Electric Learning: SEMA 2024 Education Program to offer EV 101 and high-voltage safety certification through Legacy EV
Las Vegas, Nevada — While the heat of summer may feel like it’s here to stay, autumn approaches on the horizon–and with it, this year’s 2024 SEMA Show, where attendees will have the exclusive opportunity to become electric vehicle (EV) and EV safety-certified. The 2024 SEMA show will take place from November 5 through November […]
High-Voltage Learning: ASE to present free EV service webinar on January 9
Toronto, Ontario — The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) is hosting a free electric-vehicle-centric webinar for service technicians on Tuesday, Jan. 9 at 4:00 pm E.T. The webinar, titled “Electric Vehicle (EV) Service,” will be hosted by Vince Manship of Garage Gurus and will cover topics such as high-voltage battery charging; reviewing low-voltage […]
‘Not Just Panel Beaters Anymore’: Cecile Bukmeier talks shifting trends in technician training at the EV Repair Tour Calgary
Calgary, Alberta – When it comes to the continued electrification of the automotive industry, it’s time for technician training to catch up. That’s what Cecile Bukmeier–chair of the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology’s autobody program–had to say in her presentation on how automotive training needs to adapt to keep up with the rate of technological […]
Achieving EV Awareness: ASE Education Foundation revises accreditation standards for truck and collision repair programs
Toronto, Ontario – The non-profit organization, Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Education Foundation, has recently revised its accreditation standards for its 2022-2023 truck and collision repair training program outlines. In 2022 and 2023, technical revision committees from across different levels of the automotive industry and education, recognized the growing number of high-voltage systems and EV adoption, […]
Now or Never: The aftermarket can change overnight; prepare for electric vehicles now, says NAPA/UAP’s Martyn Johns
Toronto, Ontario — Policy can change everything—just look to New Zealand’s aftermarket for proof of how electric vehicles can completely alter the aftermarket. A featured speaker at Collision Repair magazine’s EV Repair Tour, supported by Fix Network, Martyn Johns, NAPA/UAP’s national director of emerging technologies, delivered a wake-up call presentation, where he called on collision […]
Fully Charged: Canadian EV educator David Giles forms new electric vehicle training and consulting business
Halifax, Nova Scotia — David Giles, co-founder of All EV Canada and longtime EV educator, has formed a new business venture: PoweredEV Training and Consulting. “We are a global consulting company with over 20 years of experience in strategic planning and course development for electric vehicles,” Giles wrote on LinkedIn. “We work in the world […]
EV Immersion: Georgian College receives $500k grant to offer extended reality EV training
Barrie, Ontario — Georgian College has been making strides to equip its students with the skills needed for tomorrow’s auto industry, and a recent half-million dollar investment from OVIN’s Regional Future Workforce Program will surely provide a leg-up. This $500,000 grant from the Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN) will introduce immersive learning opportunities that allow […]
Star of Saskatoon: Kavia Autobody achieves VinFast certification
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan — With sights seemingly set on cornering the luxury EV repair market, AutoCanada announced Saturday via LinkedIn that Kavia Autobody in Saskatoon has achieved certification from VinFast. This impressive step forward for the rapidly growing MSO group builds on a major milestone from earlier in the month, when AutoCanada saw its Burwell Autobody […]
Making Space: Ontario gov. invests $4.7 million into free training for techs transitioning to EV sector
Toronto, Ontario — With all Ontarian eyes fixated on huge investments into the province’s auto sector as of late, the Ford government announced Wednesday that a round of funding totalling more than $4.7 million is on the way to create the jobs to match industry growth. The announcement was made in London, Ont. alongside representatives […]
Specialty Services: Excellence Auto Collision achieves Rivian certification
Scarborough, Ontario — AutoCanada proudly announced via LinkedIn Thursday that Excellence Auto Collision in Scarborough, Ont. has officially become a Rivian Certified Collision Centre. “Congratulations Peter Woo, Mark Millson, Glenn Yatabe and the entire Excellence Auto Collision team on the newest addition to your current OEM repair certifications,” the MSO group wrote of its GTA-based […]
