EV Evolution: Comprehensive Introduction to EVs

This is a foundational course that will start with discussion on the need and environmental impacts of electric vehicles and their role for sustainable mobility. We will discuss the history and evolution of electric vehicles with industry examples.

Prasanthkumar Palani

Technology | core | 1 hour 15 minutes | Published: Dec 2023

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Overview

1KSTUDENTS^*

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This course includes:

1.5 hours of on-demand video 
Certificate of completion 
Direct access/chat with the instructor
100% self-paced online

As countries around the world work together to tackle global warming, electric mobility is considered to be one of the major initiatives to reduce the carbon footprint across the transportation sector from cycles to aircraft. This course provides you with the fundamentals of Electric Vehicle (EV) technology, laying a strong foundation to learn further specific topics in electric mobility. This is a foundational course that will start with discussion on the need and environmental impacts of electric vehicles and their role for sustainable mobility. We will discuss the history and evolution of electric vehicles with industry examples. Then we’ll review different electric vehicles based on the propulsion type, energy source, and battery size. We will also discuss the key components in the electric vehicle and their major functions. Finally, a review of different powertrain layouts will be provided. We will conclude the course by addressing challenges, issues, and opportunities, as well as exploring emerging trends and technologies in the electric vehicle industry. By the end of this course, you’ll be to understand the role of electric vehicles for sustainable mobility. You’ll be able to identify the key components present in an electric vehicle and explain their key functions performed by them. You’ll be able to identify a functional block diagram of an electric vehicle and analyze the power flow between the components. You’ll also be able to explain the difference between a typical internal combustion engine vehicle and an electric vehicle. You’ll identify the emerging technology and trends in the electric vehicle industry. As well as assessing the various career opportunities in the electric mobility domain.

Skills You Will Gain

Automotive Electronics

Electric Vehicle Performance

Electric Vehicle Systems

Electric vehicles

Transition to Electric Vehicles

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

Analyze the environmental impacts of electric vehicles (EVs) and their significance for sustainable mobility.
Identify and describe the key components of an electric vehicle, explaining their major functions and interactions.
Differentiate between electric vehicles and typical internal combustion engine vehicles, analyzing the power flow within an EV’s components.
Evaluate emerging trends and technologies in the electric vehicle industry and assess potential career opportunities in electric mobility.

Prerequisites

The course is open for all who are starting their learning journey into the world of electric vehicles. It is recommended for the learner to have some knowledge of basic physics and chemistry covered at the High School level to understand some of the technical terms covered in the course.

Who Should Attend

This program is designed for anyone who is interested in electric vehicle technology. This includes engineers working in product development to faculty and students from academia.

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