2 Days
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Driven by the need for lower emissions, better fuel economy and
higher efficiency, hybrid vehicles are appearing in many different
configurations on today’s roadways. While the powertrain components
such as the drive motor, motor controller and cooling system are
somewhat familiar to the automotive industry, the battery systems are
a relatively unfamiliar aspect. This seminar will introduce participants to
the concepts of hybrid vehicles, their missions and the role of batteries
in fulfilling those requirements. Battery topics including limitations,
trends in hybrid development, customer wants and needs, battery
system development timelines, comparison of electrochemistries and
safety will be examined. Current offerings, cost factors, pack design
considerations and testing will also be reviewed.
Students will have an opportunity to perform a battery pack analysis
exercise using a real world application and are requested to bring a
calculator to class.

Learning Objectives
By attending this seminar, you will be able to:
􀁴􀀁Capture customer wants and expectations of the battery system
􀁴􀀁 Identify factors that drive power and energy requirements
􀁴􀀁Determine test program structure
􀁴􀀁Compare and contrast the newest relevant battery technologies
􀁴􀀁Calculate estimates of electric range and quantify the assumptions
􀁴􀀁Critically assess media claims of new battery discoveries
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