New Energy Vehicle Engineering

New Energy Vehicle Engineering is an ideal choice for those passionate about automotive technology and sustainable transportation. With the rapid growth of the electric vehicle industry, this field offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to the future of the automotive industry.

Program Introduction

New Energy Vehicle Engineering is an emerging discipline focused on the study of new energy vehicles. It aims to cultivate applied talents who possess solid foundational theories and professional knowledge in the field of new energy vehicle engineering, with strong practical abilities, innovation awareness, and broad perspectives. These individuals are capable of adapting to the socio-economic development needs of the country and local regions. The program trains professionals who are equipped with good professional ethics, strong engineering practice, and certain engineering research and innovation capabilities. Graduates are prepared for work in the design, manufacturing, component development, production, experimentation, and application processes within the field of new energy vehicles.

Training Objectives

The program trains socialist builders and successors who are pioneering, selfless, and have a well-rounded development in morality, intellect, physical health, aesthetics, and labor. They will master solid theoretical knowledge and professional skills related to vehicles, particularly the performance and structure of new energy vehicles. These individuals will have good engineering practice abilities, innovation capabilities, and a well-rounded humanistic and scientific literacy. The program is aimed at preparing talents for design, research and development, and manufacturing in new energy vehicle enterprises, specializing in areas such as vehicle design, power system matching, and experimental research. The goal is to produce high-level, competitive, and application-oriented engineering and management talents.

1. Develop professional qualities of an electric vehicle power system engineer, and conduct engineering design, application research, and integration of electric vehicle design, power system matching, modeling, simulation, system control, energy management, and experimental techniques.
2. Develop basic engineer qualities and innovative spirit, with a strong pursuit of innovation. The program aims to instill lifelong learning awareness and the ability to continuously update knowledge and improve professional skills in response to new theories and technologies.
3. Cultivate the ability to independently complete engineering design and application research tasks, with strong communication and organizational coordination skills, enabling graduates to become technical experts or project management leaders in enterprises.
4. Develop a solid moral character, professional ethics, broad international perspectives, and a sense of social responsibility, motivating graduates to actively contribute to society.
5. Equip students with the ability to manage projects in the new energy vehicle engineering field, including project initiation and execution, ensuring the successful and timely completion of projects.

Graduation Requirements

• Engineering Knowledge: Apply the knowledge of mathematics, natural sciences, engineering fundamentals, and professional knowledge to solve complex engineering problems in the new energy vehicle engineering field:

1. Master mathematical knowledge with strong analytical and calculation abilities, and build mathematical models for specific engineering problems in the new energy vehicle field.
2. Master knowledge in natural sciences such as physics and chemistry to analyze specific engineering problems.
3. Master engineering fundamentals such as mechanics, electrical engineering, and mechanical foundations, applying these to design and solve problems in new energy vehicle power systems.
4. Master the basic theory and professional knowledge in new energy vehicle engineering, integrating these with mathematical, natural science, and engineering knowledge to analyze and solve complex engineering problems related to design, performance matching, modeling, simulation, system control, energy management, and experimental techniques in electric vehicle engineering.

