Hybrid

Dave Hobbs discusses two courses, Undercover Hybrid No-Starts and Bad Connections: PHEV and BEV J1772 EVSE Diagnostics. See some of the latest changes in BEV and PHEV technology including electric […]

July Featured Course Sponsored by the Group Training Academy July 19th, 2023 at 12:00pm EST In this course, we delve deep into the functionalities, applications, and practical usage of various […]

DECEMBER FEATURED COURSE Register for the Zoom meeting here! Join AVI instructor Andy Tirado while he takes you through HEV/EV systems and their configurations. What are known areas to monitor […]

A new Toyota Prius was delivered to WCCC today which will allow their Automotive Technology Program to provide instruction on maintenance and repair of hybrid and electric vehicles! AVI and […]

The DC to DC converter does the job of the alternator. It produces the 15 to 13.5 volts needed in order to maintain the 12 volt battery as well as […]

When working with Hybrid vehicles a good thing to have in the shop is the electrician’s hook or a technician release tool, as Ford calls it. This hook is the […]

In this Tech Tip Dave Hobbs explains what voltage is indicated by colored Hybrid wiring, what can cause minor injury and what is considered lethal doses of voltage. Dave also […]

One of the most important things to know about Hybrids before working with them is where electricity is present in the system. With Hybrid vehicles, orange cables and connectors are […]

This Tech Tip is taken directly from Dave Hobbs’ newest Hybrid Service course called Making Money Servicing Hybrid Vehicles. This Tech Tip covers service opportunities available to you in and […]

Making its debut in 1997, Toyota’s Synergy Drive has been used in the Prius, Camry and offered on almost all Lexus models since 2006. Below are some of the basic […]

There are over 3 million Hybrid vehicles on the road in the U.S. today which accounts for a good chunk of the totally amount of vehicles on the road. Hybrids […]

This Tech Tip is taken directly from Dave Hobbs’ full course – Making Money Servicing Hybrid Vehicles. This course covers everything from general Hybrid driving habits and best safety practices […]

There are over 3 million Hybrid vehicles on the road in the U.S. today which accounts for a good chunk of the total amount of vehicles on the road. Hybrids […]

HVAC systems differ from one hybrid to the next, and some systems, such as those on Honda and Toyota Prius 2001-’03 models, have used a scroll compressor, which can be […]

By Dave Hobbs. Oil spills in the Gulf of Mexico and continual conflict in the Middle East always mean the same thing – fuel prices aren’t going down, and will most likely increase in months and years to come. Combine that with increased CAFÉ standards, and you have the ultimate recipe for changing powertrain technology. Alternative fuels, turbocharged small engines, clean diesels, hybrid electric and pure electric are all examples of new technologies to increase efficiency. Whether one of these technologies will win over the others, or there will be a combination of technologies on the road, it is a sure thing that hybrids electric vehicles are gaining popularity. For the service professional, like them or not, they’re here to stay. That means opportunity for the automobile HVAC technician willing to keep up with the changes they present.

This course, present by Supercool’s Pil Eggen, is completely free and available when you sign up for a free AVIonDemand account. This is an introduction to A/C systems that covers […]

In this tip clip, Instructor Dave Hobbs talks about the Hybrid A/C compressor fuse on a Gen 3 Toyota Prius. He provides some hands-on info about how and where to find the fuse. He discusses safety and techniques for properly testing the DC current air conditioning fuse to the DC mini inverter compressor used in late model Toyota and Lexus.

Fort Myers Florida — July 15, 2010 – This month, AVI launched SearchAVI.com a new Network Search Site! Search the ENTIRE AVI network of automotive diagnostic, repair, training, information, industry news, and education related websites from this easy to use and familiar interface. From one location, you have access to each of AVI sites, including DiagnosticsNews.com, ShowMeTools.com, AVITestPrep.com, and auto-video.com!

In this training tip clip from the Complete Hybrid Training Program, Craig Van Batenburg talks about the battery backup for the brake by wire brake system and no start issues on the Toyota Prius. He touches on no start issues and concerns such as wrong or too much oils P309 High Voltage leak codes, corridor resolver connections and low battery pack issues.

“Hybrid vehicle electronics are dangerous and only the dealerships will be able work on them.” “The independent garage is on its way out.” Have you heard statements like these before? I have, and I have to disagree with these opinions, based in part on history.

Automotive Video, Inc., also known as Team AVI has updated the website for the 2010 AVI Training Conference with the class lineup and other information. This three day event will take place January 14-17, 2010 at the Beautiful Pink Shell Resort and Spa on Fort Myers Beach, Florida.