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Science of Fuel Economy & Hybrid Electric Vehicles
A beginner's guide to the core principles of fuel economy and the industry practices behind fuel-efficient vehicles.
Created bySachin Bhide
Last updated 7/2025
English
What you'll learn
- You'll learn what fuel economy really means, why it's so important, and why it's a tough nut to crack in traditional cars.
- We'll explore how hybrid and electric vehicles significantly boost fuel economy and overall efficiency compared to their gas-guzzling cousins.
- You'll see a clear example of how optimization helps hybrids squeeze every last drop of efficiency out of their systems.
- We'll reveal where energy typically goes to waste in a car and what the industry is doing to make the entire vehicle much more efficient.
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Course content
9 sections • 23 lectures • 1h 31m total length
Requirements
- No pre-requisites required
Description
Ever wondered how some cars go further on a single charge or tank of gas? This course is your engaging and easy-to-understand guide to the exciting world of hybrid and electric vehicles (HEVs)!
We'll start by demystifying these innovative machines, answering big questions like:
What exactly are hybrid and electric vehicles? And what makes them so much better for your wallet and the planet?
How do they achieve their impressive fuel efficiency? We'll uncover the clever science behind it!
What cutting-edge work goes on behind the scenes in the auto industry to design these vehicles?
Where does a car typically lose energy, and what brilliant solutions do engineers use to minimize waste and maximize efficiency in HEVs?
You'll also get an exclusive peek into how automotive systems are modeled and optimized. We'll introduce you to the "brain" of a hybrid – the supervisory controller – and show you how it's implemented to make these vehicles so smart.
This course is perfect for anyone curious about the future of automotive industry, especially if you're thinking about a career in hybrid and electric vehicle design and development. You'll gain a solid understanding of the essential activities performed in the industry to create today's most fuel-efficient cars, including hybrids, plug-in hybrids, and pure electric vehicles.
No prior experience in automotive or engineering is needed! This is a beginner-friendly course, designed to be easy to follow for everyone. Get ready to explore the fascinating world of sustainable driving!
Who this course is for:
- For college graduates and individuals who want to re-skill to work in hybrid and electric vehicle industry
- For individuals who want to venture into zero operating emission automobiles and want to understand what the industry invests there efforts in
- Automotive engineers willing to contribute in reversing rapid climate change by working on high fuel economy based solutions