This course offers an in-depth exploration of battery technology for Electric Vehicles (EVs). Participants will learn battery fundamentals, battery chemistries, charging systems, thermal management, safety considerations, battery pack design, and emerging battery technologies. The course combines theory with practical applications to build a strong foundation in EV battery systems.
Battery Fundamentals
Understand battery cell construction, electrochemical processes, energy density, and power output.
Battery Chemistries
Learn Lithium-Ion, Nickel Metal Hydride, and emerging battery technologies.
Thermal Management
Study battery cooling systems and battery thermal management techniques.
Battery Pack Design
Learn battery pack calculations, module design, and integration methods.
Charging Infrastructure
Explore EV charging systems, charging methods, and charging challenges.
Safety & Reliability
Understand durability, safety considerations, and environmental impacts.
What You’ll Learn
- Fundamentals of Electric Vehicle Battery Technology
- Battery Cooling Systems and Thermal Management
- Li-Ion Battery Systems
- Battery Pack Calculation Methods
- Different Battery Modules and Configurations
- Range Optimization and Battery Performance
- Battery Safety and Reliability Concepts
This course is suitable for students of Mechanical, Automobile, Electrical, and Electronics Engineering. Basic knowledge of electrical circuits, physics, and chemistry is helpful. Familiarity with Electric Vehicle technology is advantageous but not required.
Engineering Students
Mechanical, Automobile, Electrical and Electronics students.
Industry Professionals
Engineers, researchers, technicians and EV developers.
Career Switchers
Professionals entering the EV and renewable energy industries.
EV Enthusiasts
Anyone interested in understanding battery technology and electric vehicles.
Module 1: Introduction to Battery Technology
- Introduction and Background
- History of Battery Technology
- Overview of Battery Types
- Basics of Battery Operation
- Types of Battery Cells
- Cylindrical Cell
- Button Cell
- Prismatic Cell
- Pouch Cell
- Series and Parallel Configurations
- Role of Batteries in Electric Vehicles
- Environmental Impact
- Advantages of EVs over Gasoline Vehicles
Module 2: Battery & Lithium-Ion Technology
- Battery Chemistry Fundamentals
- Voltage, Capacity and CCA
- Specific Energy and Energy Density
- Specific Power and C-Rate
- Battery Load
- State of Health (SOH)
- State of Charge (SOC)
- State of Function (SOF)
- Electrochemical Batteries
- Lithium-Ion Battery Structure
- Charging and Discharging Process
- Applications in EVs
- Advantages and Limitations
Module 3: Battery Testing & Design
- Nominal and Maximum Capacity
- Cell Dimensions and Weight
- Crush Test
- Drop Test
- Impact Test
- Vibration Test
- Thermal Management
- Temperature Effects on Performance
- Active vs Passive Cooling
- Forced Air Cooling
- Liquid Cooling Systems
- Heat Pipe Cooling
- Phase Change Materials (PCM)
- Hybrid PCM Cooling
Module 4: Alternative Battery Technologies
- Lead-Acid Batteries
- Advantages and Disadvantages
- Graphene Batteries
- Solid-State Batteries
- Current Research
- Future Scope
- Safety Concerns
- Cost Challenges
- Battery Recycling
- Sustainability
- Alternatives to Lithium-Ion Batteries
Module 5: Future of Battery Technology
- Emerging Research Trends
- Future Prospects for EV Batteries