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151-0254-00L 4 Credits MSC D-GESS , D-MAVT
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Environmental Aspects of Future Mobility

Lecturers & Examiners: Dr. Panayotis Dimopoulos Eggenschwiler, PD Dr. Yuri Wright
Note: previous course title in FS20 "Environmental Aspects of IC-Engines"
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Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:54:30

Abstract

The course describes and assesses the environmental performance of current and future Mobility/Transportation and Transformation paths to sustainability. It focuses in particular on the future role of renewable synthetic chemical energy carriers from a technology point of view.

Objective

The students should understand the systemic nature of the Mobility/Transportation System and be able to elaborate solutions for the defossilization of the sector. At the end of the course they should be capable to assess alternative technologies for the different subsectors for transport of people and freight including the “upstream” energy supply processes.

Content

Mobility system structure, future demand trends for the various sectors (road, marine, aviation, people, freight) and appropriate energy carriers per application. Brief overview over conversion technologies. Combustion fundamentals and pollutant minimization methods for conventional and renewable fuels. Exhaust gas of aftertreatment for combustion engines and atmospheric immissions. Methods for producing renewable synthetic fuels (electrolysis, methanation/synthesis of higher hydrocarbons etc.) and related infrastructure requirements. Sector coupling and estimates of requested electricity for direct and indirect (via chemical energy carriers) electrification of mobility and appropriate supply sources.

General Information

Language
English
Levels
MSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
session examination
Mode
oral 30 minutes
Written aids: Simple calculator without networking; max. 2 double-sided A4 sheets of handwritten notes.

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture Environmental Aspects of Future Mobility
  • Wed 10:15-12:00 (HG F 3)
2 h weekly
exercise Environmental Aspects of Future Mobility
  • Wed 12:15-13:00 (HG F 3)
1 h weekly

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