Electric Vehicle Powertrain Performance Design

This course features Coursera Coach! A smarter way to learn with interactive, real-time conversations that help you test your knowledge, challenge assumptions, and deepen your understanding as you progress through the course. This course provides a comprehensive deep dive into the electric vehicle powertrain performance design, focusing on various key aspects that influence EV efficiency and functionality. From understanding the foundational components like inverters and high voltage battery packs to mastering the intricacies of vehicle dynamics, learners will gain valuable insights into the working mechanisms of electric vehicles. Throughout the course, you'll explore powertrain architectures, electric machine calculations, battery performance, and simulation models to ensure a complete grasp of EV powertrain design. Real-world challenges are introduced as you analyze vehicle parameters, calculate forces and torque, and evaluate efficiency and energy consumption. The course progresses logically, with a balance of theory, practical calculations, and hands-on simulation. Designed for those eager to enhance their expertise in electric vehicle systems, this course also introduces tools like Scilab and Xcos, enabling learners to simulate and analyze EV systems in real-time. It equips learners with the tools and knowledge required to develop efficient, high-performance electric vehicles. By the end of the course, you will be able to perform complex electric vehicle system simulations, calculate critical parameters for powertrain performance, and apply principles of vehicle dynamics and battery technology to optimize electric vehicle design.