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New Generation Vehicle Technology (H7109)

New Generation Vehicle Technology

Module H7109

Module details for 2024/25.

15 credits

FHEQ Level 6

Module Outline

This module provides you with an introduction to the principles and technologies of modern on-road passenger cars which are still the prime transportation vehicles. A brief comparison of on-road and off-road vehicles is also provided. Topics to be covered will include:

• Vehicle dynamics and corresponding sub-systems including tyres, suspension and steering systems with the aim of modelling, simulation and control; A brief comparison of the on-road and off-road vehicles.
• Control systems including the powertrain, stability and safety control principles and techniques.
• A brief introduction to autonomous vehicles including technologies for perception, localisation, path planning, communication and control.

C2, C3, C4, C6, C7, C16, C17, M2, M3, M4, M6, M7, M16, M17

Module learning outcomes

A systematic understanding of operating principles of modern on-road cars including interpreting main parameters and performance graphs with the focus on analysis, modelling, simulation and control

A systematic understanding of operating principles of vehicle sub-systems including modern tyres, HVAC system, steering and suspension systems

Design of control strategies for modern cars to operate on roads safely

Analysis of performance of vehicles and associated control strategies using comprehensive simulation environments.

TypeTimingWeighting
Computer Based ExamSemester 2 Assessment60.00%
Coursework40.00%
Coursework components. Weighted as shown below.
ReportT2 Week 10 100.00%
Timing

Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.

Weighting

Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.

TermMethodDurationWeek pattern
Spring SemesterLecture1 hour11111111111
Spring SemesterLaboratory2 hours11111111111

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