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Electric Vehicle Engineering — Course Introduction
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Comprehensive Course in Electric Vehicle Engineering

Powertrain · Battery Systems · Smart Charging · Future Mobility

دورة شاملة في هندسة السيارات الكهربائية — محركات الدفع · أنظمة البطاريات · الشحن الذكي · التنقل المستقبلي

5 Modules / وحدات 🇬🇧 EN + 🇸🇦 AR Basic → Advanced Zero Emission 🌿

🌍 Welcome

This course provides a complete engineering pathway through electric vehicle technology — from foundational physics and historical context, through the intricate mechanics of powertrain architecture, battery management systems, and smart charging infrastructure, all the way to the economic frameworks and future autonomous mobility models reshaping global transportation.

The electric vehicle revolution is not a trend — it is an irreversible structural shift in how humanity moves people and goods. Mastering EV engineering places you at the center of this transformation, with skills applicable across automotive OEMs, charging network operators, energy utilities, and fleet management companies.

"The electric vehicle is not just a cleaner car — it is a mobile energy node connecting transportation, buildings, and the grid into a unified smart ecosystem."

🎯 Course Learning Objectives

  • 1
    Trace the Technological Evolution of EVs — From 19th-century pioneers through ICE dominance to the modern lithium-ion-powered resurgence.
  • 2
    Evaluate Powertrain Mechanics & Energy Chains — Deconstruct high-voltage traction battery, power electronics, inverter, motor, and quantify Tank-to-Wheel vs. Well-to-Wheel efficiency.
  • 3
    Analyze Electric Traction Motor Technologies — Compare brushed DC, induction, permanent magnet, and synchronous reluctance motors; explain instant-torque gearless operation.
  • 4
    Master Battery Engineering & BMS — Evaluate Li-ion chemistries, cell balancing, thermal management, and SoC / SoH estimation algorithms.
  • 5
    Assess Charging Topologies & Smart Grid Integration — Distinguish AC/DC charging levels, wireless IPT, battery swapping, V2G/V2X bidirectional flow, and ICT standards (IEC 61851, ISO 15118, OCPP).
  • 6
    Apply Economics, Fleet Management & Future Mobility — Calculate TCO for passenger and commercial EV fleets and evaluate the "Six Zeros" vision framework.

📚 Five Progressive Modules

1
🟢 Basic Level
Foundations & Fundamentals of Electric Mobility
EV history, ICE vs. EV comparison, Well-to-Wheel efficiency, GHG life-cycle, the Six Zeros vision
2
🔵 Intermediate Level
EV Powertrain Architecture & Propulsion Systems
High-voltage architecture, traction motors, torque-speed dynamics, power electronics, regenerative braking
3
🟡 Intermediate Level
Battery Technologies & Battery Management Systems (BMS)
Li-ion chemistries (NMC, LFP), BMS architecture, SoC/SoH algorithms, thermal management, CC/CV charging
4
🟣 Advanced Level
Charging Infrastructure, Smart Grids & Connectivity
AC/DC charging levels, wireless IPT, V2G/V2H/V2B, aggregators, IEC 61851, ISO 15118, OCPP
5
🔴 Advanced Level
Economics, Fleet Electrification & Future Mobility
TCO analysis, fleet operations, OTA updates, skateboard platforms, MaaS, SAVs, FCEVs, solar EVs

🎯 Who Is This Course For?

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Engineering Students
Automotive, Electrical & Mechatronics programs
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EV Technicians
Workshop mechanics transitioning from ICE to EV servicing
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Energy & Utility Engineers
Grid integration, V2G, and smart charging professionals
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Fleet Managers
Managing electrification of commercial and municipal fleets
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Investment & Strategy Analysts
Understanding TCO, EV supply chains, and mobility economics
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Sustainability Leaders
Driving Zero-Emission transport transition programs

🌐 The "Six Zeros" Vision

The convergence of electrification, automation, and connectivity is reshaping mobility around six transformative targets:

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Zero Emission
Clean propulsion
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Zero Energy
Net-zero consumption
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Zero Congestion
Smart traffic flow
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Zero Accident
Autonomous safety
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Zero Empty
Shared fleet efficiency
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Zero Cost
TCO parity & MaaS
📐 Key Engineering Formulas  /  الصيغ الهندسية الأساسية
1
Tank-to-Wheel Efficiency / كفاءة المصدر إلى العجلة (T2W)
$$\eta_{T2W} = \frac{E_{\text{wheel}}}{E_{\text{tank}}} \times 100\% \quad \Rightarrow \quad \eta_{EV} \approx 85\text{–}95\% \gg \eta_{ICE} \approx 20\text{–}35\%$$
Variables / المتغيرات
Ewheel = energy delivered to wheels (kWh) Etank = energy stored in fuel/battery (kWh) ICE ≈ 20–35%  |  EV ≈ 85–95%
2
Electric Motor Torque & Power / عزم وقدرة المحرك الكهربائي
$$T = \frac{P}{\omega} = \frac{P}{2\pi \cdot n / 60} \qquad P = T \cdot \omega$$
Variables / المتغيرات
T = torque (N·m) P = mechanical power (W) ω = angular velocity (rad/s) n = rotational speed (rpm)
3
State of Charge — Coulomb Counting / حالة الشحن بعد الكولوم
$$SoC(t) = SoC(t_0) - \frac{1}{C_{\text{nom}}} \int_{t_0}^{t} \eta_c \cdot I(\tau)\, d\tau$$
Variables / المتغيرات
SoC = state of charge (0–1 or %) Cnom = nominal capacity (Ah) I(τ) = instantaneous current (A) ηc = coulombic efficiency
4
State of Health (SoH) / حالة الصحة للبطارية
$$SoH = \frac{C_{\text{actual}}}{C_{\text{rated}}} \times 100\%$$
Variables / المتغيرات
Cactual = current measurable capacity (Ah) Crated = original rated capacity (Ah) End-of-life typically defined at SoH = 80%
5
Battery C-Rate & Charging Power / معدل C للشحن والتفريغ
$$I_{\text{charge}} = C\text{-rate} \times C_{\text{nom}} \qquad P_{\text{charge}} = I_{\text{charge}} \times V_{\text{pack}}$$
Variables / المتغيرات
C-rate: 1C charges full capacity in 1 h Cnom = nominal capacity (Ah) Vpack = pack voltage (V) DC fast charging typically 2C–5C
6
Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) / التكلفة الإجمالية للملكية
$$TCO = CAPEX + \sum_{t=1}^{N} \frac{OPEX_t}{(1+r)^t} - RV_N$$
Variables / المتغيرات
CAPEX = purchase + charging infra cost OPEXt = annual operating cost (energy + maintenance) r = discount rate N = asset lifetime (years) RVN = residual value at year N
7
Regenerative Braking Energy Recovery / طاقة الفرملة التوليدية
$$E_{\text{regen}} = \frac{1}{2} m v^2 \times \eta_{\text{motor}} \times \eta_{\text{inverter}}$$
Variables / المتغيرات
m = vehicle mass (kg) v = vehicle speed (m/s) ηmotor = motor efficiency ≈ 0.90–0.95 ηinverter = inverter efficiency ≈ 0.95–0.98 Typical recovery: 15–25% of driving energy
8
EV Range Estimation / تقدير مدى السيارة الكهربائية
$$\text{Range} = \frac{E_{\text{usable}} \times DoD}{e_{\text{consumption}}} \qquad \left[\text{km}\right]$$
Variables / المتغيرات
Eusable = usable battery energy (kWh) DoD = depth of discharge (e.g. 0.90) econsumption = specific consumption (kWh/km), typically 0.15–0.25

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