AICTE Training and Learning (ATAL) Academy Faculty Development Programme (FDP) On ‘Sustainable Electric Vehicles for Hilly Terrains’

About VMSBUTU, Dehradun

Veer Madho Singh Bhandari Uttarakhand Technical University (VMSBUTU), Dehradun was established on 27th January 2005 by Govt. of Uttarakhand. The University has been established in an area of 8.372 hectare and it is the only affiliating University of the state for technical institutions. There are 7 campus and 132 affiliated colleges with 33,000 students in various courses. University is running 08 UG, 6 PG and 18 Ph.D programmes.

About THDC-IHET, Tehri

THDC Institute of Hydropower Engineering and Technology (THDC-IHET) is a campus institute of Veer Madho Singh Bhandari Uttarakhand Technical University, Dehradun, established in Bhagirathipuram, Tehri, the heart of hill state Uttarakhand. The institute is situated at a distance of 3 km from the Tehri dam, which is one of the largest hydropower dams in the world. The institute is providing B.Tech courses in core engineering streams and M.Tech in Hydropower & Renewable Energy. The institute is an energy focused center offering skill development course under the Jal Urja Mitra Skill Development Programme to enhance practical competencies in the energy sector. The institute provides grand infrastructure, well equipped labs, modernized classrooms, computer centre, seminar hall and a fully automated library. The campus is equipped with a 150 kW installed rooftop solar power plant, supporting clean energy generation. In addition, best possible facility of hostel, sports, gym, canteen, guest house, start-hub, exhibition hall and transportation are also offered. Well qualified faculties of the institute provide best educational, research and professional environment.

About ATAL Academy

All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) through its newly established AICTE Training and Learning (ATAL) Academy have intimated Faculty Development Programs in various thrust domains of modern technology to impart quality training to Faculty Members, Research Scholars and PG students.

About the Faculty Development Programme

This Faculty Development Programme (FDP) aims to provide faculty members, research scholars, and PG students with a comprehensive understanding of electric vehicle (EV) systems with a special focus on their application in hilly and mountainous terrains. While electric mobility is rapidly emerging as a key solution for sustainable transportation, deployment in hilly regions poses unique challenges like steep gradients, high energy consumption, battery performance issues under varying climatic conditions, and limited charging infrastructure. Through expert lectures, case studies, and hands-on sessions, participants will gain valuable insights into addressing these challenges.

Major Themes and Course Contents

• Fundamentals of Electric Mobility
• EV design challenges in hilly regions and remote areas
• Battery technologies and energy storage systems
• Energy management and control strategies
• EV charging infrastructure in hilly areas and challenges in remote charging deployment
• Grid integration and power system impact
• Drive cycle analysis for hilly terrain
• Emerging technologies and trends
• Challenges in rural and hilly areas
• Lifecycle analysis of EVs
• Case Studies and Field Visits

Who Can Attend

The faculty members of AICTE approved Institutions, Universities, Research Scholars and PG Students.

Registration Process & Details

• Registration Fee: There is no registration fee for participants.
• Boarding and Lodging: All boarding and lodgings arrangements are to be made by THDC-IHET, Tehri. External Participants (traveling more than 20 km one side to attend the FDPs) who attend at least 90% of the sessions shall be reimbursed lump sum Rs. 1200.00, at the end of the FDP.
• How to Register: Registrations can be done online using the link: www.aicte-india.org/atal.

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