Hands-On ACDC Training

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Electric Drive (Automotive Instructors Only)

Part 1 is a 5-day class held in Worcester, MA. The class is based on today’s technology and teaching methods. What you are missing in your training will be answered. Week 1 is Hybrids, Safety, and a close look at each component.

Part 1 is 5 Days of the 10 Day Class called Electric Drive

Cost

Cost

$4,500 is for the first week it includes meals, all handouts on a 10 gig jump drive, 3 ACDC EMV books in color, and ACDC hospitality.

For Auto Instructors

This class is exclusive to automotive instructors only. Please check with the office to find a date that fits your schedule. 

Are you ready for an immersive class experience?

Day 1 8:30 – 4:30 pm

Day 1 8:30 – 4:30 pm.

  • The class starts by reviewing our new EMV College Level book
  • We will follow chapters 1 – 15 during the week
  • What Makes a Hybrid different from a conventional car?
  • Safety & Equipment (Including HV Gloves, Power Flow, and Pico Scope
  • We will be using a Honda Civic (2003 – 2005) Hybrid to learn the Honda IMA to introduce to your students
  • HV Battery Systems & NiMH

Day 2 8:30 to 4:30 pm

Day 2 8:30 to 4:30 pm

  • Hyundai Sonata System & VW HEV System Review
  • HVAC
  • Electric Air Conditioning Compressor
  • Equipment for HEV
  • Atkinson Cycle / LIVC

Instructor is Craig Van Batenburg, CMAT, L1, and L3 Certified

We accept PO’s, AMX, Visa, Mastercard, Discover, and a check 30 days ahead of time.

Day 3 8:30 – 4:30 pm

Day 3 8:30 – 4:30 pm

  • Intro to Toyota on the Toyota Prius (2004 – 2009)
  • NiMH HV Battery Packs and Components
  • Rebuilding and reconditioning HV Battery Packs. Cell / Module Testing
  • Contactors, High Voltage Leak Test and Detection Circuit
  • DC-DC Converter Operation
  • Prius Transmission Construction and Function

Day 4 8:30 to 4:30 pm

Day 4 8:30 to 4:30 pm

  • eCVT function (Toyota and Ford Systems) / Resolvers
  • Electric Motor / Generator construction and function
  • Testing M/G with Milliohm Meter, Insulation Tester, and Stabilant 22a
  • Ford C-Max (same as Fusion) and Escape HEV
  • Regenerative Braking
  • High Voltage Battery Packs … Li-ion
  • Li-ion Cell Balancing

You will be UTube Certified too!

Day 5 8:30 to 4:30 pm

Day 5 8:30 to 4:30 pm

  • Towing / Jump Starting / Preventative Maintenance
  • Class Test after lunch. We will review any incorrect answers
  • Get caught up on any items from the week
  • Curriculum Writing
  • Test Question Writing
  • Education Support Program (ESP)
  • Review week one. Class ends at 4:30 PM


Updated 12/29/24