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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.

This technical paper collection contains 49 papers detailing military vehicle technology. Topics covered include: reliability growth for military vehicles, upgrading readiness, rapidly installed fluid transfer system, robotic technologies, electrical systems modeling and simulation, nanofluid research, and more.

This technical paper collection contains 17 papers that cover emission and combustion characteristics, development of DME engine, biodiesel fuels, and opposed piston opposed cylinder (OPOC) engine performance development.

This technical paper collection contains 20 papers detailing CI engine performance using alternative fuels and diesel engines and components.

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.

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.

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.

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 6 papers detailing advances in steering and braking technologies and integrated chassis safety systems.

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.

The 9 paper in this technical paper 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 14 papers in this technical paper collection cover alternative and advanced fuels. Topics covered include: the performance analysis of an engine fueled with a butanol-gasoline blend; reducing NOx emissions from a common-rail engine fueled with soybean biodiesel; effects of ethanol quality on vehicle system components; composition effects on indicated thermal efficiency for stoichiometric ethanol, gasoline, and air mixtures; and more.

The 10 papers in this technical paper collection discuss high efficiency IC engines. Topics include: fuel reactivity controlled compression ignition (RCCI) combustion in light- and heavy-duty engines; fuel effects on reactivity controlled compression ignition (RCCI) combustion at low load; advantages of variable compression ratio in internal combustion engines; piston and valve deactivation for improved part load performances of internal combustion engines; and more.

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 contains 25 papers on fuels for SI engines published from the 2011 Powertrain Fuels and Lubricants Conference.