"Automotive engineering, along with aerospace engineering and naval architecture, is a branch of vehicle engineering..."
This subfield deals with the latest technological advancements in vehicles, including autonomous driving, electrification, and connectivity.
The Internal Combustion Engine: Covers the basic operation and function of the engine including the fuel system, ignition, cooling system, and exhaust system.
Automotive Electronics: Discusses the electrical and computerized systems found in modern cars such as the engine control module (ECM), sensors, and wiring.
Suspension and Steering: Explores the systems that provide control and stability to the vehicle, including the shocks, struts, springs, and tires.
Brakes: Discusses the braking systems found in cars including hydraulic and mechanical systems, ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), and Brake Control Modules.
Transmission and Drivetrain: Examines the different types of transmissions, transfer cases, and drive systems in vehicles and how they operate.
Vehicle Maintenance: Covers regular maintenance procedures such as oil changes, tire rotation, and tune-ups to keep the vehicle in good working condition.
Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning: Discusses the HVAC system in a vehicle and how it works, including controls, ductwork, and refrigerant.
Body and Chassis: Covers the structure and components of the vehicle, including the frame, body panels, and interior features.
Fuel Efficiency: Explores ways to increase mileage and reduce emissions through proper maintenance, driving habits, and fuel-efficient technologies.
Safety and Regulations: Covers the various safety features found in modern cars, including seat belts, airbags, and collision avoidance systems, as well as government regulations and standards.
Internal Combustion Engine (ICE): The traditional type of engine used in most vehicles, which burns fuel (usually gasoline) to produce mechanical energy.
Electric vehicles (EV): These rely on electric motors and batteries to power the car, rather than an engine.
Hybrid vehicles (HEV): These vehicles use both an internal combustion engine and an electric motor/battery to power the car.
Plug-in Hybrid vehicles (PHEV): Similar to a hybrid, but with a larger battery and the ability to charge the battery via an external power source.
Fuel Cell vehicles (FCV): These cars use hydrogen to produce electricity, which powers an electric motor.
Automatic Transmission: A transmission that automatically shifts gears as the car speeds up or slows down, without the need for the driver to manually shift gears.
Manual Transmission: A transmission that requires the driver to manually shift gears, usually via a clutch pedal and gear stick.
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT): A type of transmission that offers seamless gear changes, without the traditional gear stages of a manual or automatic transmission.
All-Wheel Drive (AWD): A system that sends power to all four wheels of the car, providing better traction and stability in slippery conditions.
Four-Wheel Drive (4WD): A more heavy-duty version of AWD, often used in off-road vehicles.
Adaptive Cruise Control: A system that uses sensors and cameras to adjust the speed of the car to maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in front.
Lane Departure Warning: A system that alerts the driver if the car begins to drift out of its lane.
Blind Spot Monitoring: A system that alerts the driver if there is a vehicle in their blind spot.
Parking Assist: A system that uses sensors and cameras to help the driver park their car in a tight space.
Collision Avoidance: A system that detects potential collisions and applies the brakes or adjusts the steering to prevent a crash.
Autonomous Driving: A set of technologies that allow a car to drive itself, without the need for human input (although currently not fully developed for public use).
"...incorporating elements of mechanical, electrical, electronic, software, and safety engineering..."
"...as applied to the design, manufacture and operation of motorcycles, automobiles, and trucks and their respective engineering subsystems."
"It also includes modification of vehicles."
"...the creation and assembling the whole parts of automobiles is also included in it."
"The automotive engineering field is research intensive..."
"...involves direct application of mathematical models and formulas."
"The study of automotive engineering is to design, develop, fabricate, and test vehicles or vehicle components..."
"Production, development, and manufacturing are the three major functions in this field."
"...incorporating elements of mechanical, electrical, electronic, software, and safety engineering."
"...motorcycles, automobiles, and trucks and their respective engineering subsystems."
"...the creation and assembling the whole parts of automobiles..."
"The automotive engineering field is research intensive..."
"The study of automotive engineering is to design, develop, fabricate, and test vehicles or vehicle components..."
"...from the concept stage to production stage."
"Production, development, and manufacturing are the three major functions in this field."
"Aerospace engineering and naval architecture"
"It also includes modification of vehicles."
"The automotive engineering field is research intensive and involves direct application of mathematical models and formulas."
"...design, manufacture and operation of motorcycles, automobiles, and trucks and their respective engineering subsystems."