Automotive Electrical / Electronic and Emissions Systems

Rationale for Automotive Electronic Emission Systems Curriculum
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Rationale for Automotive Electronic Emission Systems Curriculum
Introduction
The symbiotic relationship in the different technologies used in the automotive industry call for cooperation from the relevant stakeholders. There is a sincere desire for the marriage of the computer technology with other section of the automotive industry such as gasoline fuel ignition and the emission control diagnosis repair for us to yield products which meet the formidable demands of the industry. Therefore, it is the purpose of this paper to present a rationale for developing automotive electrical or emission training program. This will be a demonstration that the trained students can meet the existing and changing demands in this industry identify particular issues which ought to be resolved. Finally, there are suggestions which are made with the aim of improving the existing curriculum such that they include an emphasis on the new emergent technologies.
The role of computer fundamentals in the automotive industry
With emergent technologies being witnessed on a daily basis, the car industry is always among the first sectors to embrace the technologies. Computer-aided design systems once envisioned in the 50’s have powered themselves to perform the pivotal role that they have today in the automotive industry. This has been achieved through continuous improvement which has borne technological breakthrough (Field, 2004).

These technologies are significant as they affect the way in which the cars are built, their operation, repair, and maintenance. There are new methods which are put in place yearly with the aim of making the cars safer, easier to fix in addition to improved efficiency. These modern advancement in the automotive industry are dependent on computers and software. Almost every modern car is built with some on-board computer which is meant to control a wide range of functions.
The computers used are advanced and provide more complex features. Among the latest application of computer fundamental include the control of GPS, cruise control, engine temperature and temperature control, monitor emissions among others. Due to the tremendous change in the way in which cars are built and controlled, there are also significant changes in the practices of maintenance and repair. Motor professionals or mechanics ought to have the skills on the functionality of the onboard computers in addition to having the knowledge and understanding the mechanics of the car.
Electronics in the automobile
The trend in the use of modern electronics in automobiles can be traced back to the 1970s. This can be attributed to two major events which are:
Introduction of regulations by the government for the emission of exhaust and fuel economy which is achievable with electronic components
Development of low cost per function solid-state digital electronics which are used for engine control among other applications
Digital electronics is currently being employed in the industry of automobile, and the chances are that it will be advancing in the future. The present and additional potential electronics application in the industry include:
Electronic control of the engine aimed at minimizing the emission of exhaust while maximizing the economy of fuel
Instrumentation meant to measure the performance parameters of the vehicle and to diagnose any malfunction of the onboard system
Driveline and vehicle motion controlSafety and convenience
Entertainment, communication, and navigation among others.
In conclusion, the integration of these technologies has borne hybrid electric vehicles. Despite their existence since the days of yore, modern HEV vehicles poise as a second generation text which presents the hybrid vehicle from an integrated perspective. Students need to get a representation of a well-balanced system level architecture (Mi & Masrur,2017). This should include concepts of design, hardware and critical aspects of the implementation of HEV including usage of power and strategies of management.
References
AErjavec, J., & Thompson, R. (2014). Automotive technology: a systems approach. Cengage Learning.
Field, D. A. (2004). Education and training for CAD in the auto industry. Computer-Aided Design, 36(14), 1431-1437.
Mi, C., & Masrur, M. A. (2017). Hybrid electric vehicles: principles and applications withpractical perspectives. John Wiley & Sons.