AUTO-260: Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Systems

School
Business, Entrepreneurship, and Professional Development
Division
Automotive Technology
Department
Automotive Technology
Academic Level
Undergraduate
Course Subject
Automotive
Course Number
260
Course Title
Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Systems
Credit Hours
3.00
Instructor Contact Hours Per Semester
62.00 (for 15-week classes)
Student Contact Hours Per Semester
62.00 (for 15-week classes)
Grading Method
A-E
Pre-requisites
AUTO-110 or Instructor Permission
Catalog Course Description

An intermediate-level course covering hybrid and electric vehicle systems. Includes environmental impact of internal combustion engines (ICE). Also, includes theory of operation and service of electric propulsion systems, with emphasis on safety issues and concerns regarding the servicing of these systems. Also, covers hybrid system safety, hybrid systems in general (both series and parallel), plug-in hybrids, electric vehicles including battery types and fuel cell vehicles. High- voltage battery types, environmental impact, construction, and diagnosis.

Goals, Topics, and Objectives

Core Course Topics
  1. Traction motor design and operation
  2. Fuel Cells
  3. General characteristics and applications of primary and secondary batteries
  4. High-voltage batteries
  5. High voltage safety, handling and service equipment
  6. Power and energy for electric, hybrid, and plug-in vehicle propulsion
  7. High voltage converters and inverters
  8. Levels of charging for electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles
  9. Regenerative Braking Systems
Core Course Learning Objectives (Separated)
  1. Distinguish and recognize the components of batteries, the classification for types of batteries, and the applications for determining battery usage.
  2. Recognize and identify safety concerns regarding high voltage systems.
  3. Demonstrate the proper safety equipment and service procedures required for servicing HV vehicles.
  4. Diagnosis a loss of isolation in the high voltage system of the vehicle.
  5. Identify and describe the function of high voltage converters and inverters.
  6. Describe the differences in levels of chargers for electric vehicles.
  7. Test battery SOC and SOH and determine serviceability.
  8. Disassemble High Voltage battery components.
  9. Diagnose regenerative braking system concern.
  10. Describe the functionality of Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicles.

Assessment and Requirements

Assessment of Academic Achievement
Quizzes, tests and written final examination. Measurable objectives will be evaluated by the instructor based on the accuracy and proficiency of objective completion.

Outcomes

Satisfies Wellness Requirement
No
Effective Term
Winter 2025