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AUTI 260 - Advanced Hybrid Vehicle and Electric Technologies


PREREQUISITES: AUTI 210 - Electric and Hybrid Vehicle Technologies .
PROGRAM: Automotive
CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
LECTURE HOURS MIN: 2
LAB HOURS MIN: 2
DATE OF LAST REVISION: Spring, 2019

This Course presents advanced theory, diagnosis and repair of Battery Electric Vehicles and Hybrid Electric Vehicles using manufacturer specific diagnostic tools and equipment. This course will also include trouble-shooting of Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle technologies as well as installation of a Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle conversion kit.

MAJOR COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Upon successful completion of this course the student will be expected to:

  1. Discuss and demonstrate personal and ship safety procedures.
  2. Define electrical circuit terminology, symbols, components and schematics used in HEV as well as PHEV electrical/electronic systems.
  3. Perform voltage, current resistance and insulation tests using proper procedures and test equipment.
  4. Identify tools and test equipment used in the servicing of EV, HEV and PHEV’s.
  5. Describe vehicle safety systems including disconnect; interlock loops, and GFI protection.
  6. Inspect service and diagnose hybrid Powertrain systems.
  7. Inspect service and diagnose hybrid engine, inverter/converter and battery management system temperature control systems.
  8. Identify components, procedures and processes used to install PHEV conversion systems to manufacture specifications.


COURSE CONTENT: Topical areas of study include -  

  • Safety procedures
  • Motor technology
  • Controller/inverter technologies
  • Motor controls
  • Regenerative braking
  • PHEV conversions
  • EV and HEV service and repair
  • General service procedures
  • Scan tool operation
  • Battery technology
  • Acknowledgment: “This material is based upon work supported by the Department of Energy: Energy Delivery Technologies Division- National Energy Technology Laboratory under Award Number DE OE-0000469.”
  • Disclaimer: “This report was prepared as an account of work sponsored by an agency of the United States Government. Neither the United States Government nor any agency thereof, nor any of their employees, makes any warranty, express or implied, or assumes any legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of any information, apparatus, product, or process disclosed, or represents that its use would not infringe privately owned rights. Reference herein to any specific commercial product, process, or service by trade name, trademark, manufacturer, or otherwise does not necessarily constitute or imply its endorsement, recommendation, or favoring by the United States Government or any agency thereof. The views and opinions of authors expressed herein do not necessarily state or reflect those of the United States Government or any agency thereof.”

 
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