Hybrid Electric Vehicles Introduction

Course structure This two-day course will consist of a mix of lectures and case studies from both academic and industrial specialists in HEV technology plus vehicle demonstrations at one of the UK's foremost track test facilities. All delegates will receive a Certificate of Attendance at the end of the course.
What you will learn

The course will provide:

• The broad scenario and developmental road map.
• A detailed description of the main HEV powertrain architecture options including parallel, series, complex, through-the-road and plug-in plus the different levels of hybridisation; full, mild and micro that can be achieved.
• Critical comparisons of HEVs with alternatives such as EVs and fuel cell systems.
• Sustainability assessment of the environmental benefits of HEV technology including considerations of both legislative compliance and real-world experiences and economic aspects of HEVs.
• An overview of the current and expected growth of HEV activity within the industry and the technology requirements for consumer acceptance.