E-Mobility Systems and Technology

Certificate of Advanced Studies (CAS)
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Content

The rapid evolution of the mobility sector, driven by electric vehicles and sustainable technologies, demands swift adaptation. Our CAS "E-Mobility Systems and Technology" equips professionals and organizations with cutting-edge expertise to lead this transformation.

The curriculum covers key e-mobility topics, including innovative energy supply, decentralized generation, smart charging, and power electronics for efficiency. Participants gain deep insights into electric and hybrid vehicle frameworks, from climate impact analysis to energy management. High-energy batteries, fuel cells, and alternative energy sources prepare you for the future of mobility.

Advance your career and shape the future of e-mobility.

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Program Director

Prof. Dr.-Ing. Eric Sax
Head of Institute for Information Processing Technology (ITIV), KIT 


Get to know Prof. Sax in his interview.

What is a CAS?

A Certificate of Advanced Studies (CAS) is a focused qualification that equips professionals with expertise in a specific field. Delivered in a four-step format, each with 3-4 days of intensive learning, it blends practical experience with industry insights for rapid knowledge integration.

Developed by top experts from academia and industry, HECTOR School CAS programs cover systems engineering, e-mobility, and automated driving, offering hands-on learning and access to cutting-edge mobility research at KIT in Karlsruhe.

Flexible and impactful, a CAS deepens expertise, expands career opportunities, and addresses emerging industry challenges.

 

Key Facts

  • Language: English or German (upon request)
  • Admission requirements: First academic degree in a relevant subject, professional experience, English language profiency. Detailed description of all admission requirements.
  • Costs: € 5,970 for the entire CAS program (exempt from value added tax)
  • Certificate: KIT certificate and 10 ECTS points upon exam completion.

 

Structure

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May 5 - 7, 2025 July 16 - 18, 2025 October 2025 February 2026

Requirements, Solutions and Challenges of E-Mobility

Electric Drive Trains

Case Study

Energy Storagy / H2 Storage

Power Electronics

Energy Storage: Batteries & Fuel Cells

Regulations / Political E-Mobility

Drive Systems

Practical Approaches

​​​​​Lecture times: mostly 8:00 am - 5:15 pm (more details upon request).
Location: HECTOR School of Engineering and Management | Schlossplatz 19, 76131 Karlsruhe

Training Content

  • National and international climate policies, including the Paris Agreement
  • Renewable and limited energy sources, their availability, and energy carriers
  • Overview of existing and new drivetrain topologies
  • Challenges in distributing renewable energy carriers and infrastructure
  • Understanding of sustainable mobility systems
  • Compare and evaluate different solutions for sustainable transportation
  • Electric drive requirements for hybrid and electric vehicles
  • Design requirements and current motor variants
  • Evaluation of motor design for energy efficiency and performance
  • Motor performance calculations
  • Overview on hydrogen energy storage technologies
  • Thermodynamics and electrochemistry, including energy conversion losses
  • Fundamental principles of power electronics
  • Voltage switching with near-ideal transistors
  • Integration of currents using inductors and capacitors
  • Overview of batteries and fuel cells
  • Structure, operating principles, and characterization of fuel cells
  • Applications in mobility (e.g., EVs) and stationary energy systems
  • Electrochemical energy storage with a focus on high-energy batteries (e.g., lithium-ion, sodium-nickel chloride)
  • Developments in power density enhancement and battery modeling
  • Aligning powertrain technologies and policies with environmental goals
  • The need for new infrastructure for electric vehicle charging and energy management
  • Challenges like noise, vibration, and harshness
  • Sustainable transportation transition and solutions
  • Understanding of different drivetrain topologies
  • Electric vehicle traction drives and power electronics
  • Analyzing and designing electrical drive systems

 

Outlook and Related Trainings

HECTOR School currently offers three CAS programs.

Participants can complete several CAS and thus gain a Diploma of Advanced Studies (DAS), a postgraduate qualification that provides in-depth expertise, hands-on experience, and industry insights in a specific field. For companies, a DAS helps upskill employees and prepare them for new domains, equipping them with essential knowledge for today’s evolving industry.

The DAS Mobility Systems Engineering comprises three main components:

  1. Core module (10 ECTS): CAS on Systems and Software Engineering
  2. Elective module (10 ECTS): participants can choose between:
    • CAS on E-Mobility Systems and Technology
    • CAS on Methods and Technologies of Automated Driving
  3. Practical thesis (10 ECTS): addresses a challenge or opportunity within the participant's organization or industry.

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Martina WaldnerHECTOR School, KIT
Questions?

Martina Waldner
Senior Program Consultant

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