ACDC is coming to Tucson! Join Craig Van Batenburg one Saturday a month to learn about HEV & EV maintenance and repair. This can be purchased as a 12 class series or individually. All classes will be hosted by Tucson Hybrids.
HEV / EV Classes
What you will learn
- Hybrid & EV Fixes and Tips
- Each class will be taught using various hybrids and EVs.
- Preventive Maintenance. Jump Starting .. Towing
- HVAC Systems .. How to heat the cabin
- Grid Charging System. How the ACDC SEBOB can help you.
- HV battery systems .. issues from fires to cold weather range loss
- Tools and Equipment needed
Class Schedule
- October 3, 2026: Introduction to xEV and Safety / Service Advisor Training. Explain ASE Level 1 test.
- October 31, 2026: LV and HV systems / Electrical Class / Test Equipment
- December 5, 2026: HV Power Flow / Safe Down an xEV / Progression of xEV shutdown
- TBA: ICE / LIVC / Otto Cycle / Preventive Maintenance
- TBA: NiMH Battery Packs. Construction and Function (HEV stuff)
- TBA: Li -ion Packs EVs. Construction and Function. Replacement of modules.
- TBA: Transmissions. Understanding eCVT Toyota / Honda / Ford designs
- TBA: Motors – Inverters. Testing drive motors. Theory of operation for Inverters
- TBA: Regenerative Braking. Parts to show. 3 types of regen.
- TBA: DC DC Converter / EPS. Testing the 12 volt charging system.
- TBA: Grid Charging. What is an EVSE. Using the SEBOB (a break out box we designed and build) to find charging issues.
- TBA: HVAC Thermal Management. How to heat a cabin in an EV. How far have we come. Tesla Octo-valve Heat Pump and more. Wrap up session. Q and A.
Cost
Cost is $399 per class. If you pay for the full series upfront, you’ll get a 10% discount, as well as a free copy of Electrified Motor Vehicle Technology.
Includes:
- A 4 Gig jump drive
- Handouts
- Lunch
Required:
- Purchase and read Craig’s best-selling book, Electrified Motor Vehicle Technology. Price is $300 + free shipping with the purchase of any class (Retail price is $350)
Optional:
- Review Prodiags/ACDC online training. Price is $275 for one year of access with the purchase of a class. (Retail price is $550)
If you are undecided about enrolling in this class, please click here to schedule a time to talk to Craig Van Batenburg, your instructor.
Preparation
- You will need a currently certified safety glove kit (class 0, rated to 1,000V) to participate in class. If you already have one, please bring it with you. Gloves will be available to borrow for the first few classes, but you will need to get your own set eventually. These kits are available to purchase through ACDC.
- If you are not very confident in your electrical skills, please let us know when you register. We will provide you with some online training to complete before the class begins. (Additional fees may apply.)
- Please arrive to class early so that we can start promptly.
- If you have any questions, please email Craig at Craig@fixhybrid.com.