Electric Vehicle - Design & Integration
The global shift toward sustainable mobility is driving the need for skilled professionals in electric vehicle (EV) technology. Electric Vehicle Design and Integration is a comprehensive, application-focused course that covers EV architecture, powertrain, batteries, traction motors, electronics, and system-level integration. Learners gain practical insights into safety, regulatory compliance, cost optimization, and risk mitigation through tools like root cause analysis and FMEA. By blending theory with real-world engineering, the course prepares students and professionals to design, integrate, and deploy safe, reliable, and efficient EV solutions.
Course Instructor:
Vikrant Vaidya
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Course Overview
This course offers a structured, step-by-step understanding of EV design and integration — from basics to advanced system engineering.
Key Modules:
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EV landscape & sustainability drivers
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Battery design & safety
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Traction motors & regenerative braking
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Power electronics & charging technologies
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Thermal management & vehicle dynamics
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ePowertrain, MCU/VCU, and BMS integration
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Control system calibration & failure analysis
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Vehicle specs, regulations & safety standards
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Supply chain & telematics
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Fuel cells & charging infrastructure
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TCO and lifecycle economics
Course Curriculum
4 Subjects
EV Technologies
38 Exercises • 45 Learning Materials
Course Introduction, Need of EV & Context
Course Introduction
Video
00:06:32
Need of EVs
Video
00:35:47
[Quick Knowledge Check] Need of EVs
Exercise
Vehicle Classification
Video
00:14:51
[Quick Knowledge Check] Vehicle Classification
Exercise
Global e-Mobility Trends
Video
00:10:50
[Quick Knowledge Check] Global e-Mobility Trends
Exercise
Trends in e-Mobility & Vehicle Electrification
Video
00:25:51
[Quick Knowledge Check] Trends in e-Mobility & Vehicle Electrification
Exercise
Feedback Form - Course Introduction, Need of EVs & Context
External Link
Summary - Course Introduction, Need of EV & Context
PDF
Module End Exam - Course Introduction, Need of EV & Context
Exercise
Battery - Unit cell and Pack
Battery Basics - Electrochemistry
Video
00:13:03
[Quick Knowledge Check] Battery Basics - Electrochemistry
Exercise
Battery Specifications - C-Rate and Capacities
Video
00:08:12
[Quick Knowledge Check] Battery Specifications - C -Rate and Capacities
Exercise
Battery Specifications - OCV, SoC, DoD
Video
00:13:36
[Quick Knowledge Check] Battery Specifications - OCV, SoC, DoD
Exercise
Battery Specifications - SoH, Battery Life, Cell Voltage & Internal Resistance
Video
00:12:54
[Quick Knowledge Check] Battery Specifications - SoH, Battery Life, Cell Voltage & Resistance
Exercise
Li-ion Cell Chemistries and Sub-Chemistries
Video
00:11:14
[Quick Knowledge Check] Li-ion Cell Chemistries and Sub-Chemistries
Exercise
Li-ion Technology Advancements in EV
Video
00:06:38
[Quick Knowledge Check] Li-ion Technology Advancements in EV
Exercise
Cell Form Factors
Video
00:03:50
[Quick Knowledge Check] Cell Form Factors
Exercise
Unit Cell to Battery System
Video
00:03:52
[Quick Knowledge Check] Unit Cell to Battery System
Exercise
Heat Generation and Thermal Runaway
Video
00:06:18
[Quick Knowledge Check] Heat Generation and Thermal Runaway
Exercise
