DIYguru is hosting an upcoming insightful webinar on “Power Electronics for Electric Vehicle Technology” that gave participants a practical look into how power electronic systems enable the smooth, efficient, and safe operation of modern electric vehicles (EVs). This session provided engineers, students, and professionals with a clear understanding of how key components — such as DC-DC converters, inverters, on-board chargers, and semiconductor devices — work together to manage and optimize energy flow in EVs.
Date: Wednesday, 17th May 2025
Time: 7:30 PM IST
Electric vehicles (EVs) are not just an imagination of the future anymore – they are changing the existing paradigm of transportation. But it is important to note that these vehicles do function properly and efficiently because of more than just the motor and battery. It all comes down to power electronics — the heart subsystem that governs the flow of electrical energy within the vehicle.
An electric vehicle without power electronics can’t convert, control, or deliver energetically sufficient fuel for real world operation. Everything from charging the battery to controlling the electric motor, power electronics ensures the functionalities of electric vehicles in a controlled and safe environment.
This upcoming DIYguru webinar is meant to help engineers, students, and professionals grasp the functionality and practicality, not just the theoretical approach, of power electronics in EVs.
Introduction to Power Electronics in EVs
Learn about the fundamentals of Power Electronics & know why it is called the “Energy Manager” in Electric Vehicles. Power electronics control energy distribution and regulation across EV Subsystems such as battery, motor, and the charger.
Main Components and Systems
Explore the key power electronic components & systems in EVs:
- DC-DC converters (alters the voltage levels of different systems)
- Inverters (converts battery power stored in DC form to AC for the motor)
- On-board chargers (OBCs)
- Battery Management System interfaces (BMS)
- Gate drivers and tools for thermal management
Motor Drive and Control Systems
Learn about the control of traction motors (BLDC, PMSM, and AC induction motors) by inverters, and the importance of PWM, switching logic, and modulation techniques for seamless operation.
Charging Infrastructure and Energy Management
Learn how fast charging is accomplished, how bidirectional power flow is managed, and the energy efficiency trade-off definitions while driving for EV charging.
Instruments and Equipment
We will tackle
- The semiconductor components utilized in EVs such as IGBTs, MOSFETs, SiC, and GaN.
- Thermal control and protection subsystems, which include cooling systems and heat sinks as well as short circuit protection.
- The application of simulation software such as MATLAB Simulink, PSpice, and LTspice for modeling, evaluating, and optimizing converters and inverters.
Practical Uses and Positions in the Industry
See yourself on the practical side of power Electronics in:
- Control of the EV powertrain.
- Designing the charging stations.
- Research and development of the power converters.
- Development of motor controllers.
- Integration of the real-time control systems.
Discuss available positions in the industry, such as:
- Power Electronics Engineer.
- Control Systems Engineer.
- Developer of the charging systems.
- Inverter Design Engineer.
Who Can Benefit from this Webinar?
This session is intended for:
- Students of Electrical and Electronics Engineering.
- Automotive and embedded systems engineers entering EV design.
- Students and professionals upgrading their knowledge on high-voltage and power engineering.
What Makes this Session Special?
Designing the hardware, writing the control software, or even performing the simulation and testing requires that the modern engineer possesses, at the very least, a working understanding of power electronics.
The goal is clear: understand why knowledge and understanding of power electronics pertaining to real EV systems is crucial for one’s job prospects in the EV industry.
Key Takeaways from the Webinar
- Introduction to Power Electronics in EVs
- Main Components and Systems
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Motor Drive and Control Systems
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Charging Infrastructure and Energy Management
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Instruments and Equipment
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Practical Uses and Positions in the Industry
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Who Can Benefit from this Webinar?
Register Now and start acquiring the knowledge and abilities that will be pivotal in the electric mobility sector of the future.
