May 13, 2026 · 9 AM – Noon · EV West, San Marcos CA
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Free Event for Automotive Educators — In Person & Livestream
EV West and EV-LC.org are hosting a free morning for automotive instructors and CTE program directors. See the EV Trainer Cart running live, ask questions, and hear from Ron Grosinger of Mr. G’s Workshop. In person in San Marcos or via livestream from anywhere.
In Person
EV West Facility
1788-107 La Costa Meadows Dr.
San Marcos, CA 92078
Join us on-site for a hands-on look at the EV Trainer Cart. Walk the floor, handle the components, and talk directly with the EV West team. Space is limited for in-person attendance — register early.
- Full drivetrain demonstration
- Component walkthrough — motor, battery, inverter, charge port
- Q&A with EV West engineers and curriculum developers
- Curriculum materials available to review on-site
Live Stream
Zoom · Open to All
National attendance welcome
Cannot make it to San Marcos? Join the live session online. The stream is designed for two-way interaction — ask questions in real time, see the cart up close via camera, and get the same information as in-person attendees.
- Live Zoom session with full Q&A
- High-quality camera coverage of cart and components
- Session recorded and shared with registered attendees
- Recap content posted to YouTube, Facebook, and Instagram
What You Will See
The EV Trainer Cart is a fully operational electric drivetrain built for the classroom. Every component is real — the same hardware used in actual EV conversions, mounted on a portable cart built to fit through ADA doorways.
Real EV Components
Tesla or Hyper9 motor, lithium battery pack, inverter, J1772 charge port, and BMS — the same parts your students will work on in the field.
Safety by Design
Transparent polycarbonate guards, color-coded wiring, and low-voltage test points make it safe for student hands. No special lab infrastructure required.
Curriculum Included
Labs, quizzes, answer keys, and a Train-the-Trainer course aligned to ASE standards — everything ships with the cart. You can be teaching in days, not months.
Featured Guest
Ron Grosinger — Mr. G’s Workshop
Ron teaches the way most good shop instructors do — show the work, explain the why, skip the noise. His YouTube channel has built a following among automotive and welding educators who want practical content. He’ll be part of the conversation on May 13 about where EV fits in existing automotive programs.
Who Should Attend
- Automotive technology instructors
- CTE and vocational program directors
- Community college and university department heads
- STEM curriculum coordinators
- Trade school administrators and faculty
- Fleet training managers
- Anyone building or updating an EV curriculum
- Instructors looking to get ahead of the EV skills gap
Reserve Your Spot
May 13, 2026 · 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
EV West · 1788 La Costa Meadows Dr #102, San Marcos, CA 92078
In-person spots are limited. The full event streams live for instructors who cannot make it to San Marcos. Both options are free.
Online attendance is open to all. No cost to attend.
Can’t make it to San Diego? We’re running a full livestream so instructors anywhere in the country can attend.
It’s free. Registration takes two minutes.
The in-person session has limited spots. If you’re local to San Diego County, register now.