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Automotive Learning Resources for Students: Electric Vehicles

Explore a collection of documentation examples and video tutorials on electric vehicles (EVs) using MATLAB, Simulink, and Simscape.

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Beginner

Suggested for anyone new to MATLAB and Simulink and new to EV concepts

Intermediate

Suggested for those with foundational engineering knowledge, basic MATLAB and Simulink skills, and knowledge of EV concepts

Advanced

Recommended for anyone with working knowledge in EVs, programming experience, and good MATLAB and Simulink skills

Fundamentals

Beginner

Self-Paced Online Course

Circuit Simulation Onramp

Self-Paced Online Course

Simscape Battery Onramp

Battery Design

Beginner

Video Series

Simscape Battery Essentials (7 videos)

Intermediate

Video

Battery Modeling with Simulink (22:16)

Video

Optimize EV Battery Performance Using Simulation (20:17)

Documentation

Battery Pack Modeling

Video

Master Class: Virtual Development of Battery and BMS (45:40)

Advanced

Video

Battery Sizing and Design for Electric Vehicles (31:15)

Battery Management Systems

Intermediate

Video

Master Class: Virtual Development of Battery and BMS (45:40)

Video Series

How to Develop Battery Management Systems in Simulink (4 videos)

Advanced

Video

Battery Thermal Management System Design (13:10)

Braking

Intermediate

Documentation

Model an Anti-Lock Braking System

Advanced

Documentation

Braking Test Reference Application

Video

Modeling to Understand and Improve Your Brake System (14:46)

Charging Protocols

Beginner

Documentation

Charging Battery Modules

Intermediate

Documentation

Charge an Electric Vehicle

Longitudinal and Lateral Vehicle Dynamics

Beginner

Video

Simulating Longitudinal and Lateral Vehicle Dynamics

Documentation

Follow Waypoints Around an Oval Track

Intermediate

Blog

Simulating Trajectory Tracking Controllers for Driverless Cars

Documentation

Generate a Skidpad Test

Advanced

Example

Formula Student Vehicle with Simscape

Motor Control

Beginner

Video Series

Motor Control (6 videos)

Intermediate

Documentation

Resize Engines and Mapped Motors

Documentation

Develop, Resize, and Calibrate Motors with Dynamometer Test Harness

Advanced

Video Series

How to Design Motor Controllers Using Simscape Electrical (5 videos)

Steering

Intermediate

Documentation

Power-Assisted Steering Mechanism

Documentation

Electric Power-Assisted Steering

Documentation

Steering Systems

Suspension

Beginner

Documentation

Automotive Suspension

Documentation

Suspension System Comparison

Intermediate

Example

Quarter Car Model

Advanced

Documentation

Kinematics and Compliance Virtual Test Laboratory

3D Visualization

Beginner

Documentation

Simulation 3D Animation Basics

Intermediate

Documentation

Place Cones Using Simulation 3D Animation Functions

Advanced

Documentation

Scene Interrogation in a 3D Environment

Tires

Beginner

Documentation

Extended Tire Features for Vehicle Dynamics Blockset

Vehicle Design

Beginner

Documentation

Getting Started with Powertrain Blockset

Documentation

Get Started with the Virtual Vehicle Composer

Video

How to Build Vehicle Models with the Virtual Vehicle Composer App

Video Series

Simscape Essentials for Automotive Projects (3 videos)

Intermediate

Video Series

Hybrid Electric Vehicles (8 videos)

Advanced

Documentation

Run Virtual Vehicle Model Through Standard Drive Cycle

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