Feedback Form - Battery - Unit Cell Pack
External Link
Summary - Battery - Unit cell and Pack
PDF
Module End Exam - Battery-Unit cell and Pack
Exercise
Traction Motors & Regeneration
Electric Machine Basics
Video
00:12:19
[Quick Knowledge Check] Electric Machine Basics
Exercise
Types of Motors
Video
00:11:51
[Quick Knowledge Check] Types of Motors
Exercise
Electric Machines: Propulsion
Video
00:16:46
[Quick Knowledge Check] Electric Machines: Propulsion
Exercise
Electric Machines: Regeneration
Video
00:19:40
[Quick Knowledge Check] Electric Machines: Regeneration
Exercise
Feedback Form - Traction Motors & Regeneration
External Link
Summary - Traction Motors & Regeneration
PDF
Module End Exam - Traction Motors & Regeneration
Exercise
Power Electronics and Power Converters
Power Converter Requirement in EV
Video
00:06:32
[Quick Knowledge Check] Power Converter Requirement in EV
Exercise
Typical PE Architecture in EV
Video
00:05:58
[Quick Knowledge Check] Typical PE Architecture in EV
Exercise
Switch Mode Power Electronics
Video
00:08:11
[Quick Knowledge Check] Switch Mode Power Electronics
Exercise
AC to DC Rectifiers
Video
00:06:11
[Quick Knowledge Check] AC to DC Rectifiers
Exercise
DC to AC Inverters
Video
00:03:59
[Quick Knowledge Check] DC to AC Inverters
Exercise
Bi-Directional DC to DC Converters
Video
00:02:05
[Quick Knowledge Check] Bi-Directional DC to DC Converters
Exercise
Switched Mode System: Advantages and Challenges
Video
00:01:05
[Quick Knowledge Check] Switched Mode System: Advantages and Challenges
Exercise
Solid State Switching: Wide band Gap Devices
Video
00:03:45
[Quick Knowledge Check] Solid State Switching: Wide band Gap Devices
Exercise
Power Electronics: Regulatory Compliance Requirement
Video
00:00:51
[Quick Knowledge Check] Power Electronics: Regulatory Compliance Requirement
Exercise
Feedback Form - Power Electronics and Power Converters
External Link
Summary - Power Electronics and Power Converters
PDF
Module End Exam - Power Electronics and Power Converters
Exercise
Introduction to Fuel Cells for Evs
Fuel Cell Basics
Video
00:19:11
[Quick Knowledge Check] Fuel Cell Basics
Exercise
Fuel Cell Construction, PEM and BoP
Video
00:15:29
[Quick Knowledge Check] Fuel Cell Construction, PEM and BoP
Exercise
Illustration of Truck Battery Sizing, Effect of Range
Video
00:11:53
[Quick Knowledge Check] Illustration of Truck Battery Sizing, Effect of Range
Exercise
Effect of Energy Density for Fuel Cells, Powertrain Layout Comparison
Video
00:13:08
[Quick Knowledge Check] Effect of Energy Density for Fuel Cells, Powertrain Layout Comparison
Exercise
Key Cell Specifications and Comparison: Pure EV vs Fuel Cell EV
Video
00:21:27
[Quick Knowledge Check] Key Cell Specifications and Comparison: Pure EV vs Fuel Cell EV
Exercise
Feedback Form - Introduction to Fuel Cells for Evs
External Link
Summary - Introduction to Fuel Cells for EVs
PDF
Module End Exam - Introduction to Fuel Cell for EVs
Exercise
Telematics
Telematics & Its Application in Connected and Autonomous Vehicle
Video
00:11:22
Feedback Form - Telematics
External Link
Summary - Telematics
PDF
Module End Exam - Telematics
Exercise
Course End Exam - EV Technologies
Course End Exam - EV Technologies
Exercise
EV Integration
32 Exercises • 36 Learning Materials
Chargers and Charging Options
Types and Levels of EV Chargers
Video
00:20:09
[Quick Knowledge Check] Types and Levels of EV Chargers
Exercise
EV Chargers Safety, V2G, Battery Swapping
Video
00:28:50
[Quick Knowledge Check] EV Chargers Safety, V2G, Battery Swapping
Exercise
Feedback Form - Chargers and Charging Options
External Link
Summary - Chargers and Charging Options
PDF
Module End Exam - Chargers and Charging Options
Exercise
Charging & Hydrogen Infrastructure
Charging: Types, Selection of Charger, Public Charging, Battery Swapping
Video
00:11:18
