Understanding the fundamental characteristics, as well as advantages and drawbacks of electrical and hybrid traction systems compared to combustion engines. Acquire the knowledge of power electronics needed to analyze and design electrical and hybrid traction systems. Ability to understand the importance and particular issues of the control and monitoring systems used in electrical and hybrid traction systems. Ability to understand the necessity for systems and strategies of energy storage and recovery in electrical and hybrid vehicles. Ability of understanding the concepts, strategies and power transmission systems involved in the design of the electrical and hybrid vehicle. Understanding of the mechanical background necessary to integrate the electrical and mechanical power subsystems in a hybrid/electrical vehicle.

- N. Mohan, T. M. Undeland, andW. P. Robbins, "Power Electronics, Converters, Applications and Design." New York: Wiley, 1995 - « Feedback Control of Dynamics Systems », Franklin, Powell, Amami-Naeini, Addison-Wessley Pub Co Specific bibliography depends on the final project. http://www.mathworks.es/help/toolbox/simulink/ -http://www.ti.com

• Knowledge of the main multidisciplinary scientific journals and publications within the scope of the Master topics, as well as the main research, development and innovation centres. • Understanding the fundamental characteristics, as well as advantages and drawbacks of electrical and hybrid traction systems compared to combustion engines. • Acquire the knowledge of power electronics needed to analyze and design electrical and hybrid traction systems. • Ability to understand the importance and particular issues of the control and monitoring systems used in electrical and hybrid traction systems. • Ability to understand the necessity for systems and strategies of energy storage and recovery in electrical and hybrid vehicles. • Ability of understanding the concepts, strategies and power transmission systems involved in the design of the electrical and hybrid vehicle. • Understanding of the mechanical background necessary to integrate the electrical and mechanical power subsystems in a hybrid/electrical vehicle.

http://www.mathworks.es/help/toolbox/simulink/ -http://www.ti.com - N. Mohan, T. M. Undeland, andW. P. Robbins, "Power Electronics, Converters, Applications and Design." New York: Wiley, 1995 - « Feedback Control of Dynamics Systems », Franklin, Powell, Amami-Naeini, Addison-Wessley Pub Co Specific bibliography depends on the final project.