Professor John D. Kelly

Presidential teaching excellence award recipient 2023

Welcome — I’m Professor John Kelly

I’ve been hooked on cars since I was seven, when my dad overhauled the engine in his 1967 Jeep Wagoneer and let me “help” by cleaning every bolt and small part. We spent open shop nights together at our Brigham City high school, where I watched him get an old World War II truck running again after others had failed. Later I learned to maintain diesel tractors and farm trucks on my uncle’s farm. Those experiences taught me I could accomplish difficult tasks, and that confidence is what I try to give every student.
My professional career started in August 1979 in a high school work-study job at George’s OK Tires, an independent Goodyear retailer, where I earned my first NIASE (now ASE) certifications. An AC-Delco class at the GM Training Center in Salt Lake City, taught by Steve Stuart, made me decide I wanted to be a teacher. After 12 years as a technician at independent shops and GM dealerships in Utah and California, I started teaching at Weber State as an adjunct on January 6, 1990. I joined full-time on July 1, 1991. It was a dream come true. I now have 47 years in the automotive industry.

 

What you can expect in my classes

I’ve made my share of diagnostic and repair mistakes over the years, and I want to help you avoid them. I teach the manufacturer’s way, not shortcuts that lead to comebacks. My favorite class to teach is basic electrical for incoming freshmen because electronics are everywhere, and your excitement gives me hope for our industry’s future.

You’ll learn hands-on on real vehicles in our xEV training facility through five dedicated hybrid and EV classes. Each year you take two semesters of classes, then work in an automotive shop or with a related employer over the summer. We prepare you for ASE certification by completing the required ASE Education Foundation tasks in our classes and connecting you directly with employers. Almost all of our graduates already have multiple job offers. Graduates have gone on to work as service technicians, technical support specialists, field service engineers, educators, curriculum developers, service managers, and small business owners.

Recognition and outreach

I was honored to receive Weber State’s 2023 Presidential Teaching Excellence Award. I hold ASE Master Automobile Technician certifications (L1, L3, and L4) and have served on ASE test committees. My son Jacob and I co-developed the NVH app for vibration diagnosis, and I founded Vibrate Software in 1993. 
Learn with me anytime on YouTube at @weberauto, where I post the videos I use in my classes. Working technicians can join our five-day Hybrid & EV Boot Camp (weber.edu/evtraining), which has trained hundreds of educators, engineers, fleet managers, and technicians since 2019.

Ready to Join Us?

To apply, visit weber.edu/automotive/apply.html, or email automotivetechnology@weber.edu to schedule a visit.

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Qualifications and Credentials

Education:

  • 1998, June 12: Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction – Weber State University
  • 1993, June 11: Bachelor of Science in Electronic Engineering Technology – Weber State University
  • 1991, June 7: Associate of Applied Science in Electronic Technology – Weber State University
  • 1990, August 10: Associate of Applied Science in Automotive Service – GM ASEP – Weber State University
  • 1980, May 25: Graduate of Box Elder High School – Brigham City, Utah; Howard H. Gittins, Auto Shop Teacher

Certifications:

