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Track energy consumption simulation course

Online course of 300 hours in on-track energy consumption simulation. 6 modules covering the vehicle energy model, lap simulation, consumption in combustion engines, consumption in electric vehicles, optimisation and strategy, and an energy simulation project, with the FIA Formula E Technical and Sporting Regulations, the FIA WEC Technical Regulations and OptimumLap, with an assigned technical tutor.

Duration300 hours · 3 months
ModeOnline
LanguageEnglish
Start datesSet by the faculty
AwardSEIUM Institute certificate
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Track energy consumption simulation course — studying from the United States

Automotive engineering in the United States is concentrated in Michigan's Detroit region, with major hubs in Ohio, Indiana, Tennessee and California. Large manufacturers and suppliers, including General Motors, Ford, Stellantis and Tesla, employ engineers across powertrain, chassis, body and vehicle integration. Motorsport, centered in North Carolina and the Indianapolis area, offers specialized opportunities in performance engineering and race vehicle development. Strong regulatory frameworks shape design requirements, making compliance knowledge a valuable asset for engineers in the sector.

Fees for the United States: 890 US$ (US Dollars), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.

Relevant bodies in the United States

  • National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
  • SAE International
  • Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
  • Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG)

Typical roles

  • Vehicle Development Engineer
  • Powertrain Engineer
  • Chassis Engineer
  • Motorsport Performance Engineer

Questions from the United States

Is the programme taught in English?

Yes. All programmes are taught in English, with technical materials and assessments delivered in that language.

Can I study from any state?

Yes. Programmes are 100% online, so you can study from anywhere in the United States with a reliable internet connection.

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Learning outcomes

What you will be able to do

01

Build longitudinal energy models of the vehicle.

02

Simulate laps with quasi-static tools.

03

Estimate fuel consumption in combustion engines.

04

Calculate the energy per lap in electric vehicles.

05

Optimise energy management strategies.

06

Validate simulations with real data.

07

Write energy strategy reports.

Profile

Who it's for

  • Simulation engineers in racing teams or manufacturers.
  • Strategy engineers who plan stints and fuel or energy targets.
  • Energy engineers in hybrid and electric racing.
  • Performance analysts.
  • Track engineers.
  • Developers of simulation tools.
  • Engineering or science graduates looking to break into motorsport.
Standards & tools

What you'll work with

  • FIA Formula E Technical Regulations (electric single-seater rules)
  • FIA Formula E Sporting Regulations (race and energy rules)
  • FIA World Endurance Championship Technical Regulations (endurance prototypes)
  • SAE J2951 (drive quality metrics on a chassis dynamometer)
  • Regulation (EU) 2017/1151 (WLTP procedure)
  • ISO 28580 (tyre rolling resistance)
  • OptimumLap
  • MATLAB/Simulink
  • Python with NumPy and SciPy
  • AVL CRUISE M
  • ChassisSim
Syllabus

