DESL 2130 - Electric Vehicle and Hybrid Drive Systems

4.0 Credits

Students learn fundamentals and maintenance of electric vehicles and hybrid drive systems and apply operational theory to diagnose and repair failures in these systems. Students also demonstrate an understanding of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) including autonomous and telematic systems. In addition, students use appropriate safety guidelines for high-voltage drive systems in the diesel lab.

Lecture Hours: 2.0
Lab Hours: 6.0
Internship Hours: 0.0
Clinical or Practicum Hours: 0.0

Course Objectives

Describe principles of drive axle maintenance.
Diagnose and repair mechanical failures of drive axles.
Identify and describe the hazards of high-voltage electric vehicles and hybrid drive systems and industry-standard safety precautions.
Demonstrate safe handling and repair techniques of high-voltage drive systems.
Identify and describe multiple types of electric drive systems.
Describe the operation of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS).
Differentiate autonomous driving and telematic systems.
Define and explain the fundamentals and maintenance of hybrid drive systems.
Define and explain the fundamentals and maintenance of electric drive systems.
Demonstrate replacement of electric vehicle (EV) battery module.

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