Course description
Several years ago, electric vehicles were seen as something that was far into the future. Today, technology has not only allowed us to make them, but they are safer, more reliable and more powerful than ever before. The biggest concern with electric vehicles is their having enough power and energy to journey from one place to another. How would one go about calculating such a feat? Matters to help calculate this include the vehicle’s weight, the passengers’ weight, road conditions, wind resistance and other forces that impact the vehicle’s performance, all of which are explored throughout this course. Understanding the physics of these forces will help you calculate the amount of torque and power an electric motor will need to overcome these forces and how much energy a battery needs to supply to achieve the power requirements specified for the vehicle.
Then you will investigate a vehicle's drive train’s role, including motors, controllers, batteries and gears. These are the elements that power the performance of the vehicle. Of course, the heart of an electric vehicle is the battery. You will discover the chemical make-up of different types of batteries and special attention will be given to the chemistry and properties of lithium-ion batteries, which is the battery of choice for electric vehicles. Afterwards, you will learn about different battery parameters and indicators. You will determine how to calculate the battery capacity, the state of charge of the battery or the percentage of charge still left in a battery so that the vehicle can inform the user how many more kilometres the vehicle can travel before it needs to recharge.
Finally, you will learn how to design a battery pack. You will explore the different types of battery cells and arrange them to form the battery pack. You will learn how to compute the amount of energy you can achieve by putting these cells together and how to build a strong and safe container for the cells. Electric Vehicles are the vehicles of the future. They are eco-friendly, less expensive to operate than conventional internal combustion vehicles and are more reliable. If you are in the automotive industry or are a mechanical or electrical engineer, or find yourself simply interested in learning how electric vehicles work, this course is for you. Enrol in this ‘Diploma in Electric Vehicle Technology’ course today and be part of an ever-changing future in this exciting field.
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Training content
Vehicle Dynamics
Description: This module will discuss which physical forces act on a moving vehicle and how to perform calculations that will help determine the power required for an engine to overcome these forces. It will also explain how to calculate the amount of energy that will be consumed by an electric vehicle, depending on driving conditions, to establish design parameters for the electric vehicle.
- Learning Outcomes
- Acting Forces
- Power and Torque for Acceleration
- Calculating for Force and Power
- Drive Cycles
- Lesson Summary
Vehicle Subsystems
Description: This module will discuss the basic functions of the electric vehicle's subsystems, including an introduction to the very heart of the electric vehicle, the battery.
- Learning Outcomes
- The Vehicle Drive - Train
- Batteries
- Lesson Summary
Fundamentals of Electric Vehicles - First Assessment
Description: This assessment enables you to review your learning so you can determine your knowledge and understanding of Modules 1 and 2 from the following course: • Diploma in Electric Vehicle Technology
- Assessment: First Assessment
Storage for Electric Vehicles
Description: This module will discuss how to calculate battery parameters, such as battery life, range, and charging methods. It will also analyze the chemical makeup of different batteries and what to consider when designing a battery to meet certain requirements.
- Learning Outcomes
- Battery Parameters
- Lithium-Ion Batteries
- Battery Indicators
- Development of Battery Packs
- Battery Costs
- Lesson Summary
Battery Pack Design
Description: This module will discuss how to design a reliable and safe battery pack. It will explain the different stages of the design, such as cell configuration, the structure of the pack, safety, and pack control. It will also analyze the mechanical, thermal, and electrical design of the battery pack and how to implement a good Battery Management System that will monitor the battery pack.
- Learning Outcomes
- Introduction to Battery Pack Design
- Mechanical Design
- Thermal Design
- Electrical Design
- Battery Management System
- Lesson Summary
Fundamentals of Electric Vehicles - Second Assessment
Description: This assessment enables you to review your learning so you can determine your knowledge and understanding of Modules 3 and 4 from the following course: • Diploma in Electric Vehicle Technology
- Assessment: Second Assessment
Course assessment
- Assessment: Diploma in Electric Vehicle Technology - Course Assessment
Certification / Credits
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Define ‘gradient resistance’, ‘rolling resistance’ and ‘aerodynamic drag’
- Compute torque and acceleration requirements for engine design
- Solve energy requirements using drive cycles
- Explain the function of the vehicle's drive-train
- Compute charge-discharge cycles of an electric vehicle's battery
- Discuss the battery capacity of electric vehicles
- Explain the concept of ‘depth of discharge’
- Define a battery's C-Rate
- Explain the different components of the pack's mechanical design
- Discuss the importance of a good thermal management system
- Summarise how a battery pack's busbar is designed
- Describe the role of the battery management system (BMS)
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