Hybrid Electrical Vehicles

Description:

This course introduces the fundamentals of Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEVs), a modern solution bridging conventional fuel-based transportation and fully electric mobility. Students will learn the working principles, components, and configurations of HEVs, including series, parallel, and series-parallel hybrids. The course also covers battery technologies, electric drives, charging methods, and regenerative braking systems, along with the real-world challenges of implementing hybrid technology.

By the end of the course, learners will gain a strong understanding of hybrid vehicle design, operation, and applications, equipping them with knowledge relevant to the evolving automotive and energy sectors.

Keywords: Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEVs), Electric Vehicles (EVs), Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV), Battery Technology, Lithium-ion Batteries, Regenerative Braking, Charging Infrastructure, Power Electronics, Electric Drives, Sustainable Mobility

Course Objectives

The objectives of this course are:

• To understand the fundamental principles, components, and working of electric and hybrid electric vehicles.

• To acquire knowledge of batteries, their characteristics, and their critical role in electric/hybrid vehicle applications.

• To study the different types of electric and hybrid vehicles along with their design considerations.

• To identify and analyze the real-time challenges in implementing electric and hybrid vehicle technologies.

Course Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, the students will be able to:

1. Comprehend the basics of electric and hybrid electric vehicles both conceptually and mathematically, with a strong foundation in fundamental physics.

2. Analyze the behavior and performance characteristics of batteries for electric and hybrid vehicle applications.

3. Differentiate among various types of electric and hybrid vehicle technologies and evaluate their applications.

4. Examine real-world challenges in implementing electric and hybrid vehicle technology, including charging topologies and their impacts on power distribution systems.

5. Evaluate and analyze different types of electric drives suitable for electric and hybrid vehicle applications.

References

1. Ehsani, M., Gao, U., & Emadi, A. (2010). Modern Electric, Hybrid Electric and Fuel Cell Vehicles – Fundamentals, Theory and Design (2nd ed.). CRC Press.

2. Larminie, J., & Lowry, J. (2003). Electric Vehicle Technology Explained. John Wiley & Sons Ltd.

3. Dhameja, S. (2002). Electric Vehicle Battery Systems. Newnes.

4. Mi, C., Masrur, M. A., & Gao, D. W. (2011). Hybrid Electric Vehicles: Principles and Applications with Practical Perspectives. John Wiley & Sons Ltd.

5. Hussain, I. (2011). Electric and Hybrid Vehicles: Design Fundamentals (2nd ed.). CRC Press.

6. Research Papers:
   a. Green, R. C. II, Wang, L., & Alam, M. (2010). The Impact of Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles on Distribution Networks: A Review and Outlook. IEEE.
   b. Pillay, H. D. P. (2005). Sizing Ultracapacitors for Hybrid Electric Vehicles. IEEE.

Additional Recommended Books

7. Chan, C. C., & Bouscayrol, A. (2015). Electric, Hybrid, and Fuel-Cell Vehicles. CRC Press.

8. Rao, B. (2010). Electric Vehicle Technology. Khanna Publishers.

9. Chau, K. T. (2015). Alternative Fuels and Advanced Vehicle Technologies for Improved Environmental Performance. Woodhead Publishing.

10. Husain, I. (2003). Electric and Hybrid Vehicles: Design Fundamentals (1st ed., classic reference). CRC Press.