Embedded Systems for Electric Vehicles: Foundations of EV Software

As electric vehicles reshape global transportation, the demand for engineers who understand the software and hardware powering these machines is growing rapidly. This text-based course guides you through the essential architecture of electric vehicle (EV) embedded systems, giving you a solid conceptual foundation to understand how modern EVs manage energy, control propulsion, and communicate internally. What you will learn: - Understand the fundamental architecture of Battery Management Systems (BMS) including state-of-charge estimation and thermal monitoring. - Analyze motor control principles and how embedded software regulates torque and speed in electric drivetrains. - Explore vehicle communication networks, focusing on CAN bus protocol standards and modern Ethernet integration. - Learn the basics of functional safety standards like ISO 26262 and how they apply to EV software development. - Examine AUTOSAR concepts and their role in standardizing automotive software architectures. You will begin by exploring fundamental EV architecture and key terminology before diving deep into battery management, motor control, and communication protocols. Through structured written explanations and clear architectural walkthroughs, you will gain a practical understanding of how real-world EV systems operate. This course is designed for aspiring automotive engineers, software developers, and technology enthusiasts looking to enter the EV space, with no prior experience in vehicle electronics required. Start reading today to build your foundation in the future of automotive technology.