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.
Behind the Scenes: Exploring EV Core Systems
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Behind the Scenes: Exploring EV Core Systems
This course is part of Electric Vehicle Systems and Technologies Specialization
Instructors: Prasanth Kumar Palani
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3 hours to complete
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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.
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This course is part of the Electric Vehicle Systems and Technologies Specialization
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Explore the fascinating realm of electric vehicles (EVs) in our "Electric Vehicle Systems" course. This comprehensive journey is designed to provide you with a deep understanding of EV components, propulsion systems, batteries, charging tech, performance characteristics, and their environmental impact. If you're intrigued by the future of sustainable transportation, you've come to the right place.
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