[Quick Knowledge Check] Charging: Types, Selection of Charger, Public Charging, Battery Swapping
Exercise
Charging: Grid Liability, Peak Load, Grid Mix
Video
00:06:40
[Quick Knowledge Check] Charging: Grid Liability, Peak Load, Grid Mix
Exercise
Charging: Challenges with Renewables for EV Charging, EVs as Green as the Grid
Video
00:07:33
[Quick Knowledge Check] Charging: Challenges with Renewables for EV Charging, EVs as Green as Grid
Exercise
Hydrogen Infrastructure: Evolution of Transportation Fuel
Video
00:14:38
[Quick Knowledge Check] Hydrogen Infrastructure: Evolution of Transportation Fuel
Exercise
Hydrogen Infrastructure: Hydrogen Production – Colour Codes
Video
00:00:00
[Quick Knowledge Check] Hydrogen Infrastructure: Hydrogen Production – Colour Codes
Exercise
Hydrogen Infrastructure: Purity Requirements and Transportation Challenges
Video
00:08:23
[Quick Knowledge Check] Hydrogen Infrastructure: Purity Requirements and Transportation Challenges
Exercise
Hydrogen Infrastructure: Transportation & Fueling Station
Video
00:10:49
[Quick Knowledge Check] Hydrogen Infrastructure: Transportation & Fueling Station
Exercise
Feedback Form - Charging & Hydrogen Infrastructure
External Link
Summary - Charging & Hydrogen Infrastructure
PDF
Module End Exam - Charging & Hydrogen Infrastructure
Exercise
Vehicle Systems & Dynamics
Vehicle Dynamics Basics
Video
00:06:21
[Quick Knowledge Check] Vehicle Dynamics Basics
Exercise
Pitch, Roll & Yaw
Video
00:09:55
[Quick Knowledge Check] Pitch, Roll & Yaw
Exercise
Lateral Dynamics
Video
00:07:07
[Quick Knowledge Check] Lateral Dynamics
Exercise
Longitudinal Dynamics
Video
00:04:39
[Quick Knowledge Check] Longitudinal Dynamics
Exercise
Key Vehicle Performance Attributes
Video
00:04:14
[Quick Knowledge Check] Key Vehicle Performance Attributes
Exercise
Energy Consumption
Video
00:09:54
[Quick Knowledge Check] Energy Consumption
Exercise
Road Load Coefficients
Video
00:15:08
[Quick Knowledge Check] Road Load Coefficients
Exercise
Feedback Form - Vehicle Systems & Dynamics
External Link
Summary - Vehicle Systems & Dynamics
PDF
Module End Exam - Vehicle Systems & Dynamics
Exercise
ePowertrain Integration
Vehicle Operating Envelope
Video
00:14:46
[Quick Knowledge Check] Vehicle Operating Envelope
Exercise
NVH Sources and Influencing Factors
Video
00:02:58
[Quick Knowledge Check] NVH Sources and Influencing Factors
Exercise
Ride & Handling – Influence of Powertrain
Video
00:04:09
[Quick Knowledge Check] Ride & Handling – Influence of Powertrain
Exercise
Product Development, Deciding Vehicle Specification
Video
00:36:23
[Quick Knowledge Check] Product Development, Deciding Vehicle Specification
Exercise
Feedback Form - ePowertrain Integration
External Link
Summary - ePowertrain Integration
PDF
Module End Exam - ePowertrain Integration
Exercise
Root Cause Analysis & FMEA
Defects & Failures
Video
00:11:33
[Quick Knowledge Check] Defects & Failures
Exercise
Breakdown & Maintainability, Reliability Engineering
Video
00:15:44
[Quick Knowledge Check] Breakdown & Maintainability, Reliability Engineering
Exercise
APQP, Design Verification & Validation Plan
Video
00:13:35
[Quick Knowledge Check] APQP, Design Verification & Validation Plan
Exercise
Root Cause Analysis and Tools Used
Video
00:16:25
[Quick Knowledge Check] Root Cause Analysis and Tools Used
Exercise
Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA)
Video
00:08:28
[Quick Knowledge Check] Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA)
Exercise
FMEA Classifications & System Modeling for failure resolution
Video
00:04:20
[Quick Knowledge Check] FMEA Classifications & System Modeling for failure resolution
Exercise
Feedback Form - Root Cause Analysis & FMEA
External Link
Summary - Root Cause Analysis & FMEA
PDF
Module End Exam - Root Cause Analysis & FMEA
Exercise
Course End Exam - EV Integration
Course End Exam - EV Integration
Exercise
