Electric Vehicles (Ohio Timed & Monitored)

In Electric Vehicles, you'll learn ...

• Electric vehicle design and performance characteristics
• The battery pack, DC/DC converters, AC/DC inverters, battery management system, and battery monitoring system used in electric vehicles
• The infrastructure required for charging electric vehicles
• Fuel economy and emissions of electric vehicles compared to conventional gasoline engines

Overview

To meet the Ohio Board's intent that online courses be "paced" by the provider, a timer will be used to record your study time. You will be unable to access the quiz until the required study time of 150 minutes has been met.

Credit: 3 PDH

Length: 52 pages

The use of electric vehicles is growing worldwide, and the performance characteristics and supporting infrastructure are expediting the acceptance of electric vehicles in the market. This acceptance will bring with it a host of changes, such as the prevalence of charging stations and the inclusion of relevant battery technologies. There are also specific environmental and performative aspects to consider, and having an awareness of these elements will be useful as the automotive landscape adjusts to the growing use of electric vehicles.

This course describes how electric vehicles work and the types of electric vehicles in use. Relevant battery technology is explained, and charging methods and technologies are discussed. The course provides performance data on a range of EVs currently in commercial production.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Distinguish among AEV, HEV, PHEV, and BAHV vehicle types.
• Identify the components used in each vehicle type.
• Compare the efficiency, range, and acceleration of different EVs.
• Differentiate among common electric-vehicle battery types.
• Explain the charging levels used in the United States and the benefits of each.
• Identify the types of public charging systems available.
• Evaluate the costs and benefits of an EV for a specific situation.

Certificate of Completion

You will be able to immediately print a certificate of completion after passing a multiple-choice quiz consisting of 25 questions. PDH credits are not awarded until the course is completed and quiz is passed.