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The 57 papers in this technical paper collection describe technology developments and the integration of these technologies into new emission control systems. Topics include DPF substrates and systems, selective catalytic reduction (SCR), HC-DeNOx, and system integration and durability.

The 33 papers in this technical paper collection provide the latest advances in emissions measurement and testing and in-use engine emissions measurement and testing.

The 9 papers in this technical paper collection discuss general topics in emissions related to fuel type, after treatment design and architecture, and combustion strategy using techniques like mathematical models, CFD, and experiments.

This technical paper collection contains 14 papers that cover DI diesel combustion, DI diesel engine performance and pollutant emissions, NOx emission reduction, performance optimization of diesel engines, and more.

The 16 papers in this technical paper collection detail low temperature combustion and in-cylinder emission strategies.

This technical paper collection includes 12 papers detailing SULEV emission requirements, three-way-catalysts, lean NOx trap systems, 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.

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.

The 16 papers in this technical paper collection deal with understanding and reducing the in-cylinder formation of particulate and NOx in compression ignition engines. Ttechnologies are focused on but are not limited to: low temperature combustion, water/fuel emulsions, and EGR. Both experimental and analytical contributions are included.

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.

This technical paper collection contains 9 emissions measurement and testing papers. Topics covered include: particle emissions from combustion sources; in-use engine emissions measurements and modeling; particulate measurement techniques; detailed characterization techniques; NOx measurement; testing facility development; and particle emissions from engines and fuel effects.

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.

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 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.

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.

The approximately 7 papers in this technical paper collection cover general emission topics. Contents include: methane production over three way catalysts in E85 fuelled vehicles; a comparative study of two kinds of biodiesels and biodiesel-DEE blends in a common rail diesel engine; comparing the secondary organic aerosol (SOA) yields from diesel vs biodiesel fuel using a photochemical ageing chamber; and more.

The 57 papers in this technical paper collection cover various aspects of system durability and system integration pertaining to diesel exhaust emissions control. Topics covered include exhaust catalysts and particulate filters, mechanisms of their performance degradation and possible mitigation strategies, data from the field tests, analysis of the aged catalysts, laboratory and accelerated on-engine aging studies, along with relevant experimental tools and methodology.

The 19 papers in this technical paper collection review emission measurement and testing. Topics covered include: exhaust particle sensor for OBD application; particle size and number emissions from modern light-duty diesel vehicles; effect of EGR on particle emissions from a GDI engine; smart sensing and decoupling of NOx and NH3 components; effect of engine operating conditions on spark-ignition engine PAH emissions; and more.

This technical paper collection contains 8 papers published from the 2011 Small Engine Technology Conference.

The 14 papers in this technical paper collection discuss thermal systems modeling and simulation. Topics covered include fuel efficiency and thermal performance, exhaust system manifold development, engine cooling systems with a double circuit, CFD analysis, and more. The 14 papers in this technical paper collection discuss thermal systems modeling and simulation. Topics covered include fuel efficiency and thermal performance, exhaust system manifold development, engine cooling systems with a double circuit, CFD analysis, and more.