Advanced Vehicle Powertrain Technology
- Faculty
Faculty of Engineering and Computer Science
- Version
Version 1 of 24.07.2026.
- Module identifier
11M2217
- Module level
Master
- Language of instruction
German
- ECTS credit points and grading
5.0
- Module frequency
only summer term
- Duration
1 semester
- Brief description
After completing the module, students will be familiar with the interaction between engine, transmission and vehicle. They have in-depth knowledge in the field of combustion engines.
- Teaching and learning outcomes
Vehicle drive technology:
- axle load/driving limits
- transmission- design
- starting elements/torque converters/trilock converters
- speed/torque converters/manual/automatic transmissions/differentials
Selected chapters on electromobility
- electric machines
- frequency converters/inverters
- energy supply (fuel cell, battery, vehicle electrical system)
Selected chapters on combustion engines
- fuels
- exhaust emissions/exhaust gas aftertreatment
- turbocharging
- 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 30 Lecture Presence - 15 Laboratory activity Presence - Lecturer independent learning Workload hours Type of teaching Media implementation Concretization 30 Preparation/follow-up for course work - 20 Presentation preparation - 15 Work in small groups - 20 Exam preparation - 20 Study of literature -
- Graded examination
- Homework / Assignment
- Exam duration and scope
Term paper: approx. 20 pages
- Recommended prior knowledge
Bachelor's degree in the field of automotive engineering
- Knowledge Broadening
The students have extended knowledge of the scope, characteristics and essential areas of drive technology for motor vehicles.
- Knowledge deepening
Students have practical knowledge of the vehicle drive train and its components and have a comprehensive overview of the current state of development of internal combustion engines.
- 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.
- Academic Self-Conception / Professionalism
Students recognize the challenges relevant to the company and use them to develop goals and solutions for the given field of activity. They can question processes in their area of work and identify potential for optimization.
- Literature
Naunheimer, H.; Bertsche, B.; Lechner, G.: Fahrzeuggetriebe - Grundlagen, Auswahl, Auslegung und Konstruktion; 2. bearb. und erw. Aufl. Berlin [u.a.]; Springer 2007
Klement, W.: Fahrzeuggetriebe München; Wien; Carl Hanser Verlag 2005
Basshuysen, R. van, Fred Schäfer (Hrsg.): Handbuch Verbrennungsmotor; Braunschweig u.a.; Vieweg 2002
Merker, G. P. u. Teichmann, R. (Hrsg.): Grundlagen Verbrennungsmotoren; Wiesbaden; Springer 2014
Pucher, H. u. Zinner, K.: Aufladung von Verbrennungsmotoren; Berlin; Springer Vieweg, 2012
- Applicability in study programs
- Automotive Engineering (Master)
- Automotive Engineering M.Sc. (01.09.2025)
- Computer Science
- Computer Science M.Sc. (01.09.2025)
- Person responsible for the module
- Guhr, Carsten
- Teachers
- Guhr, Carsten