Electric Vehicle Fundamentals

Advanced Automotive Engineering Technology

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Course:
EV Fundamentals 680800 (SECOND SEMESTER ONLY)

PREREQUISITES: Clean Energy Systems and Mechanical Design 1 OR Siemens Engineering 1

Credit: 1

Course Description: In the EV Fundamentals course, students will build on their foundational knowledge of circuits, electricity, and power from Clean Energy Systems in order to explore electric vehicles (EV), high voltage batteries, and the impact of emerging technologies on EV manufacturing and the charging infrastructure. Students will engage in a variety of hands-on design projects to demonstrate principles using advanced technology hardware and software, including the assembly, testing, and improvement of an electric vehicle. This course will also prepare students for the ASE xEV Electrical Safety Awareness (Level 1) certification.