Certificate Course in
Automotive Mechanics for Electric Vehicles
Duration – 45 Hours Hybrid Learning
Course Overview
This course is tailored for students interested in EV design and automotive engineering. It includes an overview of vehicle dynamics, sketching for automotive design, advanced EV modelling using SolidWorks and advanced EV analysis using MSC Adams. At the end of the course, students will be adept in using SolidWorks and MSC Adams for EV design and analysis.
Specialization Stack Objectives
To familiarise with vehicle dynamics and the elements involved in automotive engineering
To compare and contrast different EV standards and classifications, including safety, environmental and performance standards
To introduce automotive sketching software and create sketches for various types of vehicles
To design various systems of an EV using solidworks software
Course Modules
Vehicle Dynamics Fundamentals
Tire Mechanics and Dynamics
Suspension Systems, Braking Systems
Aerodynamics, Powertrain Systems
Vehicle Stability Control, Vehicle Safety
Vehicle Dynamics Simulation
Electric and Hybrid Vehicle Dynamics
Introduction to the software for automotive sketching
Overview of vehicle design process and automotive sketching
Basic sketching techniques and tools in the software
Sketching car exteriors, interiors, and details
Creating different views and angles of the vehicle
Rendering and presenting the final sketches
Understanding proportions, perspectives, and shapes in automotive sketching8
Creating sketches for different vehicle types, such as sedans, SUVs, and trucks
Tips and tricks for automotive sketching in the software
Introduction to EV technology and its benefits
Basic vehicle design principles
Design and modeling of chassis and frame, suspension systems
Design and modeling of braking and steering systems
Design and modeling of electrical components for EVs
Battery pack design and modeling for 2, 3 and 4 wheelers
Motor and drivetrain design and modeling for 2, 3 and 4 wheelers
Design and modeling of wheels and tyres for 2, 3 and 4 wheelers
Testing and simulation of vehicle performance using SolidWorks
Design for manufacturability and assembly considerations
Sustainability and environmental impact considerations in EV design
Introduction to MSC adams software and its capabilities
Setting up the modeling environment in MSC adams
Multi-body dynamics principles and application to vehicle systems modeling
Vehicle suspension systems modeling, Vehicle steering systems modeling
Vehicle braking systems modeling
Tire force and characteristics modeling
Vehicle dynamics analysis, including simulating ride and handling, vehicle stability, and rollover events
Optimization techniques for vehicle designs using MSC Adams
Integration of MSC Adams models with other software tools for system-level simulations and analysis.
Projects & Case Studies
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Design and analyse a suspension system for a specific vehicle model
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Model and simulate a vehicle maneuver such as a lane change or emergency braking event using MSC adams
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Sketch and render a concept car design
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Design and simulate an electric vehicle powertrain system using solidWorks, considering factors such as motor selection, battery capacity, range and efficiency
Target Industry Job Profiles
Automotive design engineer
EV powertrain engineer
Suspension design engineer
Vehicle dynamics engineer
Brake design engineer
Tyre design engineer
EV system integration engineer