Study Guide

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

Materials

PowerPoint material delivered on the Itslearning platform

Teaching methods

Discussive classroom teaching
Possible guest lecturers

Exam schedules

Final Exam on Friday, April 11, 2025
Re-take possibility on Friday, April 25, 2025

International connections

Constructive learning based on previous knowledge
Co-teaching by two teachers

The whole scope of the course is based on sustainable development

Completion alternatives

None

Student workload

Possibly learning assignments will be introduced during the course

Content scheduling

Why electric and hybrid vehicles?
Climatic issues, air quality issues, low noise level, energy efficiency

Electric vehicles
Overwiev of the powertrain
Benefits and disadvantages compared to combustion engine vehicles
Components used
Operation of motor and inverter
Everyday operation of an electric vehicle, recharging and driving range

Further information

Communication by e-mail or by Itslearning

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment methods and criteria

The items to be assessed are listed in the contents part of the implementation plan

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

Exam result below 50 % of the maximum amount of points (fail)

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Exam result at least 50 % but below 70 % of the maximum amount of points (fair)

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

Exam result at least 70 % but below 90 % of the maximum amount of points (good)

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Exam result at least 90 % of the maximum amount of points (praiseworthy)

Qualifications

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