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⚡ Electric Vehicle Design – Internship Update
The Electric Vehicle Design Internship is designed to provide students with a strong foundation in modern automotive engineering and electric powertrain techniques. This program focuses on understanding EV technologies, particularly battery management systems (BMS), electric motors, and drivetrain integration, and their applications in sustainable transit, commercial logistics, and smart mobility.
Throughout the internship, participants will:
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Learn the fundamentals of automotive dynamics and electrical architecture
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Understand EV powertrain layouts and motor controller mechanisms
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Explore battery chemistry, thermal management, and cell configurations
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Study regenerative braking, power electronics, and charging infrastructure techniques
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Analyze real-world applications of EV design in micro-mobility and heavy transit
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Work on computer-aided design (CAD) and simulation tools used in automotive research
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Complete a mini-project related to EV-based chassis or powertrain optimization
Each task includes:
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📺 Session-based learning
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📝 Notes preparation
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📊 Practical case-study analysis
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📊 Research-based assignments
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📤 Submission via Google Forms
By the end of the internship, students will gain practical knowledge of electric vehicle technologies, powertrain engineering, BMS configurations, and modern automotive simulation, preparing them for opportunities in automotive engineering, electrical systems design, mechanical modeling, thermal management, renewable energy, and smart transit industries.
✅ TASK 1: Introduction to EV and Vehicle Subsystem Requirements
🎯 Objective:
Gain a foundational understanding of the core architecture of Electric Vehicles (EVs) and the basic engineering requirements of major vehicle subsystems.
📹 Session:
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📝 Task:
• Write notes on:
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Key architectural differences between Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) vehicles and EVs
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Main vehicle subsystems (powertrain, chassis, auxiliary systems) and their roles
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Engineering and safety requirements for primary EV subsystems
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Standard metrics used to evaluate vehicle performance and subsystem efficiency
🔬 Practice / Research:
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Research how subsystem integration impacts the overall weight distribution and aerodynamic drag of a modern EV.
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Write a short summary explaining how vehicle requirements change when converting an ICE platform to a dedicated EV platform.
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List 3 distinct engineering challenges faced when design-matching vehicle subsystems to meet modern safety standards.
📄 Practice Activity:
Write a short paragraph explaining: “The critical balance between structural rigidity, weight optimization, and subsystem placement in EV design.”
📊 Internship Task Completion Status Form:
After completing this task, interns must fill out the Internship Task Completion Status Form and upload their notes/practice work.
🔗 Form Link: https://forms.gle/dcfpdoGksgP9KUY8
✅ TASK 2: Fundamentals of Battery Cells and Pack Design
🎯 Objective:
Develop a strong comprehension of battery cell chemistry, the mechanics of cell assembly, and the foundational engineering behind EV battery pack design.
📹 Session:
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📝 Task:
• Write notes on:
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Comparison of battery cell types (Cylindrical, Prismatic, Pouch) used in EVs
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Core electrochemistry fundamentals (Lithium-ion vs. alternative chemistries)
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Key parameters of cell specifications: nominal voltage, capacity, C-rate, and energy density
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Structural layout and structural integrity requirements of a modular battery pack
🔬 Practice / Research:
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Research the primary thermal management methods (liquid vs. air cooling) used to keep battery packs within optimal temperature ranges.
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Write a short summary explaining how a Battery Management System (BMS) balances individual cells during a charge cycle.
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List 3 distinct advantages of using cylindrical cells over prismatic cells in performance-oriented EV designs.
📄 Practice Activity:
Write a short paragraph explaining: “The relationship between a battery cell’s C-rate and its impact on thermal runaway and overall cycle life.”
📊 Internship Task Completion Status Form:
After completing this task, interns must fill out the Internship Task Completion Status Form and upload their notes/practice work.
🔗 Form Link: https://forms.gle/dcfpdoGksgP9KUY8
✅ TASK 3: Electric Vehicle Introduction
🎯 Objective:
Understand the global EV landscape, historical progression, environmental drivers, and the general market outlook for electric mobility.
📹 Session:
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📝 Task:
• Write notes on:
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Historical evolution of electric vehicles and the technical milestones that led to modern adoption
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Types of EVs: BEV (Battery Electric), PHEV (Plug-in Hybrid), HEV (Hybrid), and FCEV (Fuel Cell)
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Environmental impact lifecycle assessment comparing EVs to conventional ICE vehicles
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High-level economic and environmental drivers pushing global EV adoption
🔬 Practice / Research:
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Research the current grid infrastructure limitations regarding sudden spikes in localized EV charging demands.
