EV Control Systems

The EV Control Systems program provides a comprehensive understanding of the electronic control architecture that governs the operation, safety, and performance of electric vehicles. The course explores the development of automotive controllers, sensors, actuators, communication networks, and diagnostic systems, while providing in-depth coverage of Battery Management Systems (BMS), Motor Control Units (MCU), and Vehicle Control Units (VCU). Participants will gain insights into how intelligent control systems coordinate vehicle functions, manage energy flow, ensure safety, and optimise overall EV performance.

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Program Overview

This program focuses on the control systems that serve as the intelligence layer of modern electric vehicles. Participants will learn the fundamentals of controller development, automotive communication protocols, functional safety principles, and the operation of key EV controllers, including BMS, MCU, and VCU. The curriculum provides a system-level understanding of how hardware and software interact to monitor, control, and optimise electric vehicle performance. 

Key Topics Include:

  • Controller Development Fundamentals: Understanding the controller development lifecycle, system requirements, architecture design, validation processes, and integration methodologies used in EV applications.
  • Sensors, Actuators & Diagnostics: Exploring the role of sensors and actuators in vehicle control systems, along with diagnostic and calibration strategies used for monitoring system performance and reliability.
  • Functional Safety & Vehicle Communication: Introduction to automotive functional safety concepts and communication protocols such as CAN that enable reliable data exchange between vehicle subsystems.
  • Battery Management Systems (BMS): Understanding battery monitoring, cell balancing, state estimation, thermal management, protection strategies, and battery health management functions.
  • Motor Control Units (MCU): Exploring motor control principles, inverter interactions, torque control strategies, efficiency optimisation, and electric drive system management.
  • Vehicle Control Units (VCU): Learning how VCUs coordinate multiple vehicle subsystems, manage energy flow, control vehicle operating modes, and enable overall vehicle functionality.
  • EV System Integration: Understanding how BMS, MCU, VCU, sensors, communication networks, and safety systems work together to deliver efficient, reliable, and safe electric vehicle operation.

This program equips learners with the knowledge required to understand, develop, and integrate the control systems that form the foundation of modern electric and intelligent mobility platforms.

Skills You Will Gain
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Controller Development
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Battery Management Systems (BMS)
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Motor Control Systems
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Vehicle Control Units (VCU)
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CAN Communication Networks
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Functional Safety & Diagnostics
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Program Curriculum

Course 01: Controller Development Process
Module 01 - Sensors & Actuators-1
Module 02 - Sensors & Actuators-2
Module 03 - ECU Functional Safety
Module 04 - Diagnostic Calibration for Controllers in EV
Module 05 - CAN
Course 02: Battery Management Systems
Module 01 - Battery Management Systems - 1
Module 02 - Battery Management Systems - 2
Module 03 - Battery Management Systems - 3
Module 04 - Battery Management Systems - 4
Module 05 - Battery Management Systems - 5
Course 03: Motor Control Units
Module 01 - Motor Control Units - 1
Module 02 - Motor Control Units - 2
Module 03 - Motor Control Units - 3
Module 04 - Motor Control Units - 4
Module 05 - Motor Control Units - 5
Course 04: Vehicle Control Units
Module 01 - Vehicle Control Units - 1
Module 02 - Vehicle Control Units - 2
Module 03 - Vehicle Control Units - 3
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Program Instructor

24+ years’ experience in global automotive design and product development on multiple EVs and Hybrid vehicle platforms, specialising 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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