Automotive Design

Vehicle Dynamics: This involves understanding how vehicles perform under different driving conditions, including acceleration, braking, and steering.

Aerodynamics: This field involves designing vehicles that are more efficient in motion, with considerations such as drag coefficient, downforce, and air resistance.

Materials and Structures: In automotive engineering, selecting the appropriate materials and structures for each component is crucial, as it affects the vehicle's safety, durability, and weight.

Ergonomics: This involves considering how the driver and passengers interact with the vehicle, ensuring above-average comfort, safety, and accessibility.

Manufacturing Processes: This includes understanding the various techniques used in creating automotive components and assembly. From casting, forging to 3D printing.

Powertrain Design: Powertrains refers to any component that translates fuel energy into mechanical energy. This includes engines, motors, transmissions, drive axels, and fuel lines.

Electrical and Electronic Systems: With advancements in technology, an increasing amount of gadgets are being incorporated into automobiles. thus, knowledge of Electronics systems is important to make sure that all automated systems function correctly, including safety features, entertainment systems, connectivity features, and more.

Regulatory Standards: Any vehicle design and production must comply with national and international automotive safety and environmental regulations.

Human Factors: Understanding the psychological and social aspects associated with vehicle usage, including driver behavior and sociological factors.

Design Methodologies: In automotive engineering, specific procedures must be followed when designing new models, sucha as sketching, prototyping, 3D modeling, and rapid product development.

Exterior Design: Focus on the physical appearance of the vehicle, including the shape, style, and overall aesthetics.

Interior Design: Focus on the look and functionality of the interior of the vehicle, including the dashboard layout, seating, and amenities.

Chassis Design: Focus on the structure of the vehicle, including the frame and suspension systems.

Powertrain Design: Focus on the engine and transmission systems of the vehicle, including the balance of performance and fuel efficiency.

Electrical System Design: Focus on the electronic systems of the vehicle, including the infotainment, safety, and driver assistance systems.

Hybrid/Electric Vehicle Design: Focus on creating vehicles that use alternative power sources like batteries, fuel cells or electric motors.

Autonomous Vehicle Design: Focus on designing a vehicle that is capable of operating itself without human intervention.

Commercial Vehicle Design: Focus on creating specialty vehicles for businesses or commercial purposes, such as trucks or buses.

Motorsport Design: Focus on designing high-performance vehicles for racing, including suspension, aerodynamics, powertrain systems and safety measures.

Off-Road Vehicle Design: Focus on creating vehicles that can navigate difficult terrain, including the design of the suspension, tires, and other equipment.