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Repairer Driven News: Are More Electric Vehicles On The Horizon?
I-CAR · December 7, 2018
Summary
This article discusses the projected growth of electric vehicles in the U.S. market and highlights that their increasing prevalence will require collision repairers to adapt to new repair methods. It emphasizes that high-voltage systems in electric vehicles necessitate special safety precautions and specialized training during the repair process.
What to do on the job
Adhere to strict high-voltage safety precautions and OEM-specific guidelines when handling, disabling, and repairing electric and hybrid vehicles.
How to use it
Use this document to justify the necessity of specialized hybrid/EV safety training, dedicated high-voltage PPE, and vehicle-specific de-energizing procedures on estimates and supplements for electric vehicle repairs.
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