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Course Description

This course introduces you to different types of alternative fuels and the vehicles that use them. You’ll learn about fuels like compressed natural gas, biodiesel, ethanol, hydrogen, synthetic fuels, and hybrid/electric systems.

By the end of the course, you’ll be able to:

  • Identify different types of alternative fuel vehicles

  • Understand how their fuel systems work

  • Perform basic maintenance and minor repairs

This course is great for anyone interested in the future of transportation and eco-friendly vehicle technology.

Learner Outcomes

Upon Completion Students will be able to:

1.    Identify alternative fuels used in transportation industry to
reduce the dependency on fossil fuels.
2.    Describe appropriate safety practices used when servicing and
repairing Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEV's).
3.    Correctly identify or describe how each alternative fuel is
delivered and used in modern transportation vehicles and
equipment.
4.    Identify diagnostic procedures and repairs associated with
alternative fueled transportation vehicles and equipment.
5.    Describe the similarities and differences between various
types of Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV)power systems found in
modern transportation and equipment.
6.    Identify emerging fuel sources for the transportation industry
that are currently in development and describe their
characteristics.

Applies Towards the Following Certificates

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Jill Harding

Director of Occupational Programs

(336) 386-3331

hardingjm@surry.edu

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