Course Overview
Provides an understanding of hybrid vehicle technology and operational strategies. Topics include: theory of operation, electric motor operation, energy storage systems, various subsystems (such as power accessories, power steering, air conditioning, and charging system), control systems and hardware choices, general maintenance and safety issues.
Prerequisite(s)
- No prerequisites are required for this course.
Credits
0.0
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, the student will be able to:
- Describe history and benefits of hybrid vehicles.
- Describe safety and operation of the hybrid vehicles.
- Describe safety and operation of hybrid vehicle battery.
- Explain operation of regenerative braking.
- Explain operation of electric motors (MG1 and MG2).
- Explain operation of power inverter and safety procedures.
- Discuss similarities and differences of Honda, Toyota and Ford hybrid vehicles.
- Identify service procedures needed to repair a hybrid vehicle.
- Discuss hybrid maintenance schedule.
- Describe specific information for Honda, Toyota, Ford, Lexus, General Motors hybrids.
- Discuss future of hybrid vehicles.
Effective as of Fall 2007
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