Electric Bus Servicing
80-hours (10-days) of specialized and comprehensive hands-on training on servicing electric
busses. Training includes the service information and factory specialized tools necessary to
effectively and safely service an electric bus.
Class Summary
- An introduction to the busses and components
- Electric Bus Walk-around and Factory Safety Features
- Technical walk-around and major component introductions and locations
- Jacking and Hoisting
- Using the Emergency Response Guide
- Bidirectional “Vehicle to Grid” Inverter
- Lithium Ion Battery R&R and service
- In-Wheel Electric Motor Drive 500V
- DCDC Conversion (24V Charging)
- Regenerative “Brake by Wire” System
- HVAC System (High Voltage)
- 3-phase AC Charging System
- Diagnostic Strategy
- Hands On Diagnostic Case Studies
An 80-hour hands-on training program that looks to elevate a mechanic’s understanding of plug-in electric vehicle technology, helping to mitigate the risks and improve diagnostics when and EV enters your shop.
Rationale
Electric busses will be hitting the roads for cities, schools, and more to help meet global emissions targets. Prepare your staff with specialized training and be ready when electric busses are added to your fleet.
Expertise
Sun Country Academy instructors are electric vehicle experts and possess the education, training, and experience necessary to prepare bodyshops, mechanics and technicians when dealing with a battery electric vehicles. In short, we have the expertise.
Scope
Electric vehicles pose new challenges and components for diagnostics and repair. The all-new power-train systems employ large lithium-ion battery packs, powering 3-phase AC electric motors delivering up to 600 HP, and high-power electronics operating at over 400 Volts.
What we do
Sun Country Academy was developed and designed to ensure the safety of EV drivers, first responders, mechanics and the general public.
Delivered by traditional in class and on-site training, as well as web based/online format, we have established the first certification in the safe handling of Electric Vehicles in the World.