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Community College Develops Classes on Hybrids

According to a recent report in the Detroit Free Press, Macomb County Community College, in suburban Detroit, plans to add a series of classes on hybrids to their curriculum during the 2006-07 school year. The school is using a three-year, $200,000 grant from the National Science Foundation to fund the project.

Later this year the college will debut two 16-week hybrid repair courses for its 950 students. One section of each class is planned for now, but a second could be added if there is enough demand.

Even though hybrids still represent a tiny fraction of all vehicles on America's roads, the number is expected to increase relatively quickly. A General Motors spokesman predicts they'll represent 5% to 15% of industry sales by 2020, and says his company plans to offer 12 hybrid models in high-volume car and truck models over time.

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Since the great majority of hybrid training currently available is manufacturer-specific and geared toward dealership technicians, this move by Macomb County Community College is a step in the right direction for the aftermarket.

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Community College Develops Classes on Hybrids

Motor, May 2006

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