Electric and Hybrid Vehicles (3cr)

Objective

After completing this study unit, the student:
- is able to describe the technical features and systems used in electric and hybrid
vehicles.
- is able to describe the different subsystems and functions.
- understands the possible safety issues caused from high voltage circuitry.
- knows the benefits and limitations of electrified powertrains compared to ICE vehicles.
- is familiar with the factors related to the environmental benefits of electric and hybrid
vehicles.
- is familiar with the charging concepts and procedures of electric and hybrid vehicles.
- is able to estimate charging time of different charging concepts under different conditions
- understands the influence of different charging procedures on battery service life
- is able to estimate the electric driving range (autonomy) under different conditions

Content

- Technical implementation principles of electric and hybrid vehicles
- Different subtypes of electric motors
- Battery technology, different battery chemistries
- Principles of motor management systems, power electronics
- Electrical safety of high voltage systems
- Benefits and limitations of electrified powertrains compared to ICE vehicles
- Environmental benefits and risks of electrified vehicles
- Different charging concepts and procedures, charging time
- Influence of different charging procedures on battery service life
- Factors influencing driving range, driving range estimation under different conditions

Qualifications

TE00BQ45 Basics of Electrical Engineering” and “TE00BQ46 Basics of Automotive Electrics”,
or corresponding knowledge.