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    • April 2023 Future Technology & ADAS Supplement

    Shutterstock-Sergi Chernov
    Orange labeling of high voltage cables and components can be located in any part of an electric vehicle, from the high voltage battery pack to the motor/generator.
    Even an experienced collision tech should seek out training to accomplish safe and effective R&R on a battery electric or hybrid electric vehicle.
    April 5, 2023
    A growing shortage of technicians, along with advancing automotive technology, have significantly elevated the need for advanced, accessible and engaging training.
    April 4, 2023
    American Honda Motor Co.
    The Honda Accord has a standalone sensor in the lower grille.
    A bit of education is all that’s needed to dispel some of the fear and trepidation around the relationship between plastic repair and ADAS sensors.
    April 4, 2023
    Courtesy of Repairify
    As ADAS features are integrated into vehicles, once simple repairs demand increased precision and focused training for the technician to properly service vehicles to ensure the ADAS systems work as designed.
    Technicians must properly service vehicles with ADAS capabilities so they do not create more risk for motorists.
    April 3, 2023
    Courtesy of Hunter Engineering Co.
    The complexity of today’s vehicles is changing rapidly, and the days of assigning a repair to your “A” tech who would handle the complete repair are gone.
    Technicians need more knowledge for ADAS than for typical mechanical repairs.
    Feb. 1, 2023