UAFM 261 - Hybrid, Electric Vehicles and Multiplexing

Hybrid and electrified powertrain system components, operation diagnostics and service. High Voltage system safety protocols. Network and multiplexing systems diagnostics. Students who successfully complete this course may receive Service Technician Specialty Training credit from Ford Motor Company for Advanced Electronics, Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Operations and Diagnosis and High Voltage Battery Service.

Prerequisite(s): UAFM 111, UAFM 161, UAFM 162, and UAFM 281

Information: Can recieve 75% PLA per program

Course Learning Outcomes:
1. Distinguish systems and components common to Hybrid vehicles.
2. Distinguish systems and components common to Battery Electric Vehicles.
3. Interpret high-voltage battery safety requirements and service protocols.
4. Interpret communication network malfunctions.
5. Diagnose communication network malfunctions.
6. Diagnose hybrid and electric vehicle malfunctions.

Outline:

Hybrid Drive Technology
- Hybrid Vehicles
- Hybrid Vehicle History
- Hybrid Drive Construction
- Types of Hybrid Vehicles
  - Full and Mild Hybrids
  - Series Hybrids
  - Parallel Hybrids
  - Series-Parallel Hybrids
  - Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicles
  - Full Electric Vehicles
- Hybrid Vehicle Operation
- Hybrid Drive Assemblies
  - HV Battery
  - Motor-Generator
  - HV Power Control Module
  - Hybrid Power Cables
  - Hybrid Dash Display
Hybrid Drive Systems Diagnosis and Repair
- Hybrid Problem Diagnosis
- HV Service Safety
- HV Battery Service
- HV Cable Service
- Motor-Generator Service
Vehicle Perimeter Systems
Vehicle Advanced Driver Assistance Systems
- Navigation Systems
- Adaptive Cruise Control
- Collision Avoidance
- Blind Spot Warning Systems
- Rear Cross Traffic Alert Systems
- Pedestrian Detection Systems
- Road Sign Recognition Systems
- Lane-Keeping Systems
- Road-Departure Assist Systems
- Driver Monitoring Systems
- Forward-Looking Infrared Systems
Network Communication Architecture
- Network Types
Network Malfunction Diagnostics