As hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) and Plug-In hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) still have internal combustion engines, maintenance needs are very much like conventional vehicles. Battery electric vehicles (BEVs) are purely electric, requiring less traditional maintenance. While E&HVs all require tire maintenance, BEV’s do not require oil changes, coolant, transmission fluid, fuel, spark plugs or muffler maintenance. BEV’s regenerative brakes reduce brake maintenance needs as well; typically requiring only a single visit for the first 160,000km.

Service opportunities still exist however, even with BEV’s. Technicians must learn and adapt to E&HV’s new requirements.

This Special Live Broadcast will focus on the differences between conventional and E&HV air conditioning servicing. Beyond the electric vs belt driven differences, the type of lubricating oil used is also difference in each of these systems. Not knowing the proper procedures could contaminate an E&HV.

This broadcast will highlight:

• Differences between conventional and Hybrid A/C compressors
• Safety concerns regarding E&HV A/C service; high voltage power down and loss of isolation
• Refrigerant recovery equipment
• Oil injection tools required for E&HVs
• What happens if the system becomes contaminated

Special guest Grant Ford from Snap-on will help illustrate what to watch for when working with E&HV’s – even when working with seemingly familiar systems. Participants are encouraged to interact with our industry expert throughout the presentation.

Knowing where service opportunities exist will help to keep your shop profitable.

To further complicate matters, HV compressor systems often use the same size service ports as conventional systems, making mistakes easy to make.

This lesson will focus on H&EV Air Conditioning (A/C) system differences; specifically:

• Electric compressor
• Condenser, storage evaporator
• Chillers, valves, controls, expansion devices
• Sensors involved and how they function
• Refrigerant used and the refrigerant oil
• How Safety Interlocks protect the system

Almost every manufacturer selling cars and light trucks in North America today sells at least one model with a hybrid-electric or all-electric powertrain, and the percentage of these models in the overall fleet is growing. They require most of the same maintenance services as conventional vehicles, including services that do not require a technician who specializes in hybrid and electric vehicles.

This lesson will help all professional technicians understand the risks and hazards associated with these vehicles and also help them understand how to work on these vehicles safely.

This course will highlight diagnostic and service procedures, essential calibration procedures and the tools required to complete this specialized work.

Many shops have eyed Tesla vehicles warily; with proprietary tools and technology, mobile service fleets, and a reduced number of moving parts in general, some shop owners have not been happy with Tesla's entry into the marketplace. It's hard to charge for an oil change when there's no oil to be changed.

While some shops see these vehicles as a problem, others consider them a new opportunity. Recently, Tesla has opened its gates to independent service shops - offering access to diagnostic software and information that was previously kept private.

Join industry veteran Jeff Taylor for this look at "Tesla Vehicle Service and Maintenance."

This special presentation will look at the different Voltage Systems, Tesla's unique "Service Mode" features, unique lifting requirements, regenerative brake systems, Tesla's diagnostic software, and low-friction tires.