Auto Tech makes was for hybrid cars
Ashley Meyer
Staff Writer
There’s nothing like the smell of new car. Although CLC’s automotive technology program isn’t experiencing the refreshing scent, they have recently purchased a used 2005 Toyota Prius. After careful budgeting, the little blue Prius was bought about one month ago. In the past, the college has also saved money for other major purchases like the highly-desired paint spray booth.
The auto program is developing course work that will include the hybrid car in automotive studies. Department Chair Dr. Lance David intends to create a class dedicated solely to studying hybrid cars. This class will be available in the fall 2012, but students have already begun to incorporate the hybrid in the classroom to understand the differences between hybrid and gas-fueled cars.
“Parts of this car will be utilized in almost every class,” David said.
The opportunity offers two very important things for students. The hybrid addresses the fact that with a smaller gas engine, the efficiency of the car is greatly improved. After braking, energy is recovered and used to slow the car. These details were prominent ideas in David’s decision to integrate new technology into the classroom.
The Prius will be used to demonstrate the advantage of improving fuel mileage. Compared to the gas-guzzling 4-door which uses a 12 volt battery, hybrids have unleashed a world of economically-friendly options, functioning on a 200 volt battery. This decreases the waste of the world’s fossil fuels like gasoline.
Staff Writer
There’s nothing like the smell of new car. Although CLC’s automotive technology program isn’t experiencing the refreshing scent, they have recently purchased a used 2005 Toyota Prius. After careful budgeting, the little blue Prius was bought about one month ago. In the past, the college has also saved money for other major purchases like the highly-desired paint spray booth.
The auto program is developing course work that will include the hybrid car in automotive studies. Department Chair Dr. Lance David intends to create a class dedicated solely to studying hybrid cars. This class will be available in the fall 2012, but students have already begun to incorporate the hybrid in the classroom to understand the differences between hybrid and gas-fueled cars.
“Parts of this car will be utilized in almost every class,” David said.
The opportunity offers two very important things for students. The hybrid addresses the fact that with a smaller gas engine, the efficiency of the car is greatly improved. After braking, energy is recovered and used to slow the car. These details were prominent ideas in David’s decision to integrate new technology into the classroom.
The Prius will be used to demonstrate the advantage of improving fuel mileage. Compared to the gas-guzzling 4-door which uses a 12 volt battery, hybrids have unleashed a world of economically-friendly options, functioning on a 200 volt battery. This decreases the waste of the world’s fossil fuels like gasoline.
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