TOPDON US, an EVSE and specialty equipment supplier that provides technology and tools for automotive repair professionals, is partnering with Universal Technical Institute (UTI) to train students in electric vehicle maintenance and repair.

The five-year partnership is TOPDON’s first agreement with a post-secondary educational institution focused on transportation programs. UTI’s training program, which is currently being taught at five UTI campuses in the US, will gradually be rolled out to other campuses in the UTI system.

Through the TOP-UP Initiative, TOPDON’s partnership will initially support UTI-Rancho Cucamonga, UTI-Sacramento and UTI-Long Beach.

The agreement includes a donation of TOPDON’s series of tools, including the Phoenix Max automotive diagnostic scanner with EV Kits and the Tornado120000 professional smart programming power supply.

The Phoenix Max features a 13.3-inch screen, a docking station, ADAS compatibility and Topology Mapping that shows all car systems in one view. The Tornado120000 is designed to provide efficient charging and voltage stabilization for vehicles equipped with 12 V batteries.

“As the EV market matures and technology expands, UTI is pleased to work with TOPDON to prepare our students to work with these sophisticated machines,” said UTI Division President Tracy Lorenz. “TOPDON’s Phoenix Max and Tornado120000 are valuable resources that complement our curriculum and give our students the practical experience they need to repair and maintain EVs.”

Source: TOPDON US