What you'll learn
By the end of this course, you’ll understand the key systems of hybrid and electric vehicles, be able to analyze battery performance, motor control, and design EV architecture using industry tools.
Core topics
- Fundamentals of EV and HEV Architecture
- Vehicle Dynamics and Energy Flow
- Battery Technologies & BMS
- Power Electronics and Motor Drives
- Charging Infrastructure & Standards
Hands-on
- EV Powertrain simulation using MATLAB/Simulink
- Battery performance analysis and thermal modeling
- Design of DC/DC converters & inverters
- Capstone: Build a complete HEV system model
Course syllabus
01
Introduction to EVs & HEVs
Architecture, evolution, and types
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Topics: EV vs HEV systems, vehicle powertrain components, global EV
trends, energy flow.
02
Vehicle Dynamics
Energy, torque, and power requirements
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Topics: Drive cycle analysis, tractive effort, regenerative braking,
energy management.
03
Battery Systems & BMS
Lithium-ion technology & monitoring
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Topics: Battery modeling, SoC, SoH estimation, charging/discharging,
BMS design.
04
Power Electronics
Converters, inverters & control
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Topics: DC-DC converters, motor controllers, inverters, PWM, and
protection circuits.
05
Electric Motors for EVs
BLDC, PMSM, and induction motors
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Topics: Motor selection, torque-speed characteristics, control
algorithms.
06
Charging Systems & Infrastructure
Types of chargers & standards
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Topics: AC/DC charging, connectors, standards (IEC, CHAdeMO), smart
charging systems.
07
Control Systems in HEV
Hybrid energy management
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Topics: Power split control, rule-based and optimization-based control
strategies.
08
Simulation & Integration
MATLAB/Simulink project
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Topics: End-to-end EV model integration, testing, and validation in
Simulink.
Projects & Capstone
Apply your knowledge with real-world EV and hybrid system simulations.
- Battery pack modeling and simulation
- EV motor controller design
- Energy consumption analysis
- Charging system design
- Hybrid power management control
- Capstone: Complete HEV powertrain simulation
Instructor
AK
Ananya Kumar
EV Systems Engineer — 10+ years in automotive R&D
Office hours: Tue & Sat 6–8 PM
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need prior automotive knowledge?
No, fundamentals are covered at the start to get you up to speed.
Is this course suitable for mechanical engineers?
Absolutely — it bridges mechanical, electrical, and control systems knowledge
for EV design.
Will I work on simulations?
Yes — several modules use MATLAB/Simulink for powertrain and control
simulations.