Course Content
Introduction to Electric Vehicles (EVs): History of EVs, motors and power electronics, Advantages and significance of EVs, Different powertrain configuration of EVs and Hybrid vehicles, India & Global EV scenario Components of EV Powertrain: Vehicle modelling, Sizing and specifications of different sub-systems, Role of Power Electronics and Motors in EVs Battery management system: Different battery technologies. Battery Packs, circuits and techniques for Battery management system (BMS) Vehicle Control Units: Features / functionality of VCU, Architecture and Protocols of VCUs, Communications requirements EV Charging: Charging protocols, On-board charger technology, Fast charger technology, Wireless charging technology and limitations, Impact of EV charging on grid EV Motor Drive and Control: Introduction to different types of motors used in EVs and their comparison, Overview of speed control of BLDC and PMSM, Regenerative braking concept, energy saving EV Safety & Standards: Safety aspects and protection arrangements, International and national standards Case studies of current EV technologies and systems
Text / References
- 1 1. Ali Emadi, 302223Advanced Electric Drive Vehicles302224, CRC Press, 2 2. Mehrdad Ehsani, Yimin Gao and Ali Emadi, 302223Modern electric, hybrid electric and fuel cell vehicles : fundamentals, theory and design302224, CRC Press ; 2010 (available in IITB library) 3. James Larminie, John Lowry 302223Electric Vehicle Technology Explained302224, John Wiley & Sons Ltd, 2003 (available in IITB library) 4. Rodrigo Garcia-Valle, Joao A. Pecas Lopes, 302223Electric Vehicle Integration into Modern Power Networks302224, Springer, 2013 5. Ali Emadi, 302223Handbook of Automotive Power Electronics and Motor Drives302224, Taylor & Francis, 2005