Behind the Scenes: Exploring EV Core Systems

Behind the Scenes: Exploring EV Core Systems
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Skills you will learn

What are the course deliverables?

What you'll learn
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.

More about this course

Electric Vehicle Systems is a comprehensive course designed to provide learners with a broad understanding of the components, propulsion systems, batteries, charging technologies, performance characteristics, and factors influencing electric vehicles (EVs). This course is essential for anyone interested in the future of transportation and sustainable mobility.
In this course, you will explore the fascinating world of electric vehicles, including the technology that powers them and the environmental benefits they offer. We'll cover the fundamentals of EV components and systems, dive into various propulsion systems, and examine the types of batteries used in EVs. You'll also gain insights into charging technologies and infrastructure, as well as the performance characteristics and factors that influence EVs.
Upon completing this course, you will be able to identify and evaluate the range of electric vehicle systems, including their components, propulsion systems, batteries, charging technologies, and performance characteristics. This program is designed for anyone who wishes to learn about electric vehicle systems. It is recommended for the learner to have some knowledge on some basic STEM knowledge to understand some of the technical terms. By the end of this course, you will be equipped with the knowledge to understand, appreciate, and potentially contribute to the ongoing evolution of electric vehicle systems.