everyone. I'm trying to commenced preparations for training interested folks in my locality, on hybrid vehicles. Pls can anyone suggests what topics that should be included in any training syllable on hybrid vehicles. If you have any links on such information, or you've some ideas you'd want to share with me, pls do. I do appreciate you guys contributions. On my part, here's what I'd include in the syllabus: 1. What hybrid vehicles are:ICE and HV *discussion on BEV, HEV, etc 2. What are hybrid vehicles, and how do they operate 3. Components of hybrid system 4. Costs of owning one 5. Toyotas lineup of hybrid vehicles, etc . . . . Nn? Dxta
When I develop training, I start by thinking about the audience: who is to be trained, and what is their background? What tasks do they need to be able to do after they’ve been trained? If I were giving a presentation about hybrid vehicles, I’d cover different material with automotive service technicians, for example, than with policymakers evaluating environmental benefits, or electric utility engineers concerned with plug-in charging. For a general public audience, I’d include some basic safety information, such as the locations of high voltage (hybrid vehicle battery, engine compartment, other orange-colored wiring), the chemical hazards of the battery electrolyte, and the safety features included by manufacturers, like the relays that isolate the HV battery when the car is turned off. You might find some ideas in Toyota’s Emergency Response Presentation (PDF) and owners’ manuals.
john1701a.com has a wealth of information. On the left sidebar, click on Prius Info to expand the list of items. John's Stuff - Toyota Prius - Understanding Hybrids John's Stuff - Toyota Prius - Hybrid Type: FULL (and go through the other links like Two Mode and Assist) You may want to include a "Safety" section on it so that those that like to tinker with vehicles know what not to touch or what parts to handle with care.
My off-the-cuff suggestions: and All of this guy’s Prius-related videos: Typed by Mr88cet’s dancing thumbs
You're right. My training is narrowed down to would be hybrid tech, who has little or no knowledge about this technology. Some of those guys, would want to go establish their own shops. So, it isn't with the policy makers perse.
Thanks. Definitely there'd be a safety part to it. I heard a case last week from a friend, who informed me about a shade tree electrician, with mo basic knowledge of electricity, and electronics, who died instantly when he was working on a Prius orange cable. The late electrician's colleagues, had to runaway, because, they've never seen such a thing before. The links doesn't seems to be android friendly. Would try with my computer and see what happens.
If I were sharing my knowledge with independent techs (as opposed to dealership techs) I would focus on common out of warranty repairs on high mileage hybrids. Why? Because most independent techs will never see a hybrid while it is under warranty. Those jobs all end up at the dealership. Even if you see newish hybrids, there may not be much to do other than basic maintenance. Focus on whatever make/models are the majority of hybrids are in your area. For me that is Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, Honda Insight. With the Prius overwhelmingly dominating. So for Prius explain how it works. Contrast with Honda system. Go through top 5 reasons why a Prius won't start, and how to deal with it. Go through top 5 common failures in Prius and how to fix them. Go through top 5 routine maintenance of hybrids. So they can add on these recurring services for customers as opposed to only repairs. Segements on hybrid battery and how it works. How to diagnose problems from looking at techstream or other data gathering devices. How to recharge when voltage is too low. How to swap out a hybrid battery safely. Including proper torque specs for the terminals. Have some equipment ready to show/sell to the techs. Personal protection equipment, elm bluetooth obdii devices, hv Charger, some HV battery modules, voltmeter, etc
Wa!!!!! Thanks a million $$ sir! I had never thought this line before. As regards dealerships, they just don't have such competencies fixing hybrid vehicles. Most of the hybrid jobs over here in Nigeria, are executed by shade tree mechanics, or those ones down the street. So, it appears independent shops, kinda have more knowledge than the dealerships. Dominant hybrid vehicles over here are: 1. Prius 100% 2. Camry 50% 3. Hihy/Rx400/450 40% 4.Honda Civic/accord 5% 5. Ford fusion/escape 2% Toyota hybrid cars are the majority everywhere here. Thanks for your info Sir! Dxta
Are you referring to me, or the story of the "electrician" I heard that died? Well, in some of the places here Nigeria, you got lots of quarks around. Lot of these people, don't understand the basics of whatever they are doing. So, what they do, is to rely on their experiential knowledge, without putting in more efforts to self develop in their areas of endeavor. Remember, here isn't the USA/Europe where you have structures that are working. We've got regulatory bodies, but they don't do nothing.
As I quoted the part of your post to which I was responding, I would have thought it was obvious that I was talking about the guy who killed himself. Please don't take personal offence, it was merely a throw away thought, not aimed at anyone in particular. You have answered my question, though by saying these people have no qualifications so are therefore are not electricians, mechanics or whatever. In our part of the world, we call them cowboys – those that perform a trade (may even represent they have qualifications) but have no training, or rudimentary OTJ (on the job) experience working with a journeyman tradesman and think they can do the job.
