ELV TRAINING

SMMT produces the UK's Car Manufacturing Data UK vehicle production has fallen to its lowest level in 73 years. Let that sink in. This isn’t just another gloomy headline for the automotive sector – it’s a warning sign for skills, infrastructure, and the future shape of mobility in the UK. For decades, vehicle manufacturing has been the backbone of our automotive ecosystem. When production slows, the impact ripples far beyond factory gates: fewer new vehicles entering the mark

Emergency Services are routinely exposed to the electric vehicles in far more hazardous conditions than those faced by technicians in a workshop Electric vehicle (EV) battery technology continues to advance, with system voltages now exceeding 1,000 volts DC. Given the inherent risks associated with high-voltage systems in electric and hybrid vehicles, it is entirely appropriate that vehicle technicians are required to demonstrate competence and undertake formal training.   Fr

BYD Overtakes Tesla — But Real EV Progress Needs More Than Sales BYD has overtaken Tesla as the world’s top EV seller in 2025 — yet Europe and the US are softening EV deadlines just as the world should be accelerating towards a fossil-free transport future. Real progress isn’t about sales figures or naming a single market leader; it comes from global collaboration, long-term vision, and government pressure to drive technological change. Electric motors are far more efficient