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HEV Motor Types & Fundamentals

 

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CONTENT TYPE

VR, ILV, Interactive Modules

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DURATION

3.5 Hours

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TARGET AUDIENCE

Technician

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COURSE DELIVERY

VR or WEB Based

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Credits : 0.4

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About the Course:

This HEV Motor Types & Fundamentals microcredential introduces HEV technicians to the different types of electric motors used in Hybrid Electric Vehicles. Learners will explore the construction, operating principles, characteristics, and applications of motors used in hybrid propulsion systems. 

Through immersive simulations, learners will identify different motor types, explore their major components, understand how they generate rotational motion, and examine their role within the HEV powertrain. The course emphasizes motor identification, functional understanding, operating principles, and how different motor technologies support hybrid vehicle performance. 

Learning Objectives:

  • Identify different types of electric motors used in Hybrid Electric Vehicles. 
  • Understand the basic operating principles of HEV electric motors. 
  • Identify the major components of different motor types. 
  • Explain the function of the stator, rotor, windings, magnets, and other key motor components. 
  • Understand the differences between common HEV motor technologies. 
  • Describe how electric motors contribute to HEV propulsion and energy management. 
  • Explain the relationship between the electric motor, battery, inverter, and powertrain. 
  • Identify motor applications within different HEV operating conditions. 
  • Compare motor characteristics, advantages, and typical applications. 
  • Recognize the role of motor technology in improving vehicle efficiency and performance. 

Course delivered through our LMS and accessible in both VR and web. Learn on the web anytime, or enjoy immersive VR training with your own Oculus VR headset.

HEV design and components training for hybrid vehicle technicians

 

Workforce Development

Hybrid vehicle components including motor battery inverter and powertrain systems

At ImmerseLearn, we equip HEV technicians with foundational knowledge of electric motor technologies used in modern hybrid vehicles. This microcredential strengthens motor identification, component awareness, operating principles, and system-level understanding through immersive VR-based learning. 

How this course strengthens workforce skills:

Introduction to HEV Electric Motors −
Explore the role of electric motors in Hybrid Electric Vehicles and understand how they work alongside the internal combustion engine. Learners discover how motors provide electric propulsion, assist the engine, and support energy recovery during vehicle operation.
Types of Motors Used in HEVs +
Explore common electric motor types used in hybrid vehicles, including Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motors (PMSM), Brushless DC Motors (BLDC), Induction Motors, and Switched Reluctance Motors. Learners examine the basic characteristics and operating principles of each motor type.
Motor Construction and Components +
Use interactive 3D models to explore the internal construction of different motors. Learners identify components such as the rotor, stator, windings, permanent magnets, bearings, housing, and electrical connections while understanding their individual functions.
Motor Applications in Hybrid Vehicles +
Learn how different motor technologies can be applied within HEV powertrains. Learners explore motor roles during vehicle starting, acceleration, cruising, regenerative braking, and engine assistance.
Motor Technology Comparison +
Compare different HEV motor types based on their construction, operating principles, efficiency, torque characteristics, control requirements, and typical applications. Learners develop an understanding of why different motor technologies may be selected for specific hybrid vehicle designs.

By completing this microcredential, HEV technicians will develop a strong understanding of different electric motor types used in Hybrid Electric Vehicles, including their construction, operating principles, characteristics, and applications. This knowledge provides a foundation for understanding HEV electric propulsion and the interaction between motors and other hybrid powertrain components.