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Dynamics, Safety And Economics Of EV Technologies

Semester 2
Syllabus: 

The Electric Mobility Ecosystem

  •  The Transition to e-mobility – Global and Regional Perspectives
  •  Classifications of Electric Vehicles
  •  Electric Vehicle Architecture
  •  Electric Vehicle Components and their Performance Metrics
  •  Introduction to Software-based Simulation Tools

Vehicle Dynamics

  •  Vehicle Dynamics (including vehicle control and management systems)
  •  Mechanical power: generation, storage and transmission to the wheels
  •  Electric  power: generation, storage and conversion to mechanical power
  •  Strategies for improving vehicle energy efficiency
  •  3D Modelling

Safety in Electric Mobility Systems

  •  Electric Vehicle Safety Principles
  •  EV Hazards and Safety Issues
  •  Overview of Engine Operation
  •  Fundamentals of Electric Motors
  •  Battery Technology & Battery Management Systems

The Economics of the E-Mobility Transition

  •  EV Market Assessment (e.g. models, prices, specifications)
  •  Economic Feasibility for Residential and Commercial Fleet Applications
  •  E-mobility Value Chain
  •  Cost-benefit Analysis - EV Fleets
Undergrad/Postgrad: 
Undergraduate
Evaluation: 
  •   Final Written Examination 50%
  •   Assignments: 10%
  •   In-course test  20%
  •   Report  20%
PHYS2800 or ELET1500
Course Code: 
PHYS2801
Credits: 
3 Credits
Level: 
Level 2
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