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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.

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 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.

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 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.

The 24 papers in this technical paper collection detail powertrain control and optimization. Topics include: fuzzy knock control of diesel-dual-fuel engine; sliding sector mode control with linear parameter varying diesel engine model; optimizing 12 volt start - stop for conventional powertrains; open source rapid prototyping environment; and more.

This technical paper collection contains 7 papers published from the 2011 Small Engine Technology Conference.

The 14 papers in this technical paper collection discuss high efficiency IC engines. Topics covered include engine downsizing, pressure boosting and turbocharging, intelligent combustion, low temperature and stratified charge, advanced fuel injection technologies, and more. The 15 papers in this technical paper collection discuss high efficiency IC engines. Topics covered include engine downsizing, pressure boosting and turbocharging, intelligent combustion, low temperature and stratified charge, advanced fuel injection technologies, and more.

The 22 papers in this technical paper collection discuss powertrain control and calibration. Topics covered include signal processing, on-board diagnostic strategy development, sensor, actuator, electronic control unit designs, and more. The 21 papers in this technical paper collection discuss powertrain control and calibration. Topics covered include signal processing, on-board diagnostic strategy development, sensor, actuator, electronic control unit designs, and more.

The 21 papers in this technical paper collection focus on combustion control and optimization. Topics covered include emissions, performance, engine combustion diagnostics, control, optimization, related combustion sensing, and more. The 21 papers in this technical paper collection focus on combustion control and optimization. Topics covered include emissions, performance, engine combustion diagnostics, control, optimization, related combustion sensing, and more.

The 8 technical papers in this collection feature CI combustion technologies distinguished by 1) mixing processes that influence combustion; and 2) combustion phasing closely coupled to the timing of fuel injection. This includes the impact of the fuel injection and jet-mixing processes; impact of swirl/spray targeting on mixing processes; combustion chamber/engine geometry optimization; sources of combustion inefficiency; and the impact of operating conditions.

The 24 papers in this technical paper collection cover topics regarding new CI and SI engine components. This includes analytical, experimental, and computation studies covering hardware development as well as design and analysis techniques.

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 9 technical papers in this technical paper collection cover topics regarding new CI and SI engines and components. This includes analytical, experimental, and computational studies covering hardware development as well as design and analysis techniques.

Power electronics and electric motors are essential for improving vehicle efficiency through drivetrain electrification. This technical paper collection covers technologies that support high efficiency, high power density, and low cost motors and power modules are required for the success of vehicle electrification.

The 11 papers in this technical paper collection covers technologies that support high efficiency, how power density, and low cost motors and power modules required for the success of vehicle electrication.

This technical paper collection covers engine combustion control and optimization techniques. Topics include engine combustion diagnostics as specialized for control, control methodologies and algorithms, optimization, related combustion sensing, etc.

The 32 papers in this technical paper collection cover powertrain control system and optimization processes related to achieving stringent market fuel economy, emissions, performance, reliability, and quality demands. Topics include the control, calibration, and diagnostics of the engine, powertrain, and supporting electromechanical subsystems related to energy management in conventional and hybrid operation.

This technical paper collection covers the Power Cylinder: piston, piston rings, piston pins, and connecting rods. The papers include information on reducing friction and increasing fuel economy, improving durability by understanding wear, and decreasing oil consumption and blow-by.