Apr 30, 2026  
2025-2026 Academic Catalog 
    
2025-2026 Academic Catalog

ME 456 Fundamentals of Automotive Engineering

Credits: 3

A thorough overview from the history of transportation through the technical developments needed for modern vehicles. Engine development, drivetrain components, and some of the related technical issues are studied. Current trends in electric and hybrid vehicles are examined for a variety of applications.

Prerequisites: ME 312  and ME 316 


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