Who is ACDC?
We are an automotive training company that specializes in HYBRID and ELECTRIC VEHICLE training for the aftermarket.
Simply stated
“ACDC exists to keep Independent Shops in Business”
“We make sure your 12 volt brain is well developed and then we create a high voltage brain to use along with it. Where the two brains match up the learning is easy but sometimes ACDC will break the connection between the two so your 12 volt brain is not used on a high voltage problem.”
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Craig Van Batenburg, the CEO and founder, is good at taking the complex and making it easy to understand. ACDC creates unique classes that are delivered in person world wide. ACDC also uses the latest technologies to deliver training and education over the world wide web.
We believe people learn in many ways so we are flexible and creative. Click About us to know more.
Recent Posts
June 2013
n May of 2013 ACDC was learning more about the Nissan Leaf as we bought a used 2011 with about 4k miles to use in class. This was new for all of us and 16 lucky Dutchmen had the first crack at it. It took a little getting used to as everyone wanted to see “what it would do”.
May 2013 A Big Thank You!
Darcy (My Sister and Editor) and I have just finished the 2013 Edition of the ACDC “Understanding HEV and EV Service and Technology” book. 360 pages and 6 months of work. I have the only copy on my desk and “Up Your Voltage! 32″ starts today, May1.
April 2013 Losing Someone
Losing someone … I wrote this in 2008 and looked it up recently to maybe re-use it for a class. It was worth re-reading for me and I hope you as well.
Upcoming Class
HYBRID 101 INTERNET BASED LIVE TRAINING $650 with printable workbook
More and more we hear that there are shop owners and technicians out there who are interested in hybrids and EVs but they are not able to lose an employee for a day or more or take time off work. We have developed our new Hybrid 101. 9 classes.
When: Mon June 17 9:00 PM - Thu July 18 8:00 PM
Where: Internet
Class #3 “Transmission Designs” Part of Hybrid 101 or $80
Learn about all the various types of transmissions, some with HV motors inside.
When: Wed June 19 9:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Where: Internet
Hybrid and EV Service Writer Training and Marketing $80
Hybrid Owners make 108K per year. EV onwers average over 150K. They love their cars and the planet. How do you work with these folks? How can you get them into your doors? What about the HEV and EVs. EV Chargers for you? This class will help you sell and attract new business.
When: Thu June 20 9:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Where: Internet