Semester 4

COURSE OBJECTIVE 

  To introduce the fundamentals of electric and hybrid vehicle technology  To understand the design and operation of electric and hybrid vehicle powertrains  To evaluate the performance and efficiency of electric and hybrid vehicles  To analyze the environmental impact of electric and hybrid vehicles

COURSE OUTCOMES 

 On completion of the course, students will be able to CO1 - Explain the basic principles and technologies used in electric and hybrid vehicles. CO2 - Analyze the design and operation of electric and hybrid vehicle powertrains. CO3 - Evaluate the performance and efficiency of electric and hybrid vehicles. CO4 - Analyze the environmental impact of electric and hybrid vehicles. CO5 - Interpret the role of battery technology in electric and hybrid vehicles. 

 TEXT / REFERENCE BOOKS 

 1. Huang, Y., & Ji, C. (2021). Advanced control of electric vehicles. Elsevier. 2. Zhu, X., Chen, Y., & Mi, C. (2021). Power electronics for electric vehicles: technology and design. Springer. 3. Zhang, J., Liu, C., & Tang, T. (2018). Powertrain and Energy System Optimization for Hybrid Vehicles. Springer. 4. Adachi, T., Kikuchi, K., & Kawamura, T. (2018). Electric Vehicles - Modelling and Simulations. InTechOpen. 5. Li, J., Lu, X., & Yu, W. (2020). Battery Management System for Electric Vehicles: Theory and Applications. Springer.

The goal of this course is to impart information on many aspects and features of engineering system safety, with a focus on the tools, techniques, and approaches required to prevent unsafe operations and incidents in various industrial contexts.