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The 12 papers in this techncial paper collection represent research in the areas of welding, riveting, joining, and fastening for automotive applications. Papers focus on the recent advances in the process optimization, analytical solution, numerical modeling, response evaluation as well as static and dynamic testing of traditional resistance spot welds, gas metal arc welds, friction stir spot welds, laser welds, rivets, mounts, adhesives, and fasteners.

This technical paper collection contains 30 papers that detail transmissions and drivelines. Topics covered include: simulation/modeling, components/subsystems, controls, all wheel drive/ NVH/launch devices, hybrid powertrain concepts, and transmission systems/drive units.

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.

The 31 papers in this technical paper collection detail sustainability; vehicle solutions and technologies for freight efficiency; human factors in occupant safety; machine health and conditioned based maintenance; aerodynamic and fuel economy assessment methods and techniques; and service issues.

This technical paper collection contains 53 technical papers. Topics covered include engine exhaust aftertreatment and integration; hybrid vehicle integration and optimization; powertrain and drivetrain NVH; advanced transmission and driveline component design; diesel engine system design; fuel economy; alternative fuels; and advanced engine component design.

General research in the areas of welding, riveting, joining, and fastening for automotive applications is discussed in the 9 papers in this technical paper collection. Topics include process optimization, analytical solution, numerical modeling, response evaluation as well as static and dynamic testing of traditional resistance spot welds, gas metal arc welds, friction stir spot welds, laser welds, rivets, mounts, adhesives, and fasteners.

This collection features 29 technical papers including, innovative end-effectors, orbital drilling, vision systems, fastener installation, industrial robotics, and more. This collection features 29 technical papers including, innovative end-effectors, orbital drilling, vision systems, fastener installation, industrial robotics, and more.

This collection features 29 technical papers cover issues of simulation for composites, RFID impact on manufacturing, automated manufacturing methods technology, the ALCAS project and the specific goals it wishes to attain, robotics and automation, successful coating application and measurement, metrology and automation control system developments, and so much more. This collection features 29 technical papers cover issues of simulation for composites, RFID impact on manufacturing, automated manufacturing methods technology, the ALCAS project and the specific goals it wishes to attain, robotics and automation, successful coating application and measurement, metrology and automation control system developments, and so much more.

This technical paper collection covers transmission and driveline modeling, including topics related to transmission hardware, software, and system integration.

The 9 papers in this technical paper collection focus on welding, joining and fastening for automotive applications. Topics covered include adhesively bonded joints, Battelle Structural Stress method, friction stir spot welding, and more. The 9 papers in this technical paper collection focus on welding, joining and fastening for automotive applications. Topics covered include adhesively bonded joints, Battelle Structural Stress method, friction stir spot welding, and more.

The 28 papers in this technical paper collection focus on transmissions and drivelines. Topics covered include controls hardware and software, controls integration, transmission NVH issues and design solutions, parasitic loss investigation, electronic limited slip differentials, CVT belt dynamic analyses, dual dry clutch testing, torque converter modeling, and more. The 28 papers in this technical paper collection focus on transmissions and drivelines. Topics covered include controls hardware and software, controls integration, transmission NVH issues and design solutions, parasitic loss investigation, electronic limited slip differentials, CVT belt dynamic analyses, dual dry clutch testing, torque converter modeling, and more.

The 9 technical papers in this collection cover on-going design and analysis work on this very important element of drivetrain systems development.

This Technical Paper Collection on Advanced Transmission and Drivetrain Design & Analysis contains 8 papers on on-going design and analysis work on this very important element of drivetrain systems development.

The 13 technical papers in collection present work investigating the effect of fuel composition on CI engine performance in terms of combustion efficiency, emissions and engine hardware durability. Variations in fuel composition include: the inclusion of aromatic compounds, the blending of oxygenated components and the use of additives for cetane number improvement and lubricity enhancement.

The 8 technical papers in this collection contain lubricant research and development that is necessary to advance and support new automotive engineering technology. Topics include grease designed to reduce vehicle noise, characteristics of low viscosity engine oil that impact fuel economy and reliability and the characterization of diesel particulate filter ash and how this influences the development of filter regeneration strategies.

The 13 technical papers in this collection cover the work done by student teams in the EcoCAR 2: Plugging in to the Future competition series, sponsored by General Motors and the U.S. Department of Energy. This includes powertrain architecture selection, control system modeling and simulation, and energy storage system design and component packaging.

The 10 papers in this technical paper collection cover engine, engine subsystem and components noise and vibration; powertrain systems noise measurement and instrumentation; powertrain systems noise analysis.

The 44 papers in this technical paper collection cover launch devices; components/subsystems; control; NVH; modeling; all-wheel drive; IVT/CVT; and transmission systems/drive units.

The 15 papers in this technical paper collection addresses automotive requirements, high level system design, cost analysis, simulation, modeling, esting, and validation. System includes components, sub-assemblies, computer based controllers, hardware and software.

The 7 papers in this technical paper collection highlight advances in processes, tools, and technologies to reduce design and validation time and cost and to improve the quality of embedded software.