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Demystifying EV Batteries: Tech & Management

This is a foundational course that will cover a range of concepts and applications related to Electric Vehicle (EV) Batteries, such as: chemistry, capacity, energy, power, and cycle life.

Prasanthkumar Palani
Prasanthkumar Palani
Data Science | core | 1 hour 15 minutes |   Published: Feb 2024
In partnership with:  Coursera

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1KSTUDENTS*
93.6%RECOMMEND*

This course includes:

  • 75 minutes of on-demand video  
  • Certificate of completion  
  • Direct access/chat with the instructor 
  • 100% self-paced online 

In a world transitioning to sustainable transportation, understanding Electric Vehicle (EV) battery technology is paramount. This course is your gateway to uncovering the technology behind electric vehicle batteries, making you informed and empowered part of the electric mobility revolution. This is a foundational course that will cover a range of concepts and applications related to Electric Vehicle (EV) Batteries, such as: chemistry, capacity, energy, power, and cycle life. We will review Battery Management systems, including metrics and intelligent management techniques. The learners will also acquire knowledge related to performance optimization, charging and discharging methods, infrastructure, and factors affecting battery health. By the end of this course, you'll be able to identify key aspects of EV battery design, functionality and performance, including how to maximize battery life by implementing smart charging strategies. You'll gain the skills to identify and address common battery problems, enhancing vehicle reliability. Equipped with a deep understanding of EV batteries, you'll play a vital role in reducing our carbon footprint and shaping a greener future.

Skills You Will Gain

Electric Vehicle Charging
Electric Vehicle Performance
Electric Vehicle Technology
Electric vehicles
Transition to Electric Vehicles

Learning Outcomes (At the end of this program you will be able to)

  • Recognize the foundational concepts and science behind an electric vehicle battery pack, including its layout and key components.
  • Analyse the different battery chemistries and battery sizes according to each electric vehicle application.
  • Demonstrate the key functions of an intelligent battery management system and understand its role in ensuring the safety and optimal performance of the battery pack.
  • Evaluate the concept of degradation in a battery pack and recall the best practices and mitigation strategies for an optimal lifetime of the battery in the electric vehicle application.

 

Prerequisites

Learners should ideally be aware of the basic structure and architecture of an electric vehicle. It is also recommended for the learner to be aware of basic physics and chemistry to understand the technical terms covered in the course.

Who Should Attend

Office Professionals, Consultants, Students, Small Business Owners, Automation Enthusiasts 

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*Where courses have been offered multiple times, the “# Students” includes all students who have enrolled. The “%Recommended” shown is also based on this data.
1Module 1 - Fundamentals of Electric Vehicle Batteries
2Module 2 - Battery Management Systems (BMS) Demystified
3Module 3 - Battery Degradation and Lifetime Optimization
Prasanthkumar Palani

Prasanthkumar Palani

Prashanthkumar is an Automotive Homologation Engineer, Premium Instructor, and EV Battery Pack Product/Process Safety Assessor based in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India. With several years of extensive experience in the automotive industry, he specializes in the testing and certification of vehicles and components, with a deep focus on safety, compliance, and regulatory standards.

His expertise spans a wide range of technical domains, including powertrain modeling and control using MATLAB/SIMULINK, battery sizing, thermal management design, and optimization of Rechargeable Energy Storage Systems (REESS) to meet specific design targets. Prashanthkumar has an in-depth understanding of the automotive development lifecycle and excels in sourcing powertrain and chassis-level components from both domestic and international suppliers.

He is proficient in coordinating the testing and validation of electric powertrains and vehicles to ensure compliance with international and national regulations. His regulatory knowledge includes ECE, FMVSS, CMVSS, KMVSS, USCAR, GB, and IEC standards, as well as functional safety under ISO 26262. Additionally, he has specialized expertise in high-voltage system design for electric and hybrid vehicle applications.

Through his professional journey and educational contributions, Prashanthkumar has built a reputation for precision, safety-first engineering, and dedication to advancing electric vehicle technology in line with global standards.

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Segment 15 - Introduction to Battery Degradation: End of Life of Batteries

Segment 16 - Factors Influencing Battery Degradation

Segment 17 - Mitigation Strategies for Battery Lifetime Optimization

Segment 18 - Summary: Battery Management System

Segment 01 - Introduction to the course and Meet your Instructor

Segment 02 - Fundamental Principles and Characteristics of electric vehicle batteries

Segment 03 - Key Concepts: Capacity, Energy & Power Density, Cycle Life (Part 1)

Segment 04 - Key Concepts: Capacity, Energy & Power Density, Cycle Life (Part 2)

Segment 05 - Key Concepts: Capacity, Energy & Power Density, Cycle Life (Part 3)

Segment 06 - Battery Types, Chemistries, cell form factors

Segment 07 - Typical Battery Pack and Internal Components for Electric Vehicle Application

Segment 08 - Summary: Fundamentals of Electric Vehicle Batteries (Part 1)

Segment 09 - Summary: Fundamentals of Electric Vehicle Batteries (Part 2)

Segment 10 - Battery performance metrics

Segment 11 - Battery Thermal Management System

Segment 12 - Intelligent battery management system

Segment 13 - Real life Example of an Electric Vehicle Battery Management System

Segment 14 - Summary: Fundamentals of Electric Vehicle Batteries