Inside Redline Detection’s Rise in EV Service Innovation
Redline Detection has become a name that no one in the EV service world can ignore. Perhaps best known for its Battery and Coolant Leak Detector (BCLD), the company now supports EV battery leak detection and diagnostics throughout the EV lifecycle, from battery R&D to collision repair and end-of-life handling. In this episode of the Amped EV Podcast, Redline Detection President Alex Parker talks about the company’s explosive growth, how it developed the BCLD using patented nano leak technology, and why this tool plays an essential role across every stage of an EV’s lifecycle, from battery R&D to collision repair and end-of-life reclamation.www.thebuzzevnews.com
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Switch Vehicles on Building an EV Training Program for the Real World
What if students could learn about EVs by building and driving one themselves? Switch Vehicles, a company that combines hands-on education with industry-relevant training, provides that service. Its EV training program enables students and teachers to assemble fully functional electric vehicles.In this episode, Brandon Watt, Marketing Director at Switch Vehicles, and Dan Vincent, lead instructor and retired professor, explain the Switch Lab program. Instead of using emulators or theory alone, students wire, assemble, and test real EV systems. They work on 12V, high-voltage, regenerative braking, and torque response systems – and then get to drive the finished vehicle.The Buzz: www.thebuzzevnews.com
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How Bosch Mobility Re-Thought EV Technician Training and the Future of EV Education
How do you train today’s technicians to work on powertrains that barely existed a decade ago—and keep evolving each year? Bosch Mobility took on that challenge with its nationwide EV technician training tour, a hands-on program designed to meet technicians on-site.Brittany Kearns, Project Manager for EV Service Concept at Bosch Mobility, joins The Amped EV Podcast to discuss this mobile training initiative. Bosch launched the tour in 2024 to address the growing demand for EV technician training across the United States.Kearns explains how the one-day, face-to-face program brings cutaway vehicles, diagnostic tools, and essential equipment directly to workshops. The tour targets technicians, students, and educators – giving them the confidence to work on EV platforms like the Toyota Prius, Nissan Leaf, Tesla models, Ford Lightning, and Chevy Blazer EV.Expanding Technical Depth and Responding to FeedbackFeedback from the field led Bosch to expand the curriculum with advanced training modules and deeper diagnostic content. Kearns shares how Bosch is also addressing regional training needs, including diesel education and ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems).Bosch supports shops as they transition to servicing connected, software-defined vehicles. She emphasizes that technicians must go beyond mechanical repairs and understand software updates, sensor calibration, and system diagnostics. As EVs evolve, Bosch continuously updates its tools and educational offerings to keep pace.Evolving EV Technician Training Curriculum and Public EducationKearns notes a growing number of hands-on EV training programs across the industry and sees that trend as critical. These resources help close knowledge gaps—not just for technicians, but for the public as well. www.thebuzzevnews.com
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The Effect of ABB E-mobility's C50 Charger on Destination EV Charging
As more drivers switch to EVs, businesses must expand reliable, convenient charging in shopping centers, public parking, and other high-traffic areas. Brant Hastings, North American President of ABB E-mobility, joins The Amped EV Podcast to discuss the ABB E-mobility C50 charger. This 50-kilowatt DC fast charger serves retailers, urban areas, and public charging locations. Hastings explains how the ABB C50 charger meets the rising demand for EV destination charging. It offers dual-port functionality and a compact design that fits shopping malls and parking garages.How Retailers Can Adapt to EV ChargingHastings says retailers have much to consider when adjusting to EV growth and the barriers faced when installing chargers. He also examines why destination charging drives EV adoption. Hastings shares insights into charging infrastructure changes and the role of digital integration and loyalty programs. He explains how public chargers help drivers who lack home charging access."When drivers can charge during their normal activities – when they can check it off as part of a routine that they already have – it reduces that perceived effort and that time commitment and alleviates a lot of this range anxiety," he says.How the ABB E-Mobility C50 Charger Hopes to Make EV Charging Simple for Businesses Hastings explains ABB E-mobility’s strategy for simplifying charger management, ensuring retailers support EV adoption without adding complexity. Watch the episode above for a deep dive into the future of destination charging and the challenges of expanding EV infrastructure. Learn how solutions like the ABB C50 charger create a more accessible EV charging network. The Buzz: www.thebuzzevnews.com
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Electric Vehicle Battery Life Holds Up Better Than You Might Think
When you think of electric vehicle battery life, what's the first thing that comes to mind? Anxiety? Degradation? With EV adoption being a fairly recent concept, it's fair if you set your expectations low. However, real-world data shows EV batteries degrade by just 1.8% per year, according to Charlotte Argue, Senior Manager of Sustainable Mobility at Geotab. In fact, after 10 years, an EV battery should retain over 80% of its original capacity.Geotab analyzed 5,000 EVs in fleet applications and found battery degradation rates improved, dropping from 2.3% per year in 2019 to 1.8% today. The study focused on light-duty fleet vehicles, including those in municipalities, government agencies, and field service operations – cases when vehicles often experience harsher conditions and higher usage than personal EVs.On this episode of The Amped EV Podcast, Argue explains how EVs can offer fleet operators a cost-effective investment. A Geotab study of 750,000 fleet vehicles across seven countries found that 75% of gas-powered vehicles could switch to EVs and still meet their range requirements. Forty-one percent of fleet operators would save money by transitioning to EVs, she adds.Frequent fast charging and high temperatures accelerate battery degradation. Vehicles relying on DC fast charging in hot climates degrade faster. However, many fleets can reduce stress on batteries by using slower charging methods during natural downtime. This approach lowers costs and extends battery lifespan.“We’re seeing that battery health is not something fleet owners need to fear,” Argue tells us. “In fact, with the right data and operational strategies, EVs are proving to be a cost-effective and long-lasting alternative to internal combustion engine vehicles.” The Buzz: www.thebuzzevnews.com
Electric vehicles are causing a shift in the market, so we’ve created The Amped EV Podcast to try to understand and navigate today’s ever-evolving EV automotive landscape. Host and editor of The Buzz, David Sickels, studies the latest trends and innovations surrounding EVs to keep our audience informed on where we see this market heading, as well what can be done to take advantage of its emerging opportunities.
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