Course on Electric Vehicle Technology

Duration: 24 Hrs (12 Sessions)

Lesson 1: Introduction to Electric Vehicle

 History of EVs
 Basic Chemistry and Physics of Energy.
 Benefits of Using EVs
 Socio – Economic impact of EVs
 Renewable Energies
 Technology Challenges and Types of EVs
 EV System Architecture
 Major Systems – EV Architecture

Lesson 2: Vehicle Dynamics

 Introduction to Vehicle Dynamics Modeling for Electric Vehicles
 Major terminologies
 Vehicle Movement
 Vehicle Resistance
o Rolling resistance
o Aerodynamic drag
o Grading resistance
o Acceleration resistance
o Total driving resistance
 Dynamic Equation
 Tire Ground Adhesion and maximum tractive effort

Lesson 3: EV – Propulsion System

 Electric Motors – Types and Selection
 Power Converter
 The Motor Controller
 Regenerative Braking
 Mechanical Transmission
 Driving Wheels

Lesson 4: EV – Energy Source System

 Introduction to Chemical Energy and Bonding.
 Introduction to Chemical Energy and Thermodynamics.
 Introduction to Electrochemistry
 Energy Source: Batteries.
 Batteries: Battery Parameters, Types, Selection, Battery Modelling (P-II)
 Energy Source: Fuel Cells.
 Fuel Cells: Types, Fuel Cell System

CADD/CPDT
  Electric Vehicle Recharging and Refuelling Systems
 Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G)
 Energy Management System
o Battery Management System (BMS)
o Water & Thermal Management – Fuel Cell

Lesson 5: EV – Auxiliary Systems and Sensors

 Power Steering Unit
 Heating and Cooling Systems
 Temperature Control Unit
 Auxiliary Power Supply
 Automotive Computer.
 Embedded Controllers, Communications, and the CAN Bus.
 Monitoring the CAN Bus.
 Electronic Parking Brake System
 Overview of Sensors for Electric Vehicles
o Position Sensors
o Battery Monitoring Sensors
o Sensors for Passenger Safety
o Tire Pressure Sensors
o Sensors for Antitheft

Lesson 6: Matlab and LabVIEW Fundamental

 Introduction to Matlab and LabVIEW.
 Introduction to Model Based Design
 Performance Simulation of any vehicle
 Range Simulation of any EV
 Electric Scooter Range Modelling
 Fuel Cell Range Simulation
 Motor Efficiency Plots

Lesson 7: Future of EV
 Case studies
 Electric Road–Rail Systems
 Challenges and Infrastructure
 Conclusion

CADD/CPDT