Controllers and BMS
43 Exercises • 47 Learning Materials
MCU & VCU
Introduction – Motor Control System Architecture
Video
00:12:35
[Quick Knowledge Check] Introduction – Motor Control System Architecture
Exercise
MCU Functions – Torque & Power Control, Thermal Management, Diagnostics
Video
00:14:51
[Quick Knowledge Check] MCU Functions – Torque & Power Control, Thermal Management, Diagnostics
Exercise
MCU Functions – Regeneration Control, Calibration
Video
00:06:27
[Quick Knowledge Check] MCU Functions – Regeneration Control, Calibration
Exercise
VCU Architecture, VCU Functions – Pedal Response and Drive Mode Selection, Acceleration Response
Video
00:13:16
[Quick Knowledge Check] VCU Architecture, VCU Functions – Pedal Response and Drive Mode Selection
Exercise
VCU Functions – Regeneration Control, Motor & Vehicle Speed Limiters, Traction Arbitration
Video
00:06:46
[Quick Knowledge Check] VCU Functions – Regeneration Control, Motor & Vehicle Speed Limiters
Exercise
Feedback Form - MCU & VCU
External Link
Summary - MCU & VCU
PDF
Module End Exam - MCU & VCU
Exercise
Control System Integration & Calibration
Automotive Controller Development: Challenges
Video
00:10:38
[Quick Knowledge Check] Automotive Controller Development: Challenges
Exercise
Automotive Controller Development: Impact of Shorter Product Timelines
Video
00:06:36
[Quick Knowledge Check] Automotive Controller Development: Impact of Shorter Product Timelines
Exercise
Automotive Controller Development: Impact of Increase in Complexity
Video
00:11:07
[Quick Knowledge Check] Automotive Controller Development: Impact of Increase in Complexity
Exercise
Automotive Controller Development: Impact of Enhancements on Controller Safety & Security
Video
00:11:14
[Quick Knowledge Check] Automotive Controller Development: Impact on Controller Safety & Security
Exercise
Controller Development Process in Automotive Industry
Video
00:08:39
[Quick Knowledge Check] Controller Development Process in Automotive Industry
Exercise
Controller Hardware
Video
00:08:42
[Quick Knowledge Check] Controller Hardware
Exercise
Controller Software: Typical Setup in Automotive Application and Validation
Video
00:08:50
[Quick Knowledge Check] Controller Software: Typical Setup in Automotive Application and Validation
Exercise
Automotive Controller Integration Aspects
Video
00:07:54
[Quick Knowledge Check] Automotive Controller Integration Aspects
Exercise
Feedback Form - Control System Integration & Calibration
External Link
Summary - Control System Integration & Calibration
PDF
Module End Exam - Control System Integration & Calibration
Exercise
Battery Management System
BMS – System Architecture, SOC & SoH Estimation
Video
00:22:40
[Quick Knowledge Check] BMS – System Architecture, SOC & SoH Estimation
Exercise
Thermal Management
Video
00:17:43
[Quick Knowledge Check] Thermal Management
Exercise
Cell Balancing
Video
00:08:48
[Quick Knowledge Check] Cell Balancing
Exercise
Communication and Diagnostics
Video
00:11:35
[Quick Knowledge Check] Communication and Diagnostics
Exercise
Adaptations and Compensations
Video
00:02:31
[Quick Knowledge Check] Adaptations and Compensations
Exercise
Charge Control
Video
00:07:40
[Quick Knowledge Check] Charge Control
Exercise
Regenerative Braking Control
Video
00:05:08
[Quick Knowledge Check] Regenerative Braking Control
Exercise
Power Limiters
Video
00:01:59
[Quick Knowledge Check] Power Limiters
Exercise
Energy Limiters
Video
00:04:42
[Quick Knowledge Check] Energy Limiters
Exercise
Feedback Form - Battery Management System
External Link
Summary - Battery Management System
PDF
Module End Exam - Battery Management System
Exercise
Thermal Management in EVs
Heat Generation & Thermal Runaway
Video
00:03:25
[Quick Knowledge Check] Heat Generation & Thermal Runaway
Exercise
Impact of Temperature on Motor Performance
Video
00:00:00
