Study Guide

Objective

Student knows the components in a modern vehicle equipped with an electric powertrain, key component specifications and the relationship between components and vehicle key figures: range, environmental factors and vehicle manufacturing costs.
Student knows different battery- and electric motor techniques, charge standards and practical examples of production vehicle applications. Student knows electric vehicle strengths and weaknesses compared to other powertrain solutions including environmental and social points of view.

Content

1. Electric- and hybrid vehicle powertrain solutions
2. Typical electric vehicle components and high voltage system architecture
3. Electric vehicle energy storage solutions and batteries
4. Electric vehicle charging systems and -standards
5. Electric vehicle laboratory assignments

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Students have achieved the course objectives fairly. Students will be able to identify, define and use the course subject area’s concepts and models. The student understands the criteria and principles of the expertise development

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Students have achieved the course objectives well, even though the knowledge and skills need improvement on some areas. Students are able to define the course concepts and models and are able to justify the analysis. The student is able to apply their knowledge in study and work situations. The student understands the importance of expertise in working life and is able to analyze his/her own expertise.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Students have achieved the objectives of the course with excellent marks. Students master commendably the course subject area’s concepts and models. Students are able to make justified and fluent analysis and to present concrete development measures. The students are well prepared to apply their knowledge in study and work situations. Students are able to analyze the evolvement of their own expertise.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Students have achieved the course objectives fairly. Students will be able to identify, define and use the course subject area’s concepts and models. The student understands the criteria and principles of the expertise development