AUTO 55 - Advanced Technology Electric Vehicle

Institution:

Cerritos College

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Description:

Class hours: 3.0 Lecture/3.0 Laboratory This course develops students skills in electric vehicle conversions and introduces them to advanced technology EV's and purpose-built EV's. Students will work with hybrid electric vehicles and advanced design EV's. Topics included are the conversion process of kit cars to electric power, including the testing, assembly, operation and maintenance of EV's; the benefits of aerodynamic designs for EV's; introduction to advanced technology batteries and intelligent charging systems; optional hydrogen fuel cell technology; and alternative EV drive systems. Appropriate safety related instructions will be included in each segment. This course may be taken a maximum of 3 times.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.cerritos.edu

Phone Number:

(562) 860-2451

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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