New Generation Vehicle Technology (H7109)
New Generation Vehicle Technology
Module H7109
Module details for 2025/26.
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.
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Based Exam | Semester 2 Assessment | 60.00% |
| Coursework | 40.00% | |
| Coursework components. Weighted as shown below. | ||
| Report | T2 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.
| Term | Method | Duration | Week pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Semester | Lecture | 1 hour | 11111111111 |
| Spring Semester | Laboratory | 2 hours | 11111111111 |
How to read the week pattern
The numbers indicate the weeks of the term and how many events take place each week.
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