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The 24 vehicle aerodynamic papers in this technical paper collection cover topics such as cooling airflow, aerodynamic optimization and aero add-ons, transient flows and effects, and wind tunnel development and simulation tools.

The 31 papers in this technical paper collection cover topics such as steering system development, power steering systems, steer-by-wire systems, EPS, suspension systems, tires, and more.

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.

The 19 papers in this technical paper collection cover vehicle brake system performance, vehicle brake noise, antilock braking control of electric vehicles, enhanced traction stability control 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.

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.

The 22 papers in this technical paper collection detail tire and wheel technology, tire rolling resistance, tire sidewall cooling, and features a series of papers relating to "aged tire durability". Also included are vehicle dynamics and simulation papers focusing on vehicle stability and control; vehicle sub-systems modeling and responses; advances in vehicle systems dynamics; vehicle motion simulations and analysis; and vehicle dynamics analysis.

The 33 papers in this technical paper collection discuss vehicle dynamics and simulation in the areas of vehicle rollover, tire forces/moments and vehicle stability, vehicle dynamics handling and control, advances in methods for vehicle systems design and control, and advances in vehicle dynamics measurements and validations.

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 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 30 papers in this technical paper collection focus on heavy tire modeling/testing and evaluation; vehicle dynamics; wide based tires, sustainability and maintenance; air suspension, off-road chassis and suspension; hybrid drive and chassis; all wheel/multi-wheel drive vehicle dynamics and performance; testing and experimental analysis of chassis and suspension; and advanced chassis control and rollover.

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 20 papers in this technical paper collection discuss vehicle dynamics stability and control. Topics covered include: rollover crashes involving passenger cars with and without electronic stability control (ESC) systems; yaw rate control systems; optimizing vehicle dynamics control systems in offset impacts; hardware in the loop simulation; reducing deceleration disturbances; 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.

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 28 papers in this technical paper collection cover the aerodynamics development of vehicles or vehicle subsystems. Many papers discuss the utilization of both experimental and computational tools during the development phase.

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.

This Technical Paper Collection covers experimental, computational, and analytical efforts related to the basic mechanisms and control techniques of noise and vibration in the breathing system (induction, combustion chamber, and exhaust) of naturally aspirated and supercharged/turbocharged engines. Noise sources include airborne, flow, flow-acoustic and flow-structure coupling.