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Master’s in Range Extenders and Micro-Hybrids Engineering — 48 V, Regeneration and Coasting Strategy

Online master's programme of 1,900 hours in range extender and micro-hybrid engineering (48 V, regeneration and coasting strategy): 12 modules covering light electrification and range extenders, 48 V electrical systems, BSG and ISG machines, regenerative braking, coasting and sailing strategies, range extender generation, thermal management and emissions, supervisory control software, calibration and validation, type approval, and cost and industrialisation, with an assigned technical tutor.

Duration1900 h
ModeOnline
LanguageEnglish
Start datesSet by the faculty
AwardSEIUM Institute diploma
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Learning outcomes

What you will be able to do

01

Compare mild hybrid and range extender architectures according to their application.

02

Design 48 V electrical networks in line with VDA 320.

03

Develop regeneration and sailing strategies.

04

Optimise generator operation in range extenders.

05

Calibrate start-stop and electric assist systems.

06

Assess the impact on consumption and emissions according to WLTP.

07

Prepare a business case for light electrification solutions.

Profile

Who it's for

  • 48 V electrical systems engineers designing dual-voltage networks.
  • Propulsion calibration engineers tuning start-stop, assist and regeneration.
  • Vehicle control engineers developing energy supervisors.
  • Range extender integration engineers working on series architectures.
  • Type-approval engineers handling WLTP, RDE and eco-innovations.
  • Product development engineers defining electrified vehicle variants.
  • Engineering or science graduates aiming to join the automotive industry.
Standards & tools

What you'll work with

  • VDA 320 (electrical and electronic components in 48 V vehicle networks)
  • Regulation (EU) 2017/1151 (WLTP) (light-duty vehicle emissions type approval)
  • Regulation (EU) 2019/631 (CO2 emission standards for passenger cars)
  • Regulation (EU) 2024/1257 (Euro 7) (Euro 7 vehicle emissions type approval)
  • ISO 21780 (road vehicles, 48 V supply voltage requirements and tests)
  • ISO 26262 (road vehicle functional safety)
  • ISO 16750-2 (environmental conditions for electrical equipment, electrical loads)
  • UN ECE R101 (CO2 emissions and fuel consumption measurement)
  • MATLAB/Simulink
  • GT-SUITE
  • AVL CRUISE M
  • Vector CANape
  • dSPACE TargetLink
Syllabus

12 modules · 1900 h

  1. 1.148 V mild hybrid architectures
  2. 1.2Series range extender topologies
  3. 1.3REEV compared with BEV and PHEV
  4. 1.4Battery and generator sizing
  5. 1.5Rotary and two-cylinder engines
  6. 1.6Microturbines and fuel cells as range extenders
  7. 1.7Start-stop and reversible alternator
  8. 1.8Cost and packaging constraints
  9. 1.9Market trends in light electrification
  10. 1.10Case study: analysis of a commercial REEV
  1. 2.1Requirements of the VDA 320 standard
  2. 2.2Dual 12 V and 48 V network
  3. 2.3Bidirectional DC-DC converters
  4. 2.448 V lithium-ion batteries
  5. 2.5Protection and fuse coordination
  6. 2.6Electromagnetic compatibility at 48 V
  7. 2.7Electrified high-power loads
  8. 2.8Ground and return architecture
  9. 2.9Cold-start management
  10. 2.10Lab: sizing a 48 V network
  1. 3.1Belt-driven starter generator
  2. 3.2Crankshaft-integrated starter generator
  3. 3.3Belt tensioners and dynamic loads
  4. 3.4Claw-pole and reluctance machines
  5. 3.5Torque control in generation and assist
  6. 3.6Efficiency in generator mode
  7. 3.7Air and water cooling
  8. 3.8Durability under start cycles
  9. 3.9Integration in positions P0 and P1
  10. 3.10Practical: torque-speed curves of a BSG
  1. 4.1Recoverable energy per driving cycle
  2. 4.2Coordination with hydraulic braking
  3. 4.3Brake-by-wire and blending systems
  4. 4.4Battery charge acceptance limits
  5. 4.5Regeneration on long descents
  6. 4.6Vehicle stability during regeneration
  7. 4.7Driver perception and pedal feel
  8. 4.8Regeneration while sailing
  9. 4.9Energy modelling of deceleration
  10. 4.10Workshop: regeneration strategy on the WLTC
  1. 5.1Sailing with the engine off
  2. 5.2Sailing with the engine idling
  3. 5.3Powertrain decoupling
  4. 5.4Detection of sailing conditions
  5. 5.5Smooth engine re-engagement
  6. 5.6Management of auxiliary loads while sailing
  7. 5.7Interaction with adaptive cruise control
  8. 5.8Real versus type-approval savings
  9. 5.9Effect on ride comfort
  10. 5.10Case study: predictive sailing with eHorizon
  1. 6.1Optimal generator operating points
  2. 6.2Power-following strategy
  3. 6.3Thermostatic on-off strategy
  4. 6.4Target state of charge management
  5. 6.5Range extender starts and emissions
  6. 6.6Acoustic control of the generator
  7. 6.7Selection of the dedicated combustion engine
  8. 6.8Direct engine-generator coupling
  9. 6.9Overall efficiency of the series path
  10. 6.10Lab: urban REEV simulation
  1. 7.1Rapid catalyst heating
  2. 7.2Electrically heated catalysts
  3. 7.3Emissions from intermittent starts
  4. 7.4Thermal management of the 48 V battery
  5. 7.5Machine and inverter cooling
  6. 7.6Waste heat recovery
  7. 7.7Effect of sailing on temperature
  8. 7.8Aftertreatment in mild hybrid diesel engines
  9. 7.9Euro 7 requirements for range extenders
  10. 7.10Practical: catalyst thermal profile
  1. 8.1Vehicle energy supervisor
  2. 8.2Torque split with electric assist
  3. 8.3State of charge management at 48 V
  4. 8.4Start-stop coordination
  5. 8.5CAN and LIN communication of components
  6. 8.648 V network diagnostics
  7. 8.7Functional safety of the 48 V system
  8. 8.8AUTOSAR architecture of the supervisor
  9. 8.9Closed-loop testing
  10. 8.10Workshop: supervisor logic in Stateflow
  1. 9.1Calibration of start-stop thresholds
  2. 9.2Assist torque calibration
  3. 9.3Regeneration tuning by speed
  4. 9.4Chassis dynamometer tests
  5. 9.5Cold and hot climate testing
  6. 9.6Real-road fuel consumption measurement
  7. 9.7Fleet data analysis
  8. 9.8Acoustic comfort calibration
  9. 9.9Calibration variant management
  10. 9.10Practical: sailing calibration with CANape
  1. 10.1Fuel consumption measurement in WLTP
  2. 10.2Treatment of non-plug-in hybrids
  3. 10.3Range extenders as PHEVs in type approval
  4. 10.4RDE testing of mild hybrid vehicles
  5. 10.5Eco-innovations and CO2 credits
  6. 10.6Low-voltage electrical safety
  7. 10.7OBD requirements for 48 V systems
  8. 10.8Chinese and US regulations
  9. 10.9Type-approval technical documentation
  10. 10.10Case study: eco-innovation application file
  1. 11.1Cost-benefit analysis per gram of CO2
  2. 11.2Supply chain for 48 V components
  3. 11.3Scaling multi-energy platforms
  4. 11.4Component reliability and warranty
  5. 11.5Recycling of low-voltage batteries
  6. 11.6Positioning against full electrification
  7. 11.7Range extenders in commercial vehicles
  8. 11.8Supplier business models
  9. 11.9Technology roadmap
  10. 11.10Workshop: business case for a mild hybrid
  1. 12.1Vehicle and architecture selection
  2. 12.2CO2 reduction requirements
  3. 12.348 V system sizing
  4. 12.4Vehicle and component modelling
  5. 12.5Design of sailing and regeneration strategies
  6. 12.6Simulation on type-approval cycles
  7. 12.7Economic assessment of the solution
  8. 12.8Technical conclusions and recommendations
  9. 12.9Master's Thesis report
  10. 12.10Master's Thesis: defence before a panel
Methodology, software & labs

