Automotive Electric Vehicle Apprenticeship
Pursue an apprenticeship as an EV Technician Central Florida Auto Dealers Association, Inc., GNJ 2023-FL-118419 Florida Department of Education Career and Adult Education Registered Apprenticeship Program EV Market Facts EV registrations increased 63% around the nation (Automotive News, May 2023). Florida is the second in the nation for EV adoption. Top EV brands include Chevrolet, Ford, Volkswagen, Rivian, Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Tesla, Hyundai, Kia, Audi, Nissan, and Polestar. EV tax incentives promote EV adoption. In the U.S., used-EV retail sales through licensed dealerships grew 32% in the first quarter of 2023 (WardsAuto, 2023). “a transition to all electric vehicles by 2035 would save Americans $2.7 trillion while adding...
Car Fix OTA- No Tech Required
Recalls fixed Over-The-Air (OTA) Recently, Tesla’s Model 3 was a Consumer Report’s bust when the organization did not recommend the purchase of this vehicle. Consumer Reports expressed concern regarding the car’s braking distance. A few days later, Consumer Reports amended their recommendation. Tesla sent an over-the-air or OTA fix to the antilock braking system which corrected the problem. It is this fix that is triggering conversations about fixing cars OTA without a technician standing over the vehicle. OTA or remote computer repairs are nothing new. Microsoft sends updates to our computers to patch holes and fix bugs. Apple and Android keep our phones going with system updates. If we...