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place and will continue to take place as the needs are identi- fied throughout our dealer network,” said Pope. “As with any of our products, technicians need to be trained on our latest driveline offering. The electric driveline does require special training, so technicians understand how to properly and safely handle the components and learn how to maintain and repair the vehicle. For the Volvo VNR Electric model, technicians are being trained to understand the potential hazards of high-voltage systems. They are also being trained to understand the proper protocol for performing repair and maintenance on high-voltage systems. Certain technicians are being trained for determining when and how to place the vehicle in a safe state for certain activities. And techni- cians are being trained to understand the needs for personal protection equipment and specialty tools for certain func- tions.” Volvo Truck is already working with Rio Hondo
College and San Bernardino Valley College (SBVC) in Southern California through the Volvo LIGHTS project. They developed comprehensive electric truck technician training programs to help train and support the next generation of maintenance technicians. Pope explained that the Automotive Technology
Program at Rio Hondo College enables students to earn degrees and certificates in a range of areas, including
advanced engine performance, alternative fuels and advanced transportation technology, and electric vehicle and fuel cell technology. Through the Volvo LIGHTS proj- ect, Rio Hondo College designed a technician program specific to Volvo heavy-duty electric truck maintenance, helping to support workforce development in the region and utilizing Volvo Trucks’ first-of-its-kind augmented reality-based training program. The SBVC Heavy/Medium Duty Truck Technology De- partment enables students to earn Heavy/Medium Duty Truck Technology Certificates or an associate degree by taking a range of courses, including truck electrical systems, electrical systems diagnosis and repair, en- gine repair, and more. SBVC is designing a certificate and associate degree-level training program specific to heavy-duty, battery-electric truck maintenance to pro- mote the region’s workforce development. “The transition from horse and buggy to automobile
didn’t happen overnight,” said Motiv’s Castelaz. “There were certainly many naysayers along the way. Today’s rapid technology advancements, along with societal consensus about the negative impact of carbon-inten- sive industries, will drive EV adoption, even if policy lags. Those that get in front of these regulations stand to win by shaping their future.” ●
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