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AUTO 290 - Hybrid/Electric/Hydrogen Vehicles


12 credits

Prerequisites
Placement in MATH 060 ENGL 060 , and READ 090 AUTO 203 .

This course explores the use of Hybrid and Electric battery power for vehicle transportation. Topics will include safety when using high voltage, maintenance, drivability, inverter, DC/DC power transfer, and battery technology. Physics of battery storage, Hybrid generation systems, Electric vehicle applications and their integrated systems from many manufacturers will be discussed. Hybrid and high voltage service and maintenance procedures. This course provides students with the skills to diagnose and repair basic to intermediate-level malfunctions with hybrid, fuel-cell, and electric vehicles and to successfully complete the L-3 ASE exam.

Theory Hours
6 Lecture hours.

Guided Practice Hours
4 Lab hours.

Vocational Program Course
Vocational Program course.

AA General Elective
May be used as a general elective in the AA degree.



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