Abstract
Research Objective
The overall objective of TECMEHV, a European Project in the frame of Leonardo da Vinci Program, is to develop, implement and support, in the medium and long term, a wide Professional Qualification for electric and hybrid vehicles maintenance and technical assistance, based on an E-learning platform within the European hybrid and electric vehicle industry, addressing their lifelong management. TECMEHV is developed by European Partners, from Industrial and University bodies: ASCAMM, Coordinator, ATA, EPFL, University Duisburg-Essen, NORAUTO, with associated Partner Centro Ricerche Fiat and STA.
Methodology
TECMEHV project comprises two major activities ;
Definition of a Competence Framework on Electric and Hybrid Vehicles Maitenance, Repair & Operation.
Development of a set of e-learning course modules on selected key topics related to the Unit of Competence, for online training. The e-learning modules are addressing the formation of operators with technical competence and professional skill for maintenance and repair Electric and Hybrid Vehicles on the key technologies and operational activities.
The Competence Units defined, addressing operation and technologies, are:
Diagnosis & Verification
Battery pack refurbishing
Planning, related to maintenance and repair operation
Peripheral Units
Energy Storage
Powertrain
Charge
Energy management & communication
Safety
Results
The Competence Framework has been defined and is validated by Industrial and Academic Entities of the different Countries of participants. The content of the training Modules is under development with the contribution of the technical knowledge of the Partners. They are covering the key technical and operational aspect for the assistance of electric and hybrid vehicles, including the consideration of Standards prescriptions for electric and functional safety and the interaction vehicle – infrastructure.
A website has been created for information and possible registration of interested electric vehicle operators (www.evtraining.eu).
It is expected that the professional formation and qualification that should be produced by the e-learning courses can favor the increase of the culture on the electric vehicle technology and open the opportunity of new jobs in the technical assistance field and, as a consequence, assure a qualified support to the electric and hybrid vehicle diffusion.
The study developed in TECMEHV encompasses the key areas of the technologies of electric and hybrid vehicles with detailed description. The e-learning courses are essentially addressed to the operators on electric and hybrid vehicles, nevertheless they are in general open to a wider audience to increase the information level and the technical culture on the electric vehicle technology.
The TECMEHV Project learning modules offer an overall view of the technologies involved in electric and hybrid vehicles, especially under the aspect of the operational approach and with respect of the interaction with the energy supply infrastructure.
Conclusions
TECMEHV project is intended to enlarge the culture of the electric and Hybrid vehicle technology considered also under the operational management requirement. It is considered as an effective tool for presenting and teaching the technical competences and putting in light the appropriate skills to approach the practical operation with professional preparation.
KEYWORDS Electric vehicle maintenance; Hybrid vehicle maintenance; Professional formation