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The 12 papers in this technical paper collection explore the issues and design strategies of bringing sustainable EV, PHEV, and vehicle electrification technologies to market.

The 16 papers in this technical paper collection cover variable valve actuation mechanisms, devices, and systems; and the impact and control of such systems on thermodynamics, combustion, fuel economy, emissions, and performance.

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.

The 13 papers in this technical paper collection discuss variable valve actuation mechanisms, devices, systems and the impact of such systems on thermodynamics, combustion, fuel economy, emissions and controls.

The 13 papers in this technical paper collection discuss variable valve actuation. Topics covered include twin mechanical variable lift, cam profile switching, fully variable mechanical valvetrain, intelligent valve actuation system, and more.

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.

The 9 papers in this technical paper collection provide information for developing systemic electronic solutions for value vehicles with global application. Particular emphasis is given to delivering safe and green content as well as how alternative business models and partnerships can deliver.

This technical paper collection strives to stretch the boundaries of connectedness to give a sense of where the connected vehicle is headed. The 6 technical papers included provide a particular emphasis on how the connected experience enables safety driving green and how unique partnerships can deliver.

This technical paper collection features 7 papers that explore the boundaries of how HEV’s, EV’s, and advanced IC powertrains enabled by electronics and software control systems can satisfy energy economics and drive green.

This technical paper collection contains 9 papers published from the 2011 Small Engine Technology Conference.

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

The 22 papers in this technical paper collection focus on combustion technologies in both 4-stroke and 2-stroke engines characterized by 1) ignition by an external energy source that serves to control combustion phasing, and 2) a combustion rate this is limited by flame propagation. Topics include studies of mixture formation, ignition, knock, engine efficiency, flame propagation, alternative fuels and emissions formation.

The 13 papers in this technical paper collection discuss SI combustion. Topics covered include studies of mixture formation, ignition, knock, engine efficiency, flame propagation, alternative fuels and emissions formation, and more. The 13 papers in this technical paper collection discuss SI combustion. Topics covered include studies of mixture formation, ignition, knock, engine efficiency, flame propagation, alternative fuels and emissions formation, and more.

The16 papers in this technical paper collection focus on combustion technologies in both 4-stroke and 2-stroke engines characterized by 1) ignition by an external energy source that serves to control combustion phasing, and 2) a combustion rate that is limited by flame propagation. Gasoline as well as alternative fuels such as ethanol, CNG, and blends are considered. Topics include studies of mixture formation, ignition, knock, engine efficiency, flame propagation, and emissions formation.

The 37 papers in this technical paper collection focus on SI combustion technologies that employ direct, in-cylinder fuel injection. Topics of particular interest include in-cylinder fuel injection and spray studies, flow/spray interaction and in-cylinder mixture formation studies, and combustion chamber shape optimization. Papers also focus on combustion technologies in 4-stroke and 2-stroke engines, including premixed, port injected, and DI engine.

Direct injection spark ignition (DISI) engines will play a major role in improving vehicle fuel efficiency. The 41 papers in this technical paper collection explore the advancements in DISI engine technology, including spray formation and mixing, injection technology and modeling strategies, and its synergies with other advanced engine technologies. Also included are papers on general topics in the field of spark-ignited combustion and gasoline engines.

The 30 papers in this technical paper collection present topics in the field of spark-ignited combustion and technologies that improve the efficiency and emissions of spark-ignition engines by improving fuel preparation, gas exchange, ignition, and the combustion process itself. This includes alternative fuel and bio-fuel applications in terms of how they affect the combustion process. Papers also explore advancements in DISI engine technology, including spray formation and mixing, injection technology and modeling strategies, and its synergies with other advanced engine technologies.

The 29 papers in this technical paper collection focus on SI combustion and direct injection SI engine technology. Topics covered include: knock characteristics, spray characterization in a DISI engine, reducing NOx emissions, and more.

The 33 papers in this technical paper collection cover direct injection spark ignition engines, two-stage gasoline direct injection combustion system, combustion characteristics, particulate emissions, and more.

This technical paper collection contains 26 papers published from the 2011 SAE Brasil Conference.