Electric- and hybrid vehicles (5 ECTS)

Objective

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

Location and time

Periods 1 and 2, on site at campus.

Materials

Materials shared in Moodle workspace.

Teaching methods

Lectures, homework assignments and laboratory measurements.

Employer connections

N/A

Exam schedules

Exam shall be carried out in Moodle in the beginning of second period.

International connections

N/A

Completion alternatives

N/A

Content scheduling

1st period lectures, 2nd period lectures and laboratory assignments.

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.

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.