Effective Service, Repair, & Retrofitting (Or Conversion) of Cars into Electric Vehicles
Online, April 25, 2012 (Newswire.com) - The Electric Vehicle Technical Institute Inc. is pleased to announce a short course.
Retrofitting or Conversion of Modern Automobiles to Battery Electric Vehicles (BEV) for personal use or resale.
Also the Service and Repair, including troubleshooting by symptom analysis, and best methods for repair of most Electric Vehicles, will be included.
The Hands-On course will allow all participants to participate in Retrofitting or Conversion of several modern vehicles thus gaining True Hands-On Experience. Also classic trouble shooting, from observed symptoms and demonstrations of the repairs, at the technical level at which most hobbyists or auto mechanics are capable, and discussions of best practices for replacement with new or rebuilt parts, and when their use is appropriate.
Discussions will include: Highway vehicles, Motorcycles, Mobility Scooters, Neighborhood Vehicles and Golf Carts.
Explanations will be included for Hybrid updating to Plug-in, Extending the range, and several types of conversion to hybrid for nice used cars.
The course includes an Entrepreneurship section to improve the student's business skills.
(We were inspired by Mike Brown's, EVTV's, Wayne Anderson's, and Steve Clunn's excellent examples)
The location in Dade City, Florida is near many Family Motels and Restaurants.(Room and board is NOT included.)
Students are encouraged to bring some basic tools, (our shop has an air compressor.) Individuals may bring a car to convert with the parts kit to install. (Please check for specific requirements before bringing.) Tuition for the week long course including all textbooks is $1,650 (A $300 discount from the regular price of $1,950.)A minimum class size is mandated by economic considerations of eight to 18 students and two or three project cars. Those who bring an approved project can bring a partner for a 40% discount or $2,640 for the two of you. No refunds after the first day, in case of a personal emergency you can reschedule for a later class.