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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.

The papers in this collection focus 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.

The papers in this collection focus 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.

The papers in this collection focus 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.

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.

This technical paper collection discusses the modeling, analysis, and validation of commercial vehicle chassis, suspension, and tire modeling and simulation. Topics include commercial vehicle dynamics; chassis control devices such as ABS, traction control, yaw/roll stability control, and their interaction with suspension controls; modeling and simulation of ride comfort, as well as passive and active suspension control methodologies. Authors are encouraged to discuss the validation of their modeling and simulation.

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.

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.

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 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.

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

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 8 papers on fluid power systems and technology.

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

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.