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AUTO 236 - EV Propulsion Systems


Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Hours: 2
Laboratory Hours: 3

Prerequisite(s): AUTO 206  

Restriction(s): Automotive Technology - AAS  

Corequisite(s): None

This course is an introduction to the battery drive motor systems used by battery electric vehicles. It will cover the fundamentals of drive motor and final drive design, construction, diagnosis and repair. 

Student Learning Outcomes of the Course:
  1. Diagnose and repair battery electric vehicle propulsion systems with applicable safety protocols.
  2. Explain the use of AC current concepts, peak value, RMS value, and frequency.
  3. Safely disable and isolate the drive motor battery packs before servicing battery electric vehicles.