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Electric Vehicle Systems and Technologies Specialization

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Electric Vehicle Systems and Technologies Specialization

Revolutionize Mobility: Electric Vehicle Systems. Elevate your skills in EV technology, from foundational systems to advanced autonomous driving.

Prasanth Kumar Palani
Starweaver
Lluis Foreman

Instructors: Prasanth Kumar Palani

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Intermediate level

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Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Master the fundamentals and advancements in electric vehicle technology

  • Design and implement effective charging and thermal management strategies.

  • Explore the convergence of electric propulsion with autonomous systems.

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Specialization - 12 course series

What you'll learn

  • Analyze the environmental impact of electric vehicles (EVs) and their role in sustainable mobility.

  • Identify and describe key components of electric vehicles, elucidating their functions and interactions.

  • Differentiate between electric vehicles and internal combustion engine vehicles, and analyze power flow within EV components.

  • Evaluate emerging trends and technologies in the electric vehicle industry and assess potential career opportunities in electric mobility.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Manufacturing and Production
Category: Basic Electrical Systems
Category: Electrical Systems
Category: Environmental Engineering
Category: Emerging Technologies
Category: Environmental Issue
Category: Environment
Category: Electrical Engineering
Category: Energy and Utilities
Category: Electronic Components
Category: Electric Power Systems

What you'll learn

  • Analyze electric vehicles' intricate thermal dynamics, gaining insights into their profound impact on overall performance.

  • Apply fundamental strategies to achieve precise thermal control in electric vehicles, enhancing battery performance and cabin comfort.

  • Assess and perform crucial maintenance tasks on thermal systems, ensuring their flawless operation within electric vehicles.

  • Develop expertise in interpreting and resolving prevalent thermal issues, ultimately enhancing the reliability and safety of electric vehicles.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Thermal Management
Category: Schematic Diagrams
Category: Control Systems
Category: Engineering Analysis
Category: Electric Power Systems
Category: Mechanical Engineering
Category: HVAC
Category: Hardware Troubleshooting
Category: Electrical Systems
Category: Safety Training

What you'll learn

  • Evaluate the importance and significance of electric vehicle charging infrastructure that promotes widespread technology adoption.

  • Examine charging infrastructure components and design for power capacity, site, charger choice, and grid integration.

  • Explore smart charging, including demand response, load management, V2G, and systems for efficient charging.

  • Evaluate different high power charging infrastructure designs for application for urban environments

Skills you'll gain

Category: Energy and Utilities
Category: Electric Power Systems
Category: Cybersecurity
Category: Electrical Systems
Category: Design Specifications
Category: Wireless Networks
Category: Capacity Management
Category: High Voltage
Category: Real Time Data
Category: Electrical Safety
Category: Environmental Regulations
Category: Power Electronics
Category: Electrical Power
Category: Emerging Technologies
Category: Scalability

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.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Thermal Management
Category: Electronic Systems
Category: Power Electronics
Category: Energy and Utilities
Category: Environment
Category: Electrical Systems
Category: Electrical Engineering
Category: Environmental Science
Category: Basic Electrical Systems
Category: Systems Integration
Category: Electric Power Systems
Category: Performance Testing

What you'll learn

  • Identify the critical factors that shape electric vehicle range.

  • Apply energy-efficient driving techniques effectively to maximize electric vehicle range.

  • Assess the effect of vehicle accessories and technologies on electric vehicle efficiency.

  • Acknowledge the significance of advancing charging infrastructure to enhance accessibility and extend electric vehicle range.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Energy and Utilities
Category: Thermal Management
Category: Electrical Power
Category: Mechanical Design
Category: Power Electronics
Category: Equipment Design
Category: Electrical Systems
Category: Industrial Design
Category: Control Systems
Category: Transportation Operations

What you'll learn

  • Evaluate the concept of electric vehicle grid integration and its significance in the context of the electrical grid.

  • Participants will demonstrate effective problem-solving skills through critical thinking and collaborative decision-making.

  • Gain knowledge of V2G systems and their role in bidirectional power flow between electric vehicles and the grid.

