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Learning Goals of the Course

There are many rewards to learning, and this course is no different. By the end of this course, you will have achieved the following: demonstrate an understanding of the principles …

Key Takeaways

Here are the key concepts and insights from this week: what is an e-powertrain and how a battery works where do battery materials come from and how batteries are produced …

Five Challenges Facing the Public Charging Network

A comprehensive and reliable public charging infrastructure serves as the key element for a successful transition to an electric fleet for many organizations. While some can manage effectively through depot …

Standardization of Charging Infrastructure

At present, the advancement of EV charging infrastructure is on schedule, but the lack of standardization poses challenges to accessibility and convenience for EV users. Several initiatives have arisen to …

Overview of Charging Modes

The international standard ‘IEC 61851-1’, entitled ‘Electric vehicle conductive charging system’, plays a crucial role in establishing guidelines for charging electric vehicles (EVs) worldwide. The standard defines four different charging …

Differences between AC and DC Charging

After all, the battery is manufactured and installed in a vehicle. But how do you collect the energy inside it? This is where chargers enter the stage. The following article …

Global Competition in Battery Production

As the battery creates most of the value in electric vehicles, battery production is becoming increasingly competitive. The market has been dominated by Asian competitors, but more and more competitors …

Battery Production Technology

Let’s leave the mining discussion for now and focus on the next stage of the battery value chain. The battery industry is growing rapidly and offers immense opportunities for new …

Components Inside the Battery

EV batteries are complex and consist of several key components, including cells, separators, housing and battery management systems. It is important to understand these components and their role in the …

Battery Function Principle

Batteries are essential in electric vehicles (EVs), providing the energy to power the electric motor. The principle of how batteries work is based on the chemical reaction that takes place …

Learning Objectives

The learning objectives for this week are: understanding the function and production principles of batteries understanding the origin of battery materials and the consequences of mining raw materials overview of …

Electric Vehicles Forecast

The market for electric vehicles (EVs) is growing rapidly across all introduced powertrain categories. How fast is this market growing? Find out more in this video with one of our …

Hello!

Welcome to the first week of our course. This week, we will lay the foundations for understanding the exciting world of electric vehicles (EVs) and their impact on our society. …