  • CSA Group Certified Automotive Electric Vehicle Technician certificate #14035 (2025) Expires 11/19/2030
  • ASE xEV Electrical Safety Awareness Certification (2023) expires May 1, 2028
  • ASE xEV Technician Electrical Safety Certification (2023) expires May 1, 2028
  • ASE Master Automobile Technician Certification (1988–today) expires December 31, 2031
  • ASE A9 Light Vehicle Diesel Certification (2009–today) expires 06/30/2027
  • ASE L1 Advanced Engine Performance Specialist Certification (1994–today) expires December 31, 2029
  • ASE L2 Electronic Diesel Engine Diagnosis Specialist (2009–2024), expired June 30, 2024
  • ASE L3 Light-Duty Hybrid/Electric Vehicles (2015–today), expires December 31, 2030
  • ASE L4 Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (2024–today), expires December 31, 2029
  • ASE F1 Light Vehicle Compressed Natural Gas Certification (2010–2024) expired June 30, 2024
  • ASE G1 Maintenance and Light Repair Certification (2013–today) expires December 31, 2029
  • ASE Certified for 43 Years (1983–today)
  • S/P2 Shop Safety and Pollution Prevention certifications (2006–2023)
  • General Motors World Class Master Technician Certification (2002–2023)
  • General Motors Advanced Technology Vehicle Master Technician Certification (2018–2023)
  • Toyota Certified Master Level Technician (2009–2017)
  • Toyota Certified TTEN Instructor in Chassis, Drivetrain, Electrical, Engine, and Hybrid (2012–2017)
  • Chrysler Level 3 certifications in Automatic Transmissions, Drivetrain, Chassis, Core, Diesel, and Climate Control Systems
  • Honda Master Technician Certification and Civic Natural Gas Vehicles Certification (2012–2016) 
  • EPA Clean Air Act – Section 609 Refrigerant Handling Certification (1991–today)
  • Hybrid-Electric Vehicle Training Certifications from:
    • Chrysler Two-mode (2008), Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid, Jeep Wrangler 4xe two-motor (P0/P2) parallel plug-in hybrid (2017–today)
    • Ford Focus EV, Escape Hybrid, Fusion Hybrid, Explorer Hybrid, Mach-E Mustang EV (2006–today)
    • General Motors Parallel Hybrid Truck, Two-Mode RWD and FWD, BAS, BAS+, E-Assist, Volt generations, Malibu Hybrid, Spark EV, Bolt EV Generations, GMC HUMMER, Cadillac LYRIQ (2008–today)
    • Honda Insight, Civic, Accord, and CRZ (IMA) Hybrids, E-Assist (IMMD) 2-Motor hybrids of the Insight, Accord, CR-V, and the Clarity PHEV. (2000–today)
    • 2014 Subaru XV Crosstrek Hybrid (Honda IMA Based), 2018 Subaru XV Crosstrek Hybrid (Toyota power-split-based) (2018–today), Subaru Solterra BEV (2023–today).
    • Toyota Prius Family, Camry HV, Highlander HV, Avalon HV, RAV4 HV (2001–2026)
  • Electric Vehicle (EV) Training Certification – Fully trained on the Chevrolet Bolt EV, Spark EV, and the Volt generations from the General Motors Training Center, Burbank, and Glendale, CA (2011–today)

Background:

47 years in the automotive industry

  • 2014–today: Professor in the Automotive Technology Department at Weber State University
  • 2010–2015: Program Manager of the Automotive Technology Department at Weber State University
  • 2009–2014: Associate Professor in the Automotive Technology Department at Weber State University
  • 2006–2010: Chairman of the first Automotive Technology Department at Weber State University
  • 2005–2006: Manager of the Automotive Technology Program at Weber State University
  • 2004–2009: Assistant Professor in the Automotive Technology Program at Weber State University
  • 1991–2004: 13 years as an instructor at the General Motors Training Center at Weber State University
  • 1990–1991: Adjunct Instructor for the Automotive Program at Weber State University
  • 1979–1991: 12 years as an automobile technician working for independent repair shops (George’s OK Tires, an independent Goodyear retailer, and Parsons’ Texaco) and various General Motors Dealerships (Hansen Motor Company, Freeway Oldsmobile-Cadillac, and John Watson Chevrolet in Utah; Hagen Chevrolet in San Diego, California)

Memberships/Affiliations:

  • Member of the CSA Automotive Electric Vehicle Technician Safety Certification question review committee. (2025)
  • Member of the ASE L3 Advanced Level Test Revision Committee. (2022–2024)
  • Member of the ASE High Voltage Safety Assessment Committee (2022–2023)
  • Member of the ASE Manual Drivetrain and Axles A2 and A3 Area Technical Committee (2021–2022)
  • Appointed to the Utah Motor Vehicle Review Committee by Governor Cox (April 23, 2021 – April 15, 2025)
  • Member of the Weber State University Environmental Issues Committee (2018–2019)
  • Member of the Weber State University Ranking and Tenure Evaluation Committee (2015–2023)
  • Member of the Utah Clean Cities Coalition Electric Vehicle Task Force (2013–2016)
  • Member of the Utah Clean Cities Coalition Technical Advisory Committee (2012–2016)
  • Member of the Weber State University Parking Committee (2010–2016)
  • Member of the Weber State University Faculty Senate (2007–2010) 
  • Member of the Weber State University Academic Resources and Computing Committee (ARCC) (2007–2008)
  • Advisory Committee member of the Job Corps automotive program – Clearfield, UT (2007–2015)
  • Member of the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE International) (2002–today)
  • Member of and Certified Test Proctor for the Automatic Transmission Rebuilders Association (ATRA)
  • Member of and Certified Test Proctor for the Mobile Air Conditioning Society (MACS)

