Training Material
Holistic electrification infrastructure design gains momentum when all stakeholders are speaking the same language.
Vehicle Charging Basics
Charging Basics introduces the concepts and general path towards site electrification. It includes a look at types of chargers, general classifications and standards. also at the opportunities for charging that electric commercial vehicles can take advantage of.
Module Summary
- The Shift To Electric
- Getting Started
- Terms and Formulas
- Charge System Standards
- Fleet Charging
- Recharging Scenarios
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Energy and Range
Electric commercial vehicles use rechargeable batteries for clean, efficient power, converting around 80% into motion. Depending on the type of vehicle and its application, battery sizes vary and travel distances per charge vary based on several factors, including usage, driving style and environmental conditions. Understanding energy and range is fundamental to coupling routes and vehicles, optimally.
Module Summary
- Understanding Range
- Effecting Range
- Analyzing Route Data
- Simulating Performance to Determine Range
- Verifying Battery Performance In the Field
- Class 6 Delivery Truck Data Logging
- Class 8 Semi-Truck Data Logging
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About Batteries
The Battery System is central to the performance and versatility of the EV – it is designed specifically to meet the demands of specific vehicle models and the work they perform whether this is passenger transportation, logistics or trash collection. It is worth spending some time looking at the characteristics that are common to most modern systems.
Module Summary
- Battery System
- Battery Architecture
- Usable Battery Capacity
- Battery Lifetime
- Battery Management System
- Li-Ion Battery
- Battery Charge Times
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Electrical Infrastructure
As important as selecting battery electric vehicles that are fit for purpose, is the implementation of a suitable electrical infrastructure that supports fleet operations today, and into the future. Design of a charger network will often include upgrades to electric service from the local utility.
Module Summary
- Charge Infrastructure Components Simplified
- The Transformer
- The Switchgear
- The User Substation
- Example of Site Power Distribution
- DC Fast Chargers
- All-In-One Charger Architecture
- Distributed Charger Architecture
- Managing Power Effectively
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Managing Power
Once the electric vehicles for a fleet are identified, energy and, specifically, Power Management are the most critical elements in determining if, and how the vehicles can be recharged on a cycle to accomplish their mission
Chapter Summary
- Distributed Charging Management System
- Dynamic Power Management
- Benefits of A Distributed Modular System
- Load Sensing
- Examples Of Site Infrastructure
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Choosing Chargers
Back-of-the-envelope calculations are a good place to start for determining charging needs. The number and placement of chargers is tied not only to the vehicle characteristics, but also to available energy; charging needs and available space will impact the movement of vehicle within the depot.
Chapter Summary
- Daily Energy Demand
- Determining Load Profile
- StarCharge Distributed DC Charger
- Kempower Distributed DC Charger
- Exercises
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Optimizing Infrastructure
Once a preliminary infrastructure design is accomplished, changes and optimizations may surface when reviewing the initial choices taken while selecting vehicles, charge infrastructure and power management software.
Chapter Summary
- Optimizing The Charger Infrastructure
- Sequential Charging
- Parallel Charging
- Purchasing Electricity
- Networked Services
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Commercial Transportation
For those approaching commercial transportation, in general, for the first time, this chapter gives a broad overview of the transportation vehicle classification, logistics terminology and electric commercial vehicles that are currently available.
Chapter Summary
- Modern Commercial Transportation
- Multimodal Transportation
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