A 1-day workshop on Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Technology Advanced Driving Assistance Systems Awareness was organised by the National Insurance Claims Society at Motordata Research Consortium Malaysia (MRC) where I got to learn about Malaysia’s current electric vehicle market and the workings of evolving safety systems in vehicles.
What is it?
This 1-day workshop was organised by the National Insurance Claims Society at Motordata Research Consortium Malaysia (MRC) on 8 December 2022. There were a total of 30 participants including myself.
The objective of the training was to enhance the knowledge of current vehicle technology which is available in the market.
What is the Programme Structure like?
09.00 am – Registration at MRC and refreshment served
09.30 am – Morning remark
09.35 am – Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Technology (Theory)
10.30 am – Morning break
11.00 am – Workshop resume
11.30 am – Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Technology – Demo
12.15 am – BAuto Training School Visit
01.00 pm – Lunch served
02.00 pm – Advanced Driving Assistance Systems Awareness (Theory & Demo)
04.30 pm – JomCheck briefing by MRC
04.40 pm – Closing Speech & Photo Sessions followed by Tea-Time
05.00 pm – End of Workshop
My Top 5 Learnings
- Hybrid electric vehicles are powered by an internal combustion engine and one or more electric motors, which uses energy stored in batteries. A hybrid electric vehicle cannot be plugged in to charge the battery. Instead, the battery is charged through regenerative braking and by the internal combustion engine. The extra power provided by the electric motor can potentially allow for a smaller engine. The battery can also power auxiliary loads and reduce engine idling when stopped. Together, these features result in better fuel economy without sacrificing performance.
- All-electric vehicles, also referred to as battery electric vehicles (BEVs), have an electric motor instead of an internal combustion engine. The vehicle uses a large traction battery pack to power the electric motor and must be plugged in to a wall outlet or charging equipment, also called electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE). Because it runs on electricity, the vehicle emits no exhaust from a tailpipe and does not contain the typical liquid fuel components, such as a fuel pump, fuel line, or fuel tank.
- Compared to ICE vehicles, servicing EVs requires some particular precautions. Before working on EVs, it should be ensured that the workshop complies with EV safety standards and that the workers received necessary safety training.
- AC Charging vs DC Charging
- ADAS, or Advanced Driver Assistance Systems, are safety systems designed to alert a driver of a potential obstacle in the vehicle’s path with the intent of avoiding a collision. These systems, located throughout the vehicle, use a combination of cameras and sensors to detect objects and then communicate to the driver.
Conclusion
Although the workshop is more geared towards claim professionals, I have definitely learnt more about Hybrid and EV technologies as well as ADAS after that workshop. I enjoyed visiting BAuto’s centre where they displayed the (at-that-time new) 2022 Mazda MX-30 and showed us the High Voltage Work Bay with all the safety precautions. This workshop has made me appreciate the complex workings of electric vehicles as manufacturers strive to meet the demand of a more sustainable world.