Accomplishments/Recognition:

2026

  • November 2–6: Taught the 50th five-day Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Boot Camp at the Weber State University – Davis Campus.
  • August 15–October 23: Designed and implemented new curriculum for the AUSV 1325 Electrical 3 class. This includes the ASE Education Foundation tasks for Batteries, charging systems, and starting systems.
  • August 10–14: Taught the 49th five-day Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Boot Camp at the Weber State University – Davis Campus.
  • July 13–17: Taught the 48th five-day Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Boot Camp at the Weber State University – Davis Campus.
  • June 8–12: Taught the 47th five-day Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Boot Camp at the Weber State University – Davis Campus.
  • June: Featured in MOTOR: “Charging the Future: How John Kelly Built One of America’s Leading EV Training Programs” by Pam Oakes, June 1, 2026. https://www.motor.com/2026/06/weber-state-ev-technician-training/
  • May 4–8: Taught the 46th five-day Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Boot Camp at the Weber State University – Davis Campus.
  • March 16: Revised the entire AUSV 2520 Automatic Transmission class curriculum to include the latest 8-, 9-, and 10-speed transmission technologies as well as Dual Clutch Transmissions (DCT), Continuously Variable Transmissions (CVT), xEV hybrid transmissions, and electric drive units.
  • March 9–13: Taught the 45th five-day Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Boot Camp at the Weber State University – Davis Campus.
  • January 16: Purchased a 2026 Tesla Model Y Performance for personal use and for use in our electric vehicle classes. Performed research and developed seven new workstations related to the high-voltage common components on the vehicle and how they operate.

2025

2024

  • November 22: Purchased a 2024 Tesla Cybertruck AWD for personal use and for use in our electric vehicle classes. Performed research and developed seven new workstations related to the high-voltage common components on the vehicle and how they operate.
  • November 15: Completed research and a YouTube video on Tesla’s Low Voltage Charging System. See Tesla’s Low Voltage Charging System
  • October 28–November 1: Taught the 38th five-day Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Boot Camp at the Weber State University – Davis Campus.
  • August 26: Performed a complete overhaul of the basic electrical curriculum taught to our freshmen in the AUSV 1320 Automotive Electrical 1 class. This class provides the foundational knowledge needed to succeed as a service and diagnostic technician for electric and internal combustion-powered vehicles. Basic circuit theory and basic multimeter usage for voltage, amps, and ohms measurements on various circuit types.
  • August 12–16: Taught the 37th five-day Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Boot Camp at the Weber State University – Davis Campus.
  • July 29–August 2: Taught the 36th five-day Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Boot Camp at the Weber State University – Davis Campus.
  • July 15–19: Taught the 35th five-day Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Boot Camp at the Weber State University – Davis Campus.
  • June 24–28: Taught the 34th five-day Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Boot Camp at the Weber State University – Davis Campus.
  • June 14: Featured in a story by PBS Utah about electric vehicles in Utah called Amping Up Electric Vehicles.
  • June 3–7: Taught the 33rd five-day Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Boot Camp at the Weber State University – Davis Campus.
  • May 20–24: Taught the 32nd five-day Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Boot Camp at the Weber State University – Davis Campus.
  • May 6–10: Taught the 31st five-day Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Boot Camp at the Weber State University – Davis Campus.
  • April 29–May 3: Taught the 30th five-day Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Boot Camp at the Weber State University – Davis Campus.
  • April 27: Presented a four-hour virtual training class on “Thermal Management Systems and Their Impact on EV Driving Range” at the WorldPAC STX2024 Supplier and Training Exposition.
  • April 26: Presented a four-hour virtual training class on “High Voltage (HV) Isolation on xEVs – Diagnosis and Safety” at the WorldPAC STX2024 Supplier and Training Exposition.
  • April 25: Presented a four-hour virtual training class on “The MSD is Disappearing; How to Disable High Voltage Systems on Modern xEVs” at the WorldPAC STX2024 Supplier and Training Exposition.
  • April 25: Presented a four-hour virtual training class on “Tesla’s Fuseless 12-, 16-, and 48-Volt Systems” at the WorldPAC STX2024 Supplier and Training Exposition.
  • April 18: Interviewed and quoted in an article by Senior Editor Chris Perkins for Motor1.com called No, Today’s Cars Don’t Have Too Many Gears
  • April 16: Purchased a 2024 Toyota Prius Prime for use in my electric vehicle classes. Performed research and developed seven new workstations related to the high-voltage common components on the vehicle and how they operate.
  • March 4–9: Taught the 29th five-day Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Boot Camp at the Weber State University – Davis Campus.
  • February 8: Completed research and a YouTube video on how to take a screenshot in a Tesla. See How to Take a Screenshot in a Tesla
  • January 19: Interviewed and quoted in an article by Staff Writer Aarian Marshall for WIRED Magazine called How the Mighty Heat Pump Is Helping (but Not Solving) EVs’ Cold Weather Problem 
  • January 8–12: Participated as a Subject Matter Expert on the ASE L3 Advanced Level Test Revision committee.

