AUTO 260 - Alternative Automotive Propulsion Systems

Institution:

Henry Ford College

Subject:

Description:

(3 Credit Hours) This course is designed to provide the student with intermediate-level instruction on alternative automotive propulsion systems that are presently being developed for the automobile transportation industry. Course content will include instruction on theory of operation and service of alternative propulsion systems, with emphasis on safety issues and concerns regarding the servicing of these systems. Topics to be covered will include Hybrid systems, (both series and parallel) plug-in Hybrids, EV-Electric Vehicles including battery types, FCV-Fuel Cell Vehicles, Hydrogen-ICE Vehicles, Alternative Fuels and Flex Fuel Vehicles and Supplemental Assist Vehicle (capacitive, hydraulic, and inertial units).

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.hfcc.edu

Phone Number:

(313) 845-9600

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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