ETA Creates Electric Drive Train Certification

Electronics Technicians Association International (ETA) has completed their new Electric Vehicle Drivetrain Specialist (EVDS) certification.  The competencies for the certification provides for three levels of expertise:   Apprentice, Specialist, and Master Technician.  The ETA expects the certification to provide a blueprint for educators developing curriculum.  They describe the certification content as follows:

In addition to understanding safe working practices in areas such as Personal Protection Equipment and High Voltage Electrical Safety, the EVDS will be required to properly; Identify major components of EV systems; Identify EV types and characteristics; Install basic EV components; Understand EV performance characteristics; Understand EV systems and operating standards; Diagnose and resolve High Voltage System problems and installation concerns. Additionally, ETA requires that the above areas will be proven through the traditional theory based examination as well as a required hands-on skills component. 

Learn more:  Altenergymag.com

Street-Legal Golf Car Use Up In Florida

According to a recent story, the use of street-legal golf cars is on the increase in Florida.  State records indicate that  there were 6,271 golf carts registered in 2010, up 14 percent from 2009 despite a lower level of government incentives.  The trend is being driven by the desire for people to live/work/play in one area as well as increased fuel prices.  A majority of the vehicle use is centered around gated or master planned communities and golf centered developments, although public road use is increasing as well.  Learn more:  Sun-sentinel.com