Survey of how to service, diagnose and repair hybrid-electric vehicles, plug-in hybrid-electric vehicles, and battery-electric vehicles. Emphasis on normal operation of hybrid and electric vehicles, low-voltage and high-voltage battery types, electric motor types and other EV/Hybrid specific components and safety standards pertaining to EV/Hybrid vehicles. This class may include students from multiple sections.
This class has a $60 Automotive Technology course fee.
Course Outcomes
- Identify laws, regulations, standards, and safety equipment pertaining to high-voltage components on hybrid and electric vehicles.
- Define different EV types, driving range, regenerative braking, drivetrain modes, and electric vehicle supply equipment.
- Describe normal operation of hybrid and electric vehicles, low-voltage and high-voltage battery types, electric motor types and other EV/Hybrid specific components.
- Service, diagnose and repair hybrid-electric vehicles, plug-in hybrid-electric vehicles, and battery-electric vehicles.