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Write a short summary explaining the fundamental mechanical differences between a Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV) and a pure Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV).
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List 3 distinct environmental benefits of widespread EV implementation beyond the reduction of tailpipe emissions.
📄 Practice Activity:
Write a short paragraph explaining: “The strategic importance of localized manufacturing and localized supply chains in the global transition to electric mobility.”
📊 Internship Task Completion Status Form:
After completing this task, interns must fill out the Internship Task Completion Status Form and upload their notes/practice work.
🔗 Form Link: https://forms.gle/dcfpdoGksgP9KUY8
✅ TASK 4: Renewable Energy and Storage
🎯 Objective:
Examine how grid energy is sourced, the role of renewable energy resources, and the storage technologies necessary to support sustainable EV infrastructure.
📹 Session:
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📝 Task:
• Write notes on:
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Integration of renewable energy sources (Solar, Wind, Hydro) with charging infrastructure
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Large-scale stationary energy storage systems (ESS) and their role in stabilizing power grids
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Grid-to-Vehicle (G2V) and Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) bidirectional energy flow concepts
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Efficiency losses involved in transferring power from renewable generation to EV battery storage
🔬 Practice / Research:
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Research how “peak shaving” using stationary battery banks can minimize commercial electricity costs for fleet operators.
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Write a short summary explaining how secondary-use (second-life) EV batteries are repurposed for stationary grid storage.
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List 3 distinct challenges of scaling up Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) frameworks in residential environments.
📄 Practice Activity:
Write a short paragraph explaining: “The foundational role of smart grid intelligence in optimizing charging schedules based on renewable energy availability.”
📊 Internship Task Completion Status Form:
After completing this task, interns must fill out the Internship Task Completion Status Form and upload their notes/practice work.
🔗 Form Link: https://forms.gle/dcfpdoGksgP9KUY8
✅ TASK 5: The Drive Torque, Power, Speed and Energy
🎯 Objective:
Analyze the fundamental physics and vehicle dynamics of EV drivetrains, focusing on torque curves, power delivery, speed limits, and energy conservation.
📹 Session:
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📝 Task:
• Write notes on:
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Torque vs. Speed characteristics of electric motors compared to ICE engines
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Mathematical equations governing vehicle tractive effort, aerodynamic drag, and rolling resistance
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Regenerative braking mechanics and its role in energy recovery efficiency
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Power-to-weight ratio considerations and their direct impact on range and acceleration acceleration curves
🔬 Practice / Research:
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Research why most mass-market electric vehicles use a single-speed reduction gearbox instead of a multi-gear transmission.
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Write a short summary explaining how high-speed cruising affects the volumetric energy consumption rate of an EV compared to stop-and-go city driving.
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List 3 distinct factors that degrade the efficiency of regenerative braking during cold weather or high states of charge.
📄 Practice Activity:
Write a short paragraph explaining: “The fundamental role of instantaneous maximum torque at zero RPM in shaping EV powertrain engineering and driving dynamics.”
📊 Internship Task Completion Status Form:
After completing this task, interns must fill out the Internship Task Completion Status Form and upload their notes/practice work.
🔗 Form Link: https://forms.gle/dcfpdoGksgP9KUY8
✅ TASK 6: Vehicle Auxiliary, Petrol Pumps and Charging Stations
🎯 Objective:
Explore the engineering of auxiliary vehicle systems, infrastructure differences between traditional refueling stations, and the design requirements of modern EV charging networks.
📹 Session:
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📝 Task:
• Write notes on:
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Low-voltage auxiliary systems (HVAC, infotainment, steering assist) and power conversion (DC-DC converters)
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Structural and spatial comparison between traditional petrol station layouts and modern EV charging hubs
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Classification of charging levels (AC Level 1, AC Level 2, DC Fast Charging) and standard connector protocols
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Thermal and electrical load management requirements at high-power DC fast-charging stations
🔬 Practice / Research:
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Research how the deployment of heat pumps instead of resistive heating systems improves EV battery range in winter conditions.
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Write a short summary explaining the fundamental differences in infrastructure footprint and safety protocols between an urban petrol pump station and an ultra-fast DC charging depot.
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List 3 distinct advantages that automated battery-swapping stations offer over conventional high-voltage cable plug-in charging stations.
📄 Practice Activity:
Write a short paragraph explaining: “The critical role of high-voltage DC-DC step-down converters in safely feeding power to standard low-voltage vehicle auxiliaries.”
📊 Internship Task Completion Status Form:
After completing this task, interns must fill out the Internship Task Completion Status Form and upload their notes/practice work.
🔗 Form Link: https://forms.gle/dcfpdoGksgP9KUY8