Automotive Technology & Collision Repair

A new generation of automotive technicians is emerging, made up of men and women with solid training in hybrid technology. Give your students a chance to be part of this technological revolution. This three-part series provides a thorough grounding in hybrid technologies, focusing on building both system knowledge and safety awareness. In addition to outlining the history and growth of electric, hydrogen, diesel, and other alternative propulsion systems.

Whether you’re training students, new hires, or long-time employees, hybrid auto technology is a crucial part of today’s automotive instruction. A natural follow-up to the Hybrid Auto Repair Series (item #35525), this three-part series guides viewers through the systems that hybrid auto professionals must become familiar with and shows what it takes to maintain shop safety and efficiency.

In addition to accelerating the depletion of the planet’s oil reserves, gasoline-powered vehicles on America’s roads spew hundreds of millions of tons of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere annually. Currently there are two major alternatives to oil-based fuel, both of which result in zero emissions at the point of use: hydrogen—a source of energy that will likely still be unavailable for widespread use for decades to come—and electricity. This program addresses the necessity of reducing vehicular impact on the environment, while considering some of the latest developments in electric car technology

Around the world, cities are choking on their own traffic, but existing public transportation has some frustrating flaws. Wouldn't it be great if you could just pick up a little car here, and drop it off when you get there? In this video segment, travel to Boston where MIT scientists are building the world's first fold-up electric car.

This film introduces electric car pioneer John Wayland. “Once you’ve had a taste of electric power you never want to go back,” he says; “it’s nice to know that we are going down the road free from dependence on foreign oil.” He adds proudly: “We run on American-generated electrons.” His garage full of sleek lithium-powered electric cars is a far cry from the boxy electric cars of the 1980s. For Wayland, the electric car is not only a thrilling ride into the future, it’s also a fulfillment of the clean-air dream that was born in him as a 5-year-old waving goodbye to the exhaust fumes of his parents.