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Combustion Control and Optimization, 2018

2018-04-03
The papers included in this collection cover engine combustion control and optimization techniques. Topics include engine combustion diagnostics as specialized for control, control methodologies and algorithms, optimization, related combustion sensing, etc.
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Controls for Hybrids and Electric Powertrains, 2018

2018-04-03
The papers in this collection cover powertrain control processes related to achieving stringent market fuel economy, emissions, performance, reliability, and quality demands of hybrid and electric powertrains. Topics include the control, calibration, and diagnostics of the engine, powertrain, and supporting electromechanical subsystems related to energy management.
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Control System Design & Calibration, 2018

2018-04-03
Separate sub-sessions cover powertrain control, calibration, and system-level optimization processes related to achieving stringent market fuel economy, emissions, performance, reliability, and quality demands. Topics include the control, calibration, and diagnostics of the engine, powertrain, and subsystems related to energy management in conventional and hybrid operation, considering the simultaneous optimization of hardware design parameters and control software calibration parameters.
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Abnormal SI Combustion, 2018

2018-04-03
The papers in this collection focus on abnormal SI combustion processes including spark knock and preignition. Papers cover both 4-stroke and 2-stroke engines characterized by 1) ignition by an external energy source that serves to control combustion phasing, and 2) a combustion rate that is limited by flame propagation.
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Control System Design & Calibration, 2017

2017-03-28
Separate sub-sessions cover powertrain control, calibration, and system-level optimization processes related to achieving stringent market fuel economy, emissions, performance, reliability, and quality demands. Topics include the control, calibration, and diagnostics of the engine, powertrain, and subsystems related to energy management in conventional and hybrid operation, considering the simultaneous optimization of hardware design parameters and control software calibration parameters.
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Fuel and Additive Effects on Engine Systems, 2017

2017-03-28
Topics include the effects of fuel and additives on deposit formation, intake system cleanliness, friction, wear, corrosion, and elastomer compatibility. Also covered are effects of fuel specification on drivability, on evaporative emissions, and on the relationship between emissions and drive cycle.
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Controls for Hybrids and Electric Powertrains, 2017

2017-03-28
The papers in this collection cover powertrain control processes related to achieving stringent market fuel economy, emissions, performance, reliability, and quality demands of hybrid and electric powertrains. Topics include the control, calibration, and diagnostics of the engine, powertrain, and supporting electromechanical subsystems related to energy management.
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Abnormal SI Combustion, 2017

2017-03-28
The papers in this collection focus on abnormal SI combustion processes including spark knock and preignition. Papers cover both 4-stroke and 2-stroke engines characterized by 1) ignition by an external energy source that serves to control combustion phasing, and 2) a combustion rate that is limited by flame propagation.
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Fuel Economy Improved & CO2 Reduction, Commercial Vehicle 2015

2015-09-29
This technical paper collection explores total vehicle and powertrain technologies for on and off-road commercial vehicles aimed at reduction of CO2 emissions through design, analysis, and testing techniques. The topics may include energy analysis/management/optimization, current and proposed emission legislation, certification techniques, powertrain integration, weight reduction, idle reduction, and friction/parasitic reduction.
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Fuel and Additive Effects on Engine Systems, 2015

2015-04-14
This collection contains papers considering the compatibility of current and potential oxygenated fuels with existing infrastructure materials, the emissions performance of renewable fuels with engine modification or the addition of additives and a paper on the understanding the behaviour of diesel cold flow additives.
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Advanced Vehicle Technology Competitions, 2014

2014-04-01
The EcoCAR 2: Plugging in to the Future student vehicle competition, sponsored by General Motors and the U.S. Department of Energy, tasks university teams with designing, implementing and refining advanced powertrains into a conventional midsize sedan. This technical paper collection presents yearly results from teams in the competition, highlighting the entire EcoCAR vehicle development process.
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Combustion Control and Optimization, 2014

2014-04-01
This technical paper collection covers engine combustion control and optimization techniques. Topics include engine combustion diagnostics as specialized for control, control methodologies and algorithms, optimization, related combustion sensing, etc.
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High Efficiency IC Engines Concepts, 2014

2014-04-01
This technical paper collection focuses on technologies such as advanced and partially mixed combustion, cooled EGR boosting, ignition and direct injection technologies, pressure boosting, intelligent combustion, thermal efficiency, fully variable valvetrains, and other new and developing technologies.
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Alternative and Advanced Fuels, 2014

2014-04-01
This technical paper collection focuses on the fundamental properties of fuels and methods for measuring these properties, as well as issues related to fuel storage and transportation. Examples include diesel fuel lubricity determination, fuel effects on deposits, cold weather issues, and environmental and toxicological impacts of new fuels.
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