Vehicle use and design. Vehicle systems and sub systems, especially those of importance for energy conversion control, etc. Tires and rolling resistance, powertrain, brakes, transmission, suspension systems, combustion engines. Integration of systems and sub systems. New concepts and systems, e g hybrid and fuel cell cars. Product development process.
SD2224 Vehicle Systems for a Better Environment 8.0 credits
This course has been discontinued.
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Information per course offering
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Course syllabus as PDF
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Course syllabus SD2224 (Autumn 2007–)Headings with content from the Course syllabus SD2224 (Autumn 2007–) are denoted with an asterisk ( )
Content and learning outcomes
Course contents
Intended learning outcomes
Students graduating from the course should be able to:
- describe how vehicles effect the environment on local, regional and global level,
- describe vehicle components and their function
- describe vehicle forces and its relation to weight, air resistance, rolling resistance, etc.
- calculate start, acceleration and retardation of vehicles,
- describe how tires are built, how forces occurs and what affects the rolling resistance,
- have basic knowledge on vehicle curving performance and comfort,
- describe vehicle development from a systems engineering perspective, from market, to requirements and product development.
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
Prerequisites from fundamental courses in mathematics, mechanics, electronics that is equivalent to the first three years of Master of Engineering programs such as M, T, F, K and E.
Literature
Compendium Vehicle systems for a better environment and material handed out during the course.
Examination and completion
Grading scale
A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
Examination
- ÖVN1 - Assignments, 4.0 credits, grading scale: P, F
- TEN1 - Examination, 3.0 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
- LAB1 - Laboratory Work, 1.0 credits, grading scale: P, F
Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.
The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.
If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.
Other requirements for final grade
Written examination (TEN1; 3 university credits) Approved exercises (ÖVN1; 3 university credits) Laboratory work (LAB1; 2 university credits)
Examiner
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Ethical approach
- All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
- In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
- In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.
Further information
Course room in Canvas
Registered students find further information about the implementation of the course in the course room in Canvas. A link to the course room can be found under the tab Studies in the Personal menu at the start of the course.
Offered by
Education cycle
Second cycle
Supplementary information
Limited to maximum 50 students, from universities engaged in the Green Vehicle National University Program.
The course has been replaced by SD2221.