Vehicle Systems

Graduate

192 Winter 2027 Academic Calendar Introduction to primary automotive systems including engine types and configurations, vehicle dynamics, powertrain and vehicle propulsion. Advanced driver assist systems (ADAS), tractive effort, energy requirements, vehicle duty cycles and usage patterns, propulsion system efficiency, regenerative braking systems, emission, and fuel economy standards as they relate to internal combustion, electric, hybrid, hydrogen fuel cell electric propulsion systems and the relative merits of each will be incorporated. Identification and discussion of industry issues and trends including vehicle safety standards (FMVSS/CMVSS, NCAP and ECE, for example) and emerging technologies and standards (i.e. SAEJ1772, J3400 (NACS), SAE J2601and ISO-26262)