Unit Code: DAU614

Unit Name: Electric and Hybrid Vehicle Technology

Description: The course includes knowledge of electrical architectures, power electronics systems, energy storage, system design, energy management and their power electronic drive systems. It also focuses on the mechanical integration of the hybrid propulsion system, hybrid vehicle performance and drive ability, the role of energy recovery systems, fuel cells and vehicle case studies.

Learning Target Outcomes: Upon successful completion of this course, the learner can: 1. Evaluate the different powertrain architecture options and be able to select appropriate solutions within realistic performance and commercial constraints. 2. Evaluate energy storage and prime mover technology options for a hybrid or electric vehicle. 3. Demonstrate an ability to size different powertrain components, within the context of vehicle usage, weight and packaging constraints. 4. Evaluate the mechanical integration of the hybrid propulsion system including the use of split-path transmissions 5. Evaluate automotive energy storage systems: batteries, ultracapacitors, flywheels and hydraulic accumulators 6. Understand and evaluate high voltage electrical architectures and the integration of power electronics systems

Prerequisite: DAU603

Prerequisite Sentence: N/A

Credit Point: 12

Offered In: Semester 1