The goal of the course is energy efficiency review and analysis for motor vehicles with a conventional or alternative drivetrain, the factors affecting energy efficiency, as well as the methods for monitoring and improvement of energy efficiency.

Upon completing this course, the students shall be able to: recognize and explain the factors affecting energy efficiency of motor vehicle; consider of the differences in energy efficiency of the vehicles with an internal combustion engine in comparison with alternative drivetrain (hybrid and electric vehicles); analyze and quantify factors and working mode affecting the energy efficiency of vehicles; suggest algorithms for the energy efficiency improvement and determine their effect.

Introductory lectures deal with the concept and importance of motor vehicle energy efficiency. A specific unit addresses the type of drivetrain (ICE, electric and hybrid drivetrain) and consideration of differences in energy efficiency in different driving modes. The third unit is dedicated to the factors affecting energy efficiency, while special attention is paid to driving style, meaning the exploitation of the vehicle. Energy efficiency monitoring method and finding the way for its improvement and quantification represent the final unit.

Practical coursework is compatible with the research the student shall conduct.

No special requirements.

In accordance with practical coursework.

Total assigned hours: 65

New material: 30
Elaboration and examples (recapitulation): 20

Auditory exercises: 0
Laboratory exercises: 0
Calculation tasks: 0
Seminar paper: 0
Project: 0
Consultations: 0
Discussion/workshop: 0
Research study work: 0

Review and grading of calculation tasks: 0
Review and grading of lab reports: 0
Review and grading of seminar papers: 15
Review and grading of the project: 0
Test: 0
Test: 0
Final exam: 0

Activity during lectures: 0
Test/test: 0
Laboratory practice: 0
Calculation tasks: 0
Seminar paper: 70
Project: 0
Final exam: 30
Requirement for taking the exam (required number of points): 40

I. Blagojević, S. Mitić: Vehicles and the environment, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Belgrade, 2017.; I. Blagojević: Motor vehicle fuel consumption and saving, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Belgrade, 2016.; D. R. Carroll: Energy Efficiency of Vehicles, SAE International, 2020.