Course Catalog Information (24-25)
AUTO 367A
Hybrid Electric Vehicles
Course Description
This course covers the functions of automotive hybrid propulsion systems; operating characteristics of hybrid drive systems; integration of high voltage power supplies and energy storage systems; operating fundamentals of DC to DC converters; and the relationship of internal combustion engines and motor generators. It also includes the function and design of regenerative braking systems; operation of hybrid transmission systems and power splitting devices; application of the high expansion ratio cycle; safety aspects of service hybrid electric vehicles; utilization of special diagnostic equipment for hybrid electrical systems and related subsystems; appropriate repair protocol for hybrid electrical systems; and maintenance and servicing of hybrid vehicles.
Student Learning Outcomes
- Identify the function of an automotive hybrid propulsion system.
Course Details
- Units
- 0 Units
- Hours
- Weekly Lecture Hours: 4.5
- Weekly Lab Hours: 0
- Gen Ed
- Non-GE Class
- Program Status
- Program Applicable
- Credit
- Non-credit Class
- Transferability
- Not transferable
- Grading Method
- Letter Grading
Requisite and Advisory
- Advisory(ies)
- ESL 272 and ESL 273, or ESL 472 and ESL 473, or eligibility for EWRT 1A or EWRT 1AH or ESL 5
- Elementary algebra or equivalent or higher, or appropriate placement beyond elementary algebra
- Prerequisite(s)
- Corequisite(s)
Limitations on Enrollment and Entrance Skills
- Limitation(s) on Enrollment
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