Electric Vehicle Courses - Mode 1 - Base Technical Training

• To understand how the electrification of combustion vehicles has gradually increased functionality as well as benefits in terms of fuel economy and pollution reduction.
• To know the main components that can be found in hybrid, electric and fuel cell vehicles, as well as their main characteristics.
• To understand the principle of operation of a battery, market developments and the internal structure of the battery pack.
• To discover all types of charging modes and connectors for electric and hybrid vehicles available on the market and the main differences between them.
• Having on overview of the evolution in demand and development of electric motors. Developments in the automotive sector, topologies and future trends
• Having information and awareness-raising on the dangers of electric and hybrid vehicles. Safety measures, equipements and protocol for action in the event of an accident
• Having a review of all active safety systems against electrical hazards in vehicles

EV Vehicle Types

• An overview of how the electrification of combustion vehicles has gradually increased functionality as well as benefits in terms of fuel economy and pollution reduction.
• • Different vehicles types • Interchangeable battery electric vehicle • Electric vehicles • Hybrid vehicles (Serie, parallel, Serie parallel) • Mild hybrid vehicles • Pure hybrid vehicles • Plug in hybrid vehicles • Hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles

EV - Main Components

• An overview of the main components that can be found in hybrid, electric and fuel cell vehicles, as well as their main characteristics.
• • 12V battery • HV battery • Fuel Cell • HV wiring • Service disconnector switch • Inverter • Electric motor • Mechanical coupler • Super capacitors • DC/DC Converters • PTC heater • A/C eCompressor • On board charger

EV - HV Battery Systems (module 1)

• • An overview of the principle of operation of a battery, market developments and the internal structure of the battery pack.
• • Operation Principle of an Electrochemical Cell • Cell Formats • Fundamental Definitions and Concepts • Li Ion Fundamentals • Thermal Runaway • Ageing Mechanisms • Handling Precaution • Battery Pack Structure • Other HV Components in a Battery Pack

EV - Charging systems

• Review of all types of charging modes and connectors for electric and hybrid vehicles available on the market and the main differences between them.
• • Types of recharging • Recharging modes • Functionalities associated with recharging • Types of connectors (different markets) • High power connection methods (Heavy duty )

EV - Electric motor types

• An overview of the evolution in demand and development of electric motors. Developments in the automotive sector, topologies and future trends.
• • E Motor trend • Technology development priorities • E Motor principle of operation • E Motor Types • Major OEMs choices • A step forward / Future trends

EV - Safety hazards

• Information and awareness raising on the dangers of electric and hybrid vehicles. Safety measures, equipment and protocol for action in the event of an accident.
• • Electrical hazard • Electric shock • Electric arcing • Chemical hazard • Poisoning hazard • Electrolyte spill • High temperature • Deflagration hazard • Fire risk

EV - Vehicle Safety Features

• A review of all active safety systems against electrical hazards in vehicles .
• • IPXXX Protection • Switch SD (Service Disconnect) • HV connector locking mechanism • Power wires characteristics • Isolation Monitoring Device (IMD) • Interlock system • High voltage pyrotechnic fuse • Battery and cells venting valves

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