C o n v e r t e d C a r s . c o m
Electric Vehicles and CEV Institute
Electric Vehicle Conversion Business Training Program
Program Overview
Training
During your initial training at the Black Bay Technical Center in Tarpon Springs, Florida, you will learn how to operate an independent Electric Vehicle (EV) Conversion Facility. Your training will include both classroom and actual "hands-on" instruction. Topics include technical aspects of conversion, converted vehicle testing and diagnosis procedures, sales techniques and, most importantly, the fine points of maintaining good customer relations. As electric vehicle technology advances and vehicle conversions become more complex, we assist you in staying up to date with the changes.
Certification
Once training is completed, your facility will be designated a “Certified Electric Vehicle Conversion Facility” and will become part of the EV Specialist Network. Each individual completing the program will be designated a “Certified EV Specialist.”
Support Services
As a participant in the Program, you will have available a number of important communication resources. We are available for advice via e-mail and via telephone. A convenient technical hotline is available for day-to-day problem solving. Also available are marketing materials, timely product information bulletins, a quarterly newsletter and an Annual Manager Meeting.
Buying Power
Because of our outstanding relationships with key suppliers and our collective buying power, you get top quality parts at excellent prices. This buying power that we pass on to you allows you to price your products and services competitively. When you assure a customer that you'll convert his or her vehicle, you can do so with confidence, knowing you use only the best parts available. Your customer in turn leaves with confidence.
Advertising & Marketing
Our Marketing Department provides advertising materials that can be adapted to your local market needs. We will assist you in developing productive advertising and public relations campaigns. You will be listed on our Web Site as a Certified Conversion Facility and any potential customer contacts from your area will be referred to you. Our Web Site will include a discussion list that will allow you to communicate with other conversion shops in our network and share ideas, information and experiences.
Access to New Technology, Certification and Training
We will strive to source the latest and best technologies as they become available and make these technologies available to you. In addition, our affiliates will conduct research and development programs furthering the state-of-the-art in EV technology. You will be among the first to offer these ground-breaking technologies as they become available.
Course Outline
A.Technical Training
1.Safety
2.Tools and Equipment
3.Conversion Design Elements
4.Preparation of Donor Vehicle
5.Component Layout
6.Mechanical Assembly
7.Motor Assembly and Installation
8.Electrical Installation and Wiring
9.Testing
10.Breaking In
11.Charging and Maintenance
12.Review
B.Business Matters
1.Understanding Your Business and Getting Started
2.Business Identity
3.Operations / Personnel
4.Regulations / Insurance / Financing
C.Marketing
1.Advertising vs. Publicity
2.Low Cost / No-Cost Marketing Strategies
3.Sales Process
a.Customer Contact
b.Pricing Considerations
c.Estimates
d.Selling Points
D.Ready, Set, Go!!
1.Be a Winner!
2.Grand Opening Event
3.Final Thoughts and Feedback
Program Overview
Training
During your initial training at the Black Bay Technical Center in Tarpon Springs, Florida, you will learn how to operate an independent Electric Vehicle (EV) Conversion Facility. Your training will include both classroom and actual "hands-on" instruction. Topics include technical aspects of conversion, converted vehicle testing and diagnosis procedures, sales techniques and, most importantly, the fine points of maintaining good customer relations. As electric vehicle technology advances and vehicle conversions become more complex, we assist you in staying up to date with the changes.
Certification
Once training is completed, your facility will be designated a “Certified Electric Vehicle Conversion Facility” and will become part of the EV Specialist Network. Each individual completing the program will be designated a “Certified EV Specialist.”
Support Services
As a participant in the Program, you will have available a number of important communication resources. We are available for advice via e-mail and via telephone. A convenient technical hotline is available for day-to-day problem solving. Also available are marketing materials, timely product information bulletins, a quarterly newsletter and an Annual Manager Meeting.
Buying Power
Because of our outstanding relationships with key suppliers and our collective buying power, you get top quality parts at excellent prices. This buying power that we pass on to you allows you to price your products and services competitively. When you assure a customer that you'll convert his or her vehicle, you can do so with confidence, knowing you use only the best parts available. Your customer in turn leaves with confidence.
Advertising & Marketing
Our Marketing Department provides advertising materials that can be adapted to your local market needs. We will assist you in developing productive advertising and public relations campaigns. You will be listed on our Web Site as a Certified Conversion Facility and any potential customer contacts from your area will be referred to you. Our Web Site will include a discussion list that will allow you to communicate with other conversion shops in our network and share ideas, information and experiences.
Access to New Technology, Certification and Training
We will strive to source the latest and best technologies as they become available and make these technologies available to you. In addition, our affiliates will conduct research and development programs furthering the state-of-the-art in EV technology. You will be among the first to offer these ground-breaking technologies as they become available.
Course Outline
A.Technical Training
1.Safety
2.Tools and Equipment
3.Conversion Design Elements
4.Preparation of Donor Vehicle
5.Component Layout
6.Mechanical Assembly
7.Motor Assembly and Installation
8.Electrical Installation and Wiring
9.Testing
10.Breaking In
11.Charging and Maintenance
12.Review
B.Business Matters
1.Understanding Your Business and Getting Started
2.Business Identity
3.Operations / Personnel
4.Regulations / Insurance / Financing
C.Marketing
1.Advertising vs. Publicity
2.Low Cost / No-Cost Marketing Strategies
3.Sales Process
a.Customer Contact
b.Pricing Considerations
c.Estimates
d.Selling Points
D.Ready, Set, Go!!
1.Be a Winner!
2.Grand Opening Event
3.Final Thoughts and Feedback