Electric cars are more than a novel means of mobility. They have been recognized as an essential building block of the energy transition. Fulfilling their promise will imply a significant change in the technical, digital and social dimensions of transport and energy infrastructure. If you are interested in learning about the state-of-the-art technology behind electric cars, then this is the course for you!
This course focuses on the technology behind electric cars. You will explore the working principle of electric vehicles, delve into the key roles played by motors and power electronics, learn about battery technology, EV charging, smart charging and about future trends in the development of electric cars.
The course includes video lectures, presentations and exercises, which are all illustrated with real-world case studies from projects that were implemented in the Netherlands.
This course was co-developed by Dutch Innovation Centre for Electric Road Transport (Dutch-INCERT) and TU Delft and is taught by experts from both the industry and academia, who share their knowledge and insights.
Join the course and be prepared for the upcoming developments amid the transition to electric vehicles!
- Operation principle of electric cars
- Motors and power electronics in an electric cars
- Battery technology
- Relevant charging infrastructure technologies and innovations, such as smart charging
- Future technology for EVs such as wireless charging and solar EVs
Week 1: How does an EV work?
EV Vs gasoline car
Electric car drivetrain
Electric motor
Power electronic in an electric car Regenerative braking
Week 2: Battery Technology for EVs
Storage technologies for EV
Battery working principles
Battery losses
Li-ion batteries
Battery pack and battery management system
Week 3. Charging Technology of EVs
AC charging – Type 1,2,3
DC charging – Chademo, Tesla, CCS
Fast charging and its limitations
Smart charging and applications
Vehicle to grid (V2G) technology
Week 4. Future trends in electric cars
Wireless charging of EV
On-road charging of EV
Battery swap technology
Solar powered EVs
Charging EVs from renewables
Meet your instructors
Full Professor, Department of Electrical Sustainable Energy
TU Delft
Senior advisor smart mobility
Eindhoven University of Technology
Postdoctoral researcher, Delft University of Technology
Postdoctoral researcher, Delft University of Technology
Associate Professor, Delft University of Technology
Delft University of Technology
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Learner testimonials
“Through this program I gained excellent and useful knowledge which I use in everyday work activities such as developing new e-mobility projects, new solutions and strategies for sustainable local transport and implementation of e-mobility solutions in a smart city concept.” — Zvonimir, Croatia
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