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    Torque Factor – Episode 4: Dirk Fuchs on electrification training and certification

    April 27, 2020
    Dirk Fuchs, technical training manager with ZF Aftermarket, discusses vehicle electrification and how training and certification can benefit the industry.
    PTEN - Professional Tool & Equipment News Staff
    Related To: VehicleServicePros.com

    In this episode of Torque Factor, Dirk Fuchs, technical training manager with ZF Aftermarket, joins Scott Brown to discuss vehicle electrification and how training and certification can benefit the industry. Fuchs discusses the current European Electric Vehicle Expert certification, titled ECE-100, and introduces the training program that ZF has developed for BMW and the aftermarket.

    Jeff Del Rossa, founder and CEO of ProMAXX Tool, joins the show to discuss metallurgy science, broken fasteners, and how his unique products help technicians solve difficult broken bolt scenarios.

    Brown catches up with Holly Wolfe and Donny Seyfer at the 2020 Vision Hi-Tech Training and Expo as they provide an update on what’s happening with NASTF.

    • Recall: 19V-761 – GM Truck platforms, All 4WD with 3.08 GU4 rear axle and the 5.3L L83 engine. 2014-2018 Silverado/Sierra 1500, 2015-2020 Tahoe/Yukon, and 2015-2020 Suburban. Inadvertent braking causing severe pull to right or left.
    • Case study: Diagnostic Network presents a case study on identifying and repairing a misfiring 2001 Lexus with a scope and a current probe.
    • Industry update: PTEN magazine and Diagnostic Network partner by supporting the new Disaster Support user group, a group designed for members to coordinate with peers in response to disasters like the current COVID-19 pandemic.

    VehicleServicePros.com is home to Torque Factor, and PTEN, Professional Distributor, and Fleet Maintenance magazines. Have a topic or question you’d like discussed on a future episode? Email us at: [email protected]. 

    A word from this program’s sponsor, Gray Manufacturing: Gray Manufacturing’s position as a market leader of professional shop and lifting equipment comes from the innovation and quality we demand from our American-made products. We’re still open and our vertically integrated manufacturing is here to support your team as you support the trucking industry during this critical time. Call us at 800-821-7320 or visit GrayUSA.com today.

    About the Author

    Scott Brown | Founder - Diagnostic Network

    Scott is an ASE Master Certified Automobile Technician with L1, L3, & L4 credentials and has over 39 years of professional service industry experience. As an independent shop owner in Southern California and with his engagement at various levels of within our industry, he continuously strives to move the industry forward through networking, education, communications, and training. Scott is a founder of the Diagnostic Network (https://diag.net/) which was born in 2018 after he retired after 22 years at iATN, where he served as company president.

    Brown is also the host of Professional Tool and Equipment News (PTEN) and VehicleServicePros.com podcast, Torque Factor. The podcast addresses the latest automotive service technologies while focusing on expanding knowledge and awareness around tools, equipment, education, and industry trends.