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Repairer Driven News: Research Ongoing Into EV - Thatcham
I-CAR · January 11, 2023
Summary
This article highlights ongoing research by Thatcham Research in the UK regarding electric vehicle (EV) safety, recycling, and repair processes. It specifically addresses how high-voltage (HV) systems impact repair cycle times, insurance claims handling, and the need for improved diagnostics to reduce vehicle quarantine times.
What to do on the job
Implement advanced diagnostics on high-voltage vehicles to accurately assess battery health and minimize unnecessary quarantine times during the repair process.
How to use it
Use this document to justify additional administrative, diagnostic, or storage/quarantine time on estimates for electric and hybrid vehicles by citing ongoing industry research into EV safety and cycle-time impacts.
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