Discover How EVs Will Transform the Independent Automarket
Electrification is transforming the automotive industry in the biggest shift since the Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) So what new products can we expect, and how will this transition affect the Independent Aftermarket? This 50-minute free webinar will give you a broad overview of the future of electric vehicles in all forms.
Industry Shift
While we are facing a historic technological shift, this isn’t the first time electric vehicles have been popular. Learn about the history of battery vehicles, including the first electric and hybrid vehicles in the 1800s, and why petrol and diesel-powered engines won out. Then discover why hybrids and EVs have made a comeback since the 1990s and what direction the industry is now taking with the shift to full EVs. We’ll also answer questions about reusing or recycling electric batteries.
How Electrification Changes Vehicle Design
Even a mild hybrid system reduces the engine size needed to power the vehicle. As electrification intensifies to a full hybrid or plug-in hybrid, space requirements for the motor become even smaller. Electric motors used in full EVs are much smaller than internal combustion engines, freeing up even more space. Discover how the new components used on electrified vehicles have the potential to change the aftermarket completely in the future.
What is Valeo doing to adapt
Valeo is an industry leader in electrified technologies ranging from 48v mild-hybrid systems to full battery electric vehicles. We’ll present our wide product portfolio for every kind of electrified vehicle ranging from e-bikes to passenger cars. You’ll also discover the acceleration of growth in electric technologies over the past few years and how we project them to grow.
What it means for the IAM
The electric revolution presents some significant opportunities for everyone in the automotive sector but it also comes with some risks. You’ll learn about the major positive and negative impacts of electrification we foresee for the independent aftermarket. Some types of repairs will no longer be necessary, and certain high-value parts will be replaced with less complex and expensive equivalents. Discover which parts will begin to disappear and which new products could become more prevalent. At the same time, many parts are common to combustion and electric vehicles, so they will continue to need occasional replacement. Remember, electrification is more than just full BEVs, this includes technologies like 48v systems and hybrid batteries.
What you should plan for
Knowing what challenges to expect in the future helps the independent aftermarket to prepare for these major changes. As the existing park of electric vehicles begins to age, they will require more frequent maintenance. This increased demand for aftermarket repairs will slowly increase, so now is the time to plan for it. Discover our analysis of how long the transition will take and what to expect over the next ten to twenty years. A range of new technologies is emerging, and some require a specialised skill set. Learn what skills mechanics will need to handle these new technologies safely.
What You Will Learn in Our Webinar
In this webinar, you will learn:
- What are the main advantages of an iBSG?
- How does an iBSG operate?
- What are the components of the iBSG?
- What other systems work closely with the iBSG?
Afterwards, you can download materials like technical service bulletins on iBSG fitting instructions and tensioner and belt kits. If you have any questions after watching our webinar, you can submit them in the Q&A section.