2023

  • December 4: Purchased a 2018 Tesla Model 3 Performance for use in my electric vehicle classes. Performed research and developed seven new workstations related to the high-voltage common components on the vehicle and how they operate.
  • October 30–November 3: Taught the 28th five-day Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Boot Camp at the Weber State University – Davis Campus.
  • October 6: Presented a one-hour training class on “Hybrid and EV Safety in an Educational Environment” at the Rocky Mountain Automotive Teacher Society (RMATS) conference.
  • September 20: Consultant for Tesla Service Diagnostic Software
  • August 31: Consultant for Fluke Corporation EV and EVSE Tools
  • August 18: Interviewed and quoted in an article by Senior Editor Chris Perkins for Road and Track Magazine called The Crucial Tech That Made Toyota’s Hybrid Revolution Possible.
  • August 14–18: Taught the 27th five-day Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Boot Camp at the Weber State University – Davis Campus.
  • August 7–11: Taught the 26th five-day Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Boot Camp at the Weber State University – Davis Campus.
  • July 25: Guest speaker for the West Virginia Electric Auto Association through Google Meet.
  • July 10–14: Taught the 25th five-day Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Boot Camp at the Weber State University – Davis Campus.
  • June 19–23: Taught the 24th five-day Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Boot Camp at the Weber State University – Davis Campus.
  • June 14: Presented a two-hour training seminar to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) Office of Defect Investigations (ODI). The presentation was entitled “HVAC Systems and their Impact on EV Driving Range.” This presentation covered several variations in cabin, powertrain, and battery thermal management in electrified vehicles.
  • June 7: Received a 2023 Ford F-150 Lightning Lariat for use in our electric vehicle classes. Performed research and developed seven new workstations related to the high-voltage common components on the vehicle and how they operate.
  • June 5–9: Taught the 23rd five-day Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Boot Camp at the Weber State University – Davis Campus.
  • June 2: Completed research and a YouTube video on Coolant flow in a Tesla. See Understanding Coolant Flow in a Tesla
  • May 22–26: Taught the 22nd five-day Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Boot Camp at the Weber State University – Davis Campus.
  • May 22: Completed research and a YouTube video on Tesla’s Heat Pump System. See Understanding Tesla’s Heat Pump System
  • May 8–12: Taught the 21st five-day Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Boot Camp at the Weber State University – Davis Campus.
  • April 24–28: Participated as a Subject Matter Expert on the ASE L3 Advanced Level Test Revision committee.
  • April 12: Featured in the Weber State University Faculty and Staff Newsletter for being awarded the Presidential Teaching Excellence Award.
  • April 6: Presented an Ed-Talk, “Supplementing your courses with custom videos,” at the Teaching and Learning Forum’s Thrive Symposium at Weber State University
  • April 6: Completed research and a YouTube video on Tesla’s 16V Li-Ion Battery. See Tesla’s 16V Li-Ion Battery.
  • March 28: Presented a two-hour training seminar to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) Office of Defect Investigations (ODI). The presentation was entitled “High Voltage Isolation on EVs – Diagnosis and Safety.” This presentation included methods of diagnosing loss of isolation in the high-voltage systems on electrified vehicles.
  • March 13: Recipient of the Presidential Teaching Excellence Award at Weber State University
  • March 3–10: Taught the 20th five-day Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Boot Camp at the Weber State University – Davis Campus.
  • January 30: Purchased a 2023 Tesla Model Y AWD Launch Edition for personal use and for use in our electric vehicle classes. Performed research and developed seven new workstations related to the high-voltage common components on the vehicle and how they operate.
  • January 20: Purchased a 2022 Tesla Model Y Performance AWD for use in my electric vehicle classes. Performed research and developed seven new workstations related to the high-voltage common components on the vehicle and how they operate.
  • January 18: Presented a two-hour training seminar to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) Office of Defect Investigations (ODI). The presentation was entitled “Disconnecting/Disabling High Voltage Systems on Electric Vehicles.” This presentation included new, trending, and previous methods of disabling high-voltage systems on electrified vehicles.
  • January 10–12: Participated as a Subject Matter Expert on the ASE L3 Advanced Level Test Revision committee.

