AUTO 147 - Introduction to Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Technology

    Recent Professors
    SGriffith@riohondo.edu, agold@riohondo.edu, FCarrillo@riohondo.edu
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2025, Fall 2024, Fall 2023, Fall 2022, Summer 2022
    Class Size
    24 students
    Credits
    3
    Prerequisite
    AUTO 157
    Fall 2025 Sections
    View Fall 2025 sections of AUTO 147
    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    This course explores the use of hybrid and electric power for vehicle transportation. Topics include safety when using high voltage, maintenance, drivability, inverter power transfer, battery technologies, hydrogen electric power, and fuel cell technology. The physics of battery storage, hybrid generation systems, and electric vehicle applications and their integrated systems from various manufacturers are discussed. This course is suitable for students entering into the alternative fuels or power generation and energy technology fields.
    Usually Held
    Wed 6:00pm–8:25pm, Mon 6:00pm–8:25pm