Overview

You will be familiarised with the electromechanical components of electric vehicles as you learn how to apply mechanical principles to develop a dynamic model of an electric vehicle. Various types of motors, drivetrains, batteries and management systems will be examined. You will also learn how to integrate these elements into … For more content click the Read More button below.

Offerings

S2-01-MALAYSIA-ON-CAMPUS

Requisites

Prerequisite

Rules

Enrolment Rule

Contacts

Chief Examiner(s)

Associate Professor Darwin Gouwanda

Unit Coordinator(s)

Associate Professor Darwin Gouwanda

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, you should be able to:
1.

Derive models that govern dynamic performance of an automobile based on general principles of mechanics.

2.

Determine the specification of an electric vehicle drivetrain based on the provided performance targets.

3.

Appraise different battery technologies and battery management systems for application in a passenger vehicle.

4.

Identify safety risks associated with high voltage electrical transmission in electric vehicle drivetrains.

Teaching approach

Active learning

Assessment summary

Continuous assessments: 50%

Final assessment: 50%

This unit contains hurdle requirements that you must achieve to be able to pass the unit. You are required to achieve at least 45% in the total continuous assessment component and at least 45% in the final assessment component. The consequence of not achieving a hurdle requirement is a fail grade (NH) and a maximum mark of 45 for the unit.

Assessment

1 - Weekly assignments
2 - Mid-term test
3 - Laboratory activities and reports
4 - Final assessment

Scheduled and non-scheduled teaching activities

Laboratories
Practical activities
Workshops

Workload requirements

Workload

Other unit costs

The following items are mandatory for practical aspects of the unit and should be purchased as you will be reusing them throughout your course:

  • Calculator
  • Protective clothing and equipment: Laboratory-appropriate enclosed footwear (non-porous material, equipped with non-absorbent, slip-resistant soles)

Costs are indicative only.

Availability in areas of study

Minor: Sustainable energy transition