Vehicle Concept Study
Certificate Course - Mobility Systems Engineering - MSE.4EM.4.I25
| Date | Jul 24, 2026 |
| Duration | 1 day |
| Location | On campus - Karlsruhe |
| Language | English |
| ECTS | upon request |
| Cost | 990€ |
Fundamentals
Introduces tire as the key vehicle–road interface, viscoelastic rubber behavior, adhesion and hysteresis friction, and fundamentals of force and moment generation.
Technology
Explores tire construction and parameters influencing forces and efficiency: camber, inflation pressure, tread height, road surface; rolling resistance and energy loss mechanisms.
Applications
Evaluates how force transmission and losses impact efficiency and safety; applies concepts to braking/drive force transmission and vehicle performance assessment.
What you'll explore
- Tire tasks and requirements; tire construction and materials
- Rubber properties: viscoelastic behavior, adhesion and hysteresis friction
- Tire forces and moments: longitudinal and lateral forces, combined slip/stress; definitions and modeling basics
- Parameter influences: camber angle, inflation pressure, tread height; impact of track surface
- Energy loss: rolling resistance, influencing parameters; power loss during driving/braking force transmission
- Implications for vehicle efficiency and safety in real-world operation
Your key takeaways
Participants
- Understand mechanisms of force transmission from wheel to road and their safety implications.
- Recognize sources of energy loss and key parameters impacting rolling resistance.
- Analyze energy flow from generation to the road across driving and braking conditions.
- Assess how tire parameters and road surface affect efficiency and vehicle dynamics.
- Apply a systematic approach to evaluate and improve overall vehicle efficiency.
Taught by recognized experts in Vehicle Concept Study
Benefit from the knowledge of leading specialists with extensive experience in research and industry. Their deep expertise guarantees a course of outstanding academic and practical quality.
Dr.-Ing. Martin Gießler
Dr.-Ing. Martin Gießler leads the “Wheel, Tire and Road” research group at the Institute of Vehicle System Technology at Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT). His work focuses on tire dynamics, vehicle-road interaction, sustainable mobility, and advanced testing methods for next-generation automotive systems. Combining simulation, AI-driven optimization, and experimental vehicle engineering, he develops innovative solutions for tire wear reduction, electric mobility, vehicle dynamics, and intelligent testing technologies for safer and more efficient transportation.
Who should attend
- Engineers and technical professionals in vehicle dynamics, chassis, and tire development.
- System integrators and project managers assessing vehicle efficiency and performance.
- Test and simulation engineers focusing on tire forces, rolling resistance, and parameter studies.
- Researchers and early‑career academics in automotive engineering and vehicle dynamics.
Advance your career with KIT-level expertise
Benefit from the reputation of the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) while gaining practical skills, flexible learning opportunities, and a recognized certificate to support your long-term professional growth
Flexibility
Gain focused expertise in a specific field without committing to a full degree program, allowing you to build relevant knowledge efficiently and integrate learning seamlessly into your professional routine.
Relevance
Benefit from high-quality academic content combined with practical insights, delivered by experienced experts, supporting continuous, lifelong learning while ensuring direct applicability in real-world scenarios.
Advancement
Enhance your professional profile with a recognized certificate, demonstrating your commitment to ongoing development and supporting your career with tangible, verifiable credentials.
About HECTOR School
HECTOR School, the Technology Business School of the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), is a leading provider of executive education in technology-driven fields.
For this course, participants who successfully complete the examination can earn a KIT certificate with ECTS credits, which may be credited toward our Executive Master of Science or Advanced Studies Programs, subject to content alignment.