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UL Starts EV Training Programs

Being an area of expertise not so common until recently, the installation of charging stations for electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles requires some sort of training for it to be correct. Until now, there were few who provided training for those who install them, apart from the companies that make and distribute chargers.

Underwriters Laboratories (UL) announced today it has set up a training program, offered through UL University, which will give a working basis for all those who are involved in any activities related to chargers.

The program will launch this fall, at about the same time the Chevrolet Volt will be released onto the market. Aside from training people at its university, UL will also set up company-specific training programs for those working in this segment of the industry.

"The industry is well aware that the availability of safely installed charging stations poses a limiting factor in how quickly Americans adopt electric vehicles," Gary Savin, UL Electric Vehicle and Global Power general manager said in a statement.

"We believe that the creation of these training programs can speed up the development, installation and inspection of the electric vehicle charging equipment process within the United States. And we plan on developing similar programs for other countries around the world."

Aside from this programs, a webinar will be set up on UL's electric vehicle safety standards. It will be a tool for companies and people around the world to get accustomed to the standards developed and proposed by UL. This too will be available this fall.

Additional information on all these programs can be found at this link.
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