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Electric Vehicle Sensors

Electric Vehicle Sensors

This course is part of Sensors for a Carbon Free World Specialization

Instructor: Jay Mendelson

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4 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

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Intermediate level

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Flexible schedule

4 weeks at 10 hours a week

Learn at your own pace

Build toward a degree

Learn more

4 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

66 reviews

Intermediate level

Recommended experience

Flexible schedule

4 weeks at 10 hours a week

Learn at your own pace

Build toward a degree

Learn more

What you'll learn

Examine traction motor, inverter, transmission and battery charging hardware
Specify the correct sensor for an electric vehicle application

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Assessments

4 assignments

Taught in English

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This course is part of the Sensors for a Carbon Free World Specialization

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Develop job-relevant skills with hands-on projects
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There are 4 modules in this course

“Electric Vehicle Sensors” starts with a discussion on how electric vehicles work differently from gasoline or diesel fuel powered vehicles and the major types of electric vehicles. It then moves to the unique components of full electric and hybrid electric vehicles, and how in-vehicle and external battery charging systems work. We reference all the sensors that are used for in-vehicle and outside unique components. Then we do a deep dive into how each of these sensors work.

Module details

In this module you will learn about the major categories of electric vehicles that have been developed so far

What's included

7 videos4 readings1 assignment

7 videosTotal 91 minutes

1: Course and Module Introduction8 minutes
2: Types of Electric Vehicles 13 minutes
3: Battery Electric Vehicle 12 minutes
4: Hybrid Electric Vehicle 21 minutes
5: Mild Hybrid Electric Vehicle 10 minutes
6: Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle 14 minutes
7: Electric Bus14 minutes

4 readingsTotal 331 minutes

Course Updates and Accessibility Support1 minute
Non-Credit Students: Welcome and Where to Find Help10 minutes
Week 1 Online Articles300 minutes
Week 1 Videos20 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 60 minutes

Week 1 Quiz60 minutes

In this module you will learn about the major electrical components in electrical vehicles

What's included

6 videos2 readings1 assignment

6 videosTotal 104 minutes

1: Module Introduction2 minutes
2: AC Synchronous Motors 15 minutes
3: Internal Permanent Magnet - Synchronous Reluctance Motor 22 minutes
4: Power and Torque in Synchronous Motors 20 minutes
5: Transmissions in Electric Vehicles 22 minutes
6: Traction Inverters 24 minutes

2 readingsTotal 442 minutes

Week 2 Online Articles240 minutes
Week 2 Videos202 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 60 minutes

Week 2 Quiz60 minutes

In this module you will learn about the battery chargers and modules and how high voltage and current is measured in these components

What's included

6 videos2 readings1 assignment

In this module students will learn about the technology behind torque and speed sensors and thermistors

What's included

5 videos2 readings1 assignment

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This course is part of the following degree program(s) offered by University of Colorado Boulder. If you are admitted and enroll, your completed coursework may count toward your degree learning and your progress can transfer with you.¹