Course Summary
This course provides an introduction to electric vehicles and their impact on mobility. It covers the basics of electric vehicle technology, charging infrastructure, and the environmental and social benefits of electric mobility.Key Learning Points
- Learn about the basics of electric vehicle technology and charging infrastructure
- Understand the environmental and social benefits of electric mobility
- Explore the future of electric vehicles and their impact on society
Related Topics for further study
- Electric Vehicle Technology
- Charging Infrastructure
- Environmental Impact
- Social Impact
- Future of Electric Mobility
Learning Outcomes
- Understand the basics of electric vehicle technology and charging infrastructure
- Identify the environmental and social benefits of electric mobility
- Explore the future of electric vehicles and their impact on society
Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course
- Basic understanding of automotive technology
- Interest in sustainability and environmental impact
Course Difficulty Level
IntermediateCourse Format
- Online
- Self-paced
Similar Courses
- Sustainable Transportation: An Introduction
- Electric Cars: Technology, Business, and Policy
Related Education Paths
Related Books
Description
The purpose of Electric Vehicles and Mobility is to help you, whatever your profile, your training or your country, find your own answers to questions such as:
Outline
- Welcome
- Introduction
- Course Overview
- Syllabus
- Partnership École des Ponts ParisTech and Groupe Renault Corporate Foundation
- Introducing the team
- Introduce yourself to the other learners
- Chapter 1 - Understand Mobility and its evolutions
- More on Method - Transportation Systems
- Mobility and Urban Forms
- Do You Know That? Urbanization of the World Population
- More on Method - Socio-Technical Regimes and Technological Transition
- Mobility and Ways of Life
- Do You Know That? Some Highlights Regarding Mobility in the World
- More on Method - Mobility Systems Observational Data
- Electric Mobility: From Past to Present
- Do You Know That? National Wealth and Individual Motorization
- More on Method - The Four-Step Model
- Electric Mobility: Actual Changes Brought On by Electric Vehicles in Terms of Mobility Systems
- Do You Know That? Zahavi’s Conjecture and Household Transport Budgets
- Speakers
- References
- References
- (ungraded) quiz on Transportation Systems
- (ungraded) quiz on Socio-Technical Regimes and Technological Transition
- (ungraded) quiz on Mobility Systems Observational Data
- (ungraded) quiz on The Four-Step Model
- Week 1 Assessment
- Instructions
- Chapter 1 assessment
- Chapter 2 – Electric Mobility and Environmental Impact Reduction
- What are the Challenges of Climate Change?
- Climate Change: Futurology of Greenhouse Gas Emissions for The 21st Century
- Identifying and Reducing the Negative Impacts of Transportation
- Noise
- More on Method - Life-Cycle Assessment (LCA)
- LCA and Well-To-Wheel Analysis 1/2
- LCA and Well-To-Wheel Analysis 2/2
- Comparative LCA of Thermal and Electric Vehicles
- Recycling of Electric Vehicle Batteries
- Speakers
- References
- References
- References
- Interview with Jean-Philippe Hermine
- (ungraded) quiz on Life-Cycle Assessment (LCA)
- Week 2 Assessment
- Instructions
- Chapter 2 assessment
- Chapter 3 – Economic Analysis
- More on Method - Monetarization
- More on Method - Total Cost of Ownership
- More on Method - Discount Rate
- More on Method - Option Value
- Cost/Benefit Analysis Applied to Electric Vehicles 1/2
- Cost/Benefit Analysis Applied to Electric Vehicles 2/2
- Do You Know That? The Distorting Effect of Taxes
- Do You Know That? The Cost Recovery Ratio
- More on method - The Issues of EVs for the Industry and Public Accounts
- What is at Stake at Country Level? Effects Regarding Industrial Production
- What is at Stake at Country Level? Effects Regarding Energy Supply
- Do You Know That? Oil Dependence of Transportation in The World
- Do You Know That? Fuel Poverty
- More on method - Disaggregated Analysis of Household Potential EV Demand
- More on method - Household Mobility Tool Ownership
- Demand and Potential Demand: Who will pick an electric vehicle? 1/2
- Demand and Potential Demand: Who will pick an electric vehicle? 2/2
- Speakers
- References
