{"id":270,"date":"2025-08-06T17:27:23","date_gmt":"2025-08-06T17:27:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.schoolcraft.edu\/workforce\/?page_id=270"},"modified":"2026-03-03T18:26:15","modified_gmt":"2026-03-03T18:26:15","slug":"ev-propulsion-system-and-components","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.schoolcraft.edu\/workforce\/ev-propulsion-system-and-components\/","title":{"rendered":"EV Propulsion System and Components"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>EV Propulsion System and<\/strong> Components<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Format:<\/strong> 100% Online in Blackboard | <strong>Total Hours:<\/strong> 10 hours<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Course Overview<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Dive into the critical systems that power electric vehicles in this comprehensive, 10-hour online course. <em>EV Propulsion System and Components<\/em> provides a deep understanding of motors, inverters, converters, onboard chargers, and the role of bidirectional power flow in modern EVs. Developed in partnership with the University of Michigan Electric Vehicle Center, this online course builds foundational knowledge in EV powertrain technologies and diagnostics, featuring lab-based videos that demonstrate key testing procedures step by step.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"cta-button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/my.schoolcraft.edu\/ppl\/course-schedules\/course\/CESB-16026\">Register Now<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What You\u2019ll Learn<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Identify<\/strong> key parts of an EV powertrain and explain how they work together.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Compare<\/strong> types of electric motors and describe how they create torque.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Demonstrate<\/strong> safe use of tools and procedures to test motors and inverters.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Explain<\/strong> how inverters control motors using power electronics.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Analyze<\/strong> how inverters and converters stay cool and protect against damage.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Describe<\/strong> how EVs charge and connect to the power grid safely.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Course Modules Include<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Introduction<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Motors<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Inverters<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>DC-DC Converters<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who Should Enroll<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Automotive and mobility technicians or engineers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Professionals working in EV and electrified mobility sectors<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Thermal system designers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Workforce training participants focused on advanced electrical applications in transportation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"668\" height=\"552\" src=\"https:\/\/www.schoolcraft.edu\/workforce\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2025\/08\/roter-and-stater.jpg\" alt=\"Roter and Stater (EV Propulsion System and Components)\" class=\"wp-image-272\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.schoolcraft.edu\/workforce\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2025\/08\/roter-and-stater.jpg 668w, https:\/\/www.schoolcraft.edu\/workforce\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2025\/08\/roter-and-stater-300x248.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 668px) 100vw, 668px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"668\" height=\"552\" src=\"https:\/\/www.schoolcraft.edu\/workforce\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2025\/08\/dc-dc-converter.jpg\" alt=\"DC-DC Converter (EV Propulsion System and Components)\" class=\"wp-image-271\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.schoolcraft.edu\/workforce\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2025\/08\/dc-dc-converter.jpg 668w, https:\/\/www.schoolcraft.edu\/workforce\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2025\/08\/dc-dc-converter-300x248.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 668px) 100vw, 668px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center callout-secondary\"><strong>For questions or enrollment support, contact:<\/strong><br><a href=\"mailto:workforcetraining@schoolcraft.edu\">workforcetraining@schoolcraft.edu<\/a><br>Schoolcraft College Workforce and Economic Development<br>18600 Haggerty Rd, Livonia, MI | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.schoolcraft.edu\/workforce\">schoolcraft.edu\/workforce<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>EV Propulsion System and Components Format: 100% Online in Blackboard | Total Hours: 10 hours Course Overview Dive into the critical systems that power electric vehicles in this comprehensive, 10-hour online course. 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