Course

Unit 1

Overview of Automotive Industry, Automotive Powertrain electronic systems: Sensors and actuators, Electronic control units, Engine management, electronic ignition systems, Engine management systems for diesel and petrol injection systems. Mechanical Subsystems: Steering, Braking, Transmission, Chassis and Suspension Systems

Unit 2

Powertrain systems: sensors, actuators & control, Chassis and Body Electronic Systems: Sensors and actuators for chassis and body systems, Comfort and control systems: HVAC, vehicle security, driver comfort, signalling and vision, safety system, Chassis control systems: Longitudinal/ Lateral/ Stability Control ABS, ESP, TCS, ACC, Active Suspension System, Automatic transmission. Demo and Lab visit

Unit 3

Xbywire systems Automotive alarm systems, Vehicle immobilization & deactivation, Driver information systems, Parking systems, Central locking system and electric windows Occupants and driver safety systems: Seat belt lighteners and airbags, Fault tolerant schemes, Driver assistance – ADAS Levels, Regulations and Euro NCAP Type approvals Tesla EV architecture- Other commercial vehicle system architectures, Demo and Lab visit.

Text Books / References

1. William Ribbens, “Understanding Automotive Electronics – An Engineering Perspective”, Eighth Edition, Butterworth Heinemann, 2017.
2. A.W. Hillier, Peter Coombes & David Rogers, Hillier’s Fundamentals of Automotive Electronics, Book 2 – Powertrain Electronics, 5th Edition, Nelson Thornes Ltd, 2006.
3. Hillier and David R. Rogers, “Hillier’s Fundamentals of Motor Vehicle Technology, Book 3 – Chassis and Body Electronics”, Fifth Edition, Nelson Thornes Ltd, 2007.
4. Tom Denton, “Automobile Electrical and Electronic Systems”, Fifth Edition, Routledge,2018.
5. Robert Bosch GmbH, Bosch Automotive Electrics and Automotive Electronics – Systems and Components, Networking and Hybrid Drive, 5th Edition, Springer 2014

Course Objectives

• To introduce concepts of Automotive systems.
• To provide the details of Automotive sub systems
• To provide the basic concepts of Advanced Driver Assistant Systems

Course Outcomes (CO):

• CO01: Able to understand the Automotive Industry
• CO02: Able to identify the mechanical systems used in Automotives
• CO03: Able to understand various vehicle domains and sub systems
• CO04: Able to understand various ADAS systems used in Automotives

CO-PO Mapping

Skills acquired: Provide detailed insight on Automotive industry and various sub systems used in automotives