Electric Vehicle and Charging Infrastructure Assessment in Cold Climates
COURSE NO: M02-069
PDH CREDIT: 2
COURSE PROVIDER: Ahmad Hammouz, P.Eng.
PRICE: $68 (CAD) (Save on this price with Pre-Pay-PDH Discounts!)
Course Highlights
This online engineering CPD course provides a thorough introduction to the challenges and opportunities of electric vehicle (EV) adoption and charging infrastructure deployment in cold-weather regions.
Drawing on real-world data from Fairbanks, Alaska, and international winter-driving studies, this course explores how extreme cold temperatures (down to −40°C) affect electric vehicle efficiency, battery performance, and charging reliability. It analyzes the effects of cold weather on battery chemistry, cabin heating demands, and thermal management systems, and how these factors contribute to reduced range and longer charging times.
This course also examines infrastructure challenges for electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE), including operational temperature ratings, charging speed limitations, and practical guidance for fleet operators and individual EV owners in northern climates.
Furthermore, this course highlights proven strategies such as vehicle preconditioning, indoor storage, battery thermal management, and the use of heat pumps, while underscoring the importance of public charging infrastructure for fleet reliability. It reviews manufacturer recommendations, government standards, and emerging technology innovations, offering participants insights into how EVs can remain viable and effective in harsh winter conditions.
This 2 CPD online course is applicable to mechanical engineers, automotive professionals, as well as other technical professionals interested in evaluating and operating electric vehicles in regions subject to extreme winter conditions.
Drawing on real-world data from Fairbanks, Alaska, and international winter-driving studies, this course explores how extreme cold temperatures (down to −40°C) affect electric vehicle efficiency, battery performance, and charging reliability. It analyzes the effects of cold weather on battery chemistry, cabin heating demands, and thermal management systems, and how these factors contribute to reduced range and longer charging times.
This course also examines infrastructure challenges for electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE), including operational temperature ratings, charging speed limitations, and practical guidance for fleet operators and individual EV owners in northern climates.
Furthermore, this course highlights proven strategies such as vehicle preconditioning, indoor storage, battery thermal management, and the use of heat pumps, while underscoring the importance of public charging infrastructure for fleet reliability. It reviews manufacturer recommendations, government standards, and emerging technology innovations, offering participants insights into how EVs can remain viable and effective in harsh winter conditions.
This 2 CPD online course is applicable to mechanical engineers, automotive professionals, as well as other technical professionals interested in evaluating and operating electric vehicles in regions subject to extreme winter conditions.
Learning Objectives
This PE continuing education course is intended to provide you with the following specific knowledge and skills:
- Understanding how extreme cold affects EV battery chemistry, range, and overall performance
- Differentiating between heating systems (heat pumps vs. resistive heaters) and their efficiency in subzero conditions
- Analyzing real-world EV performance data from Alaska, including Tesla fleets and Ford F-150 Lightning trials
- Identifying operational challenges for EVSE, such as temperature limits, charging speed degradation, and frozen connectors
- Evaluating best practices to improve EV reliability in cold climates, including indoor storage, preconditioning, and smart charging
- Learning about policy and procurement frameworks, including U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and GSA standards for extreme environments
- Assessing impacts on fleet operations, public charging infrastructure, and consumer adoption in northern regions
- Exploring future opportunities in battery thermal management, low-temperature charging, and resilient EVSE designs
Course Document
In this professional engineering CEU course, you need to review the course document titled, “Electric Vehicle and Charging Infrastructure Assessment in Cold Climates”, which is based on the U.S. Department of Energy National Renewable Energy Laboratory, Publication No. NREL/TP-5400-92113, “Electric Vehicle and Charging Infrastructure Assessment in Cold Weather Climates: A Case Study of Fairbanks, Alaska”.
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ELECTRIC VEHICLE AND CHARGING INFRASTRUCTURE ASSESSMENT IN COLD CLIMATES (1.8 MB)Course Quiz
Once you complete your course review, you need to take a multiple-choice quiz consisting of ten (10) questions to earn 2 CPD credits. The quiz will be based on the entire document.
The minimum passing score is 70%. There is no time limit on the quiz, and you can take it multiple times until you pass at no additional cost.
Certificate of Completion
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