News Release

MAGMA Approves University of Detroit Mercy’s AEV Program

The Michigan Academy of Green Mobility Alliance (MAGMA) has recently selected UDM’s Advanced Electric Vehicle (AEV) Certificate program as one of its approved programs. The AEV Certificate at UDM provides engineers with the technical knowledge needed to be effective contributors to the development of world-class advanced electric vehicles. The curriculum emphasizes core electric and hybrid vehicle engineering expertise, such as power electronics, power flow, energy management and system architecture.

The program was launched last January in collaboration with Ford Motor Company and will graduate its first group of students this month.  In order to receive certification, students must complete five courses at the graduate level, which also can be used toward one of four UDM master’s degrees in engineering and science.

MAGMA’s goal is to ensure that the automotive industry has trained workers who can prosper in the emerging green economy. The skill development and training sponsored by MAGMA mirrors the specific knowledge and skill demands of employers in the automotive manufacturing industry. MAGMA believes that UDM’s AEV Certificate program best prepares students to learn and carry out these tasks. The organization is currently offering funds for incumbent workers to subsidize up to $1,800 per student in approved courses. More information can be found at MAGMA's web site: http://www.sae.org/training/magma/.

Release date: December 15, 2010

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