2022

  • December 20: Purchased a 2023 Tesla Model 3 AWD Performance for personal use and for use in our electric vehicle classes. Performed research and developed seven new workstations related to the high-voltage common components on the vehicle and how they operate.
  • December 12–16: Taught the 19th five-day Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Boot Camp at the Weber State University – Davis Campus.
  • December 9: Borrowed a 2022 Tesla Model X Plaid for use in our classes. Performed research and developed seven new workstations related to the high-voltage common components on the vehicle and how they operate.
  • November 30: Participated as a Subject Matter Expert on the ASE High Voltage Safety Assessment Workshop item scoring.
  • November 9: Featured in a television news story on Fox 13 Utah about electric car chargers. See Why electric vehicle charger numbers might not add up
  • November 7–11: Participated as a Subject Matter Expert on the ASE High Voltage Safety Assessment Workshop
  • October 31–November 4: Taught the 18th five-day Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Boot Camp at the Weber State University – Davis Campus.
  • October 21: Completed research and a YouTube video on the 2019 Subaru Crosstrek Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) Power-Split Transmission. See Understanding the Subaru Crosstrek Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) Transmission
  • October 3–7: Participated as a Subject Matter Expert on the ASE High Voltage Safety Assessment Workshop
  • October 2 – The WeberAuto YouTube Channel hit 52 million views with over 338,000 subscribers.
  • September 29: Panel member/speaker for a community conversation on the electric vehicle rollout and its implications for the automotive technology industry. The Salt Lake Tribune, Rocky Mountain Power, and Weber State University hosted the conversation. View the conversation on YouTube; see Volt and Bolts.
  • September 25: Featured in a Salt Lake Tribune news article. See How this Utahn turned his passion for electric vehicles into 40 million YouTube views
  • September 2 and 4: Presenter/Speaker at the 2022 Automatic Transmission Rebuilders Association (ATRA) Powertrain Exposition/Convention in Las Vegas, NV. Topics: (September 2) Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Powertrain. (September 4) High Voltage Systems and Safety Training.
  • August 24: Completed research and a YouTube video showing electric motors and the compound planetary gear set of the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E GT. See The Marvelous Motors of the Mustang Mach-E GT
  • August 9: Completed research and a YouTube video showing how to remove and install a battery module, install the battery, and service the cooling systems of a 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E GT. See Mustang Mach-E GT Battery and Cooling System Service
  • August 8–12: Taught the 17th five-day Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Boot Camp at the Weber State University – Davis Campus.
  • August 2: Presenter at the National Association of Automotive Universities (NAAU) Conference at WSU – “Changes in EV High Voltage Disabling Procedures.”
  • July 28: Completed research and created a YouTube video of removing the high-voltage extended-range battery of the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E GT. See 2021 Mustang Mach-E GT – Extended Range Battery Removal
  • July 26: Completed research and a YouTube video on de-energizing the high-voltage system of the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E GT. See 2021 Mustang Mach-E GT – De-energizing the High Voltage System
  • July 23: Completed research and a YouTube video on the high-voltage components of the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E GT. See 2021 Mustang Mach-E GT – High Voltage Components
  • July 11–15: Taught the 16th five-day Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Boot Camp at the Weber State University – Davis Campus.
  • June 6–10: Taught the 15th five-day Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Boot Camp at the Weber State University – Davis Campus.
  • May 23–27: Taught the 14th five-day Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Boot Camp at the Weber State University – Davis Campus.
  • May 9–13: Taught the 13th five-day Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Boot Camp at the Weber State University – Davis Campus.
  • March 21–25: Participated as a Subject Matter Expert on the ASE Technical Committee to review ASE Renewal app questions for areas A2 and A3.
  • March 14: Developed a new hands-on and web-based curriculum for my automatic transmission class. The new curriculum includes 8, 9, and 10-speed transmissions from Ford (10R80, 10R80-MHT, and 8F35), GM (10L80 and 9T50), and Toyota (AGA0E and UB80E). 
  • March 7–11: Taught the 12th five-day Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Boot Camp at the Weber State University – Davis Campus.
  • February 16: Borrowed a 2022 Kia Niro EV for use in our electric vehicle classes. Performed research and developed seven new workstations related to the high-voltage common components on the vehicle and how they operate.
  • January 20: Received a 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E GT for use in our electric vehicle classes. Performed research and developed seven new workstations related to the high-voltage common components on the vehicle and how they operate.

