ETA 160 - Battery Powered Electric Vehicles - Beginner

(Formerly AET111). This course provides training on the design methods and practical maintenance of battery powered electric vehicles (BEVs). Detailed safety precautions and battery technology basics will encompass about 50% of the course. BEV history will be covered along with the pros and cons of electric vehicles. Other topics include past battery technologies, basic battery testing, electric motor types and lithium battery management systems. The remainder of the class time will be devoted to the actual assembly of electronic components for a complete gasoline-to-electric conversion. Students (at least 18 years of age with a valid driver’s license) will have the opportunity to drive the converted vehicle after assembly.
Prerequisite(s): None
1 credit = 0.5 lecture , 0.5 laboratory