Specialization Course in
Batteries, Powertrains, and Transmissions for EV
Course Overview:
This module offers a comprehensive understanding of battery technologies, electric powertrains, and transmission systems in modern electric vehicles. Learners will explore battery electrochemistry, materials, cell and pack design, thermal management, and battery management systems (BMS), while gaining insights into e-drive, transmission, and e-axle technologies essential for EV propulsion. Through practical simulations, diagnostics, and real-world case studies, this course equips participants with the technical knowledge and design skills necessary to optimize EV energy storage, power delivery, and drivetrain performance, preparing them for careers in the rapidly growing e-mobility sector.
Course Objectives:
Understand the fundamentals and metrics of battery technologies.
Analyze electrochemical principles and materials used in battery cells.
Design and evaluate BMS hardware and software.
Explore battery manufacturing, pack assembly, and thermal management.
Apply testing protocols and diagnostics for battery systems.
Understand e-drive, transmission, and e-axle systems in EVs.
Course Modules
Overview, historical development, environmental impact
Key metrics: energy density, power density, SOC, SOH, DOD, C-rate
Redox reactions, electrode materials, Nernst equation
Li-ion vs. Lead-acid, temperature effects, cycle life
Anode, cathode, electrolytes, separators, additives, sustainability
Cell types, manufacturing processes, safety, lifecycle assessment
Mechanical, electrical, thermal design, safety, recycling
Sensors, communication, protection circuits, contactors, pre-charge circuits
SOC/SOH estimation, balancing algorithms, fault diagnostics
MATLAB Simulink experiments
Interface diagrams, HV/LV connections, integration strategies
Cooling strategies, thermal modeling, runaway prevention
Performance, safety, reliability testing, predictive maintenance
Solid-state, lithium-sulfur, fast charging, second-life applications
Inverters, PMSM, drive cycles, reduction ratios
Components, control strategies, integration, future trends
Target Industry Profiles
Battery Manufacturers
BMS Developers & Integrators
Testing & Validation Labs
EV OEMs
Thermal System Designers
EV Powertrain Engineers