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Automotive Engineering Technology: Case Studies
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Intermediate
45 hours
10 topics
Learning Objectives
5 objectives- Understand the fundamental principles and concepts of automotive engineering technology.
- Analyze different vehicle powertrain technologies, including hybrid, electric, and fuel cell systems.
- Evaluate advancements in autonomous vehicles and advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS).
- Examine vehicle safety systems and sustainable automotive design practices.
- Understand automotive materials, manufacturing processes, and transmission systems.
Content Outline
PreviewUnit 3580: Automotive Engineering Technology
1. Introduction to Automotive Engineering Technology
- Overview of automotive engineering
- Key concepts and principles
- Applications in the automotive industry
2. Hybrid Electric Vehicle Technology
- Definition and significance
- Components: internal combustion engine, electric motor, battery
- Operation modes and control strategies
- Advantages and challenges
- Case study analysis
3. Autonomous Vehicle Development
- Overview of autonomous vehicle technology
- Sensors: LiDAR, radar, cameras, ultrasonic
- Control systems and algorithms
- Case studies on self-driving cars
- Future implications for the automotive industry
4. Vehicle Safety Systems
- Importance of occupant safety
- Airbags: types and deployment mechanisms
- Anti-lock Braking Systems (ABS)
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
- Crash prevention technologies
5. Sustainable Automotive Design
- Principles of sustainable design
- Eco-friendly materials
- Energy-efficient components
- Green manufacturing processes
- Case studies highlighting sustainable practices
6. Automotive Transmission Systems
- Overview of transmission systems
- Manual transmissions: design and operation
- Automatic transmissions: torque converters and planetary gearsets
- Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
- Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT)
- Advantages and applications
7. Case Study: Electric Vehicle (EV) Technology
- EV components: electric motor, inverter, battery pack
- Battery technologies and management systems
- Charging infrastructure and standards
- Environmental impact of EVs
- Future trends in electric mobility
8. Automotive Materials and Manufacturing Processes
- Importance of materials selection
- Lightweight materials and composites
- Additive manufacturing in automotive engineering
- Quality control measures and standards
- Case studies on materials and manufacturing innovations
9. Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS)
- Overview of ADAS technologies
- Adaptive cruise control
- Lane departure warning systems
- Collision avoidance systems
- Impact on driver safety and comfort
- Case studies of ADAS implementation
10. Case Study: Fuel Cell Vehicle Technology
- Fundamentals of fuel cell technology
- Fuel cell vehicles (FCVs): design and operation
- Hydrogen infrastructure and storage
- Environmental benefits and challenges
- Potential and future outlook in the automotive industry
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