Electric Vehicle Program
Electric and Hybrid Vehicle Technology 1 Course
Suggested Lesson Plan
Lesson 12: Introduction to PHEV Technologies
Delivery Time
This lesson contains approximately 4 hours of lecture, demonstration and laboratory activities.
Course Outcomes Supported
This lesson supports the following course-level learning outcomes. For the complete list, see
the NSC Electric and Hybrid Vehicle Technology 1 Syllabus included in this Teaching Toolkit.
Following successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
Use appropriate attire and protective equipment.
Operate equipment according to safety protocols.
Discuss and demonstrate personal and shop safety procedures.
Read, interpret, and use technical documents for equipment and components within a
mechanical system.
Identify basic propulsion systems and power transfer systems including AC and DC motor
technology used in EV and HEV designs.
Describe standard ICE and HEV-ICE design differences.
Identify tools, tests equipment and service procedures used in the servicing of EV and HEVs
Lesson Learning Outcomes
Following this lesson, the student will be able to:
1. Describe and perform essential safe work practices on PHEV components and systems
2. Identify components used on a typical PHEV
3. Discuss basic service concerns when working on a PHEV
Recommended Textbook(s)
Halderman, J. & Martin, T. (2011). Hybrid and Alternative Fuel Vehicles (3rd ed.). Upper Saddle
River, NJ: Pearson. ISBN 9780135103845
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Additional Textbooks
National Alternative Fuels Training Consortium. Advance Electric Drive, Vehicle Education
Program. ISBN instructor: 9781933954561 www.naftc.wvu.edu
Erjavec, J. & Arias, J. (2006). Hybrid, Electric and Fuel-Cell Vehicles. Independence, KY: Thomson-
Delmar Publishing. ISBN 101401881084
Recommended Materials
ALLDATA Service Information System [Halderman book].
ShopKey Service Information System [Halderman book].
Instructor Reference Materials
None.
Facilities and Equipment
Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Computer lab.
Materials and Supplies
HV insulated gloves.
Insulated tools.
Scan tools.
Health, Safety, and Other Issues
Please use extreme caution and follow all campus safety rules.
Students moving (driving) vehicles around the lab and parking areas requires extra
precautions.
Always wear HV gloves when making voltage measurements.
Wear safety glasses at all times.
Stress general shop safety.
High voltage safety must be stressed.
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Preparation and Setup
Create lecture slides to fit your textbook and style or use the slides from the textbook
publisher. Prepare to discuss the following topics from the textbook:
o Practice necessary HV safety routines as outlined in service information
o Describe the HV Components of the PHEV
o Identify the various operating characteristics found on the PHEV
o Describe the operation of a EVSE
o Describe the benefits of implementing PHEVs
o Identify the disadvantages of a PHEV
o Identify the infrastructure required for a PHEV
Review the online links and determine where they can be used during your lesson. Provide
the students with a copy of these links.
o On line media clips to show during lecture portion:
o BEV/HEV and PHEV review: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zL6leS-Eugw
o Intro to CHEV Volt: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=80E1fOp95rA
o Nine different Chev Volt media clips: http://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=AX5ZwzNwTc4&list=PL253DEF22367B202C
o Toyota Prius PHEV media clips:
o Overview: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iRPm-G5R1ps
o http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6cEKFyPnoGs
o http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mHXmHczo-1o
o http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RNr2ZHgGR2U
Be prepared to ask and address these questions during in-class discussions or lectures.
Remember to modify as necessary for your local college.
o What is the difference between a PHEV and a HEV?
o Will PHEVs resolve the green house gas dilemma?
o In what types of daily driving is the PHEV beneficial to the consumer?
o What does EVSE mean? Answer: Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment.
o Describe the role of the PHEV charging unit?
o Can the Charging unit work on a BEV and a PHEV?
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Review Lab Activities, Homework and/or Online Component; choose how to use these
resources.
Prepare Assessment tools and related scoring guides, such as a rubric or answer key. (See
course syllabus for guidelines). This publisher provided scoring guide(s) is used in this course
and have been loaded into the learning management system.
Lesson Delivery
Topics Covered
1. PHEV Technology
2. Introduction to charging stations
Lecture/Discussion
Part 1 (approximately 2 hours)
Lecture on the PHEV technology topics below. Or lecture covering content found in
ALLDATA AND SHOPKEY using the Chevrolet Volt and Prius Plug in and various websites for
content:
o What is a PHEV?
o Practice necessary HV safety routines as outlined in service information.
o Describe the HV Components of the PHEV.
o Identify the various operating characteristics found on the PHEV.
o Describe the operation of an Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) device or charger.
o Describe the benefits of implementing PHEVs.
o Identify the disadvantages of a PHEV.
o Identify the infrastructure required for a PHEV.
o When does a PHEV charge, how can the charge time be activated.
o Define an EVSE and discuss the security controls of the EVSE.
Introduction to charging stations
o What is a typical charging station?
o How do they work and where can I find one in my area?
Part 2 (approximately 2 hours)
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Briefly discuss the lab activities and then have the students perform the activities.
o PHEV Vehicle Identification.
o HV Safety Precautions.
Handouts/References
None.
Lab Activities
Lab activities lab sheets are provided by Pearson Education (textbook publisher) for this
lesson. Make substitutions from your local college so that the following topics are
addressed:
o PHEV Vehicle Identification.
o HV Safety Precautions.
Online Coursework
BEV/HEV and PHEV review: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zL6leS-Eugw
Intro to CHEV Volt: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=80E1fOp95rA
Nine different Chevy Volt media clips: http://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=AX5ZwzNwTc4&list=PL253DEF22367B202C
Toyota Prius PHEV media clips:
o Overview: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iRPm-G5R1ps
o http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6cEKFyPnoGs
o http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mHXmHczo-1o
o http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RNr2ZHgGR2U
Additional support materials and information:
o HEV review: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m2qvGJwTuBo
Homework
Complete Review Guide #6 from the publisher.
Review all chapters from the main textbook in preparation for the final exam.
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Assessments
Learning Outcome 1
Outcome: Describe and perform essential safe work practices on PHEV components and
systems.
Assessment: Lab activity.
Evaluation: Observe activity, use publisher assessment or lab key.
Standard: Minimum 75%.
Learning Outcome 2
Outcome: Identify components used on a typical PHEV.
Assessment: Lab activities.
Evaluation: Observe activity.
Standard: Minimum 100%.
Learning Outcome 3
Outcome Discuss basic service concerns when working on a PHEV.
Assessment: Lab activity.
Evaluation: Evaluate the responses or use scoring key.
Standard: Minimum 75%.
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Erskin, E. (2015). Electric and Hybrid Vehicle Technology 1 Course. Electric Vehicle Technology
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