2021

2020

  • December 20: Completed research and a YouTube video for the Acura 7-Speed Dual-Clutch Sport hybrid transaxle. See Understanding the Acura Sport Hybrid
  • December 12: Completed research and a YouTube video for the Honda E-Drive two-motor hybrid transaxle. See Understanding the Honda Hybrid E-Drive
  • December 9: The Autoweek website featured my newly completed Understanding the Bolt EV video in a story
  • December 9: The MSN Autos website featured my newly completed Understanding the Bolt EV video in a story
  • December 9: The Hagerty website featured my newly completed Understanding the Bolt EV video in a story
  • December 7: Presenter (Online) at Ferris State University in Big Rapids, Michigan. The topic was the NVH app and vibration diagnostics.
  • December 4–6: Opening presenter online at the Doutor-IE conference event in Brazil, December 4, 5, and 6, 2020. The Doutor-IE Circuit is Brazil's largest technical content event for professional automotive repairers. My presentation was a custom video. See Understanding the Bolt EV
  • November 2–6: Taught the 6th five-day Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Boot Camp at the Weber State University – Davis Campus.
  • September 5: Received a donated 2016 Subaru Crosstrek HEV for use in our electric vehicle classes. Performed research and developed seven new workstations related to the high-voltage common components on the vehicle and how they operate.
  • August 17: Work begins to move into the new WSU Davis Campus building. Classes begin in one week, and the move takes over 14 weeks to complete.
  • August 11: Version 3.2 of the NVH app is released for iOS devices. The Android version was updated later this year.
  • March 30: I was sent home for the summer due to the Coronavirus pandemic. Two of my sons and I began work on the 2020 update for the NVH app. We added over 13,000 additional vehicle profiles. The NVH app now supports 33 vehicle manufacturers and commercial trucks.
  • March 28: Completed research and a YouTube video for my automatic transmission class on On-Off and Pulse-Width Modulated Solenoids. See On-Off and Pulse-Width Modulated Solenoids
  • March 28: Completed research and a YouTube video for my automatic transmission class on Clutches, Bands, and One-Way Devices. See Clutches, Bands, and One-Way Devices
  • March 28: Completed research and a YouTube video for my automatic transmission class on Bearings, Gaskets, and Seals. See Bearings, Gaskets, and Seals
  • March 22: Completed research and a YouTube video on the National Institute for Standards and Technology (NIST) Standards and Transmission Fluids. See National Institute for Standards and Technology (NIST) Standards and Transmission Fluids
  • March 20: Completed research and a YouTube video on how to properly use an Automatic Transmission Dipstick. See How to Properly use an Automatic Transmission Dipstick
  • March 18: Survived a 5.7 magnitude earthquake that hit northern Utah at 7:08 a.m. I was inside our 63-year-old automotive building when it hit. Minor damage to the building occurred. Before the earthquake, the building where I spent 30 years of my career was scheduled for demolition in the summer of 2020, while we were completing our new building on the Weber State University – Davis Campus in Layton, Utah.
  • March 13: Due to the Coronavirus pandemic, Weber State University moved all classes online. We began developing online classes to replace face-to-face classes. All other projects are delayed indefinitely.
  • March 2–6: Taught the 5th five-day Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Boot Camp at Weber State University.
  • February 12: Received a 2020 Ford Explorer Hybrid for use in our electric vehicle classes. Performed research and developed seven new workstations related to the high-voltage common components on the vehicle and how they operate.
  • January 30: Survived a Pulmonary Embolism. Hospitalized for four days.

