Edirisinghe Brothers launches hybrid hub
Edirisinghe Brothers (Pvt) Ltd., (EBL) has opened Hybrid Hub, a
purpose-built facility for the testing, conditioning and rebuilding of
batteries for Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEV).
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Hybrid technicians at work. |
Co-Chief Operating Officer, Hybrid Hub, Sanka Edirisinghe said the
changes in Sri Lankan vehicle owners' lifestyles as among the key
factors that encouraged EBL to begin this venture.
"Vehicle owners have shown a marked shift towards HEVs, and the
demand shows little sign of slowing down. Unfortunately, the
infrastructure required to provide specialized maintenance services for
this burgeoning market hasn't grown quite as rapidly," he said.
EBL has secured hybrid diagnostic technology, training and support
from Automotive Research and Design (AR&D), USA, via their Master
Franchisor for Asia Pacific - Growth Dynamics (Singapore). Optima Werkz
(Singapore) will provide automotive technical support to the Hybrid Hub.
The proprietary technology at the heart of Hybrid Hub's battery testing,
conditioning and rebuilding was developed by Dr. Mark Quarto and his
team at AR&D. Dr. Quarto said, "There is a notion that your traditional
workshop or mechanic would be able to pinpoint and diagnose
a-malfunctioning HEV. That is simply not true if the workshop is not
trained and lacks the proper equipment for hybrid specific diagnostics
and maintenance."
Singapore-based Growth Dynamics has signed an exclusive agreement to
provide continuous training and support in the areas of hybrid
diagnostics to the technical staff at Hybrid Hub. Hybrid Hub's current
service capacity accommodates HEVs, but is expected to cater to EVs
soon. |
