Zero Emissions Vehicle Technology
4 courses · Palomar College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Classes: Fall 2026 · Spring 2027
ZEVTEC 205 Hydrogen Fuel Cells and Systems
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- 3.00 hours lecture, 3.00 hours lab
- Transfers to
- CSU
This course covers hydrogen properties, use and safety, fuel cell technology and its systems, fuel cell engine design and safety, and design and maintenance of a heavy duty fuel cell bus engine. The different types of fuel cells and hybrid electric vehicles are presented. However, the system descriptions and maintenance procedures focus on proton-exchangemembrane (PEM) fuel cells with respect to heavy duty transit applications.
ZEVTEC 210 Steering, Suspensions & Frame
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- 3.00 hours lecture, 3.00 hours lab
- Transfers to
- CSU
This course will give students an understanding of the fundamentals of steering, suspensions and frames. This will also give students the best practices for maintaining wheeled equipment frames, suspensions and steering components.
ZEVTEC 215 Med/H.D. Mobile HVAC
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- 3.00 hours lecture, 3.00 hours lab
- Transfers to
- CSU
This course will provide the basic principles of operation and servicing of modern ZEV air conditioning systems. Both lecture and lab time will be devoted to studying the refrigeration and heating system, ventilation and ducting, and the electrical systems. Upon completion of this course, students will be prepared and up-to-date on EPA Regulations, the AIM Act of 2020, R-1234yf, and 609 Certification. Testing for MACS (Mobile Air-Conditioning Society) licensure will be offered.
ZEVTEC 225 Troubleshooting & Repair of HIGH-VOLTAGE SYSTEMS
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- 3.00 hours lecture, 3.00 hours lab
- Prerequisite
- DMT 110 or ASE Certification L3 Light Duty Hybrid/Electric Vehicle Specialist or ASE Certification School Bus Certification S6 – Electrical/Electronic Systems or ASE Automotive certification A6 – Electrical/Electronic Systems or ASE Transit Bus Certification H6 – Electrical/Electronic Systems or Advanced Transportation and Logistics Electric Bus training Level 1
- Transfers to
- CSU
Students will learn the basic fundamental skills and techniques needed as part of the career field of Medium/Heavy-Duty Electrical Vehicles. Rules, codes, regulations, and laws associated with working on high voltage vehicles as well as safety and training in the areas of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) will be addressed. High Voltage (HV) safety training in the areas of diagnostics and servicing of batteries including battery degradation testing of Electric Vehicles (BEV), Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEV), and Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEV) and Hydrogen powered Vehicles will be taught. The course will also include vehicle systems designs and the High Voltage (HV) electrical power fundamentals that control the operation and diagnostics of these systems.