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E-VEHICLE
Introduction
Electric vehicles use electricity to charge
6. Onboard charger
The onboard charger is used to
convert the AC supply received from
the charge port to the DC supply.
The onboard charger is located and
installed inside the car. It monitors
various battery characteristics and
controls the current flowing inside
the battery
7. Controller
The power electronics controller determines the working of an electric car.
It performs the regulation of electrical energy from the batteries to the
electric motors. The pedal set by the driver determines the speed of the
vehicle and the frequency of variation of voltage that is input to the motor.
It also controls the torque produced
8. Auxiliary batteries
Auxiliary batteries are the source of electrical energy for the accessories in
electric vehicles. Without the main battery, the auxiliary batteries will
continue to charge the car. It prevents the voltage drop, produced during
engine start from affecting the electrical system.
9. Thermal system(cooling)
The thermal management system is responsible for maintaining an
operating temperature for the main components of an electric vehicle such
as an electric motor, controller, etc. It functions during charging as well to
obtain maximum performance. It uses a combination of thermoelectric
cooling, forced air cooling, and liquid cooling.
How does charging work in Electric vehicles?
Electric vehicles operate on the principle of converting
electric energy into mechanical energy, which is then
utilized to generate kinetic energy and enable vehicle
mobility
EVs use an electric motor rather than a traditional gasoline
engine. Electric energy, therefore, replaces traditional fuel
(petrol/diesel). Electrical energy is converted into
mechanical energy by the electric motor.
Electric vehicle conversion
In automobile engineering, electric vehicle conversion is the
replacement of a car's combustion engine and connected components
with an electric motor and batteries, to create an all-electric vehicle
(AEV).
There are two main aims for converting an internal combustion engine
vehicle (aka combustion vehicle) to run as a battery-electric vehicle.
The first is to reduce the emissions of vehicles that are already on the
road, as electric vehicles do not produce any emissions themselves.
The second is to reduce the vast amount of waste created when cars
reach the end of their lifecycle – as older cars or those written off after
a road traffic accident are typically scrapped. This creates a
considerable amount of metal, plastic and fabric waste, and uses a
large amount of energy to recycle discarded parts into useful materials.
CLASSIFICATION OF ELECTRIC VEHICLES
There are four types of electric vehicles available:
Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV):Fully powered by electricity. These are
more efficient compared to hybrid and plug-in hybrids.
Hybrid Electric Vehicle:
◦ Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV): The vehicle uses both the internal
combustion (usually petrol) engine and the battery-powered motor
powertrain. The petrol engine is used both to drive and charge when the
battery is empty. These vehicles are not as efficient as fully electric or
plug-in hybrid vehicles.
◦ Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV): Uses both an internal
combustion engine and a battery charged from an external socket (they
have a plug). This means the vehicle’s battery can be charged with
electricity rather than the engine. PHEVs are more efficient than HEVs
but less efficient than BEVs.
Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (FCEV):Electric energy is produced from
chemical energy. For example, a hydrogen FCEV.
Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs)
BEVs are also known as All-Electric Vehicles (AEV). Electric
Vehicles using BEV technology run entirely on a battery-
powered electric drivetrain. The electricity used to drive the
vehicle is stored in a large battery pack which can be
charged by plugging into the electricity grid. The charged
battery pack then provides power to one or more electric
motors to run the electric car. To find out more about BEVs,
click below.
Main Components of BEV:
Electric motor, Inverter, Battery, Control Module, Drive train
Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV):
HEVs are also known as series hybrid or parallel hybrid.
HEVs have both engine and electric motor. The engine gets
energy from fuel, and the motor gets electricity from
batteries. The transmission is rotated simultaneously by
both engine and electric motor. This then drives the wheels.
To find out more about HEVs, click below.
Main Components of HEV:
Engine, Electric motor, Battery pack with controller &
inverter, Fuel tank, Control module
Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV):
The PHEVs are also known as series hybrids. They have
both engine and a motor. You can choose among the fuels,
conventional fuel (such as petrol) or alternative fuel (such
as bio-diesel). It can also be powered by a rechargeable
battery pack. The battery can be charged externally. To find
out more about PHEVs, click below.
PHEVs can run in at least 2 modes:
All-electric Mode, in which the motor and battery provide all
the car’s energy
Hybrid Mode, in which both electricity and petrol/diesel are
employed
Main Components of PHEV:
Electric motor, Engine, Inverter, Battery, Fuel tank, Control
module, Battery Charger (if onboard model)
Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle(FCEV):
FCEVs are also known as Zero-Emission Vehicles. They
employ ‘fuel cell technology’ to generate the electricity
required to run the vehicle. The chemical energy of the fuel
is converted directly into electric energy. To find out more
about FCEVs, click below.
Main Components of FCEV:
Electric motor, Fuel-cell stack, Hydrogen storage tank,
battery with converter and controller
Subsystems of E-Vehicle
Introduction
The automotive industry has made several monumental advancements
in vehicular technology that have redefined the understanding of
modern transportation while still achieving and maintaining the
functional safety aspect of creating advanced products. One active
example of an opportunity the industry is currently thriving toward is
electrification. The development of electric vehicle (EV) products
makes testing necessary to ensure the safety and quality of their
performance. In addition, that establishes the importance of Electric
Vehicle Subsystems and their interactions—understanding how the
implementation of these different components affects the construction
of larger electrified systems will allow for the overall EV
development process to be more efficient
What are Electric Vehicle Subsystems?
Before dissecting an EV’s different subsystems and
describing how they interact with each other, it is best
to define what they are. Put simply these subsystems
reflect the different components that make up an
entire vehicle when built together. The vehicle itself
can be considered a larger system, which would make
components like the chassis, cabin, suspension, and
battery, and motor—(or engine, in a conventional
vehicle)—the vehicle subsystems. Typically, with the
way products have been developed and continue to
be within the EV market, there is a commonality
between which subsystems make up an EV.
NORMS AND STANDARDS AS PER
ARAI,AIS
AIS stands for Automotive Industry
Standards, the technical automotive
standards for India. These are based on
the UNECE standards. AIS certification was
introduced in 1989 with the adoption of the
India Central Motor Vehicles Rules (CMVR).
ARAI STANDARDS
Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI)
ARAI develops standards for vehicles and its components.
These standards are marked as AIS-XXX standards. AIS-138
Part 1 specifies the charging requirements for AC Charging
and AIS-138 Part 2 specifies the charging requirements for
DC Charging for all electric vehicles (2/3/4) wheelers with
the exception of trolley buses, rail vehicles and off-road
industrial vehicles. As selection of equipment is critical in
setting-up of electric vehicle charging station, mentioned
below are the mandates required as per government as well as
the AIS-Standard:
* Features of the Electric Vehicles
Zero-emission:
Unlike conventional vehicles, all-electric
vehicles emit no emissions due to the use of
electrical energy. Because electric cars do
not release hazardous gases, they
contribute to the reduction of fast-growing
air pollution caused by automotive
emissions.
Low maintenance costs:
The initial expenditure required to acquire an EV
is more than that required to own a conventional
automobile. However, because electric vehicles
have fewer mechanical parts, their maintenance
costs are significantly lower in the long term.
Furthermore, the operating costs of an
electric automobile are minimal since
electrical energy is less expensive than
traditional petrol
Easy to drive:
Battery-powered vehicles are simple to