Laboratories

Automotive Laboratories

Run the road-load simulator, then study the detailed laboratory specifications and the interactive lab brief for each module.

Simulator 01

Road-Load Simulator

Steady-speed power at the wheels on a level road: aerodynamic drag plus rolling resistance.

312 N

Aero drag

177 N

Rolling resistance

13.6 kW

Wheel power

64 %

Drag share

F_drag = ½ ρ C_d A v² · F_roll = C_rr m g · P = (F_drag + F_roll) v · ρ = 1.225 kg/m³

Laboratory Specifications

Module Lab Briefs

  1. Laboratory · Module 01 · History & Evolution of the Automobile

    History & Evolution of the Automobile — Interactive Lab

    13 min
  2. Laboratory · Module 02 · Mathematics for Automotive Engineers

    Mathematics for Automotive Engineers — Interactive Lab

    12 min
  3. Laboratory · Module 03 · Physics & Engineering Mechanics

    Physics & Engineering Mechanics — Interactive Lab

    13 min
  4. Laboratory · Module 04 · Automotive Materials Science

    Automotive Materials Science — Interactive Lab

    15 min
  5. Laboratory · Module 05 · Internal Combustion Engines

    Internal Combustion Engines — Interactive Lab

    13 min
  6. Laboratory · Module 06 · Advanced Engine Technologies

    Advanced Engine Technologies — Interactive Lab

    14 min
  7. Laboratory · Module 07 · Automotive Transmissions & Drivetrains

    Automotive Transmissions & Drivetrains — Interactive Lab

    15 min
  8. Laboratory · Module 08 · Vehicle Dynamics

    Vehicle Dynamics — Interactive Lab

    13 min
  9. Laboratory · Module 09 · Suspension Engineering

    Suspension Engineering — Interactive Lab

    13 min
  10. Laboratory · Module 10 · Steering Systems

    Steering Systems — Interactive Lab

    14 min
  11. Laboratory · Module 11 · Braking Engineering

    Braking Engineering — Interactive Lab

    15 min
  12. Laboratory · Module 12 · Tires & Wheel Engineering

    Tires & Wheel Engineering — Interactive Lab

    15 min
  13. Laboratory · Module 13 · Automotive Aerodynamics

    Automotive Aerodynamics — Interactive Lab

    14 min
  14. Laboratory · Module 14 · Vehicle Structures & Chassis Design

    Vehicle Structures & Chassis Design — Interactive Lab

    14 min
  15. Laboratory · Module 15 · Automotive Electrical & Electronic Systems

    Automotive Electrical & Electronic Systems — Interactive Lab

    16 min
  16. Laboratory · Module 16 · Automotive Software & Control Systems

    Automotive Software & Control Systems — Interactive Lab

    13 min
  17. Laboratory · Module 17 · Electric Vehicle Engineering

    Electric Vehicle Engineering — Interactive Lab

    13 min
  18. Laboratory · Module 18 · Hybrid & Alternative Powertrains

    Hybrid & Alternative Powertrains — Interactive Lab

    14 min
  19. Laboratory · Module 19 · Automotive Thermodynamics & Thermal Management

    Automotive Thermodynamics & Thermal Management — Interactive Lab

    15 min
  20. Laboratory · Module 20 · Automotive Safety & Crash Engineering

    Automotive Safety & Crash Engineering — Interactive Lab

    13 min
  21. Laboratory · Module 21 · Autonomous Vehicles & ADAS

    Autonomous Vehicles & ADAS — Interactive Lab

    15 min
  22. Laboratory · Module 22 · Automotive Design & Industrial Design

    Automotive Design & Industrial Design — Interactive Lab

    15 min
  23. Laboratory · Module 23 · Automotive Manufacturing

    Automotive Manufacturing — Interactive Lab

    14 min
  24. Laboratory · Module 24 · Automotive Testing & Validation

    Automotive Testing & Validation — Interactive Lab

    14 min
  25. Laboratory · Module 25 · Motorsport Engineering

    Motorsport Engineering — Interactive Lab

    13 min
  26. Laboratory · Module 26 · Sports Cars Supercars & Hypercars

    Sports Cars Supercars & Hypercars — Interactive Lab

    12 min
  27. Laboratory · Module 27 · Commercial & Heavy Vehicle Engineering

    Commercial & Heavy Vehicle Engineering — Interactive Lab

    13 min
  28. Laboratory · Module 28 · Motorcycles & Two-Wheeler Engineering

    Motorcycles & Two-Wheeler Engineering — Interactive Lab

    14 min
  29. Laboratory · Module 29 · Automotive Systems Engineering & Industry

    Automotive Systems Engineering & Industry — Interactive Lab

    14 min
  30. Laboratory · Module 30 · Future Automobiles & Experimental Engineering

    Future Automobiles & Experimental Engineering — Interactive Lab

    13 min