ME 4535 - Introduction to Electric Drive Vehicle Engineering

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Operating principles for key components of electric and hybrid vehicles including batteries, electric motors, power electronics, transmissions, internal combustion engines, fuel cells, and hydrogen storage systems. Alternative vehicle architectures including mild and strong hybrid vehicles, full battery electric vehicles, and fuel cell vehicles. Analysis of vehicle performance and efficiency. Cross-listed with the ME 5535.
Additional Requirement(s): Major standing