MET U631 - Hybrid Vehicles Technology and Design

Institution:

Northeastern University

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Description:

Imparts the science and technology of electric vehicles (EV) and hybrid electric vehicles (HEV). Covers the mechanics, power, and propulsion of vehicles for terrestrial transportation. Discusses fundamentals and design of batteries, fuel cells and DC machines, three-phase AC machines, induction machines, regenerative braking, permanent magnet machines, and switched reluctance machines. Also studies electric drive components, the EV transmission configuration, and EV motor sizing. Students are required to complete a design project relative to EV and/or HEV design.

Credits:

4.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.northeastern.edu

Phone Number:

(617) 373-2000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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