Vehicle Propulsion

Graduate

This course will provide an examination of propulsion systems such as clean burning IC engine propulsion, electric vehicle (EV) propulsion (battery, hybrid, plug-in hybrid) and fuel cell electric vehicle propulsion. Topics will include combustion processes and pollution prevention for IC engines, and chemical and material properties and processes for electric propulsion along with key performance metrics. Charging systems and their integration with, and influence on, the electric power grid and potential future developments will be reviewed.