INTRODUCTION TO HYBRID AND ELECTRIC VEHICLE BATTERY SYSTEMS
While the powertrain components such as the drive motor, motor controller and cooling system are somewhat familiar to the automotive industry, the battery systems are a relatively unfamiliar aspect. This seminar introduces you to the concepts of hybrid vehicles, their missions and the role of batteries in fulfilling those requirements. Battery topics including limitations, trends in hybrid development, customer wants and needs, battery system development timelines, comparison of electrochemistries and safety will be examined. Current offerings, cost factors, pack design considerations and testing are also reviewed. LEARNING OBJECTIVES By attending this seminar, you will be able to: • Capture customer wants and expectations of the battery system • Identify factors that drive power and energy requirements • Determine test program structure • Compare and contrast the newest relevant battery technologies • Calculate estimates of electric range and quantify the assumptions • Critically assess media claims of new battery discoveries WHO SHOULD ATTEND This seminar is primarily intended for vehicle systems engineers, battery system integration engineers, testing engineers, electrical engineers and thermal management engineers recently assigned to their roles or returning to hybrid or electric vehicle programs. It will also be beneficial to those involved in the specification, design, development, testing and planning of hybrid vehicle programs. Product planners and program managers will find the overview aspects helpful.
Driven by the need for lower emissions, better fuel economy and higher efficiency, hybrid vehicles are appearing in many different configurations on today’s roadways.
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