Vehicle Powertrain Technology
- Faculty
Faculty of Engineering and Computer Science
- Version
Version 1 of 15.02.2026.
- Module identifier
11B2319
- Module level
Bachelor
- Language of instruction
German
- ECTS credit points and grading
5.0
- Module frequency
winter and summer term
- Duration
1 semester
- Brief description
After completing the module, students will be familiar with the general fundamentals of drive technology for motor vehicles. They have basic knowledge of the power requirements of motor vehicles and powertrain components. They will be familiar with the different drive units (electric machine, combustion engine) and the provision of energy by battery systems and fuel cells. You will be able to analyze stationary operating conditions and actively participate in the development process for vehicle drives.
- Teaching and learning outcomes
1. introduction to vehicle drive technology
2. longitudinal vehicle dynamics
3. driving performance diagram
4. characteristic converter (clutch / gearbox)
5. drive units
5.4 electric traction machine
- Topology of electric drive trains
- Design, operating behavior synchronous / asynchronous machine
- inverter
5.5 Internal combustion engine
- Kinematics / forces and torques
- Thermodynamics / combustion process
5.6 Hybrid drive
6. Energy supply
6.1 Tank system for hybrid drive
6.2 Battery systems
6.3 Fuel cell
6.4 High-voltage electrical system
- Overall workload
The total workload for the module is 150 hours (see also "ECTS credit points and grading").
- Teaching and learning methods
Lecturer based learning Workload hours Type of teaching Media implementation Concretization 45 Lecture Presence - 15 Practice Presence - Lecturer independent learning Workload hours Type of teaching Media implementation Concretization 25 Preparation/follow-up for course work - 20 Presentation preparation - 25 Exam preparation - 20 Study of literature -
- Graded examination
- Written examination
- Ungraded exam
- Field work / Experimental work
- Exam duration and scope
Written exam: See current regulations
Die experimental work comprises 3 to 5 experiments.
- Recommended prior knowledge
Mathematics for mechanical engineering
Electrical engineering and measurement technology
Electrical drives
Thermofluiddynamics
- Knowledge Broadening
Students have a broad-based knowledge of the scope, characteristics and key areas of drive technology for motor vehicles.
- Knowledge deepening
Students have practical knowledge of the vehicle drivetrain and its components and have a comprehensive overview of the current state of development of the various drive units.
- Knowledge Understanding
Students can recognize and explain complex relationships.
- Application and Transfer
Students are able to apply standard evaluation methods and present the results in a structured manner. They are able to solve application-related tasks independently.
- Literature
Robert Bosch GmbH, Reif, Konrad (et.al.): Kraftfahrtechnisches Taschenbuch ; Springer Vieweg 2019
Kampker, Achim, Heimes, Heiner Hans (Hrsg.): Elektromobilität: Grundlagen einer Fortschrittstechnologie; Springer Vieweg; 3. Aufl. 2024
Basshuysen, R. van, Fred Schäfer (Hrsg.): Handbuch Verbrennungsmotor; Braunschweig u.a.; Springer-Vieweg 2017
- Applicability in study programs
- Mechanical Engineering (Bachelor)
- Mechanical Engineering B.Sc. (01.09.2025)
- Mechanical Engineering in Practical Networks
- Mechanical Engineering in Practical Networks B.Sc. (01.03.2026)
- Automotive Engineering (Bachelor)
- Automotive Engineering B.Sc. (01.09.2025)
- Person responsible for the module
- Guhr, Carsten
- Teachers
- Guhr, Carsten