Basics of electric and hybrid drive technology (GAJABAN-ELHIHAAL-1)

Basic data
Name and type of the study programme
Vehicle Engineering, BSc
Curriculum
2023
Classes / consultation hours
2 + 0 + 2 (L+S+Labs)
Credits
4 credits
Theory – Practice
Theory: 50%, Practice: 50%
Recommended semester
Semester 5
Study mode
full-time
Prerequisites
Electrical Engineering
Evaluation type
Mid-term evaluation
Course category
Szakirányon kötelező
Language
English
Instructors
Responsible instructor
Dr. Tóth Ákos
Responsible department
Innovatív Járművek és Anyagok Tanszék
Instructor(s)
Szabó Valentin Endre, - nincs
Checked by
Kelemen János
Course objectives

The aim of the course students will acquire essential professional knowledge related to the operation of hybrid and electric vehicles. This theoretical foundation facilitates cooperation and communication with professionals working in this field or is useful for professionals working in fields related to the design and testing of vehicles operating in this way.

Course content
Lectures

Structure of electric vehicles and vehicle powertrain; Vehicle energy storage, contact protection practice; Simulation and optimization of electric drive circuits, test bench demonstration exercise; Operation and maintenance of electric vehicles

Labs

Acquired competences
Knowledge

Skills

Attitude

Autonomy and responsibilities

Additional professional competences

Knowledge: During the acquisition of the course, they get acquainted with the special equipment used in hybrid and electric vehicles, their use and why it is present in the given vehicle, as well as with the accident prevention regulations of the equipment; Ability: the ability to perform a basic analysis of the disciplines that make up the knowledge of the technical field, formulate the connections synthetically, and perform adequate evaluation activities; Ability to identify routine professional problems, explore and formulate the theoretical and practical background needed to solve them (using practical operations in practice); ability to plan, organize and perform independent learning; creatively use knowledge. Attitude: the ability to make independent, professionally based decisions even in unexpected decision situations. Autonomy and responsibility: the ability to manage the work of the person entrusted to it under the guidance of a workplace manager, the ability to operate machinery and equipment.

Requirements, evaluation and grading
Mid-term study requirements

During the semester, one final examination will be written, which can be corrected or made up once. A satisfactory result in the final examination is a prerequisite for obtaining a satisfactory mid-semester grade. The mid-term mark is the final examination mark.

Generative AI usage

1st position: Use of GAI tools is not permitted for solving assignments. This means GAI tools cannot be used to complete formative or summative assessments, and using GAI constitutes academic misconduct. The use of AI tools for spelling and grammar checking does not fall under this prohibition.

Study aids, laboratory background

Readings
Compulsory readings

Recommended readings

S.K. Sahdev: Electrical machines; Cambridge University Press; 1st edition (November 24, 2017) ISBN-101108431062 Chris Johnston: The Arrival of the Electric Car; ISBN-10 :1735929409 Marshall Fox: Hybrid & Electric Vehicles: A Beginner's Guide; ISBN-10 : 0578983745