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Heavy Transport Electrification Course

Online 300-hour course in heavy transport electrification. 6 modules covering Regulation (EU) 2023/1804 (AFIR), Regulation (EU) 2019/1242 on CO₂ emissions from heavy-duty vehicles and VECTO. Dedicated tutor and open enrolment.

Duration300 h
ModeOnline
Start datesOctober / March
LocationEurope (Madrid)
AwardSEIUM Institute diploma
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Learning outcomes

What you will be able to do

01

Analyse the technological alternatives for decarbonising heavy transport.

02

Understand the electric powertrain and batteries of heavy vehicles.

03

Size charging infrastructure at the depot and en route.

04

Plan the operation and smart charging of electric fleets.

05

Calculate the total cost of ownership compared with conventional vehicles.

06

Apply European regulation on emissions and charging infrastructure.

07

Design an electrification plan for a real heavy fleet.

Profile

Who it's for

  • Fleet electrification engineer looking to specialise in Heavy Transport Electrification.
  • Transport fleet manager looking to specialise in Heavy Transport Electrification.
  • Charging infrastructure engineer looking to specialise in Heavy Transport Electrification.
  • Sustainable mobility consultant looking to specialise in Heavy Transport Electrification.
  • Transport operations planner looking to specialise in Heavy Transport Electrification.
  • Logistics cost analyst looking to specialise in Heavy Transport Electrification.
  • Graduates in engineering or sciences seeking to enter freight transport.
Standards & tools

What you'll work with

  • Regulation (EU) 2023/1804 (AFIR)
  • Regulation (EU) 2019/1242 on CO₂ emissions from heavy-duty vehicles
  • Regulation (EU) 2024/1610
  • UN Regulation No. 100 (UN R100)
  • IEC 61851-1
  • Directive (EU) 2022/362 (Eurovignette)
  • SAE J3271
  • ISO 15118-20
Syllabus

6 modules · 300 h

  1. 1.1Emissions from road freight transport
  2. 1.2CO₂ standards for heavy-duty vehicles in the EU
  3. 1.3Segments: long-haul, regional and urban
  4. 1.4Available battery-electric trucks
  5. 1.5Urban and intercity electric buses
  6. 1.6Comparison with hydrogen and biofuels
  7. 1.7Duty cycles and mission profiles
  8. 1.8CO₂ toll under the Eurovignette
  9. 1.9Manufacturer roadmaps
  10. 1.10Workshop: mission cycle analysis of a fleet
  1. 2.1Architecture of the heavy electric powertrain
  2. 2.2Synchronous motors and electric axles
  3. 2.3LFP and NMC batteries for heavy vehicles
  4. 2.4Thermal management of the battery pack
  5. 2.5Energy consumption per kilometre and payload
  6. 2.6Regenerative braking and topography
  7. 2.7Battery degradation under intensive use
  8. 2.8High-voltage safety
  9. 2.9Real range and seasonality
  10. 2.10Laboratory: consumption simulation of a 40 t truck
  1. 3.1Overnight charging at the depot
  2. 3.2Opportunity charging with pantograph
  3. 3.3Megawatt Charging System standard
  4. 3.4High-power CCS chargers
  5. 3.5Charging corridors on the trans-European network
  6. 3.6AFIR Regulation and deployment targets
  7. 3.7Grid connection of fleet depots
  8. 3.8Storage and management of power peaks
  9. 3.9Electric road systems and catenary
  10. 3.10Practice: sizing the charging for a depot
  1. 4.1Progressive fleet electrification
  2. 4.2Route scheduling and charging shifts
  3. 4.3Fleet management software and telematics
  4. 4.4Smart charge management
  5. 4.5Maintenance of heavy electric vehicles
  6. 4.6Driver and technician training
  7. 4.7Operational fleet indicators
  8. 4.8Integration with depot photovoltaics
  9. 4.9Operational risks and contingencies
  10. 4.10Case study: electrification plan for urban buses
  1. 5.1Total cost of ownership per kilometre
  2. 5.2Energy prices and network access tariffs
  3. 5.3Purchase and infrastructure subsidies
  4. 5.4Electricity supply contracts for fleets
  5. 5.5Residual value and second life of batteries
  6. 5.6Weight and dimension regulations
  7. 5.7Low-emission zones
  8. 5.8Emissions reporting requirements
  9. 5.9Charging-as-a-service business models
  10. 5.10Case study: TCO of an electric truck versus diesel
  1. 6.1Characterisation of the fleet and operations
  2. 6.2Vehicle selection
  3. 6.3Consumption and range simulation
  4. 6.4Charging infrastructure design
  5. 6.5Grid connection study
  6. 6.6Operation and charging strategy
  7. 6.7TCO analysis and financing
  8. 6.8Phased transition plan
  9. 6.9Report and presentation
  10. 6.10Final review with the tutor
Methodology, software & labs

How you'll learn

Training 100 % online on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and a dedicated technical tutor. There are no fixed timetables: students progress at their own pace within the intake, which makes it possible to combine the course with work.

Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is VECTO, MATLAB/Simulink, PTV Visum, Optibus, HOMER Grid, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Assessments are based on real simulation procedures for the energy consumption of a 40 t electric truck, sizing the charging for a bus depot, and TCO analysis of a regional distribution fleet. Assessment is continuous by module plus the final integrating project.

Accreditable laboratories(EN ISO/IEC 17025) with a rotor bench, EMC/Lightning pre-compliance, HIL/SIL and vibration/acoustics.
Evidence-oriented final project:safety case, test plan, compliance dossier and operating limits.
Industry mentoring:lecturers with experience in training, , eVTOL/UAM and flight test.
Flexible format(hybrid/online), international cohorts and support from SEIUM Career Services.
Ethics and safety:a safety-by-design approach, cyber-OT, DIH and compliance as pillars.
Capstone project

Build it end to end

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

Characterisation of the fleet and operations

Analyse the technological alternatives for decarbonising heavy transport.

Vehicle selection

Understand the electric powertrain and batteries of heavy vehicles.

Consumption and range simulation

Size charging infrastructure at the depot and en route.

Charging infrastructure design

Plan the operation and smart charging of electric fleets.

Grid connection study

Calculate the total cost of ownership compared with conventional vehicles.

Career opportunities

Where this takes you

Fleet electrification engineerTransport fleet managerCharging infrastructure engineerSustainable mobility consultantTransport operations plannerLogistics cost analyst
Admissions & scholarships

Requirements

  • No prior qualification is required.
  • Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
  • Sufficient command of Spanish to follow technical regulatory texts.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

The programme comprises 300 total hours spread over 3 to 5 months. That is an average of 10 to 15 hours per week, compatible with full-time work.

You will work with VECTO, MATLAB/Simulink, PTV Visum, Optibus, HOMER Grid. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.

A SEIUM diploma of your own on passing the continuous assessment and the integrating project. It is in-house training, not an official qualification from the Ministry.

Yes. Modules passed in a course or postgraduate diploma in the same area are recognised towards the higher programme. Check the recognition policy when you enrol.

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