MEE780A Energy Storage & Charging Systems in Automobile Applications

[3–0, 3 cr.]

This course introduces students to energy storage and charging systems in electric and electrified vehicle applications. It shows the market situation as of today and compares the different adopted storage technologies. The sizing of these storage systems is also detailed. Furthermore, this course shows the importance of the battery management system while focusing on battery cell balancing and battery pack thermal management. Charging systems are also covered in details. Finally, smart grid and vehicle to grid energy transfer concept is presented.

Note: This course has not been taught since Fall 2021 and will not be taught during the academic year 2023-2024.