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This technical paper collection is focused on vehicle dynamics and controls using modeling and simulation, and experimental analysis of passenger cars, heavy trucks, and wheeled military vehicles. The papers address active and passive safety systems to mitigate rollover, yaw instability and braking issues; driving simulators and hardware-in-the-loop systems; suspension kinematics and compliance, steering dynamics, advanced active suspension technologies; and tire force and moment mechanics.

This technical paper collection focuses on the latest research related to methods and techniques for reconstructing vehicular crashes involving wheeled and tracked vehicles, pedestrians, and roadside features. Emphasis is placed on experimental data and theoretical methods that will enable reconstructionists to identify, interpret and analyze physical evidence from vehicular crashes

Focusing on multibody system modeling and simulation results, rigid and flexible body modeling, mount loads predictions for vehicle body, frame/sub-frame, leaf-spring, exhaust system, driveline, and powertrain, the comparison of modeling techniques between vehicle dynamics simulation and durability loads simulation, optimal development process considering vehicle dynamics and durability loads, data processing and analysis techniques, loads sensitivity analyses for various model parameters, DOE and optimal design techniques for loads minimization, prediction of manufacturing tolerance effects on loads, robust design methods, driver modeling, and FE-based system modeling.

This technical paper collection contains 49 papers on drivetrain, powertrain and transmissions. Topics include: powertrain mechanical systems; thermal systems; engine exhaust aftertreatment and integration; fuel economy improvement and CO2 reduction; powertrain performance, emissions and controls; fuel and fluid systems; and hybrid powertrains.

This technical paper collection contains 14 papers on advanced driver assistance systems; active safety systems; telematics & electronic on-board recording; and model based design.

This technical paper collection contains 25 papers on chassis, supspensions and tires for commercial vehicles.

This technical paper collection contains 10 papers on cost reduction & quality improvement and functional safety of commercial vehicles.

This technical paper collection contains 8 papers on fluid power systems and technology.

This technical paper collection is intended to include papers that will discuss and promote the recent advances in the modeling and analysis of commercial vehicle chassis, suspension, and tire modeling and simulation. Topics include, but are not limited to: commercial vehicle dynamics; chassis control devices such as ABS, traction control, yaw/roll stability control, and potentially the interplay with suspension control; chassis modeling and simulation to study and resolve issues pertaining to ride comfort, crash/deformation, and safety structure; suspension modeling and simulation studies covering passive and active control methodologies; and tires which would cover new and/or improved modeling techniques.

This Technical Paper Collection on Advanced Transmission and Drivetrain Design & Analysis contains 8 papers on on-going design and analysis work on this very important element of drivetrain systems development.

This technical paper collection discusses the latest developments in regard to energy management, optimization potential for combustion engine within electric/hydraulic drive trains and considers the impact on emissions, certification, and fuel consumption/CO2.

The 9 technical papers in this collection are related to design, development and testing of new or innovative electronic controls or control systems for internal combustion engines. Topics include hardware, software and algorithm/function innovations as well as the associated sensors or actuators employed in the control system.

The 9 technical papers in this collection cover on-going design and analysis work on this very important element of drivetrain systems development.

The 11 technical papers in this collection cover technologies that address the treatment of engine exhaust emissions to meet commercial vehicle requirements. The scope covers developments in catalysis, materials, controls, and integration with the complete engine/vehicle system.

The 8 technical papers in this collection present modeling, simulation, design, and test technology of chassis and suspensions developed for and applied to off-road vehicles. It is applicable to automotive, mining and construction equipment, and military domain.

The combination of internal combustion engines and electric/hydraulic motors in hybrid powertrains requires architectural and functional changes of the drive train as well as its sophisticated energy management. The 8 papers in this technical paper collection discuss the latest developments in regard to energy recuperation and storage (hydraulic, electric), power train architectures, control systems, combustion engine strategies (including exhaust emissions related aspects and certification), and vehicle application.

The 12 papers in this technical paper collection discuss technologies that address the treatment of engine exhaust emissions to meet commercial vehicle requirements. The scope covers developments in catalysis, materials, controls, and integration with the complete engine/vehicle system.

The 10 papers in this technical paper collection cover all system-level engine technologies and design/analysis/testing techniques related to engine system design. Coverage includes the areas of emissions, fuel economy, combustion, calibration/control, fuel systems, valvetrain integration, thermodynamic cycles, air/charging systems, EGR systems, and engine brakes. It also includes system-level integration issues for the engine/powertrain, and steady-state/transient performance for on/off-road and heavy/light-duty applications.

This technical paper collection features 10 papers dedicated to chassis, suspension, and tire modeling and simulation developed for and applied to vehicle systems. Topic covered include vehicle modeling, vehicle dynamic simulation analysis (handling, ride comfort, mobility, durability, etc.), and vehicle design.

The 9 papers in this technical paper collection focus on occupant protection in accident reconstruction. Topics include: particle image velocimetry; heavy truck engine retarders; repeatability and reliability of drag sled testing; pedestrian impact on low friction surface; photogrammetric measurement error associated with lens distortion; passenger vehicle response to low-speed impacts involving a tractor semitrailer; and more.