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Vehicle Propulsion Systems
Last Updated: 2026-06-01 11:31:06
Abstract
Introduction to current and future propulsion systems and the electronic control of their longitudinal behavior
Objective
Introduction to methods of system optimization and controller design for vehicles. Understanding the structure and working principles of conventional and new propulsion systems. Quantitative descriptions of propulsion systems
Content
Understanding of physical phenomena and mathematical models of components and subsystems (manual, automatic and continuously variable transmissions, energy storage systems, electric drive trains, batteries, hybrid systems, fuel cells, road/wheel interaction, automatic braking systems, etc.). Presentation of mathematical methods, CAE tools and case studies for the model-based design and control of propulsion systems with the goal of minimizing fuel consumption and emissions.
Resources
Lecture Notes
Vehicle Propulsion Systems --Introduction to Modeling and OptimizationGuzzella Lino, Sciarretta Antonio2013, X, 409 p. 202 illus., Geb.ISBN: 978-3-642-35912-5
Learning Materials (Links)
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- Lecture Materials
General Information
- Language
- English
- Levels
- MSC
- Frequency
- Yearly recurring
Examination
- Type
- session examination
- Mode
- oral 30 minutes
Course Components
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Vehicle Propulsion Systems
This course will be offered for the last time in the Autumn Semester 2025.
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3 h weekly |
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Wahlfächer (Diese Kurse sind besonders empfohlen, andere ETH-Kurse aus dem Feld Energy Science and Technology im weiteren Sinne können in Absprache mit dem Tutor gewählt werden.)
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