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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.

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.

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 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.

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.

The 31 papers in this technical paper collection detail sustainability; vehicle solutions and technologies for freight efficiency; human factors in occupant safety; machine health and conditioned based maintenance; aerodynamic and fuel economy assessment methods and techniques; and service issues.

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 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.

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 collection features 12 technical papers that deal with aircraft design, design methods, aircraft design software; applied aerodynamics and stability and control to aircraft design; propulsion and performance; development of personal transportation vehicles and components, focusing on CTOL and VTOL hybrid flight vehicles, roadable airplanes and flying cars; and Computational Fluid Dynamics related topics. This collection features 12 technical papers that deal with aircraft design, design methods, aircraft design software; applied aerodynamics and stability and control to aircraft design; propulsion and performance; development of personal transportation vehicles and components, focusing on CTOL and VTOL hybrid flight vehicles, roadable airplanes and flying cars; and Computational Fluid Dynamics related topics.

This collection features 29 technical papers cover issues of simulation for composites, RFID impact on manufacturing, automated manufacturing methods technology, the ALCAS project and the specific goals it wishes to attain, robotics and automation, successful coating application and measurement, metrology and automation control system developments, and so much more. This collection features 29 technical papers cover issues of simulation for composites, RFID impact on manufacturing, automated manufacturing methods technology, the ALCAS project and the specific goals it wishes to attain, robotics and automation, successful coating application and measurement, metrology and automation control system developments, and so much more.

This collection features 25 technical papers that discuss UAV propulsion systems development and performance, manufacturing aspects; UAS type designs, autopilot architectural design, flight sciences, and aerodynamics. This collection features 25 technical papers that discuss UAV propulsion systems development and performance, manufacturing aspects; UAS type designs, autopilot architectural design, flight sciences, and aerodynamics.

This technical paper collection contains 9 papers on electrical propulsion published from the 2011 Powertrain Fuels and Lubricants Conference.

This technical paper collection contains 12 papers on new powertrains published from the 2011 Powertrain Fuels and Lubricants Conference.

This technical paper collection contains 7 papers published from the 2011 International Electric Vehicle Technology Conference.

This technical paper collection contains 10 papers published from the 2011 International Electric Vehicle Technology Conference.

This technical paper collection contains 7 papers published from the 2011 International Electric Vehicle Technology Conference.