Electric Vehicle Systems and Technologies Specialization

Analyze electric vehicles' intricate thermal dynamics, gaining insights into their profound impact on overall performance.

Apply fundamental strategies to achieve precise thermal control in electric vehicles, enhancing battery performance and cabin comfort.

Assess and perform crucial maintenance tasks on thermal systems, ensuring their flawless operation within electric vehicles.

Develop expertise in interpreting and resolving prevalent thermal issues, ultimately enhancing the reliability and safety of electric vehicles.

Evaluate the importance and significance of electric vehicle charging infrastructure that promotes widespread technology adoption.

Examine charging infrastructure components and design for power capacity, site, charger choice, and grid integration.

Explore smart charging, including demand response, load management, V2G, and systems for efficient charging.

Evaluate different high power charging infrastructure designs for application for urban environments

Identify EV components. Virtual teardown: Students dissect a virtual EV to explore its unique components.

Learn EV propulsion. EV simulator: Students experiment with battery charge, regenerative braking, and energy management in a virtual EV.

Evaluate charging tech. Charging station explorer: Students tour virtual charging stations, comparing technologies and infrastructure.

Analyze EV performance. EV performance challenge: Students use a simulator to test acceleration, range, and efficiency in different scenarios.

Identify the critical factors that shape electric vehicle range.

Apply energy-efficient driving techniques effectively to maximize electric vehicle range.

Assess the effect of vehicle accessories and technologies on electric vehicle efficiency.

Acknowledge the significance of advancing charging infrastructure to enhance accessibility and extend electric vehicle range.

Evaluate the concept of electric vehicle grid integration and its significance in the context of the electrical grid.

Participants will demonstrate effective problem-solving skills through critical thinking and collaborative decision-making.

Gain knowledge of V2G systems and their role in bidirectional power flow between electric vehicles and the grid.

Students will analyze, evaluate, and apply key principles of environmental conservation in real-world scenarios.

Identify the role and significance of power electronics in electric vehicles.

The key components of electric vehicle power electronics, including inverters, converters, and DC-DC converters, and describe their key functions.

Gain knowledge of different power electronics topologies used in electric vehicles, such as PWM, H-bridge, and multilevel converters.

Analyze different control strategies and algorithms in power electronics and motor drive systems used in electric vehicles.

Recognize the foundational concepts and science behind an electric vehicle battery pack, including its layout and key components.

Analyze the different battery chemistries and battery sizes according to each electric vehicle application.

Illustrate how an intelligent BMS functions to ensure battery pack safety and optimal EV performance.

Assess battery pack degradation and remember best practices for maximizing electric vehicle battery lifetime.

Analyze the importance and benefits of EV charging infrastructure.

Differentiate between various types of EV charging, including AC and DC charging.

Evaluate the technologies and standards used in EV charging infrastructure.

Appraise the characteristics, capabilities, and installation requirements of different charging stations and create standard operating procedures.

Demonstrate the knowledge of the key component of Electric Vehicle Architecture.

Analyze software integration in Electric Vehicles.

Apply software integration in the diagnostics and maintenance of Electric Vehicles.

Implement crucial safety practices specific to electric vehicles, safeguarding yourself and others.

Make informed decisions about your electric vehicle's care and maintenance.

Identify principles of electric vehicle charging infrastructure, ensuring hassle-free charging experiences.

Diagnose common EV issues and confidently troubleshoot, reducing repair costs and downtime.

Evaluate the basic concepts, design elements, and performance of autonomous electric vehicles.

Explore the features of sensor systems and perception as applied for autonomous driving.

Evaluate the principal safety measures required to facilitate mobility in autonomous electric vehicles.

Identify common challenges in AEV technology and what industry stakeholders are identifying as potential solutions.