Diploma in Electric Vehicle Technology

Q: What is electric vehicle technology?

Electric vehicle technology refers to the workings of the electric motor a car has instead of an internal combustion engine.

Q: What are the different types of electric vehicles?

There are four types of electric vehicle on the market. These are plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV), full cell electric vehicles (FCEV), hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) and battery electric vehicles (BEVs). Explore the topic in depth with the free online course Diploma in Electric Vehicle Technology .

Q: Are there any disadvantages to electric vehicles?

Some of the challenges of electric vehicles include finding a charging station, the high cost of replacing batteries, the vehicle’s higher purchase price, the distance you can drive on a full charge and the time it takes to fully charge the vehicle.

Q: What is the best Electric Vehicle Technology course?

Alison offers a Diploma in Electric Vehicle Technology course that teaches you the basics of designing an electric vehicle and the technologies that drive them. You will also learn about the fundamental principles of designing an electric vehicle as you begin your studies.

In this free online course, learn the basics of designing an electric vehicle and the technologies that drive them.

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In this free course, you will learn how to:

Define ‘gradient resistance’, ‘rolling resistance’ and ‘aerodynamic drag’
Compute torque and acceleration requirements for engine design
Solve energy requirements using drive cycles
Explain the function of the vehicle's drive-train
Compute charge-discharge cycles of an electric vehicle's battery
Discuss the battery capacity of electric vehicles
Explain the concept of ‘depth of discharge’
Define a battery's C-Rate
Explain the different components of the pack's mechanical design
Discuss the importance of a good thermal management system
Summarize how a battery pack's busbar is designed
Describe the role of the battery management system (BMS)

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