• Problem Analysis: Apply basic principles of mathematics, natural sciences, and engineering sciences to identify, express, and analyze complex engineering problems in electric vehicle engineering through literature research and obtain valid conclusions.
• Design/Development Solutions: Use 3D drafting, mathematical modeling, performance simulation analysis, and software to design solutions for complex engineering problems in electric vehicle design, performance matching, energy management, and experimental techniques. Designs should meet specific needs and reflect innovation awareness while considering social, health, safety, legal, cultural, and environmental factors.
• Research: Apply scientific principles and methods to study complex electric vehicle engineering problems, including designing experiments, analyzing, and interpreting data, and drawing valid conclusions through information synthesis.
• Use of Modern Tools: Develop, select, and use appropriate technologies, resources, modern engineering tools, and information technologies to address complex engineering problems in electric vehicle engineering, including prediction and simulation of complex engineering problems, while understanding their limitations.
• Engineering and Society: Conduct reasonable analysis and evaluation of the impact of engineering practices and complex engineering problem-solving solutions on society, health, safety, law, and culture, based on the background knowledge of new energy vehicle engineering, and understand the responsibilities involved.
• Environment and Sustainable Development: Understand and evaluate the impact of engineering practices on the environment and social sustainability in addressing complex engineering problems in new energy vehicle engineering.
• Professional Ethics: Cultivate awareness of social responsibility and the ability to understand and comply with engineering ethics and standards in new energy vehicle engineering practices.
• Individual and Teamwork: Work effectively as an individual, team member, and team leader in multidisciplinary team settings.
• Communication: Communicate effectively on complex engineering problems related to electric vehicle engineering with peers and the public, and possess international perspectives for cross-cultural communication.
• Project Management: Understand and apply principles of engineering management and economic decision-making methods in the new energy vehicle engineering field, and apply them in a multidisciplinary environment.
• Lifelong Learning: Develop an awareness of self-directed learning and lifelong learning, with the ability to continuously adapt to changing developments.

Core Courses

• Electrical Engineering and Electronics
• New Energy Vehicle Engineering Materials
• Engineering Mechanics
• Fundamentals of Mechanical Design
• Basics of Mechanical Manufacturing Technology
• Thermodynamics and Fluid Mechanics
• Principles and Structures of New Energy Vehicles
• Automotive Theory
• New Energy Vehicle Design
• New Energy Vehicle Power Battery Technology
• Electric Motor Drive and Control Technology for New Energy Vehicles
• Intelligent Connected Vehicle Technology
• New Energy Vehicle Testing Technology

Research Directions

• Electric Vehicle Power System Design: Study the design and optimization of electric motor, power control, and battery systems.
• Hybrid Electric Vehicle Technology: Study control strategies and energy management in hybrid power systems.
• Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Energy Technology: Research hydrogen fuel cells and their application in vehicles.
• Intelligent Connected Vehicle Technology: Study vehicular networks, autonomous driving, and related intelligent technologies.
• Vehicle Lightweight Design and Manufacturing: Explore new materials and structural designs to reduce vehicle weight and improve energy efficiency.
• Battery Technology for New Energy Vehicles: Research efficient and durable power battery systems and energy storage technologies.

Degree Awarded

Students who meet the national degree regulations and the degree awarding conditions of Shandong University of Technology will be awarded a Bachelor of New Energy Vehicle Engineering degree.

Career Development

As global automobile manufacturers and component suppliers enter China, the research, manufacturing, testing, and operation management of new energy vehicles will enter a higher level of competition. The future prospects for high-quality, application-oriented talents in new energy vehicle engineering are bright, and some students may choose to pursue master’s degrees.

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• Mechanical Engineering
• Mechanical Design and Manufacturing and Automation
• Material Forming and Control Engineering
• Mechanical Electronics Engineering
• Industrial Design
• Process Equipment and Control Engineering
• Vehicle Engineering
• Automotive Service Engineering
• Mechanical Process Technology
• Microelectromechanical Systems Engineering
• Mechatronics Technology Education
• Automotive Repair Engineering Education
• Intelligent Manufacturing Engineering
• Intelligent Vehicle Engineering
• Bionic Science and Engineering
• Additive Manufacturing Engineering
• Intelligent Interaction Design
• Emergency Equipment Technology and Engineering
• Agricultural and Forestry Intelligent Equipment Engineering

Top Universities Offering New Energy Vehicle Engineering Programs in China

1. Jiangsu University
2. Jiangsu University of Science and Technology
3. North University of China
4. Shandong University of Technology
5. Anhui Engineering University
6. Xihua University
7. Tianjin Vocational and Technical Normal University

8. Liaoning Industrial University