5-Day Technician Training: Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Systems Technology Course

This extensive 5-day combination lecture & hands-on 5-day course will cover the fundamentals and advanced electric propulsion concepts, blending traditional engine & electric propulsion torque, system design, basic and enhanced diagnostic considerations, and special service topics of HEVs.  In an easy to understand format, this course will explain safety and electric propulsion systems including the construction, operation, control strategies, service tools, scan tool data, and basic diagnostic fundamentals.  Also included will be the discussion and use of oscilloscopes, current probes, differential scope probes, electric machine test equipment, and specific scan tool PIDs to be used to support hands-on exercises for enhanced analysis and diagnostics.

 

Ford, General Motors, Honda, Lexus, and Toyota Hybrid systems will be featured to explain the following topics:

  • Current and future manufacturer hybrid programs (2001 – 2012)
  • Introduction to HEV Technology (High Voltage and 42V Systems)
    • Hybrid Engine Operation - Use of Atkinson-Miller Cycle Operation s/ Electric Traction Systems
  • High Voltage Safety
  • 3-Phase Induction and Permanent Magnet Electric Machines
  • 3-Phase Power Inverter Systems
  • 3-Phase Power Inverter Sensor Systems
  • 3-Phase Power Inverter Thermal Systems
  • Electric Propulsion Control Systems
  • Active and Passive High Voltage Bus Discharge Systems
  • Vehicle high Voltage Safety systems
  • Collision Systems and High Voltage Safety Systems
  • High Voltage Personal Protection Systems and Tools
  • dc-dc Converter Systems
  • Hybrid Braking Systems
  • Electric Propulsion Operating Modes
  • Battery Pack and Energy Management Systems
  • Pre-Charge Systems
  • Battery Pack Thermal Systems
  • Service Switch/Manual High Voltage Disconnect Systems
  • Nickel Metal Hydride Battery Technology 
  • Battery Pack Control Systems
  • High Voltage Isolation Fault Detection Systems
  • High Voltage Interlock Systems
  • HEV Jump Starting and Jump Start Assist Systems and Procedures
  • HEV Climate Control Systems (Air Conditioning & Cabin Heating Systems)
  • Automatic Transmissions and HEV Operation

Course materials for all attendees will include:

  • Hybrid Electric Vehicle Technology Student Textbook
  • Worksheets and Course Handouts (on CD)
  • Course Completion Certificate

 

  

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