[Quick Knowledge Check] Impact of Temperature on Motor Performance
Exercise
Impact of Temperature on Battery Performance
Video
00:01:56
[Quick Knowledge Check] Impact of Temperature on Battery Performance
Exercise
Heat Exchange as Applied to EV Subsystems
Video
00:08:17
[Quick Knowledge Check] Heat Exchange as Applied to EV Subsystems
Exercise
Battery Thermal Management
Video
00:04:50
[Quick Knowledge Check] Battery Thermal Management
Exercise
Motor Thermal Management
Video
00:01:26
[Quick Knowledge Check] Motor Thermal Management
Exercise
Illustration of Operating Current Limits
Video
00:03:25
[Quick Knowledge Check] Illustration of Operating Current Limits
Exercise
Illustration of Active Cooling
Video
00:04:38
[Quick Knowledge Check] Illustration of Active Cooling
Exercise
Coolant Temperature and Flow Power
Video
00:05:19
[Quick Knowledge Check] Coolant Temperature and Flow Power
Exercise
Illustration of Battery Thermal Modeling
Video
00:04:46
[Quick Knowledge Check] Illustration of Battery Thermal Modeling
Exercise
Feedback Form - Thermal Management in EVs
External Link
Summary - Thermal Management in EVs
PDF
Module End Exam - Thermal Management in EVs
Exercise
EV Safety (Functional & HV)
System Safety, Malfunctions & Their Impact; Typical Vehicle Level Malfunctions
Video
00:09:37
[Quick Knowledge Check] System Safety, Malfunctions & Their Impact
Exercise
Safety – Integration-Related Recalls, Calibration-Related Recalls & Impact on Vehicle Manufacturers
Video
00:03:57
[Quick Knowledge Check] Safety – Integration-Related Recalls, Calibration-Related Recalls & Impact
Exercise
ISO 26262 - Functional Safety, ASIL
Video
00:15:34
[Quick Knowledge Check] ISO 26262 - Functional Safety, ASIL
Exercise
High Voltage Safety & Ingress Protection
Video
00:35:16
[Quick Knowledge Check] High Voltage Safety & Ingress Protection
Exercise
Battery Safety & Crash Protection, Case Studies
Video
00:29:58
[Quick Knowledge Check] Battery Safety & Crash Protection, Case Studies
Exercise
Feedback Form - EV Safety (Functional & HV)
External Link
Summary - EV Safety (Functional & HV)
PDF
Module End Exam - EV Safety (Functional & HV)
Exercise
Course End Exam -Controllers and BMS
Course End Exam -Controllers and BMS
Exercise
System Engineering / Application Engineering
34 Exercises • 39 Learning Materials
Mapping Customer Usage To Failure Modes
Design Use Cases
Video
00:10:30
[Quick Knowledge Check] Design Use Cases
Exercise
Factors Affecting Real-World Performance – Passenger & Loading
Video
00:14:37
[Quick Knowledge Check] Factors Affecting Real-World Performance – Passenger & Loading
Exercise
Factors Affecting Real-World Performance – Grade, Climatic Conditions, Route Profiling
Video
00:13:32
[Quick Knowledge Check] Factors Affecting Real-World Performance – Grade, Climatic Conditions, Route
Exercise
Factors Affecting Real-World Performance – Driver Behaviors, Virtual Model Based Development Enables
Video
00:16:45
[Quick Knowledge Check] Factors Affecting Performance – Driver Behaviors
Exercise
Feedback Form - Mapping Customer Usage To Failure Modes
External Link
Summary - Mapping Customer Usage To Failure Modes
PDF
Module End Exam - Mapping Customer Usage To Failure Modes
Exercise
Application Engineering & Analysis
Application Engineering
Video
00:10:34
[Quick Knowledge Check] Application Engineering
Exercise
Vehicle Powertrain Development Process
Video
00:13:53
[Quick Knowledge Check] Vehicle Powertrain Development Process
Exercise
Energy Consumption & Range Sensitivity to Usage Profile
Video
00:10:22
[Quick Knowledge Check] Energy Consumption & Range Sensitivity to Usage Profile
Exercise
Vehicle Performance Metrics
Video
00:14:31
[Quick Knowledge Check] Vehicle Performance Metrics
Exercise
Feedback Form - Application Engineering & Analysis
External Link
Summary - Application Engineering & Analysis
PDF
Module End Exam - Application Engineering & Analysis
