Electric Vehicle

We spend a huge amount of fuel on transportation and automobiles. While  travelling from one place to another, the energy in fuels like petrol and diesel get converted into heat to power all ignition systems. Some of the energy from the fuel gets converted into kinetic energy for powering the vehicle, while some of it is lost due to friction. The conventional braking system in a fuel-driven vehicle causes friction between brake pads and brake disc when a driver applies brakes to stop the vehicle. It converts the vehicle's kinetic energy into heat which is then dissipated and goes waste. With the advent of electric vehicles, the idea of capturing and conserving kinetic energy arose. All modern electric cars in India and across the world are equipped with the regenerative braking system. In  the regenerative braking system, the motor, that drives an electric vehicle, also performs the function of braking. When the motor runs, it converts electrical energy into mechanical energy ...

When compared to conventional petrol or diesel-run cars, electric cars have significant differences and several benefits. With an increasing number of people opting for electric cars, it is important to understand the working of the internal parts of an electric vehicle. One  of the most vital parts of an automobile is its control system. In electric vehicles, these are more complex and have additional components like high voltage batteries, motors, inverters, converters, pumps and regenerative brakes. The  inverter and converter are two key components that work together to manage the power and recharging the circuits.  An inverter is an electrical device that converts electricity derived from a Direct Current (DC) source to Alternating Current (AC), which can be used to drive a device or appliance. The inverter receives DC power from the battery and directs it towards the primary winding in a transformer within the inverter itself. Through an electronic switch which is g...