2019

2018

2017

  • December 26: The WeberAuto YouTube Channel hit 16 million views with over 75,000 subscribers.
  • December 17: The InsideEVs website featured my newly completed 2017 Toyota Prius Li-ion battery video in the story Disassembly And Breakdown Of The 2017 Toyota Prius Li-Ion Battery Video
  • December 11: Completed comprehensive research project, including eight in-depth technical YouTube videos on the “2017 Toyota Prius Eco Project.”
  • December 4: Editor of the 2018 ASE A2 Automatic Transmission/Transaxle Certification Exam Study Guide for UBM MotorAge Training 
  • November 27: Completed research and the first YouTube video on the “2018 Chevrolet Volt Battery – Deep Dive” Part of the 2018 Chevrolet Volt Project
  • November 2: Received a 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV for use in our electric vehicle classes. Performed research and developed seven new workstations related to the high-voltage common components on the vehicle and how they operate.
  • October 12: Received a 2018 Chevrolet Volt LT PHEV for use in our electric vehicle classes. Performed research and developed seven new workstations related to the high-voltage common components on the vehicle and how they operate.
  • August 31: Released the first dedicated NVH for Android app for automotive and truck vibration diagnosis on the Google Play Store. This new NVH app was co-developed by my son Jacob Kelly and me.
  • July 21: The WeberAuto YouTube Channel hit 14 million views with over 64,400 subscribers.
  • July 10: Presenter at the National Association of Automotive Universities (NAAU) Conference at WSU – “The Evolution of the Toyota Hybrid System.”
  • June 6: Completed comprehensive research and the first YouTube video on the “2017 Chrysler Pacifica Si-EVT Hybrid Transaxle.” 
  • May 27: Received a 2017 Toyota Prius HEV for use in our electric vehicle classes. Performed research and developed seven new workstations related to the high-voltage common components on the vehicle and how they operate.
  • May 18: Completed comprehensive research and the first YouTube video series on the “Evolution of the Toyota Prius” for the 20th anniversary of the Toyota Prius.
  • April 18: Interviewed by KSL TV News regarding gasoline quality.
  • April 1: Featured in the Spring 2017 Weber State University Alumni Magazine in an article titled “Automotive Star.” 
  • February 27: Completed comprehensive research and the first YouTube video series on the “World’s First Mass-Produced Automatic Transmission” The 1940 GM Hydra-Matic 4-speed transmission
  • February 13: The WeberAuto YouTube Channel hit 12 million views with over 55,000 subscribers.

2016

  • November 3: Presented “The Future of the Automotive Industry” at the Northern Utah STEM College and Career Exposition in Layton, Utah
  • September 27: Completed comprehensive research and the first YouTube video on the “First Generation Chevrolet Volt Transaxle.”
  • September 20: Completed comprehensive research and the first YouTube video on the “First three generations of the Ford Hybrid Transaxle.”
  • September 8: Featured by the Standard-Examiner for testifying at the Weber County diesel emissions testing public hearing
  • May 7: Released the first dedicated NVH app for automotive and truck vibration diagnosis on the Apple App Store. This new NVH app was co-developed by my son Jacob Kelly and me. An Android version of the app is currently being developed.
  • February 8: Completed comprehensive research and the first YouTube video series on the history, diagnosis, and service of “Universal Joints”. A partial history of Clarence Spicer’s Patented Universal Joint.

2015

  • February: The NVH diagnostic software help file I created is included in an essential toolkit for all 4200 North American General Motors dealerships: the Pico Technology Oscilloscope Diagnostic Kit (Kent-Moore Tool CH-51450). We have included the help file in all aftermarket Pico NVH kits sold worldwide since 2010.
  • January 14: Participated in the new ASE L3 Light-Duty Hybrid/Electric Vehicle Specialist Pilot exam
  • January 5: Interviewed by Fox 13 TV News (Salt Lake City, Utah) regarding vehicle cold-start emissions. Other markets across the United States picked up this news segment, including Milwaukee, WI; Greensboro, NC; Harrisburg, PA; Richmond, VA; and Fort Smith, AR.
  • January 1: The WeberAuto YouTube Channel hit 4.4 million views with over 18,400 subscribers.

2014

  • August 15: Interviewed for Bottom Line Personal Magazine “The right way to pump gas.”
  • June 16–18: Presenter at Utah State Office of Education Summer Conference – “Hybrid Vehicle Diagnosis and Service.”
  • February 26: Speaker – Hybrid and Electric Vehicles, “What you can do to minimize your personal contribution to Utah’s air quality problem” at Weber State University Union Building – Fireplace Lounge
  • February 1: Speaker – Annual Utah Association of Career and Technical Educators Conference – West Lake, UT – Hybrids and Electric Vehicles in Education
  • January 1: Contributing editor for Motor Age Magazine – See the January 2014 print issue or online.

