Electrification of Mobility I
Motivation, Technology Outlook, and Markets
22 July 2024
Table of content
| 1. Lecturer | 2. Target Group | 3. Modules |
Lecturer:
Prof. Giorgio Rizzoni, The Ohio State University
More information about Prof. Rizzoni
Target Group
The course has been designed for automotive, electric power industry and vehicle fleet operations executives who wish to gain a broad understanding of the technology, supply chain and market opportunities and challenges associated with electrified mobility. Prof. Rizzoni has been engaged in engineering research and education in e-mobility for 30 years; this course represents a compendium of current challenges and future prospects for the e-mobility industry.
Modules
Module 1: Electrification of Mobility
- 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 and opportunitities
Module 2: Powertrain electrification – Electric Drive Systems
- 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 of electric drives
- Regenerative braking
- Example of electric drive systems for xEVs
Module 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