What's the deal with hybrid and electric cars?
Michael Khusid, Irene Berry
Tue Jan 20, Thu Jan 22, 12:30-02:00pm, 1-134
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Participants requested to attend all sessions (non-series)
Hybrid vehicles such as Toyota Prius and Chevrolet Volt have captured the headlines with their promise of providing the same level of comfort while drastically improving fuel economy.
On day 1, we will introduce the basic EV terminology and definitions, electric motors and batteries, and describe new technologies and advancements for hybrids, plug-in hybrids and electric vehicles.
On day 2, we will take an in-depth look at electric powertrains from mild hybrids to full battery electric vehicles, electric vehicle conversions, and current policies and incentives. We will cover some fun vehicles, such as Tesla Roadster, an all-electric sports car which can travel 244 miles on a single charge and accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in 3.9 seconds, and our own Porsche 914, an all-electric conversion project by MIT Electric Vehicle team.
Web: http://web.mit.edu/evt
Contact: Michael Khusid, 31-140, x4-3720, mkhusid@mit.edu
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