“Electric Vehicle Sensors” starts with a discussion on how electric vehicles work differently from gasoline or diesel fuel powered vehicles and the major types of electric vehicles. It then moves to the unique components of full electric and hybrid electric vehicles, and how in-vehicle and external battery charging systems work. We reference all the sensors that are used for in-vehicle and outside unique components. Then we do a deep dive into how each of these sensors work.

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What You will Learn

· Understand traction motor, inverter, transmission and battery charging hardware

· Specify the correct sensor for an electric vehicle application

Syllabus

WEEK 1

How Electric Vehicles Work

In this module you will learn about the major categories of electric vehicles that have been developed so far

WEEK 2

Major Electrical Components

In this module you will learn about the major electrical components in electrical vehicles

WEEK 3

Battery Charging and Measurement

In this module you will learn about the battery chargers and modules and how high voltage and current is measured in these components

WEEK 4

Sensors Critical to EV Performance

In this module students will learn about the technology behind torque and speed sensors and thermistors

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Course Auditing

Coursera

University of Colorado Boulder

Jay Mendelson

Engineering