Vehicle school training courses in Detroit, MI (public, in-house or online)

M State-Detroit Lakes has provided industry-recognized quality outdoor power equipment, snowmobile, and recreation vehicle technician training for over 35 years. Graduates from the program are employed throughout the industry; from factory service trainers, to research and development technicians, to dealership service technicians. The college’s relationship with Arctic Cat allows students to train for Level I Cat Master Certification. In addition to the 9-month ODPR/Snowmobile Recreation V...

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This course is a study in the practical application of the Hybrid Electric Vehicle’s power management system. Areas of study will include computer controls of the Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) and electric power plant. Service procedures and diagnostic procedures will be covered.

The Product Development program is designed to provide the knowledge and skills required for entry-level positions in a variety of design environments. The program focuses on the development of both technical and professional proficiencies. The curriculum includes industrial processes and materials, rapid-prototyping, computer-aided design, applied problem solving skills, and presentation techniques

The program will admit students with Bachelor’s degrees in engineering, or the equivalent in engineering from an accredited college or university. Students will receive the master’s degree after completing 32 credits of formal courses, directed studies, research, or thesis, all of which will be specifically developed for this EVE Master’s degree program. All courses and curricula will be developed in accordance with the regulations of the Graduate School and the College, such as A...

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Fundamental engineering aspects of rechargeable batteries for electric propulsion applications at battery cell, module, and pack level are addressed. The course starts with a discussion of electric and hybrid vehicle applications and engineering requirements for battery systems. Then, battery electrochemistry fundamentals are introduced including the derivation of theoretical specific energy from battery cell reactions. Expressions for battery power based on the open circuit voltage and componen...

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