Resource Objectives
What can you expect from the downloaded guide:
- Insight from an electrification project in Calgary
- An outline and explanation of the key steps to convert an internal combustion engine vehicle to an electric vehicle in a high school setting and to install an EV charging station at a public high school
- The steps identified that are needed to prepare automotive programs at high school and post-secondary levels for the electric vehicle transition and key learnings from this process
- Provide resources and tools to create the first steps for student learning
Materials List
Safety Tools
- Precision milliOhm meter
- Insulated rescue hook
- Orange safety pylons, stanchion and chains
- Digital torque wrench
- Insulated sockets and ratchets
- Hydraulic crimper
- Cutters
- High voltage wire
- Digital insulation multimeter
- Insulated rubber gloves
- Combustible metal fire extinguisher
Project Supplies
- Internal combustion engine vehicle for conversion
- Drive system
- Contactor box
- Battery system (including batteries)
- Adapter plate (specific to vehicle type)
- (Optional) Custom battery box
- (Optional) CAN BUS kit
- (Optional) Heater element
- (Optional) Vehicle restoration supplies
- Charging station
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