EPClass Schedule

Educational Program Class Sub Pages: - Schedule - Instructors - Donations - Future Classes - Contact

October 5, 2009, Electric Vehicle Introduction

Instructor: Steven Lough

Monday Oct 5, 6:00 to 9:00pm

Location: Room OLY 206, South Seattle Community College

Class Fee: $25

Class Description: Hear the advantages and disadvantages of all forms of electric vehicles including street vehicles, both freeway capable and NEV's (Neighborhood Electric Vehicles) electric racing, electric boats, electric assisted bicycles, and scooters. Bio-Diesel, Ethanol,CNG, wind power, and solar power, and especially the vibrant movement toward Plug-In Hybrid cars will be discussed. Your instructor, Steven Lough, has been a leader in the Electric Vehicle field for over 29 years. His family GM Dealership took on a line of commercially built electric vehicles back in 1980. A handout listing resources for seeing, obtaining, converting, and repairing electric vehicles will be given to each student. Because things are changing so fast you may want to take this class over and over - every time it is offered.

Register at www.learnatsouth.org or call Continuing Education office 206-764-5339.

October 12, 2009, Electric Vehicle Conversion-Overview

Instructors: Ed Stegall/Murray Fye

Monday, Oct 12, 2009, 6:00pm to 8;30pm

Location: Room OLY 206, South Seattle Community College

Class Fee: $25

Class Description: Wondering if you want to convert and internal combustion engine car to an electric vehicle? Learn you what you need to know before embarking on this adventure (costs, picking the vehicle, supplies needed, where to buy, what has to be made, how long will it take to prep the car, how long to convert, etc.) Resources available.

Register at www.learnatsouth.org or call Continuing Education office 206-764-5339.

October 19, 2009, Electric Vehicles-Batteries

Instructor: Stephen Johnsen

Monday, Oct 19, 2009, 6:30 to 9:30pm AND Saturday, August 22, 1:00pm to 4:00pm

Location: Room TEC 106, South Seattle Community College

Class Fee: $45

Class Description: Whether you have a hybrid, a plug-in hybrid, a car that just uses electricity stored in batteries, or a car that runs on gasoline but uses a battery to run the accessories, you will want to know this information. Topics covered will include: general overview of popular suitable batteries for EVs, comparison of costs and specs of various available batteries, calculating the kWhr rating of my pack, ways to extend battery life, and charging and recycling of batteries.

Register at www.learnatsouth.org or call Continuing Education office 206-764-5339.

October 24, 2009, Introduction to AC Drives for Electric Vehicles

Instructor: Dan Bentler

Saturday, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Location: Off Campus - North Sea Com Coll Tech Bldg #1538 & 1639

Class Fee: $65

Class Description: Learn the advantages and disadvantages of DC and AC motors. Gain valuable insight and knowledge of how AC drives work and how to apply them to vehicles. Class will provide hands-on operating demonstrations of motors and variable-frequency drives and other motors using bench-top equipment VFDs.

October 26, 2009, Electric Vehicle Components and Safety Systems

Instructor: Roger Wright

Monday - October 26, 6:00 to 8:30pm

Location: Room OLY 206, South Seattle Community College

Class Fee: $35

Class Description: Keep your electric vehicle safe with this class. Learn how a DC system works, what parts go into it, and why you should have these parts.

Register at www.learnatsouth.org or call Continuing Education office 206-764-5339.

November 2, 2009, Electric Vehicle-Desiging the Battery Box

Instructor: James Conners

Monday November 2, 6:30 - 8:30pm

Location: Room OLY 206, South Seattle Community College

Class Fee: $35

Class Description: Come gain tips and design considerations for an electric vehicle battery box. Talk about the purpose, the materials to use, placement in the vehicle and access needed depending on the type of batteries used.

Register at www.learnatsouth.org or call Continuing Education office 206-764-5339.

November 9, 2009, Electric Vehicle Component Technology for Conversion

Instructor: Cory Cross

Monday, Nov 9, 2009, 6:00 to 9:00pm

Location: Room OLY 206, South Seattle Community College

Class Fee: $45

Class Description: Discussing components in an EV and how they work. Primer on how to read component schematics to avoid some of the common first-timers mistakes. If you are considering building an electric conversion or have already started, attend this class to avoid making beginner mistakes. You will be ready to create a reliable, inexpensive, and beautiful electric conversion. Class Description

Register at www.learnatsouth.org or call Continuing Education office 206-764-5339.