Valeo EV - Focus on High Voltage Systems

As we approach the pending ban on internal combustion engines (ICE), customers have more and more electrified options on the market. When these vehicles need repairs, they can’t be treated like conventional ICE cars. Special consideration is required to service these vehicles safely due to their high voltage systems. In this 43-minute free webinar, you will learn the basics of high voltage system safety and the types of electrified vehicles you may encounter.

Electrification is more than just electric cars and hybrids. Learn the differences between parallel hybrids, series hybrids, series/parallel hybrids, and more. Discover the components needed for electrified vehicles and which ones are hybrid or EV-specific. We’ll explain how parts like battery monitoring systems work and why they are critical for battery balancing. You’ll also learn about parts like inverters and rectifiers and each component’s role in the overall system. You may not be familiar with these parts, but we will give you a broad introduction to these parts you will start seeing more often.  

Have you noticed that high voltage cables are always orange in electric vehicles? This universal standard ensures these potentially lethal parts are easily identifiable. Learn about the special tools you need to work on high voltage systems in electric vehicles and why you absolutely cannot use conventional tools on these systems. You’ll also learn what common types of clothing are not safe to wear around electrified vehicles. Putting a plastic chain fence around a car may look unusual, but we’ll explain why it’s absolutely necessary. Discover this and other precautions to keep employees and customers safe around electrified vehicles in your garage.  

These safety precautions are more than best practices. They prevent serious or life-threatening harm. We’ll explore the risks associated with each component of a high voltage system and potential causes of error. You’ll learn about the associated health risks with clearly illustrated examples. We’ll also analyse what determines the lethality of an electric shock and explain the systems in place that reduce these risks. As long as best practices are followed, these vehicles are perfectly safe, but not everyone can work on high voltage electric vehicles.  

Learn what parts of hybrid vehicles are safe for anyone to work on and which components require a certified technician. We will explain the different types of certification needed to work on these vehicles and what each level of certification allows you to do. We’ll introduce the major opportunity these certifications currently offer to interested mechanics. 

Valeo is a leader in high-voltage products. We’ll explain how we’re leading the market with all types of electrification. You’ll learn about our product portfolio including electric drivetrains, battery cooling systems, and other electric vehicle components. We’ll also give you our predictions for how electric vehicle adoption will progress over the next 5-10 years and how you can start preparing now. 

In this webinar, you will learn:

• The differences between types of electrified vehicles
• How to make sure you work on an EV safely
• Certifications and Opportunities for garages working on EVs

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