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“Safety and Tools. What Makes a Hybrid different from a conventional car? An Overview”
“Service and Maintenance Issues”
“Internal Combustion Issues and New Designs”
“ Hybrid Transmissions Technology ”
“ Regenerative Brakes ”
“ Motor / Generator Controls, the Inverter ”
“ Electric Power Steering, DC-DC Converter operations … Ghost Voltage Explained ”
“ High Voltage Air Conditioning systems, Heating, Other cooling systems”
“ Battery Systems High and Low Voltage”
“Overview of EVs and EVs with a Range Extender”
“Grid Charging a HV Battery in an EV or PHEV”
“Heating and Cooling all systems in an EV or PHEV”
”Battery Systems in EV and PHEV High Voltage”
“Fuel Cells are here. So are Plug-in FC”
“Toyota all except Prius”
“In-Depth Prius Class Part 1” (TAR218)
“In-Depth Prius Class Part 2” (TAR219)
“In-Depth Prius Class Part 3” (TAR220)
“Honda IMA”
“ACDC Honda Dual Motor”
“ACDC Ford Escape, C-Max and Fusion”
“ACDC GM ..2005-2010.. PHT, 2 Mode and BAS”
“GM ..Volt, Bolt and eAssist”
“Chrysler – Fiat”
“Hyundia – Kia”
“VW-Audi-Porsche”
“BMW-Mercedes”
“Volvo- Renault”
“2 Mode”
“DC Basic Power”
“AC Power and Higher Voltages”
“Computer Systems in Today’s Automobiles”
Army Man I is about DC basic power
Army Man II is about AC power and higher voltages
Army Man III is about computer systems in today’s automobiles
This two part series was a live class in the spring of 2020. You will learn about NiMH and Li-ion packs and what, if anything, you can do to fix a pack as opposed to replacement. We discuss the RMD world, equipment, safety and much more. DO NOT attempt to do any hands-on work with the proper safety PPE and a hands-on class. This training is ONLY for experienced High Voltage technicians.
“L3 Webinar Test Prep Part 1” (TAR0L3)
“L3 Webinar Test Prep Part 2” (TAR0L4)
ASE has a hybrid certification exam called the L3. ACDC has been at every ASE test writing session and the previous events that ASE sponsored years ago. ACDC has a 90 page full color Preparation Guide and web based support materials. Craig Van Batenburg (CEO, ASE Master and L1 Certified) took the L3 test the first day it was offered (January 2, 2015) and feels strongly that the ACDC L3 materials will be a huge advantage. Here is what you get for $150 plus $16 for Shipping and Handling (48 states).
- ACDC L3 Prep Book (90 pages, full color)
- ASE style practice test questions
- Two 1-hour recorded Webinars done live
- Email with study links for more study materials
- Certificate of Completion
- Confidence to pass the test
L3 testing starts in January of 2015. ACDC is proud to say we had a part in helping ASE get this test out there.
Note: You must have passed A6 and A8 to take L3.
“Hybrid and EV HVAC Webinar Part 1” (TAR048)
“Hybrid and EV HVAC Webinar Part 2” (TAR049)
This class was done live in April of 2016 over two nights. Many people from all over the world attended and asked some great questions. This is what we covered. Comes with 2 PDFs to print and take notes.
- A/C systems in hybrid cars with belt driven compressors
- A/C compressors that are belt and high voltage driven
- All electric compressors
- High voltage systems in HVAC
- Compressor oils
- New Equipment
- R12, R134a, R1234yf
- A/C Inverter Operation
- Heating the cabin .. Hybrids
- Heating the cabin .. EV
- Heat Pumps
- Kia Soul EV HVAC
- More
“Milli-Ohm Meter Class” (TAR061)
“ACDC 40 Question Quiz Preparation Class” (TAR063)
Before you take the test, re-read the latest ACDC Hybrid / EV book, watch the on-line training. The 40 question quiz is an open book test and you have 2 hours to complete it. You can review any missed answers at the end . The 20 question re-up quiz has a one hour limit. Good luck.
Wear the Patch Proudly
“Salvage Yard Hybrid and EV Dismantling for the technician Part 1” (TAR041)
“Salvage Yard Hybrid and EV Dismantling for the technician Part 2” (TAR042)
“Salvage Yard Hybrid and EV Dismantling for the technician Part 3” (TAR043)
Is your recycling yard safe when it comes to high voltage hybrids and electric vehicles? What do you do to protect your employees? Learn in the 3 part series what to do. This series is for anyone at your yard but geared toward the person that takes the vehicles apart. Check with our office about other products we have for salvage yards.
“Tesla Class” (TAR077)
Get enough information about service, preventive maintenance, and repairs on Teslas to know if this is a brand to go after.
“Grid Charging Webinar”
This one-hour Grid Charging online class will cover the following:
- SAE J1772 Level I and II charging.
- What does each pin do
- We will look at the wiring diagrams and explain what the common problems are
- DC fast charging. We will explain the 3 types.
- We will explain why ACDC created what we call a SEBOB and its use. You will see the scope patterns of known good charging systems
A 23-part webinar series that explains each chapter of our EMV book. Webinars are being released periodically.
Go to this link to learn more about our EMV book.
“Introduction”
“Safety & the Environment”
“Electrical”
“Tools & and Equipment”
“Internal Combustion Engine”
“Battery Systems Part 1”
“Battery Systems Part 2”
“Transmissions”
“Electrical Motors”
“Inverters”
“Regenerative Braking”
“DC-DC Converter”
“Electric Power Steering”
“HVAC”
“Grid Charging”
“Hybrid Vehicles”
“PHEV”
“EV/EV-RE”
“Fuel Cell Vehicles”
“Heavy Duty”
“Motorcycles & Scooters”
“Preventative Maintenance”
“Diagnostics”
“Future Tech and Women in the Industry”
“Service Writer Part 1” (TAR240)
“Service Writer Part 2” (TAR241)
“ACDC Hybrid and EV Service Writer” (TAR050)
“The ON Ramp” (TAR053)
“Employee Relations” (TAR054)
“Selling Service and Preventive Maintenance” (TAR055)
“Math for Owners and Managers” (TAR056)
“Marketing your Shop and You” (TAR057)
“Finding What you Need on the Net Information Access” (TAR058)
“Where will your next Tech come from” (TAR060)
“The Off Ramp” (TAR059)
“First Responders Part 1”
“First Responders Part 2”
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