Delphi Academy has opened its doors following a major £500,000 expansion project. It now spans 1430 square meters, making it one of Europe’s largest automotive training centres.
A key addition is a new wing dedicated specifically to training in hybrid, electric vehicle and hydrogen technologies.
The OEM-inspired training academy boasts 15 vehicles including a Tesla Model S, Nissan Leaf, Toyota Prius, BMW 3 series PHEVand Audi A3 e-tron. Other training aids include a hydrogen internal combustion powertrain rig for hands-on tasks like leak detection and changing injector seals, which requires a special hydrogen purging process, as part of Delphi’s industry-first hydrogen training course.
Neil Fryer, vice president and global aftermarket general manager at Delphi parent PHINIA, said: “Our strong relationships with vehicle manufacturers allow us to bring original equipment (OE) knowledge directly to the aftermarket.
"Technicians need the right parts, information, and training to carry out effective repairs, and that’s what we’re delivering here.”
What's more, the site boasts a new 16-seat conference room alongside a 3D scanning studio that supports the creation of new training videos, webinars and interactive simulations for Delphi’s Masters of Motion and e-learning programmes.
"We now have the capacity to train up to 64 students a day, making this one of the largest centres of its kind in Europe," said Luke Garratt, UK technical services manager at Delphi. “This latest investment emphasises our commitment to future technologies and highlights our dedication to helping workshops thrive in a rapidly changing industry.”
Go to comments