CERTIFICATE IN CURRENT AND EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES (CCET)
Hybrid Vehicle Technologies
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DIGITAL CERTIFICATE
A certificate will be awarded upon successful completion of 4 CCET modules.
MODULE
This online course presents an overview and introduction about the current status of hybrid vehicles and basic technologies. Hybrid powertrains provide new opportunities to achieve better trade-offs in vehicle designs, for example, between driving performance and fuel economy. An in-depth discussion is provided at the end of the course about the control and design of split hybrid electric vehicles.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
- Define the motivation of vehicle electrification
- Recognize the key challenges of electrified vehicles
- Identify xEV architectures and energy modeling
- Classify the common control concepts for xEVs
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
- Overview and Introduction (44 min)
- Vehicle Hybrid Technologies (62 min)
- Energy Modeling of Electrified Vehicles (98 min)
- Energy Management Algorithms (85 min)
- Summary and Conclusion (16 min)
Modules are divided into shorter segments making it easier to learn at your own pace.
If completing a specialization, all four modules must be purchased together and completed in 180 days. For individual modules, you will have 60 days to complete.
Successful completion requires you to receive an 80% passing grade on the module assessment.
Upon successful completion of 4 modules purchased as a group, you will receive the U-M Certificate in Current and Emerging Technologies.
Select 4 modules from one concentration to deepen your knowledge in a subject or area. If you choose a specialization, your certificate will note the specialization you completed.
There are no prerequisites for this module. A bachelor’s degree in a science, engineering, or technical field is recommended, but not required.
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Administrative/Online Technical Support
Support staff are available via phone and email to help with administrative and technical issues during our normal business hours (Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time).
Content Questions and Support
Candidates are welcome to contact the course instructors and/or their course assistants with content-related questions and support.
INSTRUCTIONAL TEAM
Youngki Kim, PhD
- Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, U-M Dearborn