so many of us get a handle on the complexities of the modern internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles.
Thankyou Paul
Mike from Down Under
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