Understanding Electric Vehicles: Indian Perspective

This course covers the comprehensive understanding of electric vehicles, particularly focusing on the Indian context. It starts with the introduction of electric vehicles, their benefits such as reduced pollution, decreased dependence on imported petrol, and their energy efficiency. The course also addresses the challenges faced by electric vehicles, like energy storage issues due to the weight, volume, and cost of batteries. It further explores the economics of using electric vehicles, including the depreciation and interest costs, and the environmental impact of battery disposal. The course also delves into the economic aspects of electric vehicles in India, the high cost of batteries, and the affordability of electric vehicles for the Indian population. It also discusses the intricacies of battery management in electric vehicles, factors affecting battery life, cost implications of battery life cycles, and the impact of fast charging. Lastly, the course covers the importance of battery materials, and the potential of urban mining for battery material recovery.