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The convergence of SDVs, cutting-edge technology, and (GenAI) promises a future defined by innovation, intelligence, and unparalleled driving experiences. Join Sripriya Raghunathan, VP Engineering, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., for an insightful keynote session that will navigate the true landscape of SDVs, cloud-native development, and the critical role of edge-based GenAI in transforming the cabin by delivering powerful, efficient, private, safer and more personalized experiences

The goal of this study was to gather and compare kinematic response and injury data on both female and male whole-body Post-mortem Human Surrogates (PMHS) responses to Underbody Blast (UBB) loading. Midsized males (50th percentile, MM) have historically been most used in biomechanical testing and were the focus of the Warrior Injury Assessment Manikin (WIAMan) program, thus this population subgroup was selected to be the baseline for female comparison. Both small female (5th percentile, SF) and large female (75th percentile, LF) PMHS were included in the test series to attempt to discern whether differences between male and female responses were predominantly driven by sex or size. Eleven tests, using 20 whole-body PMHS, were conducted by the research team. Preparation of the rig and execution of the tests took place at the Aberdeen Proving Grounds (APG) in Aberdeen, MD. Two PMHS were used in each test.

THOR-AV 5F, a modified THOR-5F dummy, was designed to represent both upright and reclined occupants in vehicle crashworthiness studies. The dummy was evaluated in four test conditions: a) 25° seatback, 15 km/h, b) 25° seatback, 32 km/h, c) 45° seatback, 15 km/h, d) 45° seatback, 32 km/h. The dummy’s biomechanical responses were compared against those of postmortem human subjects (PMHS) tested in the same test conditions. The latest National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) BioRank method was used to provide a biofidelity ranking score (BRS) for each data channel in the tests to assess the dummy’s biofidelity objectively. The evaluation was categorized into two groups: restraint system and dummy. In the four test conditions, the restraint system showed good biofidelity with BRS scores of 1.49, 1.47, 1.15, and 1.79, respectively.

The objectives of this study were to provide insights on how injury risk is influenced by occupant demographics such as sex, age, and size; and to quantify differences within the context of commonly-occurring real-world crashes. The analyses were confined to either single-event collisions or collisions that were judged to be well-defined based on the absence of any significant secondary impacts. These analyses, including both logistic regression and descriptive statistics, were conducted using the Crash Investigation Sampling System for calendar years 2017 to 2021. In the case of occupant sex, the findings agree with those of many recent investigations that have attempted to quantify the circumstances in which females show elevated rates of injury relative to their male counterparts given the same level bodily insult. This study, like others, provides evidence of certain female-specific injuries.

Frontal-crash sled tests were conducted to assess submarining protection and abdominal injury risk for midsized male occupants in the rear seat of modern vehicles. Twelve sled tests were conducted in four rear-seat vehicle-bucks with twelve post-mortem human surrogates (PMHS). Select kinematic responses and submarining incidence were compared to previously observed performance of the Hybrid III 50th-percentile male and THOR-50M ATDs (Anthropomorphic Test Devices) in matched sled tests conducted as part of a previous study. Abdominal pressure was measured in the PMHS near each ASIS (Anterior Superior Iliac Spine), in the inferior vena cava, and in the abdominal aorta. Damage to the abdomen, pelvis, and lumbar spine of the PMHS was also identified. In total, five PMHS underwent submarining. Four PMHS, none of which submarined, sustained pelvis fractures and represented the heaviest of the PMHS tested. Submarining of the PMHS occurred in two out of four vehicles.

With the current trend of including the evaluation of the risk of brain injuries in vehicle crashes due to rotational kinematics of the head, two injury criteria have been introduced since 2013 – BrIC and DAMAGE. BrIC was developed by NHTSA in 2013 and was suggested for inclusion in the US NCAP for frontal and side crashes. DAMAGE has been developed by UVa under the sponsorship of JAMA and JARI and has been accepted tentatively by the EuroNCAP. Although BrIC in US crash testing is known and reported, DAMAGE in tests of the US fleet is relatively unknown. The current paper will report on DAMAGE in NCAP-like tests and potential future frontal crash tests involving substantial rotation about the three axes of occupant heads. Distribution of DAMAGE of three-point belted occupants without airbags will also be discussed. Prediction of brain injury risks from the tests have been compared to the risks in the real world.

The session will focus on the use of latest simulation technologies in the design and evaluation of new thermal systems and their control strategies. Contributions will focus on both 1D and 3D simulation tools as applied to steady and transient phenomenon.

As the industry has moved to Electrified Vehicles, the need for chargers and Charging Stations have increased in quantities almost exponentially. We are seeking papers and / or oral presentations that explore all the issues of charging, charging controls, Energy / Power Management, charger to vehicle communicate, charging architecture and charging components. Some of the Topics that could be included are: Vehicle to Grid, Conductive and Wireless Vehicle Charging, Vehicle Charging Standards, (example SAE J1772, SAE J2954J, ISO 15118), New/innovative solutions for the existing HV Vehicle Charging Level 1, Level 2 and DC Fast Charging (Level 3).

Increases in energy cost combined with more stringent emissions standards has made the need to increase overall energy efficiency a critical part of the vehicle development process. The capture and reuse of waste energy is a way of improving overall energy efficiency. This session deals with methods for waste heat recovery and its use for improved energy efficiency.

Cabin indoor air quality is becoming very important as we are spending more time in our vehicles. This is becoming even more important in the post pandemic era. In today’s some of the vehicles a unique climate control system with sensors to address the air quality within the cabin to ensure comfort and safety of the occupants. This session will support design and development related to solutions to cabin air quality.

This session publishes papers and presentations advancing the knowledge in product design, manufacturing processes, and engineering analysis using the state-of-the-art computer technology. The scope includes such areas as CFD, manufacturing and assembly simulation, crash-worthiness, computational mechanics, mold flow, ride simulation, ergonomic design, NVH, reverse engineering, etc. Developments in numerical methods applicable to automotive engineering problems will also be considered.

The interest in Magnesium alloys in the automotive market for new and existing applications is primarily due to their mass reduction potential. Research of magnesium alloys, processing methods including die-casting, sheet and extrusion, enabling developments in durability, corrosion and joining technologies, and development of new applications continues to receive strong interest. The technical papers to be presented in this session reflect these new developments in magnesium technologies.

This session addresses technical research related to path planning and control for ADAS and autonomous vehicle systems. The topics cover latest technologies of both longitudinal and lateral path planning and motion control for various real-world applications, such as vehicle speed control, park assist/self-parking, lane changing, evasive steering, etc.