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    EV kilowatt hours explained

    The term kilowatt hour (kWh or kW-h) is often used in connection with electric vehicle batteries, but als ...

    The term kilowatt hour (kWh or kW-h) is often used in connection with electric vehicle batteries, but also to household electricity supply. Before I explain in detail what this means, we need to clear ...

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    EV Equipotential Bonding – Part 2

    In the previous article Tom Denton described equipotential bonding (EPB) as the process of connecting all ...

    In the previous article Tom Denton described equipotential bonding (EPB) as the process of connecting all metalwork and conductive parts, of various components, so that the voltage is the same through ...

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    EV Equipotential Bonding - Part 1

    Equipotential bonding (EPB) is the process of electrically connecting metalwork and conductive parts, so ...

    Equipotential bonding (EPB) is the process of electrically connecting metalwork and conductive parts, so that the voltage is the same throughout these various parts (an equal potential). EPB is used t ...

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    How does an EV work?

    In this instalment of the EV series Tom Denton discusses how EVs actually function. After focusing on the ...

    In this instalment of the EV series Tom Denton discusses how EVs actually function. After focusing on the motor in the last article, I thought I would outline how EVs actually work in general. In any ...

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    Should garages be getting EV ready?

    We hear from Marc Russell, Head of the Garage Network at WhoCanFixMyCar, to find out whether garages shou ...

    We hear from Marc Russell, Head of the Garage Network at WhoCanFixMyCar, to find out whether garages should be getting EV ready sooner rather than later. Despite recent reports showing private EV sale ...

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    Cleevely EV seeks technicians

    Cleevely Electric Vehicles (EV) has announced it is seeking technicians to join its fast-growing mobile b ...

    Cleevely Electric Vehicles (EV) has announced it is seeking technicians to join its fast-growing mobile business. Launched last year in response to widespread demand, Cleevely EV Mobile is on the look ...

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    How to run an EV-ready workshop

    Laser Tools guides the PMM audience through some of the essential gear for running an EV-ready workshop. ...

    Laser Tools guides the PMM audience through some of the essential gear for running an EV-ready workshop. Hybrid and BEV (battery electric vehicles) commonly operate with voltages typically from 300 V ...

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    PMM sits down with Maverick Diagnostics

    PMM editor Kieran Nee travelled to Wrexham to visit Andy Brooke, Managing Director of Maverick Diagnostic ...

    PMM editor Kieran Nee travelled to Wrexham to visit Andy Brooke, Managing Director of Maverick Diagnostics and now director of the Automotive Training Academy – a newly opened academy dedicated to ele ...

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    What training do you need to work on EVs?

    Last month Tom Denton asked the question “Are high voltage vehicles dangerous to work on?” The answer is ...

    Last month Tom Denton asked the question “Are high voltage vehicles dangerous to work on?” The answer is no, they are not dangerous if you have the correct tools and are suitably trained. To understan ...

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    Should you be preparing for EV service and repair?

    Welcome back to the second instalment in a series of articles in which Tom Denton will be examining diffe ...

    Welcome back to the second instalment in a series of articles in which Tom Denton will be examining different aspects of EVs. He will cover technology, tools, issues, systems and much more. Tom states ...

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    The different aspects of EVs

    Welcome to the first in a series of articles in which Tom Denton examines different aspects of EVs each m ...

    Welcome to the first in a series of articles in which Tom Denton examines different aspects of EVs each month. We will cover technology, tools, issues, systems and much more. I do know, some of you lo ...

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    The power of green: part one

    Maverick Diagnostics’ Managing Director Andy Brooke is a self-confessed petrol head. If he can learn to l ...

    Maverick Diagnostics’ Managing Director Andy Brooke is a self-confessed petrol head. If he can learn to live with, and even love, EVs, you can too! I clearly remember the day I started to hate EVs. I ...

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    Reo develops EV equipment

    Testing and maintenance equipment for EVs is being developed by electric power specialists Reo to further ...

    Testing and maintenance equipment for EVs is being developed by electric power specialists Reo to further advance the market potential for EVs. Electric vehicle power specialist Reo has developed a ra ...

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    Bosch offers hybrid and EV training

    Bosch has revealed it will be offering hybrid and electric vehicle training for all levels at its headqua ...

    Bosch has revealed it will be offering hybrid and electric vehicle training for all levels at its headquarters in Denham. The shortage of electric vehicle trained staff in the independent aftermarket ...

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    Tips for successful EV servicing

    Denso outlines five key considerations for successful EV servicing. Concerns about climate change, advanc ...

    Denso outlines five key considerations for successful EV servicing. Concerns about climate change, advances in battery technology and Europe’s success developing more affordable long-range EVs are all ...

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