As xEVs (hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and electric vehicles) become a larger part of today’s automotive industry, instructors need the knowledge and confidence to prepare students for careers in this rapidly evolving field.
Our National Science Foundation (NSF) Advanced Technological Education (ATE) project equips secondary and post-secondary automotive educators with practical, systems-based training focused on xEV safety, theory, maintenance, and repair.
- Learn a systems-based approach that makes xEVs easier to understand.
- Gain practical knowledge you can immediately integrate into your automotive program.
- Prepare students for the growing demand for qualified xEV technicians.
- Support ASE accreditation expectations for modern automotive technology programs.
- xEV training is becoming an increasingly important part of ASE accreditation for both secondary and post-secondary automotive technology programs.
- Most xEVs work from the same core systems. Hybrids, plug-in hybrids, and electric vehicles share many common components and operating principles.
- A systems-based approach makes every brand easier to understand. Instead of memorizing vehicle models, instructors learn concepts that transfer across manufacturers.
- Safety comes first. Students who complete ASE xEV Level 1 preparation can earn an industry-recognized xEV safety credential.
- Global xEV adoption is projected to exceed 50% by 2036.
- Only 32% of dealership technicians are trained to service xEVs.
- More than 70,000 automotive technician positions are currently open nationwide.
- Of more than 229,000 ASE-certified technicians, only about 3,100 (1.4%) currently hold EV-specific certifications
- Self-paced online learning modules
- One-day, hands-on instructor workshop
- xEV safety, theory, maintenance, and repair
- $150 instructor stipend upon successful completion (funded through the NSF grant)
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Attend an upcoming information session, register for training and learn more. There are a limited number of spots, so get signed up as soon as possible.
This material is based upon work supported by the U.S. National Science Foundation under Award No. 2500418
