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Applied Automotive Systems Engineering is a master-level short course that builds a strong foundation in automotive fundamentals, IC engine systems, transmission technologies, and vehicle powertrain integration. Learners study engine operation, performance and limitations, clutch and gearbox concepts, torque converters, differentials, AWD systems, gear ratio selection, suspension, steering, braking, control systems, diagnostics, telematics, regulatory frameworks, and automotive electrical and electronic architecture. The program blends theory with practical system-level understanding, enabling participants to analyse, integrate, and optimize modern vehicles for performance, reliability, and compliance.
This foundation program builds a complete systems understanding of conventional automotive powertrains and vehicle subsystems as a springboard for advanced EV and future mobility applications.
Key Topics Include:
✓ Develop a strong understanding of automotive fundamentals, vehicle architectures, industry structure, and development processes to effectively contextualize EV and new mobility solutions.
✓ Gain a strong understanding of IC engine fundamentals, including performance, efficiency, and emissions, to evaluate electrified powertrains and the engineering case for vehicle electrification.
✓ Optimize transmission and driveline design through informed selection of gear ratios, transmission architectures, and differential systems to meet vehicle performance and efficiency targets.
✓ Evaluate powertrain integration using road loads, drive cycles, fuel economy, and performance metrics to optimize energy efficiency, drivability, and vehicle performance.
✓ Engineer and optimize vehicle dynamics through integrated suspension, steering, and braking systems, balancing ride, handling, comfort, and safety for conventional and electrified vehicle platforms.
✓ Understand automotive electrical, electronic, and control system architectures, including sensors, actuators, CAN, diagnostics, telematics, ADAS, and thermal management, to support intelligent and connected vehicles.
Mr. Vikrant Vaidya
24+ years’ experience in global automotive design and product development on multiple EVs and Hybrid vehicle platforms, specialising in model-based design, calibration, testing, and system integration; a Six-Sigma Green Belt with 3 inventions in battery & hybrid electric vehicles. He earned his Master's degree in Energy Systems Engineering from the University of Michigan and his Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering from Nagpur University.
A brainchild of pManifold, evACAD is a team of EV and Sustainability experts with more than 150 years of combined experience with e-Mobility. Our applications and practice-based learning programmes are designed to help you develop your current skill set while staying relevant to industry standards and procedures utilised by the top business players around the globe.