Exercise
Vehicle Specs From Requirements
Product Development Cycle: Importance of Technical Specifications
Video
00:07:06
[Quick Knowledge Check] Product Development Cycle: Importance of Technical Specifications
Exercise
Key Electric Vehicle Specifications
Video
00:15:37
[Quick Knowledge Check] Key Electric Vehicle Specifications
Exercise
Significance of Vehicle Specification Parameters
Video
00:17:18
[Quick Knowledge Check] Significance of Vehicle Specification Parameters
Exercise
Feedback Form - Vehicle Specs From Requirements
External Link
Summary - Vehicle Specs From Requirements
PDF
Module End Exam - Vehicle Specs from Requirements
Exercise
EV Regulatory Framework
Vehicle Classifications
Video
00:08:07
[Quick Knowledge Check] Vehicle Classifications
Exercise
Global Emission Landscape
Video
00:08:20
[Quick Knowledge Check] Global Emission Landscape
Exercise
Evolution of Global Automotive Safety Regulations
Video
00:13:38
[Quick Knowledge Check] Evolution of Global Automotive Safety Regulations
Exercise
Typical Vehicle Compliance Framework
Video
00:07:48
[Quick Knowledge Check] Typical Vehicle Compliance Framework
Exercise
Barriers for EV Adoption, Policy & Regulation Interventions
Video
00:24:33
[Quick Knowledge Check] Barriers for EV Adoption, Policy & Regulation Interventions
Exercise
EV Adoption Trends and Impact of Policy on EV Adoption
Video
00:19:28
[Quick Knowledge Check] EV Adoption Trends and Impact of Policy on EV Adoption
Exercise
Feedback Form - EV Regulatory Framework
External Link
Summary - EV Regulatory Framework
PDF
Module End Exam - EV Regulatory Framework
Exercise
EV Supply Chains
Supplier Strategy & Global Trends
Video
00:17:20
[Quick Knowledge Check] Supplier Strategy & Global Trends
Exercise
Supply Chain Trends
Video
00:09:25
[Quick Knowledge Check] Supply Chain Trends
Exercise
ICE Vs EV
Video
00:16:15
[Quick Knowledge Check] ICE Vs EV
Exercise
EV Battery Value Chain
Video
00:15:42
[Quick Knowledge Check] EV Battery Value Chain
Exercise
Traction Motor Value Chain
Video
00:10:25
[Quick Knowledge Check] Traction Motor Value Chain
Exercise
Semiconductor & Power Module Value Chain
Video
00:11:04
[Quick Knowledge Check] Semiconductor & Power Module Value Chain
Exercise
Supplier Diligence – Way Forward
Video
00:19:30
[Quick Knowledge Check] Supplier Diligence – Way Forward
Exercise
Feedback Form - EV Supply Chains
External Link
Summary - EV Supply Chain
PDF
Module End Exam - EV Supply Chains
Exercise
Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) analysis
Importance of TCO, CAPEX, OPEX
Video
00:20:53
[Quick Knowledge Check] Importance of TCO, CAPEX, OPEX
Exercise
TCO Assumptions, Illustrative TCO Comparison (e-3W and e-Bus), TCO Estimation for Hydrogen-Based ZET
Video
00:17:41
[Quick Knowledge Check] TCO Assumptions, Illustrative TCO Comparison, TCO Estimation
Exercise
TCO Calculations: e-Bus Case
Video
00:09:53
[Quick Knowledge Check] TCO Calculations: e-Bus Case
Exercise
Feedback Form -Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) analysis
External Link
Summary - Total Cost of Ownership
PDF
Module End Exam - Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) analysis
Exercise
Course End Exam - Application Engineering
Course End Exam - Application Engineering
Exercise
Course Instructor
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Vikrant Vaidya
24+ years’ experience in global automotive design and product development on multiple EVs and Hybrid vehicle platforms, specializing in model-based design, calibration, testing, and system integration; a Six-Sigma Green Belt with 3 inventions in battery & hybrid electric vehicles. He earned his Master's degree in Energy Systems Engineering from the University of Michigan and his Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering from Nagpur University.
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