REQUIRED COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES:

 1.  Explain the history of hybrid electric vehicles and battery electric vehicles (HEV/BEVs).

 2.  Apply HEV and BEV standard safety procedures, services, and repairs.

 3.  Describe the theories and operations of series, parallel, series-parallel, battery electric vehicles, and plug-in hybrids.

 4.  Explain the theory and operation of HEV and BEV electrified powertrains, including system and component types.

 5.  Differentiate between drivability issues caused by the internal combustion engine and hybrid drive system.

 6.  Diagnose malfunctions of transmission and driveline systems.

 7.  Identify failures or problems in electric and electronic steering systems.

 8.  Analyze brake system performance problems, including hydraulic system and regenerative system malfunction.  

 REQUIRED TOPICAL OUTLINE:

 I.    History of electric vehicles

        A.  Hybrid

        B.  Battery

 II.   Safety

        A.  High voltage cables and warning labels identification

        B.  Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

             1.  Testing

             2.  Use

             3.  Handling

        C.  Electrical test equipment

             1.  Identification

             2.  Safe use

             3.  Handling

        D.  Safety interlock system components location

 III.  Design and layout

        A.  Theory and operation

            1.  Series HEV

            2.  Parallel HEV

            3.  Series-parallel HEV

            4.  Plug-in HEV

            5.  Battery electric vehicles

 IV.   Theory and operation

        A.  Hybrid and battery electric vehicles

        B.  Battery pack

            1.  Heating and cooling systems

            2.  Internal components and layout

            3.  Malfunctions

        C.  Charging modes and processes

        D.  Graphing of resolver and encoder sensor outputs

        E.  Drivability issues related to drive motor/generator malfunctions

        F.  Extraction of Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC) relating to drivability complaints

        G.  Application of basic vehicle operation modes across manufacturers

        H.  High-voltage system impact sensors

            1.  Operation

            2.  Diagnosis

            3.  Replacement

        I.  AC/DC inverter

            1.  Diagnosis

            2.  Repair

            3.  Replacement

        J.  DC/DC converter

            1.  Diagnosis

            2.  Replacement

            3.  Repair of system main relays (SMR)

        K.  Electrically driven AC compressor.

        L.  Identify of methods for supplying heat to the passenger compartment

        M.  Pedestrian alert systems

        N.  Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) and electric interaction

        O.  Electric and electronic steering systems

 V.     Transmission diagnosis and repair

        A.  Motor/generator malfunction

            1.  Diagnosis

            2.  Repair

        B.  Electrically operated parking pawl

            1.  Diagnosis

            2.  Repair

        C.  Electronic transmission range selectors

            1.  Diagnosis

            2.  Repair

 VI.   Brake Systems

        A.  Hydraulic

        B.  Regenerative

 VII.  Diagnosis & repair

        A.  Diagnosis and repair of loss of isolation

        B.  Cabin display driver indicators