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The 16 papers in this technical paper collection cover variable valve actuation mechanisms, devices, and systems; and the impact and control of such systems on thermodynamics, combustion, fuel economy, emissions, and performance.

This technical paper collection strives to stretch the boundaries of connectedness to give a sense of where the connected vehicle is headed. The 6 technical papers included provide a particular emphasis on how the connected experience enables safety driving green and how unique partnerships can deliver.

This technical paper collection features 7 papers that explore the boundaries of how HEV’s, EV’s, and advanced IC powertrains enabled by electronics and software control systems can satisfy energy economics and drive green.

The 6 papers in this technical paper collection highlight future focal areas and necessary partnerships in the fields of electrical engineering and computer science and engineering.

This technical paper collection contains 7 papers published from the 2010 Convergence meeting that explore how collaboration can deliver new value.

The 13 papers in this technical paper collection discuss variable valve actuation mechanisms, devices, systems and the impact of such systems on thermodynamics, combustion, fuel economy, emissions and controls.

The 16 papers in this technical paper collection deal with understanding and reducing the in-cylinder formation of particulate and NOx in compression ignition engines. Ttechnologies are focused on but are not limited to: low temperature combustion, water/fuel emulsions, and EGR. Both experimental and analytical contributions are included.

Providing thermal comfort to the occupants and thermal management of components in an energy efficient way has challenged the automotive industry to search for new and innovative approaches to thermal management. Hence, management of heat flow, coolant flow, oil flow, and airflow is extremely important as it directly affects the system performance under full range of vehicle operating conditions. The 31 papers in this technical paper collection describe methods or concepts to increase efficiency, improve occupant comfort, improve test methodology and minimize the environmental impact of the climate control system; and thermal management components addressing design and/or application topics.

This technical paper collection contains 40 papers on HCCI combustion in diesel and gasoline engines. Effects of mixture preparation, injection timing, valve overlap, EGR and intake temperature are presented.

This technical paper collection presents studies on HCCI combustion in gasoline engines. The 38 papers cover effects of injection timing, negative valve overlap, EGR and intake temperature.

This technical paper collection contains 41 papers on studies of HCCI combustion in gasoline engines. Topics cover effects of injection timing, negative valve overlap, EGR and intake temperature.

Multi-dimensional engine modeling has gradually established itself in the engineering community as a means to gain a deeper understanding of processes related to turbulent, transient, chemically reacting, two-phase flows. The 27 papers in this technical paper collection reflect the truly multidisciplinary nature of the field covering areas such as chemical kinetics, combustion and spray modeling, turbulence, mesh generation, and approaches targeting improved computational efficiency.

The 23 papers in this technical paper collection share technology in the area of data analysis and computing possibilities; advances in process, tools, and technology being applied to reduce validation time and cost, and to improve the quality of embedded control software; and developments of embedded software that resides in production vehicle electronic modules.

Focusing on the effects of alternative fuels in compression ignition engines this technical paper collection contains 21 papers. Topics covered include hydrogen, ethanol, methane, biodiesel and synthetic diesel fuel. Data pertaining to emissions reduction, performance, combustion analysis, efficiency, and durability for both experimental as well as numerical investigations is also covered.

The 14 papers in this technical paper collection address fuel cell systems; the status of fuel cell vehicle development; hydrogen fuel cell vehicle fuel economy, fleet monitoring and hydrogen fueling; and modeling of fuel cell systems.

The 20 papers in this technical paper collection cover topics that include: spray characterization, multiphase jet modeling, CFD models for spray processes, wall films and impingement, hydraulic circuit analysis, and dissolved gas effects.

This publication is devoted to experimental and computational work in the area of diesel fuel injection and sprays. The 23 papers in this technical paper collection cover the following topics: spray characterization, cavitation, multiphase jet modeling, wall films and impingement, hydraulic circuit analysis, and dissolved gas effects.

The materials presented in this technical paper collection help advance the art and science of compression ignition engine performance and emissions. The 18 papers include modeling and experimental results regarding the physical and chemical processes that occur in compression ignition engines, along with the resulting emissions.

This technical paper collection contains 7 papers focusing on the impact of conventional alternative fuels as well as fuel additives on the operation, performance, and emissions of SI engines. Papers cover the impact bio-derived fuels (ethanol, butanol and others) have on engine design and performance. Gasoline properties, additives and their impact on engine performance and deposits is also covered.

The 18 papers in this technical paper collection focus on alternative fuels in a general context. Topics covered include: the use of alternative fuels for SI engine application; the application of oxygenated fuels for CI engine application; the development and understanding of surrogate and reference fuels; plus other alternative and advanced fuels concepts for current and future engine technologies.