Electric- and hybrid vehicles (5 ECTS)

Learning outcomes

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

Content

• Electric and hybrid vehicle powertrain solutions
• Typical electric vehicle components and high voltage system architecture
• Electric vehicle energy storage solutions and batteries
• Electric vehicle charging systems and standards
• Electric vehicle laboratory assignments

Teaching methods

Luennot, kotitehtävät ja laboraatiot.

Location and time

Periodit 1 ja 2, lähiopetus.

Learning materials and recommended literature

Oppimateriaali Moodlessa.

Alternative completion methods of implementation

Ei valinnaisia tapoja

Internship and working life connections

Ei erillistä osuutta

Exam dates and retake possibilities

Tentti suoritetaan Moodlessa periodin 2 alussa.

Content scheduling

1 periodi koostuu luennoista. 2 periodi koostuu luennoista ja laboratoriomittauksista.

Assessment methods and criteria

The course assessment consists of two parts, examn (80%) and laboratory report (20%). Successful completion of the course requires an approved performance both in the examn and in the laboratory report.

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student
• has achieved the objectives of the course to a satisfactory level
• is able to identify, define and use concepts and models in the subject area of the course
• understands the conditions and principles of the development of expertise.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student
• has achieved the objectives of the course well, although there are still areas where knowledge and skills need to be improved
• has a good understanding of the concepts and models of the subject matter of the course and is able to carry out a reasoned analysis
• is able to apply what they have learned in learning and working life situations
• understands the importance of expertise in working life and is able to analyse their own expertise.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student
• has achieved the objectives of the course with excellent marks
• has an excellent command of the concepts and models of the subject matter of the course
• is able to analyse clearly and reasonably and propose practical development measures
• has a good ability to apply what they have learned in learning and working life situations
• is able to analyse expertise in their field and their own development towards expertise.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The student
• has achieved the objectives of the course to a satisfactory level
• is able to identify, define and use concepts and models in the subject area of the course
• understands the conditions and principles of the development of expertise.