Electric Vehicle basics

Name: Electric Vehicle basics
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Learn the basics of an electric car.

Created byHanna Hnatova

Last updated 6/2021

English

What you'll learn

Fundamental knowledge of electric vehicles
EV configurations
Battery energy sources
Charging technique
Provide an overall picture of the current EV technology
Battery Management System
Power electronics
Brake system
Regenerative braking
Charging station
Electric motor
Generator

Course content

3 sections • 11 lectures • 2h 35m total length

History of Electric Vehicles11:01
This lecture will give a general understanding of the history of the development of electric vehicles.
Electric Vehicles classification11:21
With the beginning of mass electrification of propulsion systems in cars, the selection and understanding of their work have become even more difficult. The purpose of this lecture is: to clearly and readily explain the difference in the operation of electric vehicles.
Quiz 1 - Electric Vehicles classification
Economic and Environmental Impact of EV15:55

The Electric Motor/Generator20:15
In this lecture, we will talk about one of the important elements of the propulsion system, namely about traction motors. We will consider their types and features of operation, specifics of the electric motor in hybrid cars, and the principle of operation of the electric motor.
The Electric Motor/Generator
The High-Voltage Battery20:41
In this lecture, we will look into one of the very important elements of an electric car, namely, the high-voltage traction battery. We will consider the main parameters, types of traction batteries.
The High-Voltage Battery
Current transducers9:48
In this lecture, we will look into one of the very important elements of an electric car, namely, current transducers. We will consider the main energy converters that are used in electric vehicles and hybrids.
Current transducers
Charging Systems17:50
In this lecture, we will look into one of the very important elements of an electric car, namely, the charging system. We will consider the main types of charging stations and charger connectors for electric vehicles.
Charging Systems
Battery Management System10:10
In this lecture, we will look into one of the very important elements of an energy source, namely the energy management system. We will consider the main objectives of the application of BMS and how to achieve them.
Battery Management System
Braking system10:28
Researches show that in urban driving, one third to one half of the energy required to operate a vehicle is spent on braking. But by using regenerative braking, this kinetic energy can be converted into electrical energy. In this way, regenerative braking can save energy, which will increase economy of the vehicle.
Let's take a closer look at what an EV braking system is.
Section 2

The history of the development of hybrid technologies and their classification13:02
The history of the development of hybrid technologies and their classification
Hybrid configurations14:54
From the standpoint of the structure and method of transmitting power to the wheels of the car, there are three configurations of hybrid systems – serial, parallel and mixed (combined).
In this video, we will look at the features of each configuration, their disadvantages and advantages.

Requirements

Basic knowledge of physics

Description

If you want to know how electric vehicles work, what basic systems they are made of, their development history, classification, influence, and possible directions for future developers, then welcome to this course.

You can understand all the basic concepts and techniques associated with electric transportation.

For a better understanding of boring theoretical material, all lessons are diluted with various videos, diagrams, pictures.

This course is subject to further development and improvement; Many more lectures, resources will be added to help understand the topic.

Who this course is for:

Anyone interested in this topic.

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Course content

Introduction3 lectures • 38min

Basics of Electric Vehicles6 lectures • 1hr 29min

Basics of Hybrid Vehicles2 lectures • 28min

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