  • Students will analyze, evaluate, and apply key principles of environmental conservation in real-world scenarios.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Systems Integration
Category: Electric Power Systems
Category: Power Electronics
Category: Interoperability
Category: Technical Standard
Category: Electrical Power
Category: Energy and Utilities
Category: Electrical Systems

What you'll learn

  • Identify the role and significance of power electronics in electric vehicles.

  • The key components of electric vehicle power electronics, including inverters, converters, and DC-DC converters, and describe their key functions.

  • Gain knowledge of different power electronics topologies used in electric vehicles, such as PWM, H-bridge, and multilevel converters.

  • Analyze different control strategies and algorithms in power electronics and motor drive systems used in electric vehicles.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Power Electronics
Category: Semiconductors
Category: Basic Electrical Systems
Category: Electrical Engineering
Category: Control Systems
Category: Electric Power Systems
Category: Electronic Systems
Category: Electronic Components
Category: Electronics
Category: Energy and Utilities

What you'll learn

  • Recognize the foundational concepts and science behind an electric vehicle battery pack, including its layout and key components.

  • Analyze the different battery chemistries and battery sizes according to each electric vehicle application.

  • Illustrate how an intelligent BMS functions to ensure battery pack safety and optimal EV performance.

  • Assess battery pack degradation and remember best practices for maximizing electric vehicle battery lifetime.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Thermal Management
Category: Control Systems
Category: Failure Analysis
Category: Performance Testing
Category: Performance Analysis
Category: Performance Tuning
Category: Electric Power Systems
Category: Chemistry
Category: Continuous Monitoring
Category: Capacity Management
Category: Electrical Systems

What you'll learn

  • Analyze the importance and benefits of EV charging infrastructure.

  • Differentiate between various types of EV charging, including AC and DC charging.

  • Evaluate the technologies and standards used in EV charging infrastructure.

  • Appraise the characteristics, capabilities, and installation requirements of different charging stations and create standard operating procedures.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Network Planning And Design
Category: Electric Power Systems
Category: Infrastructure Architecture
Category: Basic Electrical Systems
Category: Electrical Power
Category: Power Electronics
Category: Energy and Utilities
Category: System Requirements
Category: Electrical Equipment
Category: Electrical Systems

What you'll learn

  • Demonstrate the knowledge of the key component of Electric Vehicle Architecture.

  • Analyze software integration in Electric Vehicles.

  • Apply software integration in the diagnostics and maintenance of Electric Vehicles.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Wiring Diagram
Category: Control Systems
Category: Electric Power Systems
Category: Software Systems
Category: Hardware Troubleshooting
Category: Systems Integration
Category: Electrical Systems
Category: Human Machine Interfaces
Category: Embedded Software

What you'll learn

  • Implement crucial safety practices specific to electric vehicles, safeguarding yourself and others.

  • Make informed decisions about your electric vehicle's care and maintenance.

  • Identify principles of electric vehicle charging infrastructure, ensuring hassle-free charging experiences.

  • Diagnose common EV issues and confidently troubleshoot, reducing repair costs and downtime.

Skills you'll gain

Category: High Voltage
Category: Electrical Safety
Category: Maintenance, Repair, and Facility Services
Category: Facility Management and Maintenance
Category: Electric Power Systems
Category: Transportation Operations
Category: Hardware Troubleshooting
Category: Basic Electrical Systems
Category: Continuous Monitoring
Category: Safety Training
Category: Electrical Systems

What you'll learn

  • Evaluate the basic concepts, design elements, and performance of autonomous electric vehicles.

  • Explore the features of sensor systems and perception as applied for autonomous driving.

  • Evaluate the principal safety measures required to facilitate mobility in autonomous electric vehicles.

  • Identify common challenges in AEV technology and what industry stakeholders are identifying as potential solutions.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Control Systems
Category: Safety Assurance
Category: Environmental Issue
Category: Safety and Security
Category: Global Positioning Systems
Category: Reliability
Category: Emerging Technologies
Category: Artificial Intelligence
Category: Technology Solutions
Category: Automation
Category: Electric Power Systems
Category: Computer Vision

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Instructors

Prasanth Kumar Palani
Coursera Instructor Network
15 Courses15,090 learners
Starweaver
Coursera Instructor Network
412 Courses768,080 learners
Lluis Foreman
4 Courses16,162 learners

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