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Course Name Introduction to Electric Vehicles
Course Code 24AT611
Program M. Tech. in Automotive Engineering
Semester 2
Credits 3
Campus Coimbatore , Chennai , Bengaluru , Amritapuri , Kochi

Syllabus

Unit 1

Electrical vehicle system and configurations: Various electric drive-train topologies – power flow control in electric drive-train topologies – fuel efficiency analysis – Electric Propulsion unit – Introduction to electric components –Transmission types for EV – Power Flow Control in Electric Drivetrain – Positioning of Motors – Vehicle Performance – Tractive Effort – Drive cycles. Motor Drives: Types of Motors in EV – Characteristics features of EV motors – Torque Speed Characteristics – Drive system Efficiency – EV Motor Cooling.

Unit 2

EV Power Electronics: Electric Drive Components – Introduction to Power electronic components – DC Drives – DC Regulation and Voltage Conversion – Motor Drives Performance parameters of DC-DC conversion – Step- up and step-down converters with RL load – Switching mode regulators – Comparison of converters – Inverter’s introduction Principle of operation – Three phase inverters – Voltage control of three phase inverter– Regenerative Braking Systems.

Unit 3

EV Charging and Energy Storage: Battery charging modes – Types of EV supply equipment (EVSE) – components of EV battery chargers – charging infrastructure challenges classification based on charging levels (region-wise) – modes – plug types – standards related to: connectors, communication – supply equipment – EMI/EMC –AC-DC converters types and working principles – DC-DC converters types and working principles. Battery range – Battery types – Battery parameters – Battery Terminology – Units of Battery Energy Storage – Performance criterion for EV batteries – Battery Pack – Traction Battery Pack design – Battery Temperature, Heating and Cooling Needs – Thermal Management of Batteries –Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) Technology – Alternative energy storage technologies.

Objectives and Outcomes

Course Objectives

  1. To demonstrate the fundamentals of electric vehicle propulsion, such as power flow regulation and drive- train topologies.
  2. To predict the efficiency of the drive system by analyzing the electric propulsion units and their components.
  3. To provide an overview on electric vehicles, energy storage needs and battery technologies.
  4. To familiarize in design principles to size drive systems effectively and implement control systems for efficient vehicle operation.

Course Outcomes

CO CO Description
CO1 Comprehend the core principles of electric vehicle design, including hybrid traction concepts and drive-train topologies.
CO2 Analyze electric drive-train architectures to optimize efficiency and fuel consumption, considering power flow control and torque coupling.
CO3 Select appropriate electric propulsion units for vehicles, evaluating motor types and system efficiency.
CO4 Demonstrate proficiency in designing electric vehicles, including energy storage, battery selection, drive system sizing, and implementing control systems for efficient operation.

CO-PO Mapping

PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5
CO1 3 1 1 3 3
CO2 2 1 1 3 3
CO3 3 1 1 3 3
CO4 3 1 1 3 3

Skills acquired

Electric and hybrid drive-train systems, electric propulsion units, energy storage technologies, drive system sizing, and energy management strategies for hybrid and electric vehicles.

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