New Generation Vehicle Technology (H7109)
New Generation Vehicle Technology
Module H7109
Module details for 2025/26.
15 credits
FHEQ Level 6
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Unseen Examination | 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 |
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