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2024-2025 College Catalog

AUT 124 - Diesel, Hybrid, and Electric Vehicles

3 Credits, 7 Contact Hours
1 lecture period 6 lab periods
The theory, operation, and diagnosis of diesel, hybrid-electric, and fully electric vehicles. Includes diesel engine design, fueling systems, and emissions. Also includes hybrid-electric and fully electric vehicle design, battery design, and high-voltage safety measures.

Prerequisite(s): AUT 126  and AUT 129  
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Course Learning Outcomes
  1. Identify common diesel fuel and emission systems
  2. Diagnose and repair diesel emission systems
  3. Diagnose and repair diesel fuel systems
  4. Repair diesel mechanical systems
  5. Identify common hybrid and fully electric vehicle components and systems
  6. Perform basic repair service on a fully electric vehicle
  7. Perform basic diagnostics on a hybrid-electric vehicle
  8. Perform basic diagnostics and repair on hybrid battery packs

Outline:
  1. Diesel System Theory
    1. Diesel Fuel Systems
    2. Common Rail Vs. Injection Pumps
    3. Piezoelectric Injectors
    4. Diesel Fuel Composition
    5. Diesel Grades
    6. Cetane Vs. Octane
    7. Diesel Emission Control Systems
    8. Controlling NOx, Soot, and Particulates
    9. Diesel Mechanical Systems
  2. Duramax 2.8 Emissions Systems
    1. EGR System Design
    2. DPF, DEF, and SCR Operation
    3. Regeneration Cycles
    4. Diagnosing Exhaust System Sensors
  3. Stellantis EcoDiesel Fuel System
    1. Low Pressure System
    2. High Pressure System
    3. Injectors
    4. Fuel Trim
    5. Exhaust Treatment
  4. Diesel Mechanical Systems
    1. Engine Build and Design
    2. Timing Gear Sets
    3. Engine Top-End Design
    4. Engine Bottom-End Design
  5. Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Fundamentals
    1. Hybrid Internal Combustion Engines (ICE)
    2. Motor Generators (MG’s)
    3. Battery Packs
    4. Inverters and Converters
    5. Onboard Charging Module
    6. DC Fast Charging
    7. Parallel, Series, and Series-Parallel Hybrids
    8. High-Voltage Safety Precautions
    9. Insulated Glove Inspections
  6. Chevrolet Bolt EV Design and Operation
    1. Battery Pack
    2. Motor Generator
    3. Modules        
    4. Cooling Systems
    5. Safety Glove Inspection
    6. Battery Disconnects
    7. High-voltage safety inspections            
  7. Toyota Camry Hybrid Design and Operation
    1. Internal Combustion Engine Design
    2. Battery Pack
    3. Motor Generators 1 and 2
    4. Inverter Module      
    5. Cooling Systems
    6. Safety Glove Inspection
    7. Battery Disconnects
    8. Battery Pack Diagnosis and Service
       
  8. Bolt EV Battery Pack Service
    1. Safety and Precautions
    2. Pack Removal
    3. Pack Diagnosis and Service
    4. Pack Install   
    5. HV System Reinitialization
       
  9. Safety and Hazardous Materials Handling
    1. Safe work habits and proper lifting/carrying of materials
    2. Proper clothing and protective equipment       
    3. Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)
    4. Occupational Safety Health Administration (OSHA) regulations        
    5. Fire extinguishers, exits and evacuation procedures


Effective Term:
Fall 2015