Electric Vehicle Segment

Course summary

In today's rapidly evolving automotive landscape, electric vehicles (EVs) are essential for sustainable transportation. Electric Vehicles segment course, offers a comprehensive exploration starting with the history and fundamentals of EVs. It covers essential topics such as automotive fundamentals designed for electric propulsion, insights into electrical drive systems, controllers, and power electronics. It also provides a deeper understanding of battery technology, including cell chemistry, selection, sizing, charging, and Battery Management Systems (BMS). Additionally, the course delves into charging technologies, comprising AC and DC chargers, alongside Tesla's innovative charging infrastructure. By the end, one can easily navigate the complexities of EV technology, positioning themselves at the forefront of the future of automotive engineering and sustainable mobility

Learning outcome

By the end of the course, learner will be able to:

  • Describe the evolution and key milestones in electric vehicle development.
  • Identify fundamental automotive principles relevant to electric vehicles.
  • Analyse factors influencing battery cell selection and sizing for EV applications.
  • Explain cell chemistry and its impact on battery performance
  • Compare AC and DC charging methods and their applications in EVs
  • Evaluate advanced techniques such as the Tesla Supercharger

Modules

This module will help the learner become aware of the history, types and working of electric vehicles.

This module will provide the learner with comprehensive knowledge of the different types of electric vehicles, as well as the architecture and design of electric vehicles.

This module will help the learner understand the basics of DC and AC motors, and the parameters for selecting motors for electric vehicles.

This module will provide the learner with comprehensive knowledge of motor controller, controller design and the basics of motor drivers in electric vehicles.

This module will provide the learner with comprehensive knowledge of motor controller, controller design and the basics of motor drivers in electric vehicles.

This module will provide insights into the history of batteries, as well as the classification and types of batteries.

This module will provide the learner with comprehensive knowledge of electrochemical cells, Lithium-ion cells, and the chemical composition of Lithium-ion cells.

This module will help the learner understand the basics of cells and batteries, the electrical attributes of cells, and cell connectivity.

This module will provide the learner with comprehensive knowledge of battery charging and discharging, state of charge and depth of discharge in batteries.

This module will help learners understand the basics of battery pack and their design, testing of battery pack and battery recycling.

This module will provide insights into the design, architecture and scope of Battery Management Systems, as well as safety systems and thermal management in BMS.

This module will provide the learner with comprehensive knowledge of BMS implementation and the individual functions of its segments.

This module will help the learner understand the concept of electric vehicle charging, including the various types of charging methods available for electric vehicles.

This module will provide the learner with comprehensive knowledge of AC charging levels, as well as the working principle and functional block diagram of AC chargers.

This module will help the learner understand the working, functional block diagram, topology and limitations of DC chargers, and the characteristics of DC connectors.

This module will provide insights into Tesla’s supercharger stations, the concepts of AC and DC fast charging, medium voltage solid-state transformers, and charging management systems.