By SEMA News Editors
Universal Technical Institute Completes Nationwide Rollout of EV and Hybrid Training
Universal Technical Institute (UTI), the automotive/diesel, skilled trades, electrical and energy education division of Universal Technical Institute, Inc., has announced that all its core automotive technology programs across the country now include battery hybrid electric vehicles (BHEV) and electric vehicles (EV) courses.
The curriculum introduces students to high-voltage vehicle operation; explains electric vehicle components, operation, diagnosis, and service; reviews electronic principles; and provides unique training in electric-battery vehicle-system operation and testing. Depending on the campus, students may train on Ford Mustang Mach-E, Hyundai IONIQ 5 or FIAT 500e vehicles.
"There are already millions of EV and BHEV vehicles on the road today, and every year that number is increasing," said UTI Division President Tracy Lorenz. "That creates an immediate and expanding need for technicians who know how to diagnose and repair these complex systems safely."
The campuses where BHEV and EV courses are now standard include UTI-Austin, UTI-Avondale, UTI-Bloomfield, UTI-Dallas, UTI-Exton, UTI-Houston, UTI-Lisle, UTI-Long Beach, UTI-Miramar, UTI-Mooresville, UTI-Orlando, UTI-Rancho Cucamonga and UTI-Sacramento. This curriculum will be a standard component of the automotive technology program, which launches in Atlanta and Salt Lake City when those campuses open, as well as in future locations offering the program, says UTI.
Universal Technical Institute Announces John Balderree as Campus President of New Salt Lake City Campus
UTI has announced that John Balderree has been named Campus President of its new Salt Lake City campus.
"John brings a strong track record of driving student success and leading high-performing teams," said Lorenz. "His experience and leadership will be instrumental as we launch our Salt Lake City campus and expand access to career-focused education in the region."
Scheduled to open in 2027, UTI-Salt Lake City will occupy nearly 113,000 sq. ft. at River Point Plaza, located at 1553 W. 9000 S. in West Jordan. The campus has the capacity to serve more than 3,000 students and will offer programs in aviation maintenance technology; automotive and diesel; electrical & industrial maintenance technology; electrical, electronics & industrial technology; electrical, robotics & automation; HVACR; and welding (all pending regulatory approvals, according to UTI).
For more information, visit uti.edu.
Elliott's Custom Trailers & Carts Opening New Indiana Location
Elliott's Custom Trailers & Carts, a dealer of haulers, trailers, motorcoaches and golf carts, is opening a new location near Indianapolis, Indiana.
Located in Brownsburg, Indiana, the new location will serve the greater Indianapolis area, including Brownsburg, Pittsboro, Avon, Speedway, Danville, Clermont and more.
The company will be celebrating the opening of the new dealership with a Grand Opening on Saturday, July 11. From 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. local time, the facility will have food trucks, giveaways and exclusive deals to mark the occasion.
For more information, visit elliottscustomtrailers.com.
