EV SHOP AND MAINTENANCE TALK WITH DR. MARK QUARTO FROM QUARTO TECHNICAL SERVICES

Electric vehicle (EV) powertrains are much simpler compared to traditional combustion engines. These motors do not require the normal service such as oil changes, spark plug, fuel and oil filter maintenance. Electric motors are generally reliable, long-lasting and easy to maintain. Even though electric motors require less maintenance they still need to be serviced according to the manufacturer’s suggested schedule. Normal issues that everyone focuses on is batteries but when it comes to the motors, there is a large gap in assessment and skill level required to diagnose electrical motors. “When I’ve had conversations with many automotive technicians and instructors over the years, most will quickly admit that they have minimal experience in knowing how to test, analyze, and diagnose EM systems. Although technicians are well versed in the diagnostic methodologies for traditional automotive powertrains, their experiences are a road less traveled in the electric powertrain space.”

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