Program Overview

Program Description

The program "Application of New Technologies in Trucks and Special Vehicles" provides knowledge related to new technologies applied to trucks and special vehicles, with an emphasis on alternative fuel technologies and information technology (intelligent systems).

Program Objectives

The objective of the program is to train participants in topics related to alternative fuel technologies and information technology (intelligent systems).

Program Structure

The program consists of 80 hours of instruction, divided into 40 hours of synchronous teaching (either online or in-person) and 40 hours of asynchronous online teaching. The program is structured to be completed over 10 weeks, with 8 hours of instruction per week.

Admission Requirements

To participate in the program, applicants must hold a post-secondary education certificate in a relevant field (e.g., mechanical engineering or a related specialty) or be a graduate of a relevant department (e.g., Polytechnic School, School of Physical Sciences).

Tuition Fees

The tuition fee for the program is 500 euros. A discount of 5% is available for groups of 3 participants from the same organization, and a discount of 10% is available for groups of 4-5 participants from the same organization.

Program Content

The program covers topics such as:

• Introduction to new technologies in trucks and special vehicles
• Electric and hybrid trucks and special vehicles
• Intelligent systems in commercial transportation

Expected Outcomes

Upon completing the program, participants will have gained knowledge and skills in:

• Understanding the environmental impacts of vehicle movement and the characteristics of truck vehicles
• Alternative fuel technologies
• Application of information technology in trucks and special vehicles
• Modeling and evaluating basic components of hybrid vehicles
• Assessing the reduction of environmental footprint in commercial transportation using alternative fuels
• Evaluating the benefits of using new information technologies in safe cargo transportation

Instructors

The program is taught by experienced instructors, including:

• Prof. Dimitrios Koulocheris
• Dipl.-Eng. Theodora Tsiovrava
• Sophia Tomara
• Dr.-Eng. Kleio Vosou
• Dr.-Eng. Vasilios Koulocheris

Certificate

Upon completing the program, participants will receive a certificate of specialized training.

School and Department

The program is offered by the School of Mechanical Engineers, with a focus on Transportation.