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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 will cover various aspects of system durability and system integration pertaining to Diesel Exhaust Emissions Control. It includes publications contributing to the understanding of durability of exhaust catalysts and particulate filters, mechanisms of their performance degradation and possible mitigation strategies, data from the field tests, analysis of the aged catalysts, laboratory and accelerated on-engine aging studies, along with relevant experimental tools and methodology.

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 7 papers published from the 2011 Small Engine Technology Conference.

The 16 papers in this technical paper collection focus on reliability and robust design in engineering. Topics covered include uncertainty modeling, system failure identification, reliability and robust design in automotive aero-thermal and fluid systems, model validation and verification, and more. The 16 papers in this technical paper collection focus on reliability and robust design in engineering. Topics covered include uncertainty modeling, system failure identification, reliability and robust design in automotive aero-thermal and fluid systems, model validation and verification, and more.

This collection of technical papers will address theoretical developments and automotive applications in RBDO and Robust Design. Topics include: computational algorithms for efficient estimation of reliability, Monte Carlo simulation, Bayesian reliability, Dempster-Shafer Evidence Theory, and Multi-Disciplinary Optimization, among others.

The 23 papers in this technical paper collection include topics on system reliability target allocation, interval analysis in robust design, imprecise reliability assessment, and computational algorithms for efficient estimation of reliability, Monte Carlo simulation, Bayesian reliability, Dempster-Shafer Evidence theory, and multi-disciplinary optimization. As well as new technical advances in DFSS and provide valuable insight into its application through the presentation of significant real-world case studies.

This technical paper collection contains 41 reliability and robust design papers. Topics covered include: axiomatic design; reliability testing, model validation and verification; reliability-based design optimization; assessment of reliability and robustness and reliability applications; design for Six Sigma; decision under uncertainty/uncertainty modeling; and reliability and robust design in automotive aero-thermal and fluid systems.

The 40 papers in this technical paper collection focus on reliability and robust design in automotive engineering. Topics include: assessment of reliability and robustness and reliability applications; reliability-based design optimization and robustness; decision under uncertainty/uncertainty modeling; reliability testing and design of experiments; axiomatic design; military applications; design for six sigma; reliability and robust design in automotive aero-thermal and fluid systems; and model validation and verification.

The 59 papers in this technical paper collection detail reliability and robust design in automotive engineering. Topics covered include: reliability-based design optimization and robustness; military applications; decision under uncertainty/uncertainty modeling; axiomatic design; reliability testing and design of experiments; methods for assessment of reliability and robustness; reliability applications in the automotive and other industries; modeling validation and verification; and reliability and robust design in automotive aero-thermal and fluid systems.

This technical paper collection contains 7 papers published from the 2010 Convergence meeting that explore how collaboration can deliver new value.

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.

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 papers in this collection reflect the recent advances on the research, development and practices of Powertrain NVH treatment. The technical papers are of interest to powertrain system designers, testing specialists, NVH experts, and other individuals who evaluate and develop technologies to control powertrain NVH. The coverage includes: engine, engine subsystem and components noise and vibration; powertrain systems noise measurement and instrumentation; powertrain systems noise analysis.

This technical paper collection sets out to reflect the recent advances on the research, development and practices of Powertrain NVH treatment. The technical papers are of interest to powertrain system designers, testing specialists, NVH experts, and other individuals who evaluate and develop technologies to control powertrain NVH. The coverage includes: engine, engine subsystem and components noise and vibration; powertrain systems noise measurement and instrumentation; powertrain systems noise analysis.

This technical paper collection sets out to reflect the recent advances on the research, development and practices of Powertrain NVH treatment. The coverage includes: engine, engine subsystem and components noise and vibration; powertrain systems noise measurement and instrumentation; powertrain systems noise analysis.

The 10 papers in this technical paper collection cover engine, engine subsystem and components noise and vibration; powertrain systems noise measurement and instrumentation; powertrain systems noise analysis.