Curriculum
- 6 Sections
- 36 Lessons
- 1 Day
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- Introduction to HEVs & Fundamentals7
- 1.1Definition of HEVs, ICE, and EVs
- 1.2Working principles of HEVs
- 1.3Core advantages of HEVs in terms of fuel economy and carbon reduction
- 1.4Importance of HEVs as a bridge between traditional IC engine vehicles and electric vehicles
- 1.5Case study: Toyota Prius as an industry leader in HEVs
- 1.6Case Based Example: Industry trends in HEV adoption
- 1.7Discussion: Global shifts from ICE to EV/HEVs and their impact on the auto industry
- HEVs vs. ICE vs. EV6
- 2.1Detailed comparison between HEVs, ICE, and Pure EVs
- 2.2Efficiency metrics, environmental benefits, and technological advancements
- 2.3Focus on battery technology, hybridization methods, and driving modes
- 2.4Case Study: Global brands’ adoption of HEVs vs. EVs (e.g., Ford, Tesla, Hyundai)
- 2.5Key industry challenges (battery life, charging infrastructure)
- 2.6Which vehicle type (HEV, ICE, EV) do you think is the most viable for India in the next 5 years and why?
- Major Components of HEVs & EVs6
- 3.1Detailed breakdown of HEV components: Electric motor, ICE, battery, power electronics, and control systems
- 3.2Differences in components between HEVs and EVs
- 3.3The role of fuel cells under the xEV concept
- 3.4Case Based Example: Focus on leading automakers like Maruti Suzuki, Mahindra, and TATA in their adoption of HEV technology
- 3.5Challenges in scaling up component manufacturing in India
- 3.6Activity: Identify HEV components in a diagram and discuss their roles and interrelationships
- The Future of EV/HEV Adoption in India5
- 4.1Factors influencing EV/HEV adoption in India: Infrastructure, policy, consumer awareness, and cost barriers
- 4.2Key government initiatives like the FAME India Scheme
- 4.3Case Based Example: Overview of the FAME India Scheme and its impact on the electric vehicle market
- 4.4Discuss how leading OEMs are overcoming challenges to establish HEV/EV infrastructure
- 4.5Scenario Based Activity: Create a strategy to increase HEV adoption in Tier 2/3 cities in India
- PHEVs and Fuel Cell Technology in xEV6
- 5.1Introduction to Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEVs)
- 5.2Fuel Cell Technology and its role in the future of hybrid/electric vehicles
- 5.3Types of hybridization: Mild, full, and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV)
- 5.4Case study: Hyundai’s PHEV offerings and the future of fuel cell technology
- 5.5Global trends in fuel cell-powered vehicles and their viability
- 5.6Activity: Create a roadmap on how PHEVs and fuel cell vehicles can be integrated into India’s automotive landscape in the next decade
- Challenges in EV/HEV Industry & Market Dynamics6
- 6.1Major industry challenges faced by the EV/HEV sector in India (e.g., high costs, infrastructure issues)
- 6.2Market dynamics and policy frameworks driving the change
- 6.3Role of innovation and research in overcoming obstacles
- 6.4Case Study: Analysis of the challenges faced by Indian automakers like Tata Motors and their strategies to overcome these hurdles
- 6.5Case Based Learning: Industry perspectives on emerging trends (battery technology, autonomous vehicles, etc.
- 6.6Activity: “Design a business model for a startup focusing on EV battery recycling in India”