In Week 1 of the course, we'll lay out some of the basic concepts that we’ll be working with throughout the course, concepts like Mobility, Electrification & Automation
In week 2, we'll start talking about electrification. What is the state-of-the-art technology, in terms of batteries and other features of the vehicles themselves.
In week 3, we'll continue our discussion of electrification, shifting our focus from batteries to the electricity infrastructure that will support electric vehicles. We'll also think about stakeholders and different perspectives on electrification.
Week 4: Electrification—The Impacts
What impacts will electrification have on human lives (environment, economy, health) from a sustainability and equity perspective?
Week 5: Vehicle Automation—The Basic Technologies
What is automation and what role does it play in the automotive and transportation sectors?
Week 6: Automation—The Impacts
What impacts will automation have on human lives (environment, economy, health) from equity and safety perspectives?