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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.

This technical paper collection includes papers related to welding and joining of similar or dissimilar materials of plastics, composites, aluminum, magnesium, titanium, and conventional and advanced high strength steels. Papers related to friction stir (spot) welding, ultrasonic welding, resistance welding, arc welding, laser welding, brazing or soldering, riveting and bolting, and adhesive joining, strength, fracture and fatigue of welds, joints and fasteners are covered.

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.

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 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.

This technical paper collection includes a DOE Vehicle Technologies paper as well as papers specific to the MMLV subsystems, and full vehicle test results including safety, corrosion, durability and NVH. The Life Cycle Analysis results associated with a 23.5% (363kg) full vehicle mass reduction, engine downsizing and lightweight materials, indicates a 21% reduction in fuel usage (6 mpg), 16% reduction in Global Warming Potential (CO2) and 16% reduction in Total Primary Energy vs 2013 Ford Fusion.

The 7 papers in this technical paper collection highlight advances in processes, tools, and technologies to reduce design and validation time and cost and to improve the quality of embedded software.

Containing 46 papers, this technical paper collection provides a comprehensive overview of advanced high strength steel, their utility and manufacturability, and their performance and applications in automotive structures. Also discussed are innovations in steel sheet products and processing; innovations in steel bar products and processing; fatigue research, applications, testing and analytical techniques; and sheet/hydro/gas forming technology and modeling.

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.

This technical paper collection advances the knowledge in the state of the art in all types of sheet metal forming. Topics include using simulated, analytical, numerical and experimental tools and sheet metals for the various forming technologies.

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.