Demystifying EV Batteries: Tech & Management from Coursera

In a world transitioning to sustainable transportation, understanding Electric Vehicle (EV) battery technology is paramount. This course is your gateway to uncovering the technology behind electric vehicle batteries, making you an informed and empowered part of the electric mobility revolution.

This is a foundational course that will cover a range of concepts and applications related to Electric Vehicle (EV) Batteries, such as chemistry, capacity, energy, power, and cycle life. We will review Battery Management systems, including metrics and intelligent management techniques. The learners will also acquire knowledge related to performance optimization, charging and discharging methods, infrastructure, and factors affecting battery health.

Upon completing this course, you will be able to get a strong foundation on the fundamentals of battery technology used in electric vehicles. This will enable you to review battery technology projects and their application in the real world. You will gain know-how in optimal battery charging and discharging practices for efficiency and longevity. These skills will empower learners to make informed decisions, maximize the performance and lifespan of electric vehicle batteries, and contribute to the sustainable use of electric vehicles.

This program is designed for anyone who is interested in battery technology used for electric vehicle applications. This includes engineers working in product development to faculty and students from academia.

Learners should ideally be aware of the basic structure and architecture of an electric vehicle. It is also recommended for the learner to be aware of basic physics and chemistry to understand the technical terms covered in the course.

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Syllabus

Demystifying EV Batteries: Tech & Management

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Provides a strong foundation on the fundamentals of battery technology used in electric vehicles

Teaches optimal battery charging and discharging practices for efficiency and longevity

Covers battery management systems, performance optimization, and charging methods

Intended for professionals including engineers, students, and faculty interested in electric vehicle battery technology

Examines factors affecting battery health

Students should be familiar with electric vehicle architecture and basic physics and chemistry

Activities

Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in Demystifying EV Batteries: Tech & Management with these activities:

General Chemistry Review

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Review the basic concepts of general chemistry to refresh your knowledge in preparation for this course.

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Review your notes from previous coursework in general chemistry.
Take practice questions to test your understanding of the material.

Electric Vehicle Battery Technology by Gregory L. Plett

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Review this comprehensive book to gain a deeper understanding of electric vehicle battery technology.

View Battery Management Systems on Amazon

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Read the book and take notes on the key concepts.
Complete the exercises and review questions at the end of each chapter.

Explore online tutorials and videos

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Provides additional perspectives and demonstrations of battery technology concepts.

Browse courses on Battery Management Systems

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Search for reputable tutorials and videos on battery technology.
Watch and follow along with the tutorials, taking notes.
Apply the concepts learned to practice problems or discussions.

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Practice problem solving

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Helps strengthen understanding of battery technology concepts and principles.

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Review lecture notes and textbook readings.
Attempt practice problems and exercises.
Compare your answers with solutions or discuss with classmates.

Electric Vehicle Battery Management Tutorial

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Follow a guided tutorial to learn more about the fundamentals of electric vehicle battery management.

Browse courses on Battery Management Systems

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Find a reputable online tutorial on electric vehicle battery management.
Review the course materials and complete the exercises.
Ask questions in the discussion forum if you encounter any difficulties.

EV Battery Technology Discussion Group

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Participate in a discussion group with peers to share knowledge and insights about electric vehicle battery technology.

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Find a discussion group online or in your local community.
Attend meetings and actively participate in the discussions.

EV Battery Charging Optimization Project

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Design and implement a project to optimize the charging process of electric vehicle batteries.

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Define the problem statement and research existing solutions.
Design and develop a prototype solution.
Test and evaluate the prototype.
Present your findings in a technical report.

Contribute to OpenEVSE

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Contribute to the OpenEVSE project to gain hands-on experience with electric vehicle charging infrastructure.

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Find a task or issue on the OpenEVSE GitHub repository.
Read the documentation and familiarize yourself with the codebase.
Make changes to the code and submit a pull request.

Career center

Learners who complete Demystifying EV Batteries: Tech & Management will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

Electric Vehicle Engineer

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Battery Management System Engineer

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Battery Engineer

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Battery Chemist

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Battery Production Engineer

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Battery Sales Engineer

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Battery Product Manager

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Battery Consultant

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Battery Marketing Manager

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Energy Storage Systems Engineer

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