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  "edition": "2026-2027",
  "departmentName": "Automotive Technology",
  "id": "electric-vehicle-and-fuel-cell-technology-technician-associate-of-science-degree",
  "name": "ELECTRIC VEHICLE AND FUEL CELL TECHNOLOGY TECHNICIAN",
  "award": "Associate of Science Degree",
  "department": "automotive-technology",
  "sourceUrl": "https://riohondo.curriqunet.com/catalog/iq/22178/25325/24035/25457/24234",
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      "markdown": "### Description\n\nThe **Associate of Science in Electric Vehicle and Fuel Cell Technology Technician** prepares students to address needs in the emerging field of servicing and diagnosing green vehicles, including electric, hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and fuel cell automobiles. Students need to apply for the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Light Duty/Hybrid/Electric Vehicle Specialist Test (L3) and pay all applicable fees to take the final ASE exam. This degree is intended to be the capstone of the Hybrid/Electric/Fuel Cell Program.\n\nTo acquire the **Associate of Science in Electric Vehicle and Fuel Cell Technology Technician**, students must complete the required major courses below with a grade of \"C\" or better or of “P” if the course was taken on a Pass/No Pass basis, along with either of the following: Rio Hondo College General Education (RHC GE) or California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC). California State University General Education-Breadth (CSU GE) or Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) may be used in some cases; please see a counselor for details."
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          "text": "Required Courses",
          "units": "23"
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          "code": "AUTO 106",
          "title": "Automotive Electrical Tools and Diagnostic Procedures",
          "units": "3",
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        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "AUTO 131",
          "title": "Automotive EV Electronics I",
          "units": "3",
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        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "AUTO 132",
          "title": "Automotive EV Electronics II",
          "units": "3",
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        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "AUTO 147",
          "title": "Introduction to Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Technology",
          "units": "3",
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        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "AUTO 157",
          "title": "Automotive Specialized Electronics Training",
          "units": "4",
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        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "AUTO 260",
          "title": "Advanced Hybrid/Electric Vehicle",
          "units": "4",
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        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "AUTO 266",
          "title": "Fuel Cell Technology Fundamentals",
          "units": "3",
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        },
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          "text": "Total",
          "units": "23"
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