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COLLISION INTER-INDUSTRY GIVES POSITIVE REVIEWS OF I-CAR’S NEWEST TRAINING PROGRAM FOR HYBRID ELECTRIC AND ALTERNATIVE FUEL VEHICLES HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL – November 25, 2008 – Inter-industry professionals who completed I-CAR’s newest course, Hybrid Electric and Alternative Fuel Vehicles (ALT02), at its premiere at NACE in Las Vegas, Nevada, had a lot to say about the program aimed to increase industry professionals’ knowledge of hybrid-electric technology and alternative fuel vehicles. “This program gave a great breakdown of electric and electric/gas combination vehicles already here and the new technology on its way,” said Kevin Czar, Appraisal Unit Team Leader for TD Meloche Monnex Insurance in Edmonton, Alberta. “A key takeaway for me was how to disable an electric vehicle. This is especially important because if a vehicle is not disabled properly it could be dangerous for the technician and the appraiser writing the estimate. I want all of our appraisers to take this course because it is so rich in information.” “I found the step-by-step procedures to disconnect an electric vehicle highly beneficial,” said Kendell Karlson, Estimator for Larry Chris Auto Body, Inc. in Burley, Idaho. “As an estimator it gave me a better understanding of the charges associated with completing these procedures and others. The program is very vehicle specific and to-the-point,” said Karlson. “There is an extensive amount of information on electric vehicles and the components of the vehicle that are also electric-powered such as electric air conditioning and power steering and the safety issues in disconnecting an electric battery properly. It also covers what can and can’t be done on a hybrid vehicle and the real safety issues for whoever touches an electric vehicle. There’s also a real focus on the changes ahead in the industry with additional information on propane and hydrogen powered vehicles,” stressed Scott Balogh, Material Damage Supervisor for Safeway Insurance Company in Westmont, Illinois. “I’ve already highly recommended this class to my appraisers. In the insurance industry, a lack of knowledge can hurt you in the long run and can cost more money based on items and procedures that are necessary and unnecessary in the repair process,” he added. Harry Raleigh owner of Raleigh Auto Body in West Bridgewater, Massachusetts added, “This program supplies the proper procedures and warnings we need to stay safe while on the job. I also sent this information to our local fire department because it is a matter of safety for them to know and properly shut off hybrid vehicles.” Additional information within the program includes:
Hybrid Electric and Alternative Fuel Vehicles (ALT02) is now available across North
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