ELECTRIC VEHICLE LABORATORY

1. Electric Vehicle Motor Drivetrain Training and Research Setup

   The laboratory houses an integrated EV motor drivetrain training and research setup comprising:

   • Configurable Motor Controller
   • Electric Traction Motor
   • Motor Drive System
   • Resistive Load Bank
   • Real-time Monitoring and Measurement System
   • Speed and Torque Control Interface

   This setup enables students to study:

   • Electric motor characteristics
   • Motor control strategies
   • Speed and torque control
   • Regenerative braking concepts
   • Performance analysis of EV powertrains
   • Load testing and efficiency evaluation
2. EV Battery Management System (BMS) Workbench

   The EV BMS Workbench is designed to provide practical exposure to battery pack design and management techniques. The facility includes:

   • Lithium-ion battery modules
   • Battery pack assembly setup
   • Cell voltage monitoring
   • Battery balancing circuits
   • Battery protection mechanisms
   • Charge and discharge analysis

   Students and researchers can perform experiments on:

   • State of Charge (SOC) estimation
   • Cell balancing techniques
   • Battery health monitoring
   • Thermal management
   • Charging and discharging characteristics
   • Battery safety and protection
3. Electric Traction Motor Test Bench

   The laboratory also features an electric traction motor coupled with loading arrangements for studying:

   • Motor performance under different loading conditions
   • Torque-speed characteristics
   • Efficiency mapping
   • Dynamic response of EV motors
   • Drive cycle analysis

The EV Laboratory supports research in:

1. Electric Vehicle Technology
2. Battery Management Systems
3. Electric Drives and Motor Control
4. Energy Storage Systems
5. Charging Infrastructure
6. Electric Mobility and Sustainable Transportation
7. AI-based Energy Management for EVs
8. Smart Battery Monitoring Systems