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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 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 19 papers in this technical paper collection present the latest developments in automotive applications of aluminum castings and wrought products. The latest research and development of magnesium alloys and the application of materials and design of cast products for automotive applications are included.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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 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 19 papers in this technical paper collection cover innovative ideas to enhance automotive safety with improved material constitutive modeling; analysis methods; simulation and pre/post processing tools; optimization techniques; finite element model updating; model validation and verification techniques; restraint systems; and lightweight material applications and designs.

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.