I want to work with electric vehicles. Chemist or Electrical Engineer?

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SUMMARY

To work with electric vehicles, pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering is the most suitable path, as it provides comprehensive knowledge of electric motors and the principles of electricity generation. Understanding battery chemistry is essential, but it is a subset of the broader electrical engineering curriculum. Additionally, knowledge of solar energy and photovoltaic cells is increasingly relevant in the electric vehicle sector. Therefore, a focus on Electrical Engineering will equip individuals with the necessary skills to excel in this field.

PREREQUISITES
  • Fundamentals of Electrical Engineering
  • Basic Chemistry, particularly battery chemistry
  • Understanding of Photovoltaic technology
  • Knowledge of electric motor design and operation
NEXT STEPS
  • Research Electrical Engineering programs with a focus on electric vehicles
  • Study advanced battery chemistry and its applications in electric vehicles
  • Explore solar energy systems and their integration with electric vehicles
  • Learn about electric motor design and control systems
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Students considering careers in electric vehicles, electrical engineers, chemists interested in battery technology, and professionals in renewable energy sectors.

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I love Electric motors and vehicles, and i want to fully understand how electricity works and how is generated, i see that batteries have a lot of chemistry and the wires also have a lot of chemistry. So if i want to fully undertand how this things work should l go electrical engineering
or chemistry becouse of the batteries. Another parth of interest is the Solar energy by Photovoltaic cells.

Please some light.
 
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