Introduction to Hybrid Powertrains Webinar
I.D. # C0903 Duration 2 Hours
Although hybrid powertrains have been on the market for little more than a decade, hybridization has quickly become one of the most successful alternative powertrains available today. Some OEMs estimate that up to 80% of their light-duty vehicles will require some level of hybridization to meet upcoming CAFE regulations in the United States. Additional market drivers, such as California's greenhouse gas legislation (now adopted or in process in 20 US states and two Canadian provinces) and a possible global agreement on greenhouse gas production at the end of 2009 may help to accelerate the process.

Basic information on hybrids is scattered among information sources, and is often difficult to synthesize. In this two-hour webinar, energy storage systems, inverters, motor-generators, and DC-DC converters are explained, as well as design considerations for both light-duty and heavy-duty vehicle powertrains and developing trends such as plug-in, flywheel and hydraulic hybrids.

Learning Objectives
By connecting with this webinar, you will be able to:
  • Describe the efficiency improvements that hybrid vehicles achieve with respect to conventional vehicles
  • Identify common components of hybrid powertrains
  • Recognize basic layouts utilized in light, medium, and heavy-duty hybrid vehicle powertrains
  • Compare the advantages and disadvantages of different hybrid architectures
  • Summarize hybrid powertrain applications that are on the market today
  • Explain upcoming HEV developments
Who Should Attend
This course is designed for the engineer, manager, or marketing professional who needs a quick overview of the design and manufacture of hybrid vehicle powertrains. Industry professionals who want a broad yet concise overview of the technological aspects of current and upcoming hybrid powertrains will benefit. Anyone who is unfamiliar with basic hybrid technology, yet whose job will be impacted by hybrid vehicles in the future, will benefit from this webinar. A basic understanding of road vehicle construction and operation will be helpful.
Seminar Content
  • Types of hybrids
    • Gasoline-electric hybrids (HEV)
    • Diesel-electric hybrids (HEV)
    • Hydraulic hybrids (HH)
  • Hybrid-electric powertrain components
    • Energy storage systems
    • Motor controllers
    • Motor-generators
    • DC-DC converters
    • Safety interlocks and circuits
    • Ancillary systems
  • Series hybrid architectures
    • Advantages and disadvantages of series hybrids
    • Upcoming commercialization of series hybrids
  • Parallel hybrid architectures
    • Engine-assist systems
    • Through-the-road systems
  • Series-parallel hybrid architectures
    • Power-split hybrids
    • GM "two-mode" hybrids
  • Plug-in Hybrids
    • Advantages and disadvantages of PHEVs
    • Early PHEV conversions
    • Commercialization of PHEVs
    • Design considerations for PHEVs
  • Hybrid vehicle trends and developments
    • Effects on IC engine development
    • Research and development trends
Instructor(s): Jack Rosebro
Jack RosebroJack Rosebro has taught hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and electric vehicle technology to a wide variety of automotive industry professionals for the past ten years. Since 2006, he has developed and delivered curriculum for Perfect Sky, Inc. throughout the US and Canada. He also consults to community colleges that are integrating hybrid and electric vehicle technology into their curricula. Jack writes about hybrid technology, regulatory issues, and sustainable mobility for Green Car Congress, and is a frequent speaker at industry conferences. Previously, Jack developed and taught courses on hybrid and electric vehicles, air/fuel systems, OBD-II self-diagnostic systems, and emission control systems. He received his M.Sc. in Engineering from Blekinge Institute of Technology in Sweden.

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NOTE: The course presentation will be recorded and made available for 30 days to those who register by the deadline.
Testimonial

"Great means of accomplishing training while travel budgets are tight. I didn't seem to lose much by being physically absent. (I) liked the session times and ability to stay home to learn the material."
Jason Osborn
Design Engineer, Sr
Bobcat Company

"A great overview of a broad spectrum of hybrid powertrains. An excellent overview of safety considerations involved in developing and servicing hybrid and electric powertrains"
Gary Gustafson
President
G-Force Consulting Inc.

"Overall good course, instructor knowledgeable in subject.¿
Michael J. Love
Test technician
DENSO International America

"This course is a good method to learn the very basics of hybrid vehicle architecture."
Brad Brodie
Senior Engineer Thermal Systems R&D
DENSO International America Inc

"A very thorough overview course on hybrid powertrains. I was surprised how much I learned in only two hours."
Brad Heers
Automotive Lead
SIMULIA
Fees: $255 SAE Members*: $204 - $230
* The appropriate SAE Member discount will be applied through the Registration process.  Discounts vary according to level of membership: Elite Member 20%; Premium Member 15%; Classic Member 10%
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