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“The future is electric” – IMI submits final evidence on technician licencing for Bill
20 November 2017The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has submitted its closing evidence for Parliament’s consideration regarding a Licence to Practice for vehicle technicians working on… Read More
technologies of electric and hybrid vehicles
13 November 2017Having recently presented short seminars about electric vehicle technology at Top Tech Live, and at some other trade events, it has become clear that technicians… Read More
Hybrid and electric power threatened by underinvestment warns IMI
12 July 2017More UK motorists than ever are choosing electric and hybrid vehicles but the trend could be threatened if infrastructure investment does not keep pace, the… Read More
Don’t be scared of hybrid repair
15 January 2015By Nicola St ClairI recently sat in on a training seminar hosted by Michael Parker of Autodata who was hoping to dispel any concerns independent… Read More
Hybrids offer huge potential
14 April 2014By Dave McCallA hybrid vehicle is defined as combining an internal-combustion engine with one or more electric motors powered by a battery.In a parallel hybrid,… Read More
A Health and Safety perspective
10 April 2014I discussed the situation with Bill Bates, HM Principle Specialist Electrical Inspector and Steve Mason, HM Specialist Inspector (Electrical Engineering), both from the Health and… Read More
Bring batteries back to life
19 April 2013By James DillonWhen, several years ago, I embarked upon my journey of understanding hybrid technology, I had heard tales of many miles to the gallon,… Read More