ID:
509680
Duration (hours):
45
CFU:
6
SSD:
CONVERTITORI, MACCHINE E AZIONAMENTI ELETTRICI
Year:
2025
Overview
Date/time interval
Secondo Semestre (02/03/2026 - 12/06/2026)
Syllabus
Course Objectives
The course aims at providing the students with an in-depth knowledge of all-electric and hybrid electric vehicle propulsion systems, specifically focusing on the application of power electronics and electric drives to improve energy efficiency and fuel consumption, extend the driving range, and achieve adequate performance. At the end of the course, students will know the main components and architectures of both conventional and electric drivetrains and comprehend their operating principles, they will be able to chose between modern electric motor and power electronic converter technologies the most suited for electric propulsion systems applications. Furthermore, students will learn the general criteria for the design of an electric drivetrain and the implementation of the drive control strategy. They will also be able to analyse and critically evaluate its performance in relation to the traction application requirements.
Course Prerequisites
Single- and three-phase electrical circuits, operating principles of the main electrical machines and power electronics converters, fundamentals of control theory.
Teaching Methods
Lectures, featured through PowerPoint presentations and insights, and guided exercises on the topics of the course.
Assessment Methods
The exam consists of an oral examination that includes the presentation of a project, aimed at assessing the acquisition of the knowledge and skills related to the course contents. The final evaluation is based on the level of understanding, integration, and presentation of the topics covered.
Texts
The slides and other documents prepared and used by the teacher during the course will be available for the students via the KIRO platform.
Further readings:
- Ehsani, M., Gao, Y., Longo, S., & Ebrahimi, K. (2018). Modern Electric, Hybrid Electric, and Fuel Cell Vehicles (3rd ed.). CRC Press.
- Emadi, A. (Ed.). (2014). Advanced Electric Drive Vehicles (1st ed.). CRC Press.
- Husain, I. (2011). Electric and Hybrid Vehicles: Design Fundamentals (3rd ed.). CRC Press.
- Emadi, A. (Ed.). (2005). Handbook of Automotive Power Electronics and Motor Drives (1st ed.). CRC Press.
-Ehsani, M., Gao, Y., & Longo, S. (2022). Electric powertrain: Energy systems, power electronics and drives for hybrid, electric and fuel cell vehicles (2nd ed.). Wiley.
Further readings:
- Ehsani, M., Gao, Y., Longo, S., & Ebrahimi, K. (2018). Modern Electric, Hybrid Electric, and Fuel Cell Vehicles (3rd ed.). CRC Press.
- Emadi, A. (Ed.). (2014). Advanced Electric Drive Vehicles (1st ed.). CRC Press.
- Husain, I. (2011). Electric and Hybrid Vehicles: Design Fundamentals (3rd ed.). CRC Press.
- Emadi, A. (Ed.). (2005). Handbook of Automotive Power Electronics and Motor Drives (1st ed.). CRC Press.
-Ehsani, M., Gao, Y., & Longo, S. (2022). Electric powertrain: Energy systems, power electronics and drives for hybrid, electric and fuel cell vehicles (2nd ed.). Wiley.
Contents
1. Introduction
Environmental and economic impact of modern transportation – History of electric vehicles – Enabling technologies for the electrification of transport and their impact on the power system – Basic concepts and definitions
2. Vehicle Dynamics
Fundamentals of vehicle propulsion and braking mechanics – Architecture and components of a drivetrain – Transmission systems – Internal combustion engines – Fuel economy
3. Full-Electric and Hybrid Vehicles
Components and configurations of full-electric drivetrains – Hybrid drivetrains and operating patterns – Hybrid vehicle technologies and transmission architectures – Improvement of driving cycles and fuel economy
4. Electric Propulsion Systems
Requirements for electric motors and power electronic converters for electric traction – Electric motors for automotive applications – Identification of electric machines – Power semiconductor devices for automotive applications – Topologies of power electronics converters for propulsion systems – Design and optimization aspects in power electronics – Field-oriented drives for automotive applications – Extension of speed range
5. Energy Storage and Charging Systems
Requirements for energy storage systems for electric vehicles – Electrochemical batteries – Alternative energy storage technologies and hybridization – Regenerative braking – Charging technologies and vehicle-to-grid interface
6. Simulation and Optimization of Drivetrains
Fundamentals of drivetrain modeling and optimization – Driving cycles and terrain conditions
Environmental and economic impact of modern transportation – History of electric vehicles – Enabling technologies for the electrification of transport and their impact on the power system – Basic concepts and definitions
2. Vehicle Dynamics
Fundamentals of vehicle propulsion and braking mechanics – Architecture and components of a drivetrain – Transmission systems – Internal combustion engines – Fuel economy
3. Full-Electric and Hybrid Vehicles
Components and configurations of full-electric drivetrains – Hybrid drivetrains and operating patterns – Hybrid vehicle technologies and transmission architectures – Improvement of driving cycles and fuel economy
4. Electric Propulsion Systems
Requirements for electric motors and power electronic converters for electric traction – Electric motors for automotive applications – Identification of electric machines – Power semiconductor devices for automotive applications – Topologies of power electronics converters for propulsion systems – Design and optimization aspects in power electronics – Field-oriented drives for automotive applications – Extension of speed range
5. Energy Storage and Charging Systems
Requirements for energy storage systems for electric vehicles – Electrochemical batteries – Alternative energy storage technologies and hybridization – Regenerative braking – Charging technologies and vehicle-to-grid interface
6. Simulation and Optimization of Drivetrains
Fundamentals of drivetrain modeling and optimization – Driving cycles and terrain conditions
Course Language
English
More information
For additional details and other information on the course, please contact the teacher via e-mail at giulia.tresca@unipv.it
Degrees
Degrees
ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
Master’s Degree
2 years
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