AKTU Electric and Hybrid Vehicles (BOE301 / BOE401) Syllabus PDF – B.Tech Open Elective

CO-1 (K2) : Students will be able to understand the layout and functioning of major systems of an automobile.

CO-2 (K2) : Students will be able to understand the working of electric vehicle.

CO-3 (K2) : Students will learn about the drive system of electric vehicle.

CO-4 (K2) : Students will understand the fundamentals of controller, energy storage system and charging of an electric vehicle.

CO-5 (K2) : Students will ensure troubleshooting of an electric vehicle and setting-up of startup.

Unit I

Definition of an Automobile, Body and Chassis, Basic Layout of an Automobile, Functions of Major Assemblies / Sub-assemblies of an automobile(with respect to 4-wheeler and without construction detaile.g. Engine, Clutch, Gear Box, Propeller Shaft, Universal Joint, Differential, Axle and Shafts, Wheel, Rim);Functioning of Major Systems of an Automobile (with respect to 4-wheeler and without construction detail e.g. Starting, Ignition, Lubrication, Cooling, Braking, Air-conditioning)

Unit II

Introduction to electric and hybrid vehicles, Merit / Demerit / Advantage / Dis-advantage / Social /Environmental importance of electric and hybrid vehicles, Construction detail and working of Major Components of electric & hybrid vehicle (Battery, Controller, Motor, Charger etc.)

Unit III

Introduction to electric components used in hybrid and electric vehicles, Configuration and control ofDC Motor drives, Configuration and control of Induction Motor drives, Configuration and control ofPermanent Magnet Motor drives, Configuration and control of Switch Reluctance Motor drives, drivesystem efficiency, Sizing the propulsion motor

Unit IV

Introduction and working of controller, Introduction to Energy Storage Requirements in Hybrid andElectric Vehicles, Battery based energy storage and its analysis, Fuel Cell based energy storage and itsanalysis, Super Capacitor based energy, selecting the energy storage technology

Unit V

Introduction and working of EV Charger, Charging of Electric Vehicle, Assembly of 2-wheeler Electric Vehicle, Repair and Maintenance, Precautions and Trouble Shooting, Method of setting-up of Startup, Registration of Start-up, Financial Support / Government Funding schemes Books:

1. Iqbal Hussein, Electric and Hybrid Vehicles: Design Fundamentals, CRC Press , 2003.
2. Mehrdad Ehsani, Yimi Gao, Sebastian E. Gay, Ali Emadi, Modern Electric, Hybrid Electric and Fuel Cell Vehicles: Fundamentals, Theory and Design, CRC Press , 2004.
3. James Larminie, John Lowry, Electric Vehicle Technology Explained, Wiley , 2003.
4. Chris Mi, M. Abul Masrur, David Wenzhong Gao, Hybrid Electric Vehicles: Principles and Applications with Practical Perspectives, John Wiley & Sons Ltd., 2011.