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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 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.

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.

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 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 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.

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

The 9 papers in this technical paper collection focus on welding, joining and fastening for automotive applications. Topics covered include adhesively bonded joints, Battelle Structural Stress method, friction stir spot welding, and more. The 9 papers in this technical paper collection focus on welding, joining and fastening for automotive applications. Topics covered include adhesively bonded joints, Battelle Structural Stress method, friction stir spot welding, and more.

The 15 papers in this technical paper collection discuss fuel and additive effects on CI engine performance. Topics covered include barium additives, hydrous bioethanol, Pure Biodiesel, bio-derived diesel blends, and more. The 15 papers in this technical paper collection discuss fuel and additive effects on CI engine performance. Topics covered include barium additives, hydrous bioethanol, Pure Biodiesel, bio-derived diesel blends, and more.

The 13 papers in this technical paper collection focus on fuel and additive effects on SI engine performance. Topics covered include bio-derived fuels, engine abnormal combustion, lubricant fuel economy performance, alcohol-gasoline fuel blends, ethanol-gasoline blends, butanol isomer combustion, and more. The 13 papers in this technical paper collection focus on fuel and additive effects on SI engine performance. Topics covered include bio-derived fuels, engine abnormal combustion, lubricant fuel economy performance, alcohol-gasoline fuel blends, ethanol-gasoline blends, butanol isomer combustion, and more.

The 7 papers in this technical paper collection focus on advances in alternative energy sources for sustainable development in the transportation sector. Topics covered include polyoxymethylene dimethyl ethers, lignin-derived cyclic oxygenates, biodiesel blends, solar assisted vehicle electrical systems, and more. The 7 papers in this technical paper collection focus on advances in alternative energy sources for sustainable development in the transportation sector. Topics covered include polyoxymethylene dimethyl ethers, lignin-derived cyclic oxygenates, biodiesel blends, solar assisted vehicle electrical systems, and more.

The 12 papers in this technical paper collection discuss alternative and advanced fuels. Topics covered include diesel fuel lubricity determination, fuel effects on deposits, cold weather issues, environmental and toxicological impacts of new fuels, and more. The 12 papers in this technical paper collection discuss alternative and advanced fuels. Topics covered include diesel fuel lubricity determination, fuel effects on deposits, cold weather issues, environmental and toxicological impacts of new fuels, and more.

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 13 technical papers in this collection focus on the fundamental properties of fuels and methods for measuring these properties, as well as issues related to fuel storage and transportation. Examples include diesel fuel lubricity determination, fuel effects on deposits, cold weather issues, and environmental and toxicological impacts of new fuels.

The 9 papers in this technical paper collection cover advances in the creation of sustainable energy sources and their usage in the transportation section. Topics include research and in-production technology used to produce renewable energy sources and materials.

The 23 technical papers in this collection cover, innovative end-effectors, orbital drilling, vision systems, fastener installation, industrial robotics, and more.