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UAUT 010 - Introduction to Electric Vehicle Ownership

Electric vehicles are becoming more prevalent on our roadways, both as private ownership and in fleet operations.  This overview course will answer questions on acquiring an electric vehicle that meets your transportation needs.

  button image Prior Learning and link to PLA webpage

Course Learning Outcomes:
  1. Explain the benefits of electric vehicles (EVs).
  2.  Identify the types of electrified vehicles.
  3. Explain the differences between an EV and an internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle.
  4. Select an Electric Vehicle based on specific needs.
Outline:
I. Adopting the Electric Option

  • Why use Electricity?
  • Transiting Household Appliances to Electric 
  • Setting up Charging for Electric Vehicle (EV) – 120-volt outlet and 240-volt NEMA Panel Box
  • Actual EV Benefits - Costs Savings and Air Quality Improvement
  • Electric Generation- Coal, Wind, Solar (PV) Photo Voltaic, Nuclear
  • Myths and Misunderstandings - Why aren’t you driving one already?

II.  Automobile Background 

  • From ICE Age (Internal Combustion Engine) Age of Electrics with Battery EVs
  • to Solar Electric Vehicles  (sEV)
  • Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV)
  • Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV)
  • Pure Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV)
  • Solar EV - The Aptera Example
  • Hydrogen Fuel Cell - Toyota, Hyundai, Nikola

III.  Internal Combustion Engine vs Electric Vehicle Comparisons

  • ICE Machine with Seven Systems vs EV with Four Components
  • Batteries - from Lead Acid to Lithium Ion and Beyond
  • Motors - from Direct Current (DC) to Alternating Current (AC) 
  • Controllers & Regen
  • Chargers - from Trickle at 110-volt, Standard at 240-volt and DC Fast Chargers at 480-volt and Beyond

IV.   Selecting An Electric Vehicle

  • Assessing Needs, based on Range, Efficiency and Cost
  • Options - Buy, Lease, Rent…Or Convert an ICE Machine to EV
  • Cautions from Dealer Add-on Costs to Mis-Information Missing DC Fast Charger Option
  • Availability of Charging Sites per PlugShare
  • Evaluating Efficiency at Different Rates of Speed, Uphill/ Downhill and Temperature effects
  • Evaluating a Drive in an Electric Vehicle

V.    Presentations by Tucson Electric Vehicle Association Members & Feedback

  • One by One from Panel of EV Drivers
  • Satisfaction Markers
  • Meeting the Objective- Can you choose an EV?
  • Feedback - What worked, what didn’t?
  • Resources and references - come talk to TEVA!