EV Evolution: Comprehensive Introduction to EVs

As countries around the world work together to tackle global warming, electric mobility is considered to be one of the major initiatives to reduce the carbon footprint across the transportation sector from cycles to aircraft. This course provides you with the fundamentals of Electric Vehicle (EV) technology, laying a strong foundation to learn further specific topics in electric mobility. This is a foundational course that will start with a discussion on the need and environmental impacts of electric vehicles and their role in sustainable mobility. We will discuss the history and evolution of electric vehicles with industry examples. Then we’ll review different electric vehicles based on the propulsion type, energy source, and battery size. We will also discuss the key components of the electric vehicle and their major functions. Finally, a review of different powertrain layouts will be provided. We will conclude the course by addressing challenges, issues, and opportunities, as well as exploring emerging trends and technologies in the electric vehicle industry. Upon completing this course, you will be able to get a strong foundation on the fundamentals of electric vehicle technology, including know-how on their key components and architecture. This will help you to confidently step into the world of electric vehicles and enable you to start learning more specific areas in electric vehicle systems. These skills will assist learners in acquiring a general overview of electric vehicle technology. This program is designed for anyone who is interested in electric vehicle technology. This includes engineers working in product development to faculty and students from academia. The course is open for all who are starting their learning journey into the world of electric vehicles. It is recommended for the learner to have some knowledge of basic physics and chemistry covered at the High School level to understand some of the technical terms covered in the course.