How you'll learn

100% online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable materials, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. There are no fixed timetables: you progress at your own pace within the intake, so the programme can be combined with full-time work.

Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is MATLAB/Simulink, GT-SUITE, AVL CRUISE M, Vector CANape and dSPACE TargetLink, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Practical work is based on real procedures: fuel consumption tests on a chassis dynamometer, emissions measurement during intermittent starts, and HIL validation of the supervisor. Assessment is continuous for each module, plus the final Master's Thesis.

Standards covered: VDA 320, Regulation (EU) 2017/1151 (WLTP), Regulation (EU) 2019/631, Regulation (EU) 2024/1257 (Euro 7), ISO 21780, ISO 26262, ISO 16750-2, UN ECE R101.

Assigned technical tutor:every module ends with a deliverable that your tutor marks individually.
Standards-based learning:guided reading of VDA 320, Regulation (EU) 2017/1151 (WLTP) and Regulation (EU) 2019/631 applied to real cases, not as a theoretical annex.
Industry software:MATLAB/Simulink, GT-SUITE, AVL CRUISE M, Vector CANape and dSPACE TargetLink, in free, academic or evaluation versions.
Master's Thesis with defence:a micro-hybridisation project for a vehicle, defended before a panel.
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.

Select vehicle and architecture
Choose the vehicle and electrification architecture and set the CO2 reduction targets.
Size the 48 V system
Size the 48 V network, battery and starter generator.
Design sailing and regeneration
Model the vehicle and design its sailing and regeneration strategies.
Simulate and assess
Simulate the solution on type-approval cycles and assess its economics.
Master's Thesis
A micro-hybridisation project for a vehicle, defended before a panel.
Career opportunities

Where this takes you

48 V electrical systems engineerPropulsion calibration engineerVehicle control engineerRange extender integration engineerType-approval engineerProduct development engineer
Admissions & scholarships

Requirements

  • A university degree in engineering, science or architecture, or equivalent demonstrable professional experience.
  • An 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 1,900 hours over 12–14 months. You set your own pace within each intake, and your tutor helps you plan the workload around your job.

You work with MATLAB/Simulink, GT-SUITE, AVL CRUISE M, Vector CANape and dSPACE TargetLink, using free, academic or evaluation versions. Your tutor indicates the free alternative wherever one exists.

A SEIUM Institute diploma, awarded on passing the continuous assessment and the Master's Thesis. 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 in a course or postgraduate diploma in the same area are recognised in the higher programme. Ask about the recognition policy when you enrol.

A university degree in engineering, science or architecture (or equivalent professional experience), 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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