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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 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.

Climate control is a defining vehicle attribute that has strong interaction with other vehicle systems. Also, performance and quality of the climate control system are critical to customer satisfaction. The 10 papers in this technical paper collection cover alternative A/C systems, multi-zone climate control, cabin air filtration, automatic controls, and optimized energy consumption.

Experimental methods and computational applications related to tire and wheel systems as well as vehicle dynamics and simulation topics are included in the 40 papers in this technical paper collection.

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.

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.

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 9 papers in this technical paper collection focus on occupant protection in accident reconstruction. Topics include: particle image velocimetry; heavy truck engine retarders; repeatability and reliability of drag sled testing; pedestrian impact on low friction surface; photogrammetric measurement error associated with lens distortion; passenger vehicle response to low-speed impacts involving a tractor semitrailer; and more.

The 13 papers in this technical paper collection focus on thermal systems modeling and simulation. Topics covered include: localized heating and cooling strategies for energy efficient HVAC system; interpretation tools and concepts for heat management in the drive train of the future; thermal management of lead acid battery (Pb-A) in electric vehicle; physics based approach of heat exchanger models for vehicle thermal simulation; and more.

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.

Climate control is a defining vehicle attribute. Performance and quality of the climate control system are critical to customer satisfaction. The 10 papers in this technical paper collection discuss recent advances in climate control. Topics covered include: alternative A/C systems, multi-zone climate control, cabin air filtration, automatic controls, and optimized energy consumption.

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.