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Batteries pose one of the biggest challenges and opportunities on the road to electrifying the automobile. The success or failure of hybrid, plug-in, and electric vehicles is highly dependent on their batteries. The 8 papers in this technical paper collection focus on modeling of cells and packs behavior, plug-in hybrid vehicle batteries, and safety standards.

This technical paper collection contains 11 papers by leading experts in the field of intelligent vehicle technologies. Topics include vehicle navigation, collision avoidance, sensor and camera-based autonomous driving and parking, and vehicle to vehicle communications. Practical examples include the use of sensors, software, data and control logic to assist or guide the driver and/or to control the vehicle.

The 14 papers in this technical paper collection cover engine calibration and control, system design and development, improving fuel economy and performance, reducing emissions and providing reliable robust diagnostics. Topics covered include advanced engine control and calibration methodologies, advanced control algorithms, combustion control, model based controls development, emission control and diagnostics.

The 39 papers in this technical paper collection cover hardware/software design and development; database functionality in engine management systems; potentials of parallel processing on CAN networks; practical advice for using test generation tools; and more.

The 21 papers in this technical paper collection cover driver crash avoidance behavior; factors that influence drivers’ response choice decisions; collision avoidance systems; steering wheel switch technology; effects of hands-free phone conversation on visual behavior; seat support evaluation; and more.

The 47 papers in this technical paper collection focus on CAE analysis, test correlation and optimization for crashworthiness/occupant safety CAE, durability CAE, multi-body simulation and applications; NVH CAE; automotive engineering testing and test methods; and optical measurement and nondestructive testing techniques in automotive engineering.

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

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.

This technical collection features 23 technical papers published between 1998-2010 covering topics such as telematics, driver assistance systems, driver fatigue, human machine interfaces, and crash prevention systems.

The focus of the 24 papers in this technical paper colllection is software and system hazard analysis, implementation of safety-relevant systems and software, fail-safe strategies, distributed fault tolerant systems. Application areas include: active safety, active chassis and alternative energy systems.

The 30 papers in this technical paper collection focus on heavy tire modeling/testing and evaluation; vehicle dynamics; wide based tires, sustainability and maintenance; air suspension, off-road chassis and suspension; hybrid drive and chassis; all wheel/multi-wheel drive vehicle dynamics and performance; testing and experimental analysis of chassis and suspension; and advanced chassis control and rollover.

This technical paper collection features 15 papers covering electrification of the commercial vehicle, techniques for efficiency and reliability; developments in sensors; model based design and embedded software development; heavy duty electronic technology; autonomous vehicles; electronic control module development and test; and vehicle structure.

The focus of the 10 papers in this technical paper collection is on system safety analysis and design of safety-critical systems employing electronic controls. Topics include: implementation of safety-relevant systems, fail-safe strategies, distributed fault tolerant systems and hazard analysis. Application areas include: automotive active safety and alternative energy systems as well as avionics and mission management. Also included are applications of safety standards such as ISO 26262 and DO-178C.

The 14 papers in this technical paper collection cover developments and proposals for in-vehicle networks and embedded software that resides in production vehicle electronic modules. Subjects covered include: protocols, gateways, vehicle control, message handling, X-by-wire, diagnostics, off-board connectivity and vehicle-to-vehicle or vehicle-to-infrastructure communications. Embedded software development topics cover requirements, implementation, algorithms, modeling, and autocode generation.

Batteries pose one of the biggest challenges and opportunities on the road to electrifying the automobile. The 17 papers in this technical paper collection discuss the success or failure of hybrid, plug-in, and electric vehicles and their batteries.

The 15 papers in this technical paper collection focus on combustion control. Topics covered include: knock detection and estimation based on heat release strategies; development of low pressure loop EGR system for diesel engines; real-time combustion phase optimization of a PFI gasoline engine; optimal feedback control with in-cylinder pressure sensor under engine start conditions; and more.

The 24 papers in this technical paper collection detail powertrain control and optimization. Topics include: fuzzy knock control of diesel-dual-fuel engine; sliding sector mode control with linear parameter varying diesel engine model; optimizing 12 volt start - stop for conventional powertrains; open source rapid prototyping environment; and more.

This collection features 19 technical papers focusing on the leading-edge research and developmental efforts associated from present systems with the mission, operational requirements and design of future hypersonic planes. This collection features 19 technical papers focusing on the leading-edge research and developmental efforts associated from present systems with the mission, operational requirements and design of future hypersonic planes.

This collection features 13 technical papers that cover component level health monitoring; structural health monitoring; and vehicle level health management. This collection features 13 technical papers that cover component level health monitoring; structural health monitoring; and vehicle level health management.

This collection features 31 technical papers covering the latest developments in aircraft networks, case studies, technologies, applications of avionics system in harsh environments, advanced screen technologies, as well as the application of COTS electronic components and boards, design tools and test equipment in avionic systems. This collection features 32 technical papers covering the latest developments in aircraft networks, case studies, technologies, applications of avionics system in harsh environments, advanced screen technologies, as well as the application of COTS electronic components and boards, design tools and test equipment in avionic systems.