Automotive Engineering: Electric Vehicles (EVs) Fundamentals

Name: Automotive Engineering: Electric Vehicles (EVs) Fundamentals
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Master the Engineering of EVs and their Systems, including dozens of real cases and applications by leading companies.

Created byLluís Foreman - ValueKnow

Last updated 4/2025

English

What you'll learn

Master the basics of Electric Vehicles
Indentify the components of EVs, how they work, and their purpose
Understand how cars use electric motors to move
Comprehend the role of EVs in the future of the Automotive Industry

Course content

5 sections • 34 lectures • 3h 17m total length

Introduction4:17
Learn the fundamentals of electric vehicles, from historical context and core principles to battery systems, power electronics, vehicle design, integration and control, and lifecycle maintenance.

Early Electric Vehicle Developments4:04
Revival and Modern Evolution of EVs4:03
Revival and modernization of electric vehicles arose from oil shocks and ecological concerns, driving advances in battery technology, regenerative braking, power electronics, and energy-efficient drive trains.
Electricity Fundamentals for EV Applications4:10
Overview of EV Architectures7:52
Compare BEV, PHEV, and fuel cell vehicle architectures and their energy flows. See how battery packs, motors, power electronics, and thermal management optimize performance.
Electric Powertrains vs. Internal Combustion Engines8:06
Basic Mechanical Concepts Underlying EV Drivetrains5:24
Explore how EV drivetrains transmit power through single speed and multi-speed gear systems, integrate half shafts and differentials for wheel torque, and coordinate regenerative braking with motor and inverter control.
EV System Layouts and Configurations6:55
Energy Storage Evolution and Sustainability6:10
Future of Electrification and Global Adoption5:10

Battery Cell Chemistry and Construction6:59
Explore lithium-ion battery cell chemistry and construction, including anode, cathode, electrolyte, and cell architecture, and how chemistry and design trade-offs affect energy density, thermal behavior, and cycle life.
Battery Pack Design and Management5:20
Charging Fundamentals and Infrastructure6:04
Power Electronics in EVs6:00
Electric Motors: Types and Principles6:45
Motor Control and Inverter Strategies5:44
Explore motor control and inverter strategies, including PWM, FOC, and space vector modulation. Examine regenerative braking, rotor position sensing, and DTC for efficient torque, speed, and thermal management.
Onboard Auxiliary Systems6:01
Explore onboard auxiliary systems in electric vehicles, including electric air conditioning, power steering, and vacuum pumps, and how thermal management and adaptive controls balance energy with propulsion for optimal range.
Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) and Energy Feedback7:36
Safety and Protection in High-Voltage Circuits5:58

Chassis and Platform Engineering for EVs7:23
Driving Dynamics and Control Systems4:33
Infotainment and Connected Car Systems6:56
Explore how integrated telematics, navigation algorithms, and smartphone apps transform infotainment and connected car systems in EVs, enabling real-time data exchange, OTA updates, and personalized, secure vehicle operation.
Noise, Vibration and Harshness (NVH) in Electric Vehicles7:01
Explore how electric propulsion reshapes acoustic engineering by addressing noise, vibration, and harshness in EVs, including AVAS and cabin vibration mitigation, using modal analysis and active noise cancellation.
Manufacturing Processes and Supply Chain6:51
Explore how electric vehicles are manufactured and distributed through integrated production and supply chain systems, including gigafactories, battery module assembly, robotics, recycling, and global material sourcing.
Regulatory and Certification Requirements7:18
Market Segmentation and Adoption Patterns7:10

Diagnosis and Troubleshooting of Powertrain Components6:36
Learn how engineers diagnose and troubleshoot electric vehicle powertrains, addressing high voltage system errors, connector corrosion, and onboard diagnostic trouble codes using real-time data and sensor feedback.
Battery Degradation and End-of-Life Management5:56
Analyze battery degradation mechanisms, state of health assessment, and end-of-life management for EVs, including repurposing for stationary storage and recycling via hydrometallurgical and direct cathode methods within a circular economy.
Fleet Management and Large-Scale Electrification4:07
High Performance Electric Vehicles and Motorsport3:36
Emerging Battery Technologies3:40
Explore emerging battery technologies, including solid-state, lithium-sulfur, and lithium metal batteries, to boost energy density and safety for electric vehicles and energy storage. Address cost and cycle life.
Ultra-Fast Charging and Inductive Charging3:34
Sustainability, Recycling and Circular Economy4:34
Outlook on Autonomous Electric Mobility5:13
Explore how electrification and autonomous driving transform urban mobility by integrating AI, LiDAR, and sensors to optimize energy, routes, and robotaxis with delivery pods.

Requirements

Basic Physics knowledge
Interest in Automotive and Automobile Engineering
Being 18 years old

Description

The Automotive Engineering: Electric Vehicles (EVs) Fundamentals Course is a multidisciplinary course where you will study the fundamental concepts regarding electric vehicles, including battery systems, power management, vehicle integration, and much more. The objective of this course is that you fully understand the main topics regarding EVs as they apply to automobiles and other vehicles, so that you clearly grasp how to design EV systems and work in EV projects confidently.

The course is aimed at providing a solid background in Automotive Engineering so that you can scale up your knowledge on the topic and gain confidence in your own skills. The course is about uniting engineering and technical skills for an overall improved know-how of EV technology in cars.

The structure of the Course is the following:

Introduction to Electric Vehicles

EV Battery Systems

EV Power Management

EV Design and Integration

EV Innovation & Lifecycle

Additionally, we will discuss topics such as the effective design of EV systems as they have evolved over time and current trends, sustainability in EV design, interconnectivity with smart grids, and much more.

The objectives of the Course are for you to understand the basics and advanced aspects of Electric Vehicles. This will be done in a similar way as studied in engineering universities, from the fundamental physics concepts to the real application in cars today. The concepts you will learn will enable you to work confidently in automotive projects as well as to expand your knowledge in this topic.

I encourage you to begin this journey into Automotive Engineering; you won't regret it! If you have any doubts during the course, feel free to contact me, and I will answer as quickly as possible!

Who this course is for:

Those who are looking to know more regarding Automotive Engineering
People interested in Mechanical and Systems Engineering
People who want to understand how Automobiles operate and their main components
Those who want to work with EV related Projects in the future confidently

Automotive Engineering: Electric Vehicles (EVs) Fundamentals

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Course content

Introduction1 lecture • 4min

EV Historical Context and Core Principles9 lectures • 52min

Battery Systems and Power Electronics9 lectures • 56min

Vehicle Design, Integration and Control7 lectures • 47min

Lifecycle, Maintenance and Future EV Innovations8 lectures • 37min

Requirements

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