6 modules

  1. 1.1Longitudinal equilibrium equation
  2. 1.2Power absorbed by aerodynamic drag
  3. 1.3Tyre rolling resistance
  4. 1.4Gradients and elevation profile of the circuit
  5. 1.5Equivalent rotational inertia
  6. 1.6Driveline efficiency
  7. 1.7Energy recovered under braking
  8. 1.8Consumption of auxiliary and cooling systems
  9. 1.9Simplified battery model
  10. 1.10Practical: energy balance of a straight
  1. 2.1Point-by-point quasi-static simulation
  2. 2.2Racing line and corner radius
  3. 2.3Grip limit in corners
  4. 2.4Power and torque limits
  5. 2.5Integration of speed and time
  6. 2.6Minimum lap time simulation
  7. 2.7Use of circuit GPS data
  8. 2.8Calibration with telemetry
  9. 2.9Comparison of tools
  10. 2.10Lab: lap simulation in OptimumLap
  1. 3.1Specific consumption and BSFC maps
  2. 3.2Fuel flow per lap
  3. 3.3Effect of engine maps on consumption
  4. 3.4Consumption reduction in the slipstream
  5. 3.5Consumption behind the safety car
  6. 3.6Regulatory fuel flow limits
  7. 3.7Savings from lift and coast
  8. 3.8Measurement with a flow meter
  9. 3.9Common estimation errors
  10. 3.10Case study: consumption per lap in endurance racing
  1. 4.1Energy per lap in kWh
  2. 4.2Regeneration and its effect on the balance
  3. 4.3Target state of charge per lap
  4. 4.4Inverter and motor losses
  5. 4.5Effect of temperature on consumption
  6. 4.6Energy in attack mode
  7. 4.7Management in races with a safety car
  8. 4.8Per-lap targets on the steering wheel
  9. 4.9Mathematical optimisation of energy deployment
  10. 4.10Case study: energy targets for an ePrix
  1. 5.1Optimisation of speed profiles
  2. 5.2Dynamic programming for energy management
  3. 5.3Optimisation with energy and time constraints
  4. 5.4Sensitivity analysis of race time
  5. 5.5Race scenarios with incidents
  6. 5.6Monte Carlo simulation of neutralisations
  7. 5.7Decision tools on the pit wall
  8. 5.8Validation with real data
  9. 5.9Writing the strategy report
  10. 5.10Case study: optimisation of a stint
  1. 6.1Selection of the vehicle and the study circuit
  2. 6.2Building the longitudinal model
  3. 6.3Reference lap simulation
  4. 6.4Calculation of consumption per lap
  5. 6.5Optimisation of the energy strategy
  6. 6.6Validation with available telemetry
  7. 6.7Parameter sensitivity analysis
  8. 6.8Final strategy report
  9. 6.9Report and presentation
  10. 6.10Final project: final review with the tutor
Methodology, software & labs

How you'll learn

100% online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. There are no fixed timetables: you progress at your own pace within each intake, so it fits around your job.

Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is OptimumLap, MATLAB/Simulink, Python with NumPy and SciPy, AVL CRUISE M and ChassisSim, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Testing is studied through real procedures: lap simulation with GPS data, calculation of energy targets and stint optimisation. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final project.

Standards covered: FIA Formula E Technical Regulations, FIA Formula E Sporting Regulations, FIA World Endurance Championship Technical Regulations, SAE J2951, Regulation (EU) 2017/1151, ISO 28580.

Assigned technical tutor:every module ends with a deliverable that your tutor marks individually.
Standards-based learning:guided reading of the FIA Formula E Technical and Sporting Regulations and the FIA WEC Technical Regulations applied to real cases, not as a theoretical annex.
Industry software:OptimumLap, MATLAB/Simulink, Python with NumPy and SciPy, AVL CRUISE M and ChassisSim, in free, academic or evaluation versions.
Final project:an energy simulation project for a chosen vehicle and circuit, from the longitudinal model and reference lap to consumption per lap, energy strategy optimisation and validation with telemetry, reviewed by your tutor.
Flexible format:100% online, no fixed timetables, compatible with full-time work.
Capstone project

Build it end to end

Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.

Vehicle and circuit
Select the vehicle and circuit and build the longitudinal model.
Reference lap
Simulate the reference lap and calculate consumption per lap.
Energy strategy
Optimise the energy strategy for the race.
Validation and sensitivity
Validate with available telemetry and analyse sensitivity to parameters.
Final project
Present the final strategy report, reviewed by your tutor.
Career opportunities

Where this takes you

Simulation engineerStrategy engineerEnergy engineerPerformance analystTrack engineerSimulation tools developer
Admissions & scholarships

Requirements

  • No prior qualification is required.
  • Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme software.
  • English sufficient to read technical standards.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

The programme totals 300 hours over 3 months. You set your own pace within each intake, and your tutor helps you plan the workload around your job.

You work with OptimumLap, MATLAB/Simulink, Python with NumPy and SciPy, AVL CRUISE M and ChassisSim, using free, academic or evaluation versions. Your tutor indicates the free alternative wherever one exists.

A SEIUM Institute certificate, awarded on passing the continuous assessment and the final project. It is SEIUM's own qualification, not an official state degree; its recognition depends on the programme completed and the regulations of each country.

Yes. Modules passed are recognised in a higher programme in the same area (postgraduate diploma or master's). Ask about the recognition policy when you enrol.

No prior qualification is required: you need an internet connection, a computer able to run the programme software and English sufficient to read technical standards.

Start dates are set by SEIUM's faculty for each intake. Our admissions team will confirm the next available date when you apply.

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