Press Release: Dade City, Florida 33523 Electric Vehicle Technical Institute Inc. (D.B.A.) Electric Car Service Shop
Contact: Dennis Lee Miles, (Founder, President, Principal) Web Site: WWW.E-V-T-I-Inc.com
Founded over three years ago but still nascent, this business was relocated to North Dade City, Florida this summer. This is an area desirous of industrial growth with several major highways, a major rail line, and an ideal climate and clean environment perfect for “Clean and Green” industry. Dade City is the county seat of Pasco County which will give easy access to County Government offices and small business programs.
New industries such as Electric Vehicles or Cars have a need for supporting infrastructures somewhat different than the existing. For Electric Vehicles Charging availability offers several solutions to the implementation of these vehicles to the environment. The more prolific the opportunities to recharge the easier to travel with less concern of “Fuel shortage in the vehicle” and thus “Range Anxiety” is less of a concern. Also if shorter range is acceptable, then smaller batteries can be used for the electricity storage used to power the motor this results in lighter vehicles and better performance. Several researchers are independently designing faster recharging systems also. By comparison with gasoline fueled vehicles, because the drivers typically stop every hour of operation for a comfort break, apparently the difficulties of longer trips are not so important. Along with the availability of electricity to recharge the batteries, Electric Vehicles (or “Cars,”) have needs similar to the petroleum fueled vehicles (EG: Gasoline, or Diesel, or Compressed Natural Gas, as well as Propane, and Butane called LP Gas.) The presence of the electric motor increases efficiency up to 48%, even a hybrid using electric only part time saves up to 30% on fuel usage compared to Gasoline, etc. An advantage to being able to plug-in to electricity is the possibility of using a variety of energy sources to generate the electricity. All would agree one can’t transport a waterfall, or a nuclear reactor, or a very deep well for “Hydro, Nuclear, or Geothermal power;” in a vehicle. But they can be used to generate the electricity as can a Solar Panel. (One third of Nissan Leaf owners are recharging with Solar produced electricity in 2011.)
However as General Motors stated in their “Volt” hybrid advertising, “It is mostly a car!” And that is why a second Infrastructure is needed. Service and Repair is always required with vehicles. Presently Community Colleges and Universities are scrambling to start Electric Vehicle Programs. As we might expect most are two or four year programs in Technology, Design, and Engineering, and the graduates will be seeking Engineering positions with Manufacturers, not at “The Corner Garage” as a repair mechanic. The auto mechanic has been ignored although over three million mechanics are working, on cars, in the USA. Almost all the training available to upgrade auto mechanics for working on electric cars is available only thru Auto Dealerships. However, the training is only for their employees; NOT for Independent mechanics. This corporation’s goal is to train about a million experienced auto mechanics in the USA, and eventually a large percentage of the 99 million auto mechanics outside the USA how to service and repair any type electric vehicles. The business would start-up as a electric car service shop and several experienced mechanics would be trained in an apprenticeship program to work on the Electric Cars, providing Service, Repairs, and Conversions of nicer used cars to electric or hybrids of any of several configurations. Then after the six months the Florida Dept. Of Education requires for licensing, we would begin offering courses to other experienced auto mechanics from all over the USA so that independent shops can offer the same quality widespread service for electrics they now provide for Gasoline fueled cars.
The Technical Institute as proposed would offer classroom training first at a single location with a six week residential program of 240 hours, 60 hours in classroom and 180 hours in hands-on activity. Some other schools have tried to teach electric auto mechanics part time but, in most a large number of students share the work on only one vehicle. Instead, at this school, no more than two trainees will work on each project, in this way the student or trainee has much more hands-on experience resulting in increased self-esteem; and tool and procedure familiarity. And each is a new project, not previously built and disassembled for the next class.
The program is called: “The Technology Aware, Voltage Safe, and Business Wise Program.” Because there are three areas of specific emphasis:
Technology Aware: of the Electronic Equipment used in Electric Vehicles, including: The large and valuable Electric Motors. The Motor Controller to operate the DC Motor or AC Motor. The Battery Pack using a sophisticated chemistry for long life in service. The Battery Management System and Charger to properly charge and discharge the battery pack. (This helps to assure the ten year life of the Lithium batteries.) As well as small components and wiring used to connect everything together.
Voltage Safe: Many of the voltages and connections to make the system work have a Lethal Potential exceeding 75 volts and perhaps over 450 volts, which is high enough to kill a human with mere skin contact. Safety training and Procedures must be practiced at all times to work safely and do the tasks properly without injury. Work can be performed safely ONLY with training.
Along with teaching “Avoidance” of electrical SHOCK, this school includes C. P. R. Training and Certification, One might save a co-workers life.
Business Wise: “Entrepreneurship” is included in the program. Many small businesses fail thru lack of business knowledge. Sound small business practices from courses endorsed by the “US Small Business Administration,” are also included during the sixth week of training.
This proven program results in well-trained E.V. technician/mechanics that have expanded skill areas to include modern and future electric vehicles. The emphasis is on "hands-on" learning, as many trainees learn best by actually manipulating tools, handling and replacing parts. This program reinforces the learning of the technology from the texts and videos and lectures provided every day.
A very unusual aspect is to actually sell the project the trainees convert to electric during the training. Some will be sold to trainees or their family, others to community members. A large demand has been demonstrated, and an extra profit will be generated by the sale of the student projects.
Several ancillary business will also be operating out of the Institute facilities, providing examples of the “Entrepreneurship” applications; a small, two bay, conversion and repair shop (Providing “Live Work” for the “Apprenticeship Training”) and two “Van Based” businesses, a mobile service and repair operation and a mobile recharging van to provide scheduled recharging at customer’s home or work if no permanent “Charging Stations are available. As well as rescue the stranded EV Drivers who might miscalculate their range. And there will also be a sales organization to market “Solar Carports” for “Off the Grid” recharging (Predicting a payback time of less than five years, 30% of Leaf owners use solar power for recharging.)
The concept is fully developed, the demand has been demonstrated and is growing rapidly. The staff is all very experienced including; Technical Instructor and curriculum developer, auto mechanic, welder, machinist, associate Instructor, and business/office manager.
The corporation is in need of another Partner for marketing and sales and a Financier with an investment fund of up to $200,000 available.
(This is not a prospectus, contact corporate management concerning any investment opportunity.)
Contact, Dennis Lee Miles (Founder, President, & Principal)
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