A recent GiPA study suggested that 44% of garages are still unable to work on plug-in vehicles. While this means 56% of garages are able to cover EVs, in reality 41% are only offering limited EV services at best. Eurorepar Car Service General Manager Nick Taylor said it is important for garages to make the investment in the segment, to make 2023 the year of the EV: “Understandably, many independent garages have been biding their time before investing in the necessary skills, training and equipment to maintain EVs. But with demand increasing, this year looks like it could be the turning point for many garages receiving customer enquires that they simply can’t service. Not only are independent garages missing out on a growing revenue stream, but they’re also missing out on the opportunity to build customer loyalty. That might be particularly important if there’s only a handful of local garages providing EV services.” Nick added: “Eurorepar network 60 AFTERMARKET APRIL 2023 EVS AND HYBRIDS www.aftermarketonline.net YEAR OF THE EV? Growing new EV sales are not being met by the necessary investment in training or infrastructure, so more needs to be done to make sure motorists can make the switch members have access to The Performance Academy, which includes modules on full-electric and plug-in hybrid technology. The platform hosts more than 60 other modules, as well as webinars that cover soft service skills such as customer relationship management and upselling.” CTEK wins e-Mobility Award CTEK has been named as Electric Vehicle Chargepoint Manufacturer of the Year at the UK’s E-Mobility Awards 2023. CTEK won for its Chargestorm Connected 2 (CC2) electric vehicle supply charger. The award was presented at the E-Mobility Awards ceremony, hosted by the broadcaster Quentin Wilson, and held at the British Motor Museum. Commenting on the win, CTEK Global Director of Energy and Facilities Cecilia Routledge said: “It is a huge honour to be named winner of this coveted award. We are very pleased that the experienced E-Mobility Awards judges picked CTEK and our CC2 for this title. The UK market is very important to CTEK and this win will be celebrated equally here by our UK team and back in Sweden at our headquarters where the research and innovations for CC2 took place and continue every day.” Cecilia added: “We are really excited to be a part of the UK’s transition to greener and more sustainable transport.” For more information visit: www.ctek.com GS Yuasa International and Honda team up for lithiumion batteries GS Yuasa International is looking to team up with Honda to develop lithium-ion batteries. Osamu Murao, President and Representative Director of GS Yuasa International, said: “Through this new collaboration with Honda, we aim to contribute to the further spread of electrified vehicles, deliver comfort and peace of mind to customers around the world, and create new value to achieve carbon neutrality.” Andrew Taylor, Managing Director and CEO at GS Yuasa Battery Europe, added: “It is another step forward for the GS Yuasa group as we continue
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