Advanced Propulsion Systems Education and Applications at The Ohio State University

The College of Engineering at The Ohio State University offers a unique combination of graduate-level coursework and vehicle application opportunities for students specifically interested in advanced vehicle technologies and control. Graduate courses include a sequence in hybrid-electric vehicle energy analyses and control methods, a series on dynamic powertrain modeling and control, and a course on fuel cells for automotive applications. Ohio State graduate students can apply and build upon course knowledge from hands-on experience with advanced vehicle technology systems through a variety of methods; one specific instance of this is the development of a control strategy for an actual hybrid-electric system as part of Ohio State´s involvement in the Challenge X competition, a multi-university program sponsored by General Motors Corporation and the United States Department of Energy.