ECTS - Electric and Hybrid Vehicles

Electric and Hybrid Vehicles (AE434) Course Detail

Course Name Course Code Season Lecture Hours Application Hours Lab Hours Credit ECTS
Electric and Hybrid Vehicles AE434 Area Elective 3 1 0 4 5
Pre-requisite Course(s)
(EE234 veya EE210)
Course Language English
Course Type Elective Courses
Course Level Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery Face To Face
Learning and Teaching Strategies Lecture, Discussion, Question and Answer, Problem Solving.
Course Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s)
  • Instructor Dr. Ali Emin
Course Assistants
Course Objectives This course aims to give the students the understanding of the electric and hybrid vehicle concept and the theoretical background on which this concept is based.
Course Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • Define the electric car concept, electric/hybrid vehicle types and components.
  • Model the road resistance forces.
  • Model the energy flow from source to wheel in electric/hybrid vehicle.
  • Model the speed /torque coupling in a hybrid drivetrain.
  • Optimal hybridization ratio.
  • Model the battery energy source.
  • Define the alternative energy sources and stores.
  • Identify the definition and function of the electric motors.
Course Content Electric vehicle components; history of electric vehicles; types of electric vehicles; batteries and battery modeling; alternative energy sources and stores (photovoltaics, flywheels, capacitors, fuel cells); DC and AC electric motors, brushed DC motors, and brushless electric motors; power electronics and motor drives; electric vehicle drivetrain.

Weekly Subjects and Releated Preparation Studies

Week Subjects Preparation
1 Environmental Impact and History of Modern Transportation
2 Fundamentals of Vehicle Propulsion (Internal Combustion Engine and Electric motor) and Braking
3 Fundamentals of Vehicle Transmission
4 Architecture of Electric and Hybrid Vehicles
5 Design Principle of Series (Electrical Coupling) Hybrid Electric Drivetrain
6 Parallel (Mechanically Coupled) Hybrid Electric Drivetrain Design
7 Mild Hybrid Electric Drivetrain Design
8 Peaking Power Sources and Energy Storage Midterm
9 Fundamentals of Regenerative Braking
10 Fuel Cell Hybrid Electric Drivetrain Design
11 Design of Full-Size-Engine HEV with Optimal Hybridization Ratio
12 DC and AC Electric Motors
13 Brushless Electric Motors
14 Brushed DC Motors
15 Final Exam

Sources

Course Book 1. - Modern Electric, Hybrid Electric, and Fuel Cell Vehicles, by M. Ehsani, 3rd Edition, CRC Press, Taylor & Francis Group (2018)
2. - Electric Machinery Fundamentals, by Stephen J. Chapman, 5th Edition, McGraw Hill (2005)

Evaluation System

Requirements Number Percentage of Grade
Attendance/Participation 15 5
Laboratory 4 15
Application - -
Field Work - -
Special Course Internship - -
Quizzes/Studio Critics - -
Homework Assignments 1 5
Presentation 1 5
Project 1 20
Report - -
Seminar - -
Midterms Exams/Midterms Jury 1 20
Final Exam/Final Jury 1 30
Toplam 24 100
Percentage of Semester Work
Percentage of Final Work 100
Total 100

Course Category

Core Courses X
Major Area Courses
Supportive Courses
Media and Managment Skills Courses
Transferable Skill Courses

The Relation Between Course Learning Competencies and Program Qualifications

# Program Qualifications / Competencies Level of Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
1 Engineering Knowledge: Knowledge in mathematics, science, fundamental engineering, computational science, and related engineering disciplines; the ability to apply this knowledge to solve complex engineering problems.
2 Problem Analysis: The ability to identify, formulate, and analyze complex engineering problems using fundamental science, mathematics, and engineering knowledge, while keeping in mind the relevant UN Sustainable Development Goals.
3 Engineering Design: The ability to design creative solutions to complex engineering problems; the ability to design complex systems, processes, devices, or products to meet current and future requirements, taking into account realistic constraints and conditions.
4 Techniques and Tool Usage: The ability to select and use appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering and information tools, including estimation and modeling, for the analysis and solution of complex engineering problems, while being aware of their limitations.
5 Research and Investigation: The ability to use research methods, including literature review, experimental design, experiment execution, data collection, analysis and interpretation of results, for the investigation of complex engineering problems.
6 Global Impact of Engineering Applications: Information about the impacts of engineering applications on society, health and safety, the economy, sustainability and the environment within the framework of the UN Sustainable Development Goals; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.
7 Engineering Ethics: Awareness of ethical responsibility and adherence to engineering professional principles; impartiality and inclusivity without discrimination.
8 Individual and Teamwork: The ability to work effectively individually and as a team member or leader in interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary teams (face-to-face, remote, or mixed).
9 Oral and Written Communication: The ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing on technical topics, taking into account the diverse differences of the target audience (education, language, profession, etc.).
10 Project Management: Knowledge of business practices such as project management and economic feasibility analysis; awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation.
11 Lifelong Learning: Lifelong learning skills encompassing the ability to learn independently and continuously, adapt to new and emerging technologies, and think critically about technological changes.

ECTS/Workload Table

Activities Number Duration (Hours) Total Workload
Course Hours (Including Exam Week: 16 x Total Hours) 14 4 56
Laboratory 4 2 8
Application
Special Course Internship
Field Work 14 1 14
Study Hours Out of Class 7 3 21
Presentation/Seminar Prepration 1 3 3
Project 1 10 10
Report
Homework Assignments 1 3 3
Quizzes/Studio Critics
Prepration of Midterm Exams/Midterm Jury 1 6 6
Prepration of Final Exams/Final Jury 1 10 10
Total Workload 131