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Fundamentals of Electric Vehicles - Knowledge Module

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About this book

A complete introduction to battery electric, hybrid and fuel cell vehicles for South African technicians, written to KM-15 (Alternative Drives / Hybrid and Electric Vehicles) of the QCTO Occupational Certificate: Transportation Electrician (SAQA ID 117042, NQF Level 4) and going beyond it towards the national electromobility qualification now in development. Twelve chapters: high-voltage safety and the law, electrical principles, traction batteries and the BMS, motors, power electronics, hybrids, charging and SANS 10142-1 installations, vehicle networks, diagnostics and servicing, batteries at end of life, and the South African EV industry and careers. Worked examples, practice problems with answers and 24 figures, plus 178 Exam prep questions. Reading it does not make anyone competent to work on a high-voltage system: that needs practical training and assessment. Lecturers: a free Facilitator Guide (session plans, teaching notes and every answer) is available to colleges registered with HybridE. To register your college, contact Thandeka on 073 431 6763.

What is inside

  1. Chapter 1: Introduction to Electric Mobility
  2. Chapter 2: High-Voltage Safety and Legislation
  3. Chapter 3: Electrical Principles for EV Systems
  4. Chapter 4: Traction Batteries and Battery Management Systems
  5. Chapter 5: Electric Machines and Traction Motors
  6. Chapter 6: Power Electronics — Inverters, Converters and On-Board Chargers
  7. Chapter 7: Hybrid and Alternative Drive Systems
  8. Chapter 8: Charging Systems and Infrastructure
  9. Chapter 9: Vehicle Systems Integration and Networking
  10. Chapter 10: Diagnostics, Maintenance and Servicing
  11. Chapter 11: Batteries at End of Life — Handling, Second Life and Recycling
  12. Chapter 12: The South African EV Industry and Career Pathways