Electric Vehicles Short Course - EIT :Engineering Institute of Technology

Course Overview

This course introduces students to the technical know-how, scientific advancements, and future developments of an industry that is the thing of the present and that is projected to have much deeper implications on the global arena in the years to come – electric vehicles. The course will help develop an understanding of the fundamentals of building an electric vehicle, the components involved, and the applications of electric vehicles.

Electric Vehicles Short Course Details

One of the major environmental issues that we face now is global warming for which one of the most important contributors is Carbon Emission that is caused due to conventional.

In recent times, the development of high-efficiency, clean, and safe transportation has been the focus of research and development.

Today electric vehicles, hybrid electric vehicles, and fuel cell vehicles are seen as a replacement conventional vehicles soon.

This course will offer you with the essential information and skills required in the field of Electric Vehicles.

Module List
1	Introduction to Electric Vehicles EVs, hybrid vehicles and fuel cell vehicles Feasibility of EV Reduction of carbon dioxide emission Autonomous cars Impact of EV on transportation industry and society
2	Electric Vehicle Body EV layouts Hybrid EV layouts Cables and components Other systems: HVAC, braking and power steering
3	Fundamentals of Electric Machines and Power Conversion Fundamentals of electromagnetics Principles of electric machines Traction motors Machine configuration for electric machines Power electronics in power conversion Power conversion systems in electric vehicles
4	Electric Propulsion Systems DC motor drives Induction motor drives Permanent magnetic BLDC motor drives SRM drives
5	Electric Vehicles (EVs) Transmission and Performance Configurations of EVs Tractive effort in normal driving Energy consumption Performance of EVs
6	Hybrid Electric Drive Train Electrical coupling Design principle Operation pattern Control strategy Mechanically coupled Design objectives and drive train configuration Operation pattern Control strategy
7	Batteries Types of Batteries Lead-acid batteries Alkaline batteries Sodium–nickel batteries and sodium–sulphur batteries Lithium-ion batteries Battery life and range Battery recycling
8	Fuels Cells Operating principles Fuel cell technologies Fuel supply Hydrogen storage Hydrogen production Non-hydrogen fuel cell Fuel cell electric vehicles
9	Charging Charging, infrastructure, and standards Wireless charging technology Solar charging
10	Vehicle to Grid Interface and Electrical Infrastructure EV and PHEV charging infrastructure Vehicle to home Vehicle to grid
11	Safe Working and Hazard Management High voltage safety precautions Safe work process Hazard management Tools and equipment
12	Case Studies Tesla Roadster Nissan Leaf Honda FCX Clarity Toyota Mirai Volkswagen Golf GTE

What you will gain

You will achieve the following:

Understand the essentials of electric vehicles.

Understand the demerits of conventional transport sector.
Understand the scope of large-scale commercial adoption of electric vehicles.
Develop an understanding on the fundamental of electric vehicles.
Have a scientific and technological know-how of the manufacture of electric vehicles.
Comprehend the modern technologies used in electric vehicle manufacturing by the top EV manufacturers of the present times.

Have an idea on the potential scientific advancements in EV industry projected for the future times.

To obtain a certificate of completion for EIT’s Professional Certificate of Competency course, students must achieve a 65% attendance rate at the live, online weekly webinars. Detailed summaries or notes can be submitted in lieu of attendance. In addition, students must obtain an overall 50% marks in the set assessments which are a practical assessment and a proctored exam. Students must obtain a minimum 40% marks in proctored exam to pass this course. Students must also obtain a mark of 100% in weekly quizzes. If a student does not achieve the required score, resubmission/re-attempt opportunity is given only in the practical assessment and the weekly quizzes, not in the exam.

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Who will benefit

Renewable Energy Associates
Electrical Engineers
Automobile Engineers
Instrumentation Engineers
Automation and Assembly Engineers
Chemical Engineers and Process Engineers
Environmental Engineers and Biochemical Engineers
Chemical Plant Managers
Instrumentation and Control Designers and Engineers
Energy Technology Associates
Personnel working on fossil and renewable technology
Personnel associated with Carbon Trading Mechanism
Personnel associated with Energy Market
Sales Engineers
Project Managers and other Engineers
Administrative Staff and HR Managers

You are expected to spend approximately 5-8 hours per week learning the course content. This includes attending a weekly webinar that runs for about 90 minutes to facilitate class discussion and allow you to ask questions. This professional development program is delivered online and has been designed to fit around full-time work. It will take three months to complete.

Registrations are open for our upcoming intakes. Please ensure you book your place at least one week before the start date of the program.