Electric Vehicle Safety 2.0

  • 10 topics | 28m 12s
  • Up to 30 languages
  • Transcripts
Electric and hybrid vehicles are increasingly popular. They help address climate change, improve air quality, and reduce fossil fuel dependency. But along with the new technology come new obstacles and safety concerns. In this course, you'll learn about electric and hybrid vehicles and their batteries, as well as how to use them safely. You'll also learn how to respond to electric or hybrid vehicle emergencies.The course was developed and reviewed with subject matter support provided by certified subject matter experts and industry professionals. Please note, the course materials and content were current with the laws and regulations at the time of the last expert review, however, they may not reflect the most current legal developments. Nothing herein, or in the course materials, shall be construed as professional advice as to any particular situation with respect to compliance with legal statutes or requirements.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

  • Course Overview
  • identify the different types of electric vehicles
  • recognize how the driving characteristics of an electric vehicle differ from an internal combustion engine vehicle
  • Knowledge Check: Electric Vehicles
  • recognize the types of electric vehicle batteries
  • identify the different types of battery chargers
  • recognize how to care for batteries of electric vehicles
  • Knowledge Check: EV Batteries
  • identify how to respond to emergencies involving your own electric vehicle
  • Knowledge Check: Emergency Response

IN THIS COURSE

  • Course Overview
    1m
  • Electric Vehicles
    2m
  • What's Different about Driving an EV?
    3m
  • Knowledge Check: Electric Vehicles
    2m
  • Battery Types
    2m
  • Charging EV Batteries
    2m
  • Caring for EV Batteries
    4m
  • Knowledge Check: EV Batteries
    3m
  • Emergency Response
    3m
  • Knowledge Check: Emergency Response
    2m

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