Understanding Tractive Effort of EV

This course covers the intricate dynamics of electric vehicles, with a special focus on the concept of tractive effort. It provides a comprehensive understanding of the forces required to move a vehicle, such as rolling resistance, gradient force, aerodynamic drag, and acceleration forces. For instance, learners will explore how vehicle and wind velocity can impact aerodynamic drag power, and how aerodynamic drag efficiency affects power requirements. The course also delves into the effects of different forces on vehicle velocity and power variation, and the implications of operating an electric vehicle on different terrains. Finally, the course concludes with the derivation of dynamic equations for understanding vehicle dynamics under different force inputs.