CARQUEST Technical Institute Introduces Hybrid Vehicle E-Learning
Raleigh, NC (PRWEB) April 17, 2008 -- CARQUEST Technical Institute (CTI), the exclusive training provider for CARQUEST Auto Parts, introduces a new Hybrid Vehicle e-course for professional technicians. The course introduces the concept of hybrid vehicles, related technologies, specific tools needed, and the types of people who purchase hybrids.
Hybrid vehicles are one of the fastest growing segments of new car sales and the trend is expected to continue. Hybrid technology, like most, continues to evolve. Today's professional technicians must stay abreast of cutting edge changes if they are to be competitive in the marketplace. Being knowledgeable and safe when servicing new Hybrid vehicle technologies is the focus of this new CARQUEST Technical Institute (CTI) e-course.
CARQUEST Technical Institute (CTI) also introduced hybrid instructor led courses last year. These courses received an overwhelmingly positive response from a national service provider that chose CARQUEST Technical Institute (CTI) as the exclusive trainer to their technicians on Hybrid vehicle technology across the nation.
About CARQUEST Technical Institute
CARQUEST Technical Institute provides world-class e-learning and instructor led training that is developed internally and based on real world examples using up-to-date technologies. Its courses focus on the needs of the professional technician and are designed to be challenging, entertaining, non-biased, and practical in their approach. CTI provides applicable solutions to increase productivity and profitability with topics such as Hybrid service, TPMS, Key Off EVAP System Diagnosis, and New Vehicle Technologies included in the latest instructor led course offering. For more information, please contact a CARQUEST Auto Parts store or visit CARQUEST.com/CTI
About CARQUEST Auto Parts
CARQUEST Auto Parts has more than 3,400 locations throughout North America. It is the premier supplier of replacement products, accessories, supplies and equipment for virtually all makes and models of automobiles, as well as light and heavy-duty trucks, off-road equipment, buses, recreational vehicles and agricultural equipment. Additionally, CARQUEST distributes and sell tools, equipment, chemicals, paint and accessories. For more information, please visit CARQUEST.com.
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A hybrid car is a specifically planned and made vehicle that mixes the strength of the conventional gasoline motor and electricity. In the past, many have referred to hybrid cars as electric cars.
After Toyota's introduction of the Prius, the first hybrid vehicle, in 1997 which was followed by the debut of Honda Insight two years later in America, General Motors adopted the Hybrid technology to their vehicle with the 2005 Ford Escape Hybrid. The introduction the Escape Hybrid is the first entry of any American vehicle in the market.
A New Breed of Vehicles: The Hybrid Vehicle
CARQUEST Technical Institute (CTI), the exclusive training provider for CARQUEST Auto Parts, introduces a new Hybrid Vehicle e-course for professional technicians.
Automakers know that rising oil prices and tougher environmental rules will increase the public's interest in vehicles that use less fuel with reduced tail pipe emissions.Hybrids increase fuel efficiency by capturing the energy normally lost to friction braking and storing it in a battery for later use when driving power is again required.
Hybrid vehicles are growing in popularity with consumers because they want the best value for their money. In regard to hybrid vehicles, they can offer that with fuel costs. You may pay more for the vehicle itself, but the good gas mileage factor is an attractive feature. There are some things, however, to consider before you purchase one:
As oil prices continue to increase amid depleting supplies and rapid growth in demand, all economies globally are feeling the setbacks of the need to curtail excessive consumption of fuel.
The XR-3 Hybrid 3 wheeled hybrid car can take you wherever you want to go without totally destroying the planet. Imagine paying $20 to fill up your tank every month. With this proposed car, you will be able to do just that and more! If you would rather not run this car on electricity, it still gets 125 miles per gallon and that?s not a horrible figure.
With all the styles of cars coming out in hybrid versions, choices in hybrid minivan are still in short supply. One has to wonder why the automakers are focused on making sedans, SUVs and the like, but not minivans. These modern versions of the old station wagons are a practical mainstay for growing families, with their storage space and ample seating options.