This mini-certificate provides an understanding on how the future transportation sector will impact the energy system both by putting stress on the electricity grid and by delivering valuable new services to the grid. Participants learn to make a realistic estimation of when our mobility system could go electric and which obstacles need to be tackled first.
Energy Systems Integration: The Future of Transport (Fundamental)
$385.00
Description
About this certification:
The transportation sector is at a crossroads. As one of the biggest consumers of the world’s energy and a major contributor to CO2 emissions and air pollution, the onus is on the transport sector to find alternative energy solutions to drive a sustainable future for all.
In this certification, you will learn about the electrification of the transportation system and how this development affects the overall energy system. You will hear crucial insights about business models and regulations impacting electric vehicles. Finally, you’ll explore the needs of an urban transport system, including charging infrastructure.
This course empowers you to:
- Explain how the history of electric transport is reflected in today’s industry
- Differentiate different car propulsion technologies, from combustion engines to hybrid vehicles and fully electric cars
- Describe the impact of electromobility on the energy system
- Explain how current business models and regulations impact the design of electric charging systems
- List multiple forms of electric transport and their impact on the energy system
- Describe challenges and solutions on the path to transport electrification at scale
Content hours: 4
