June 26, 2025

Earlier this year, in May, Forsyth Tech welcomed participants from across the country and around the world to the Light Electric Vehicle Association (LEVA) E-Bike and LEV Technician Training and Certification, held May 14–16 on our campus.

This internationally recognized program, which began in 2008, certifies technicians to work on the next generation of electric bikes and other light electric vehicles (LEVs). The training combines technical instruction, hands-on experience, and certification in maintenance, diagnostics, and repair.

5 men are in the photo, outside in the sun. In the foreground is a man in a teal shirt and khaki pants with his back to the camera. In the center is a man wearing a black polo shirt and a bicycle helmet on a large, red bicycle with a man dressed all in blue with grey hair and a camera around his neck gesturing to something out of the frame. In the background are two more men, with their backs to the camera, with another bicycle.

This year’s training included several exciting additions. For the first time in the United States, attendees saw a demonstration of a hydrogen-powered E-Bike from Switzerland. The training also made use of Forsyth Tech’s own motorcycle dynamometer to test the performance of electric bikes and motorcycles, giving participants access to advanced diagnostic tools and data.

There was discussion of the growing market for lightweight electric motorcycles that are street legal but designed for off-road recreation and commuting. Attendees also heard updates from the recent Taipei E-Bike and LEV Conference, where LEVA President Ed Benjamin was a keynote speaker. His insights offered a global perspective on the future of electric mobility and the evolving role of LEVs in both urban and rural transportation.

Forsyth Tech’s role as host for this learning opportunity highlights our ongoing commitment to supporting emerging technologies and preparing technicians for in-demand careers in the evolving transportation industry.

Men of different ages and races sit in a classroom with their eyes focused forward.

To learn more about the Light Electric Vehicle Association, visit levassociation.com.