Hybrid and Electric Vehicle

Curriculum

The Course Curriculam

Week 1: Introduction to Hybrid and Electric Vehicles

Overview of vehicle electrification and its importance.
Types of electric vehicles: BEVs, HEVs, PHEVs, and FCEVs.
Comparison of internal combustion engines (ICEs) and electric drivetrains.
Hands-on Practice: Analyze the energy efficiency of different vehicle types using simulation tools.

Week 2: Fundamentals of Electric Drivetrains

Week 3: Energy Storage Systems

Week 4: Charging Systems and Infrastructure

Week 5: Vehicle Control Systems

Week 6: Thermal Management and Aerodynamics

Week 7: Advanced Powertrain Design

Week 8: Final Project and Emerging Trends

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Course Information

Instructor: vedupskilling@gmail.com
Lesson: 29
Duration: 40h
Quizze: 0

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Hybrid and Electric Vehicle

The Course Curriculam

Week 1: Introduction to Hybrid and Electric Vehicles

Overview of vehicle electrification and its importance.

Types of electric vehicles: BEVs, HEVs, PHEVs, and FCEVs.

Comparison of internal combustion engines (ICEs) and electric drivetrains.

Hands-on Practice: Analyze the energy efficiency of different vehicle types using simulation tools.

Week 2: Fundamentals of Electric Drivetrains

Components of electric drivetrains: Motors, controllers, and power electronics.

Types of electric motors: BLDC, PMSM, and induction motors.

Introduction to powertrain configurations: Series, parallel, and series-parallel hybrids.

Hands-on Practice: Simulate basic drivetrain configurations using MATLAB or Simulink.

Week 3: Energy Storage Systems

Battery fundamentals: Chemistry, capacity, and performance metrics.

Types of batteries used in HEVs: Li-ion, NiMH, and emerging technologies.

Basics of supercapacitors and their applications.

Hands-on Practice: Model a simple battery pack and evaluate its performance under load.

Week 4: Charging Systems and Infrastructure

Types of charging: Level 1, Level 2, and DC fast charging.

Wireless charging and bidirectional chargers.

Charging standards: CCS, CHAdeMO, and Tesla Superchargers.

Hands-on Practice: Simulate charging cycles and power flow in a charging station setup.

Week 5: Vehicle Control Systems

Overview of vehicle control units (VCUs) and their role in hybrid systems.

Regenerative braking: Concepts and energy recovery mechanisms

Hands-on Practice: Design a simple regenerative braking model for an electric vehicle.

Week 6: Thermal Management and Aerodynamics

Importance of thermal management in batteries and motors.

Cooling systems: Air and liquid cooling methods.

Basics of vehicle aerodynamics and its impact on energy efficiency.

Hands-on Practice: Simulate thermal profiles of battery packs under various conditions.

Week 7: Advanced Powertrain Design

Integration of ICE and electric motors in hybrids.

Energy management systems for optimal performance.

Hands-on Practice: Build a hybrid powertrain model to optimize fuel efficiency and performance.

Week 8: Final Project and Emerging Trends

Final Project: Design and simulate a complete hybrid or electric vehicle system (e.g., a hybrid city bus or an electric delivery vehicle).

Discussion on emerging trends: Solid-state batteries, autonomous electric vehicles, and vehicle-to-grid (V2G) systems

Portfolio preparation: Document the final project with technical details.