- (ungraded) quiz on Monetarization
- (ungraded) quiz on Total Cost of Ownership
- (ungraded) quiz on Discount Rate
- (ungraded) quiz on Option Value
- (ungraded) quiz on The Issues of EVs for the Industry and Public Accounts
- (ungraded) quiz on Disaggregated Analysis of Household Potential EV Demand
- (ungraded) quiz on Household Mobility Tool Ownership
- Week 3 Assessment
- Instructions
- Chapter 3 assessment
- Chapter 4 – Electric Mobility and Infrastructures: Technical and Economic Dimensions
- Issues and Present Situation of Charging Infrastructures in France
- Global State of Play of Charging Infrastructures for Electric Vehicles
- Charging Infrastructure Policies in Europe
- Public Policies related to EV Charging Infrastructure
: Global Perspective
- More on method - The Technical and Economic Processes Leading to an Equilibrium Between Supply and Demand on Electric Grids
- Do You Know That? Storing Electric Power
- Do You Know That? (Re)Charging Stations
- EV Business Models: A Business Model Approach
- EV Business Models: Value and Deployment
- Batteries and Charging Infrastructures
- Quickdrop, Rapid-Charges, Corri-Door: « Fill It Up, Please »
- Battery Business Model
- Speakers
- References
- Interviews with Renault Experts
- (ungraded) quiz on The Technical and Economic Processes Leading to an Equilibrium Between Supply and Demand on Electric Grids
- Week 4 Assessment
- Instructions
- Chapter 4 assessment
- Chapter 5 – Electric Mobility Today
- Current State of the Electric Vehicle Markets In Europe
- State of Play of EV Markets
: Global Perspective
- Public Policies Supporting EVs in the World
- Current State of Public Policies in Support of Electric Vehicles in Europe
- Do You Know That? Different Types of Electric Vehicles
- Do You Know That? Mini-Cars in China
- Do You Know That? Electric Two-Wheelers
- Speakers
- Chapter 6 - Prospective: The Road to Electrification
- More on Method - The ASIF Approach
- Deployment of Charging Infrastructures
- Hybridization and Electric Vehicles 1/2
- Hybridization and Electric Vehicles 2/2
- Is the Hybrid Thermoelectric Technology a Transition Technology?
- Speakers
- References
- Interview with Joseph Beretta
- (ungraded) quiz on The ASIF Approach
- Week 5 Assessment
- Instructions
- Chapters 5 & 6 assessment
- Chapter 7 – Electric Mobility, Connected Mobility, Autonomous Mobility
- New Mobility Services
- Electric Vehicles as Part of New Mobility Services
- Big Data: Electric... and Connected Vehicles 1/2
- Big Data: Electric... and Connected Vehicles 2/2
- Do You Know That? Standardized Levels of Autonomous Vehicles
- Experiments with the Automated Electric Vehicle
- Speakers
- Interview with Laurent Taupin
- Chapter 8 - Electric Mobility for All: Utopia or Obviousness
- Bottom of the Pyramid 1/2
- Bottom of the Pyramid 2/2
- A Strategy for Sustainable Urban Mobility - The ASI-E Framework
- Supporting Electric Mobility in Developing and Emerging Countries
- EV Business Model and Mobility for All
- Speakers
- References
- References
- Interview with Robert Bonetto
- Week 6 Assessment
- Instructions
- Chapters 7 & 8 assessment
- Conclusion
- Conclusion
Summary of User Reviews
The Electric Vehicles and Mobility course on Coursera has garnered positive reviews from students. The course covers a wide range of topics related to electric vehicles and sustainable transportation. Many users found the course to be engaging and informative, and appreciated the real-world examples and case studies presented throughout. One key aspect that many users thought was good is the course's focus on practical applications and real-world solutions to the challenges facing the electric vehicle industry.Pros from User Reviews
- Engaging and informative course material
- Real-world examples and case studies
- Focus on practical applications and real-world solutions
- Detailed explanations of technical concepts
- Opportunities for interactive learning and collaboration
Cons from User Reviews
- Some users found the course material to be too technical
- The course may be too basic for those with prior knowledge of electric vehicles
- Limited feedback and interaction with course instructors
- Some technical issues with the Coursera platform
- No certification or credential offered upon completion of the course
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