AUTO 290 Alternative Energy and Emerging Tech

2 CR

This course explores a variety of modern alternative energy drivetrains. While instruction will focus primarily on current vehicle technologies, some discussion will look ahead to emerging technologies. Practical application will include a focus on high voltage safety in addition to identifying typical HEV/EV (hybrid electric vehicle/electric vehicle) components and common system function. Students will also practice typical diagnostic scenarios on common HEV/EVs.
Prerequisite(s): AUTO 230 and AUTO 232, both with a D or higher
Corequisite(s): AUTO 279, AUTO 280, and AUTO 282.