Course Offerings

This course will cover all of the components and electronics in a simple electric vehicle. Students will learn about electrical measurements such as Volts, Ohms, Amps, and Watts. During the lab portion of the course we will build an electric vehicle from the frame up. Students will study the theory of each component then install it on the vehicle. Components include the high voltage battery, on board charger, power inverter, motor, high voltage safety interlocks, lighting, brakes, and suspension. After the build is finished, students will configure software and test drive the vehicle.

Course Objectives

Upon completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Identify and Use High Voltage measuring and Personal Protective Equipment
2. Identify low and high voltage circuits
3. Solve calculations for electricity, including storage capacity, charge rates, and power flow
4. Use hand tools to mount and adjust the components
5. Demonstrate safe work practices around hand tools and high voltage components

Outline of instruction

1. Electricity basics
a. Ohms Law
b. Watts Law
c. Basic Circuits
d. Relay Circuits
2. Battery
a. Identify types of battery chemistry
i. Lead acid
ii. NiMH
iii. Lithium
b. Identify configuration
i. Foil, spiral, prismatic cells
ii. Series vs Parallel arrangement
c. Assemble and mount the battery
3. Battery Management System
a. Cell monitoring
b. Cell balancing
c. Current monitoring
d. Mount and connect the BMS
4. On Board Chargers
a. Charging rates
b. Charger safety protocols
c. Moun the OBC
5. Motors
a. DC vs AC motors
b. Motor speed control
c. Mount the motor
6. Low voltage system
a. Lighting circuits
b. Mount the lighting and wire harness
c. DC-DC converters
d. Mount the DC-DC converter
e. Safety Interlocks
f. Wire in safety interlocks

7. Steering, suspension, brakes
a. Basic suspension and steering theory
b. Mount the suspension
c. Align the front wheels
d. Basic brake theory
e. Mount and bleed brakes
8. Software
a. BMS software
b. Controller Software
c. Monitoring software
d. Program and configure modules
9. Driving
a. Test drive to verify all components function
b. Monitor current use and range
c. Calculate efficiency
d. Reconfigure settings and compare after follow-up test drive

Contact Hours

96

CEUs

No

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) & National Coalition of Certification Centers (NC3)

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

None

Text and Supplies Needed

None

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

None

Requirements for Successful Completion

90% attendance

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

N/A

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to training Outcomes for Employment

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Course Contact Information

Justina Barreiro
919-819-0203
[email protected]