| Course code | KUL18 |
| Course title | Electric Vehicles: the bigger picture |
| Institution | KU Leuven |
| Course address | KU Leuven, ESAT-ELECTA, Kasteelpark Arenberg 10, 3001 Heverlee, Belgium |
| City | Leuven |
| Minimum year of study | 4th year |
| Minimum level of English | Good |
| Minimum level of French | None |
| Key words | electric vehicle, energy, electricity, smart grids, smart cities |
| Language | English |
| Professor responsible | Prof.Dr.Ir. Johan Driesen |
| Telephone | +32 16 32 10 20 |
| Fax | +32 16 32 19 85 |
| johan.driesen@esat.kuleuven.be | |
| Participating professors | Johan Driesen and colleagues from KU Leuven Energy Institute and EnergyVille research centre |
| Number of places | Minimum: 10, Maximum: 40, Reserved for local students: 0 |
| Objectives | This course discusses the different types of electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles. The essential components are treated, such as motors and drives, power electronic convertors and the storage systems with a focus on batteries and the charging methods. The charging problem is given special attention with a discussion of the EV’s role in the smart grid and smart city of the future. |
| Programme to be followed | The programme consist of a series of lectures (total est. at 18h) on 1. Electrical energy systems and electricity grids 2. Overview of electrical motors and drives, including basic power electronic circuits 3. Storage of electricity for mobile applications 4. Electric and plug-in hybrid vehicle types 5. Charging methods 6. Smart grids integration: the EV as an intelligent electrical load 7. The role of the EV in a sustainable smart city 8. Lessons learnt and on-going EV projectsIn addition, lab demo’s and short hands-on sessions are foreseen. |
| Prerequisites | Minimum knowledge of electrical energy technology: |
| Course exam | Part 1 : short written open-book exam on Friday Part 2 : group assignment, to be presented on Friday to whole group of participants |
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