Course Details

Electric Vehicle Software: Data Acquisition, Cybersecurity, Autonomy, Sensors, and Control Systems

The course introduces you to the critical software technologies of battery electric vehicles, focusing on automotive connectivity, autonomous driving, and advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS). In this course you will explore how Wi-Fi, cellular networks, Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS), Bluetooth, and telematics enable seamless communication and data exchange. You will analyze the applications, benefits, limitations, and future trends of these technologies within the automotive industry. The course also delves into autonomous driving, where you will examine V2X communication, the levels of driving automation, sensor fusion techniques, and the challenges and opportunities presented by self-driving vehicles. You will gain an understanding of ADAS technologies, including collision avoidance, lane keep, and cruise control systems. You will assess the working principles, components, and impact of these systems on vehicle safety while considering potential improvements and advancements. Throughout the course, you will develop the skills to evaluate the battery electric vehicle software technologies, preparing you to contribute to the rapidly evolving automotive industry.

Recommended Prerequisites

Basic Reading Comprehension, Basic Computer Skills, Basic Internet Browsing Skills

What You’ll Learn

Course Module Listing

Overview

Course Pre-Test

Course Introduction

Module 1: Automotive Vehicle Connectivity

Module Introduction

Lesson: In-Vehicle Wi-Fi

Lesson: Evolution of the Cellular Network

Lesson: Global Navigation

Lesson: Bluetooth

Lesson: Telematics

Module Summary

Module Assessments

Module 2: Autonomous Drive Systems

Module Introduction

Lesson: Vehicle to Everything (V2X)

Lesson: Autonomous vehicles

Lesson: Sensor fusion

Module Summary

Module Assessments

Module 3: Advanced Driver Assist Systems (ADAS)

Module Introduction

Lesson: Collision Avoidance

Lesson: Lane Keep Systems

Lesson: Cruise Control

Module Summary

Module Assessments

End-of-Course Test and Survey

Course Assessment

Course Survey