Motive Power Environmental Technology

Various applications and developments in the area of technology have an increasing impact on all aspects of human endeavour and have numerous social and economic implications. This course will examine the Motive Power industry and its effect on our environment and economy. You will study the fundamentals of new and emerging environmental technology such as: bio mass fuels, electric and hybrid vehicles. You will be exposed to emerging views and gain an understanding of the impact of the social characteristics of transportation technology and its relation to the environment. This course will explore the impacts of these concepts and practices on everyday life.