FKFS Academy

Part 1:

Electrification of Mobility

Part  2:

Powertrain electrification – Electric Drive Systems

• History of e-mobility
• Energy considerations
  • Primary energy sources 
  • Well-to-tank energy and emissions analysis – electricity and non-petroleum based fuels are not necessarily carbon-free
• Vehicle energy use and regulatory environment
• Understanding vehicle energy consumption
• Impact of electrification
• Some observations on world vehicle markets
• Challenges an dopportunitities

• Introduction to electric drive system

• Properties of traction motors and motor controllers
  Basic principles of operation
  Types of electric machines and power converters

• Torque speed curves and efficiency

• Example of electric drive systems for xEVs

   

Part 3:

Powertrain electrification – Energy Storage Systems

• Basic definitions, including energy and power density and cycle life
• Lithium-ion batteries – state of the art and current challenges
• Li-ion cell formats and performance characteristics
• Materials for Li-ion cells – current and future directions
• Battery pack design and system integration
• Charging systems
• Battery life and lifecycle
• Market and supply chain considerations