The module allows you to explore various electric vehicle propulsion systems. You will develop an awareness of various energy storage techniques and the charging infrastructure available to each vehicle. Additionally, using Computational Fluid Dynamics, you will also study a typical vehicle battery cell and evaluate its performance against a given criteria.


Topics to be studied include:

EV Policy & Regulations

Electric vehicle architecture

The charging infrastructure

Energy storage systems

Cell Chemistry & Manufacturing

The second life of batteries

This module will enable students to gain understanding, apply knowledge, analyse and evaluate problems and create solutions through a variety of activities, including:¿¿

Taught Lectures¿¿

Tutorial

Workshop Practical Task

Student-centred learning to include research and practical activities¿

1. Demonstrate a detailed understanding of electric & hydrogen fuel cell vehicles propulsion and regenerative braking systems. (AHEP4: C1, C2, C4)

Learning,
Knowledge and Understanding


2. Demonstrate a detailed understanding of electric vehicle batteries and the charging infrastructure. (AHEP4: C1, C2, C4, C10)

Enquiry,
Knowledge and Understanding


3. Analyse various battery parameters using Computational Fluid Dynamics software. (AHEP4: C1, C3, C12)

Learning,
Enquiry,
Analysis

Austin Hughes, B.D. (2019)¿Electric Motors and Drives - Fundamentals, Types and Applications (5th Edition). 5th edn. San Diego: Elsevier.



Plett, G.L. (2015) Battery management systems, Volume 1: Battery modeling (Vol. 1). Artech House.



Culp, B. (2022)¿Electric cars. Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley & Sons, Inc.



Denton, T. (2016)¿Electric and hybrid vehicles.¿Abingdon: Routledge.



Ehsani, M., Gao, Y., Longo, S. and Ebrahimi, K., (2018) Modern Electric, Hybrid Electric and Fuel Cell Vehicles 3rd Ed. CRC Press



Husain, I. (2011)¿Electric and hybrid vehicles¿: design fundamentals.¿2nd ed. London: CRC



Jiang, J. and Zhang, C. (2015) Fundamentals and applications of lithium-ion batteries in electric drive vehicles. 1st ed. New York, NY: Wiley



Larminie, J. and Lowry, J. (2012)¿Electric vehicle technology explained. 2nd ed. Chichester: Wiley.



Mohan, N. (2014)¿Advanced electric drives¿: analysis, control, and modeling using MATLAB/Simulink. 1st edition. Hoboken New Jersey: Wiley.



Pistoia, G. (2010)¿Electric and hybrid vehicles¿: power sources, models, sustainability, infrastructure and the market. London: Elsevier.



Tan, X. (2023) Battery management system and its applications. Hoboken, New Jersey: John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated.

Standard classroom facilities

Computers with Ansys Fluent simulation software

Automotive workshop facilities

Tools and equipment suitable for use on high voltage vehicles

The module allows you to explore various electric vehicle propulsion systems. You will develop an awareness of various energy storage techniques and the charging infrastructure available to each vehicle. Additionally, using Computational Fluid Dynamics, you will also study a typical vehicle battery cell and evaluate its performance against a given criteria. You will also have the opportunity to investigate critical components practically in our Electric Vehicle workshop.

A 4000 words report weighted at 70%, assessing learning outcome 1, 2 & 3. Meeting AHEP 4: C1, C3, C12

A 1-hour examination weighted at 30%, assessing learning outcomes 1 and 2. Meeting AHEP 4: C1, C2, C4, C10



Professional Body requirements mean that a minimum overall score of 40% is required to pass a module, with each element of assessment requiring a minimum mark of 30% unless otherwise stated.