Automotive Technology
Explore Toolkit’s solutions for Automotive Technology Training Systems for modern automotive classrooms.
The ever-increasing quantity of technologies found in modern vehicles, combined with the ever-increasing complexity of electronic systems and state-of-the-art technologies such as Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), Smart Sensors, Autonomous Driving systems, Interconnected Systems, Computerized Diagnostic and Scan Tools, Plug-In Electric Vehicle and Hybrid technologies, etc. creates an increased need for automotive training to be done with modern, state-of-the-art technologies and training systems.
Modern Automotive Training Labs should keep pace with modern automotive vehicles on the road.
Automotive service technicians and mechanics can be expected to:
- Identify problems, often by using computerized diagnostic equipment
- Plan work procedures, using charts, technical manuals, and experience
- Test parts and systems to ensure that they work properly
- Follow checklists to ensure that all critical parts are examined
- Perform basic care and maintenance, including changing oil, checking fluid levels, and rotating tires
- Repair or replace worn parts, such as brake pads, wheel bearings, and sensors
- Perform repairs to manufacturer and customer specifications
- Explain automotive problems and repairs to clients
Although service technicians work on traditional mechanical systems, such as engines, transmissions, and drivebelts, they also must be familiar with a growing number of electronic systems. Braking, transmission, and steering systems, for example, are controlled primarily by computers and electronic components.
Other integrated electronic systems, such as accident-avoidance sensors, are becoming common as well. In addition, a growing number of technicians are required to work on vehicles that use electricity or alternative fuels, such as ethanol.
Service technicians use many different tools, including computerized diagnostic tools and power tools such as pneumatic wrenches, lathes, welding torches, and jacks and hoists, in addition to common hand tools like wrenches, pliers, and sockets.
Whether for transportation and logistics classrooms, agriculture and mechanics or manufacturing classrooms, Toolkit has the Automotive Service Technology Training Systems and ASE Certification-aligned solutions to fit your area’s industry training needs.
Job Outlook: 69,000 new jobs per year
Average Pay: $46,890
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EV High Voltage Safety and Disconnect Trainer
We are proud to announce our newest training system for Automotive and Electric Vehicle classrooms, the EV-400 High Voltage Safety and Disconnect Trainer from ConsuLab.
EV-400: Mastering Electric Vehicles in a Safe, Interactive Environment
The EV-400 is a groundbreaking interactive high voltage trainer designed to revolutionize the way we teach and learn about electric vehicle (EV) systems. This premier tool goes beyond mere demonstrations, empowering students to actively test, explore, and diagnose real-world EV scenarios in a completely safe environment.Combining fundamental and foundational skills in electrical concepts with EV-specific training content in high voltage circuits and first-responder loops, the EV-400 is a must-have training tool for modern automotive classrooms. With over 90 testable functions, the EV-400 allows students to hone diagnostic skills with a built in fault box emulating common EV High Voltage issues. It’s not just about demonstration; it’s about active engagement, hands-on learning, and real-world application.
The system provides students hands-on learning in high voltages, EV isolation practices, and gives students safe and effective access to MEASURABLE 400V high voltages.
Available in single training systems or as classroom packages of 12 training systems.
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Planetary Gear Set Trainer
The ConsuLab EM-1100 Planetary Gear Set Trainer is a simple planetary gear assembly that consists of 3 primary components: The ring gear (the outer most gear in black), 3 planet gears (green gears) that are housed by a carrier assembly (green circle) and a sun gear (the yellow gear in the center of the gear set). It allows the demonstration of the seven different gear ratios available with the planetary gear set.
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Hybrid Planetary Gearset Trainer
The ConsuLab EM-200-29 Hybrid Planetary Gear-Set Trainer is designed to help instructors teach and students to understand the somewhat complex operation of a typical hybrid vehicle drivetrain. Based on a typical Toyota Prius hybrid vehicle, the trainer provides easy visualization of driveline component operation including:
- ICE (Internal Combustion Engine)
- MG1 (Motor/generator # 1)
- MG2 (Motor/generator # 2)
- Drive wheels
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Cutaway Toyota Prius Hybrid Drive Train
The EC-140H Cutaway Toyota Prius Hybrid Drive Train is a training system designed specifically for teaching how a typical hybrid drive train operates. The trainer consists of all cutaway drive train components from a Toyota Hybrid Synergy Drive system including:
- ICE (internal combustion engine)
- Torque damper assembly
- MG1 (motor/generator #1)
- Planetary gearset (power split device)
- MG2 (motor/generator #2)
- Transaxle
- Inverter
- HV (high voltage) battery (non-functional)
The ICE, MG1, MG2 and differential output/drive wheels are driven with external electric motors via connecting chains. This design allows the demonstration of eight of the possible hybrid operating modes. All components are cutaway to allow clear student visual learning.
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Cutaway Eaton Transmission Trainer
The EC-1108 cutaway Eaton transmission has been designed for teaching Eaton heavy-duty transmission theory and operation. This model provides several forward speeds and reverses, consisting of a front section and an auxiliary section.
The auxiliary section contains LO and HI range ratios, and the L and H splitter gear ratios. When in HI range, the gear ratios can be split by using the splitter control button. This model is driven by hand crank.
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Cutaway Allison Transmission – 3000 SERIES
The ConsuLab EC-1106-03 cutaway Allison transmission has been specifically designed for teaching heavy duty automatic transmission theory and operation. It has been strategically sectioned and cutaway to allow students to visualize the internal transmission functions.
The Allison 3000 series is a fully automatic torque converter driven, electronically controlled 6-speed automatic transmission that is commonly used in coaches and heavy vehicles.
The other Allison Series are available on request.
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Cutaway Allison Transmission – 1000 SERIES
The ConsuLab EC-1106-01 cutaway Allison transmission has been specifically designed for teaching heavy duty automatic transmission theory and operation. It has been strategically sectioned and cutaway to allow students to visualize the internal transmission functions. The Allison 1000 series is a fully automatic torque converter driven, electronically controlled 5-speed automatic transmission that is commonly used in trucks and light vehicles.
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Cutaway Battery
The ConsuLab EC-520 Cutaway Battery is the ideal aid for teaching battery principles and allows visualization of the inner parts. Designed to work in lawn mowers, lawn and garden tractors, small tractors, loaders, backhoes, 4-wheelers, generators, and motorcycles. No electrolyte for educational purposes.
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Driveshaft Angle Trainer
The ConsuLab Driveshaft Working Angle Trainer EM-200-28 is designed to help demonstrate and simplify the complex acceleration and deceleration phenomenon that occurs in revolving universal joints and drive shafts operating at various angles.
Even when the input driveshaft rotates at constant speed, the output driveshaft maintains a variable speed depending on the angle between them, which causes vibrations and wear over time. The higher the angle between the shafts, the more amplified the effect is.