2013

2012

2011

  • December 16: Chevrolet Volt #6111 owner for electric vehicle research
  • 2011–2012: Developed and taught Hybrid and Alternate Fueled Vehicle workshops for non-WSU students
  • Overhauled and updated the Weber State University Automotive Technology Department website

2010

  • Created the WSU Automotive Transmission Lab, teaching specialty classes in automatic transmissions and manual drivetrains. Visit www.youtube.com/weberauto for more information and demonstrations.
  • February 3: Interviewed as part of an ABC Channel 4 Utah television news story about the troubles with Toyota unintended acceleration problems https://youtu.be/JdeXk0ZNbXw
  • Completely renovated and repainted most of the automotive shops at Weber State University

2009

  • November 28: Created the WeberAuto YouTube Channel to store and share automotive videos I create with my students and other schools 

2008

  • 2008–2009: Curriculum designer and developer of several new advanced vehicle technologies classes, including Advanced Electrical Systems, Advanced Automotive Technologies, Advanced Propulsion Systems, Alternate Fuel Systems, Automotive Standards, Laws, and Regulations
  • 25+ Years of Certification Award from the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE)

2007

  • Contacted by the Managing Director of Pico Technology in Cambridgeshire, UK, to become a consultant/technical advisor for the development of a new vibration diagnosis tool.
  • Created an OpenCourseWare class on Automotive Electronics
  • 2007–today – Owner of three Hybrid-Electric Vehicles for hybrid-electric research
  • Vibration Software was used in an article published by Babcock Publishing’s “Brake and Front-End Magazine” in January 2007.
  • 2007–2008: Supervised the revision of the entire Automotive Technology Bachelor of Science Degree program at Weber State University; three new degree options were added. Added 11 new classes and revised four classes. Designed and wrote a large part of the new and revised curriculum, including online courses where applicable. 
  • 2006–2008 – Member of the International Association – General Motors Automotive Service Educational Program (IAGMASEP) curriculum committee

2005

  • 2005–2006: Supervised the revision of all 7 Associate of Automotive Service Technology Applied Science Degree programs at Weber State University. Created dedicated classes, instructors, materials, and vehicles for each of the 7 degrees. Designed and wrote portions of the new curriculum.
  • Created and maintained the Automotive Technology department website www.weber.edu/automotive
  • Vibration Software used in an article published by ATRA Publishing’s “Gears Magazine,” December 2005

2003

  • Authored Book: Specialized Automotive Electronics Training – Weber State University Printing

2002

  • 2002–today: Wrote, designed, and taught four online courses for Weber State University in Automotive Electronics and Advanced Automotive Technologies

1998

  • 1998–today: Designed, marketed, sold, and supported customized automobile and truck vibration diagnosis software. The latest version is used worldwide by General Motors Corporation, Ford Motor Company, Freightliner Truck LLC, and Mazda USA in their vibration diagnosis training centers. The software is also referenced in their service manuals and used by dealership technicians for vibration diagnosis. SPX Corporation, Kent-Moore Tools of Warren, Michigan, Rotunda Tools of Dearborn, Michigan, and my company’s website, www.vibratesoftware.com, sell the software worldwide.

1997

  • 1997–2004: Participated as a Subject Matter Expert in the curriculum development for the following General Motors Corporate training courses: Automatic Transmission Diagnosis, Base Brake Systems, and Vibration Correction

1991

  • 1991–2004: Hired as an instructor at the General Motors Training Center at Weber State University

1990

  • 1990–1991: Adjunct Instructor at Weber State College, teaching automotive electrical classes at night

1988

  • Chevrolet Master Technician – Hansen Motor Company, Brigham City, UT
  • Oldsmobile Master Technician – Hansen Motor Company, Brigham City, UT
  • Master ASE certification was first obtained – Hansen Motor Company, Brigham City, UT

1985

  • 1985–1987: Certified Chevrolet Technician – Hagen Chevrolet, San Diego, CA

1983

1979

  • Started my first automotive-related job working part-time during high school as a tire buster at George’s OK Tires, Brigham City, UT

1975

  • Eagle Scout, Troop 100, Brigham City, UT