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 Rosebro has taught hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and electric vehicle technology to a wide variety of industry professionals for the past seven years. He consults, writes, and conducts training seminars for Perfect Sky, Inc. throughout North America and Europe. Jack also writes on sustainable mobility for Green Car Congress. He received his M.Sc. in Engineering from Blekinge Institute of Technology in Sweden.

Registration Information
Registration for this live webinar is available on a per-person basis, similar to purchasing a seat in a classroom. Participants attend an online session from work or home; anywhere with a PC with internet access (at least 56K) and a telephone. The fee includes one connection to the two hour conference call (toll free telephone number provided for U.S. and select countries*) and assigned personal ID number; one connection to SAE's online training center (via WebEx); and access to a secure course in the SAE Learning Center that contains the webinar presentations, class session recordings, supplemental materials, and assignments.

*Global toll-free telephone numbers are provided for many countries outside the U.S., but are limited to those on the WebEx call-in toll-free number list. Check here to see if your country has a global call-in toll free telephone number for this webinar. If your country is not listed, you may still connect to this webinar using the US/Canada Call-in toll number or Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP).

NOTE: The live course presentation will be recorded and made available for 30 days to those who register by the deadline but are unable to attend on the date/time listed above.

Multiple Seat Discount - 50% off more than one!

Register for this webinar at the list or member price and enjoy a 50% discount off the list price of the other hybrid webinars in this series (includes C0904, C0905, C0906).
Register one individual at the full list or member price, then register as many additional employees at half off the list price. To receive the discount, register all individuals at the same time or mention the confirmation number for the first registrant. The offer is good for only the same webinar series and dates. All registrants will receive a personal account and opportunity for CEUs.

Registration by phone with SAE Customer Service is required to take advantage of these discounts.

Registrations will be accepted until 5:00 p.m. the day before the start of the webinar. A full refund is issued if you notify SAE at least 14 days prior to the webinar start date. If canceled less than 14 days prior, the full fee is charged. Canceling may reduce group or multi-webinar discounts. For the SAE Member registration fees, member dues must be current. NOTE: SAE reserves the right to cancel webinars and cannot be held responsible for related costs incurred by registrants other than the registration fee.

Test your PC and connection to see if it meets the minimum system requirements for the WebEx online training center before you register. Go to http://developers.webex.com/api/jointest/index.php and follow the onscreen instructions for "Join Meeting Test".

Fees:

$245

SAE Members:

$225

CEU