Do you want to go far? Take the electric car!
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Place: Madrid, Spain
Dates: 24 July 2010 to 2 August 2010
Season: summer10
Organised by:
BEST Group
Madrid
University: Polytechnical University of Madrid
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Type:
BEST Course on Technology
Fee: 0 euro. Convert to
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Application until: 11 Apr 2010 at 23:00 CEST
Application deadline has passed.
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General description
Do you think fuel is very expensive?
Would you imagine a world without pollution on the roads?
Have you ever thought that we are destroying the Earth?
Are you an electric person?
If your answer is yes , we have a seat for you in our incredible electric car!
We will show you the different types of electric batteries, how it is possible to exchange an internal combustion engine for an electric engine, the relationship among renewable energies, telecomunication networks and "the ecologic" car, what kind of electronic equipments make possible that everything works in harmony, and what could be the social and economic impact that the introduction of this new way of transport will produce in our lives.
But our car is so much more, inside it you will find many new friends, and we will drive you through the secret routes of Madrid, we will dance WIKI-WIKI, drink rebujitos, eat tapas, and enjoy the Madrid non-stop night-life with our incredible crew.
Still hesitating to apply?
Dont think it twice! This is the last call!
Ladies and gentlemen, please sit down in your seats, fasten your seatbelts, hold tight, because this amazing trip with destination Madrid is ready to start....
In our Electric Car!
IMPORTANT: Last day of the course we will be coming back from a trip. So don't take any risks and book your flight in the afternoon.
Academic information
- Content and topics: Introduction to the electric engine, types of batteries,the meaning of renewable energy, distribution and telecommunication networks,electronic control, Smart Grid theory.
- Learning goals and objectives: Try to understand how an electric car is built, how it works, and the advantages of betting in favour of this new technology.
- Level of teaching: Introductory - no prior experience on the topic required
- Examination type: Written exam
- Estimated number of learning hours: 26
- Number of ECTS credits issued:
Not known yet
Information for applicants
- Requirements for participants: No previous knowledge is required, but motivation and interest are essentials.
- Selection criteria for participants: Motivation letter
Practical arrangements
All of these are covered by the event fee.
- Lodging during the event: Youth Hostel
- Food during the event: Canteen food, picknics and restaurants
- Transportation during the event: Public transports and private coach-buses for the trips.
More information
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