Energy Storage for Electric Vehicles

Master Energy Storage Systems Used in Electric Vehicles—From Basics to Advanced Concepts

What you'll learn
- Define energy storage and its role in electric vehicles.
- Explain the working principles of lithium-ion, solid-state, and other EV batteries.
- Describe the structure of an EV battery pack, including cells, modules, and cooling systems.
- Understand charge/discharge cycles, C-rate, state of charge (SoC), and depth of discharge (DoD).

Requirements
- Familiarity with EV components like motors, batteries, and inverters is useful but not mandatory.
- A basic grasp of electricity concepts like current, voltage, power, and energy will help in understanding battery systems.
- No prior experience required, just curiosity about how EV batteries work and evolve.
- Ability to understand simple equations and units related to energy, efficiency, and power.
- This course focuses on concepts and applications, not coding or simulation tools (unless specified in advanced modules).

Description
Electric vehicles (EVs) are transforming the transportation industry, and at the heart of every EV lies a powerful and intelligent energy storage system. This course,"Energy Storage for Electric Vehicles,"offers a comprehensive introduction to the technologies, components, and principles behind energy storage systems used in modern EVs.

Whether you're a student, engineer, EV enthusiast, or professional entering the electric mobility space, this course is designed to provide you with practical, easy-to-understand knowledge—starting from the basics and gradually advancing to more complex topics.

In this course, you’ll dive intobattery technologiessuch as lithium-ion, solid-state, and emerging alternatives. You’ll learn how EV batteries are structured—from individual cells to entire battery packs—and how they store and deliver energy. We will also explore critical concepts like energy density, power density, state of charge (SoC), depth of discharge (DoD), and C-rate.

A major focus of this course is understanding theBattery Management System (BMS)—the brain behind the battery pack. You’ll discover how BMS ensures safe operation, monitors health, balances charge levels, and prevents hazards like thermal runaway.

Additionally, you’ll gain valuable insights intocharging technologiesincluding Level 1, Level 2, and DC fast charging, as well as the role of supercapacitors and hybrid storage systems. We’ll also coverthermal management systems, safety standards, and recycling practices that are critical to the longevity and sustainability of EV batteries.

What You’ll Learn:

The role of energy storage in electric vehicles

Working principles of various EV battery chemistries

Battery pack architecture: cells, modules, and configuration

Key performance metrics of EV batteries

Functions and design of Battery Management Systems (BMS)

Charging methods and infrastructure

Supercapacitors and hybrid energy storage systems

Thermal management and safety systems

Future trends: solid-state, sodium-ion, and second-life batteries

Who This Course Is For:

Engineering students and graduates (electrical, electronics, mechanical, etc.)

EV enthusiasts and hobbyists

Automotive and energy industry professionals

Entrepreneurs and product developers in the EV domain

Researchers, educators, and policy-makers interested in EV technologies

No prior experience with EVs or battery systems is needed—just a curiosity and eagerness to learn! The course is structured to explain technical concepts in simple, visual, and engaging ways, with real-world examples and applications.

By the end of the course, you'll have a solid understanding of how energy storage works in electric vehicles and how it is shaping the future of clean transportation.

Enroll now and become part of the EV revolution!

Who this course is for:
- Especially those in electrical, mechanical, electronics, automotive, or renewable energy streams who want to build a strong foundation in EV battery systems.
- Individuals passionate about electric vehicles who want to understand how energy storage works in EVs—from battery chemistry to charging technologies.
- Engineers and technical staff looking to transition into or grow within the electric mobility industry.
- Those working in energy, sustainability, or electric vehicle research and development.
- Founders and product developers who want a practical, technical understanding of energy storage systems to inform business decisions.
- People involved in EV policy, sustainability planning, or urban mobility who want to learn the technical basics to better guide strategies and decisions.
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