This module provides the learners with a comprehensive understanding of the driving factors, challenges and technological progress made to date regarding automotive Electro-Mobility (E-Mobility) and Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS).
These ultimately are the enablers of vehicle autonomy.
Positioned towards the end of the programme this advanced module significantly enhances the technology strand and equips the student with a solid foundation for further research, study and/or an exciting career in the automotive or transportation industries.
Fundamental influencing factors
Personal safety, time efficiency and productivity, energy efficiency and sustainable transport and environmental protection.
E-Mobility Ecosystem
Electric vehicles, infrastructure, E-Mobility providers and regulations.
E-Mobility Solutions
Micro-hybrid, Plug-in hybrid, Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEV), Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (FCEV), Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV).
Battery technology developments
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ADAS
Adaptive cruise control, Adaptive lighting, Blind spot and pedestrian detection, Driver fatigue alert, Land departure warning/avoidance, Active emergency braking, Intelligent speed assistance, Traffic sign recognition, Cross traffic alert, Automatic parking, Collision avoidance, Night vision and matrix headlights.
Technologies
LIDAR, multi-mode radar, ultrasonic sensors, infrared camera, stereo multi-purpose camera.
Connectivity and communication
Multiplexing, Vehicle to Vehicle (V2V), Vehicle to Infrastructure (V2I)
Autonomous Vehicle Challenges
Legislation, Environmental/Infrastructure, Moral/Ethical, Insurance, Stakeholder and Market
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This module will be delivered using a combination of interactive lectures, tutorials and group discussions.
Delivery will be augmented by audio visual aids and web-based programmes and/or modules where appropriate.
The emphasis will consistently be to relate the subject matter to current automotive technological applications. Revision assessments will introduced throughout at stages to reinforce the learning.
| Module Content & Assessment | |
|---|---|
| Assessment Breakdown | % |
| Formal Examination | 60 |
| Other Assessment(s) | 40 |