Radar simulation models can effectively overcome the drawbacks of real vehicle experiment and speed up the development process of intelligent vehicle technologies based on millimeter wave radar via virtual testing. However, there are still many gaps between the radar model using...
A novel approach of combining lane detection and model predictive control (MPC) is presented to maintain the accuracy and stability of trajectory tracking control for autonomous vehicles. For the approach, the autonomous vehicles equipped with a camera act as the research object...
The life prediction of mechanical components in presence of Thermo-Mechanical Fatigue (TMF) is a crucial issue of the design activity. In the combustion engine, that action looks rather difficult because of a superposition of several damage phenomena. Some TMF models are current...
This paper investigates the relationship between different weather conditions and the monthly road traffic accidents (Nacc) that caused injuries and fatalities between 2011 and 2014 on the Romanian highways and urban and rural roads. The monthly average temperatures (MAT) and pr...
Brake-bleeding is the process of removing air bubbles present on hydraulic brake systems. In particular, the existence of air content within the EPB caliper deteriorates bleeding performance, causing a high-level compressibility of the brake fluid. This paper presents numerical ...
The main system to reduce engine emissions of gasoline-fueled vehicles is represented by the three-way catalyst (TWC). The main catalyst of this system usually works in extreme conditions which induce a phenomenon called thermal ageing, the major way of catalyst deactivation. In...
In order to improve the compactness and performance of the intake system of turbocharged diesel engines, an integrated intercooler intake system is provided. Porous media computational fluid dynamics (CFD) model is used to analyze the flow and heat exchange performance of the in...
In this study we developed an autonomous braking algorithm to satisfy both safety and ride comfort of a vehicle. The proposed algorithm is composed of two-step braking strategies depending on the value of time-to-collision. The first step is a partial braking strategy to provide...
This study proposes a double linear model predictive control (DLMPC) structure to improve the tyre force utilization of active front steering (AFS) vehicle at the handing limits. The DLMPC structure consists of a linear model predictive control (LMPC) and a linear time-varying m...
An enhanced hypoid geared rotor system model incorporating a universal joint that connects driveline propeller shaft and pinion shaft is introduced in this study. The effect of shaft misalignment and pinion mass unbalance on hypoid gear dynamic response is evaluated under differ...
This paper presents a novel method to design and generate a target interior sound to achieve the desired sound qualities of “powerfulness” and “pleasantness” inside a car cabin. A powerfulness index and pleasantness index were developed to evaluate the perceptions of inte...
The multi-environment probability density function (MEPDF) approach using the real-fluid Equation of State (EoS) has been developed to numerically investigate the physical processes of the non-cryogenic n-dodecane fuel spray jet under the supercritical pressure. The MEPDF approa...
A shift schedule modification program is an intelligent system for automatic transmission. This program can adjust shift points to cater to drivers with different driving habits. An important prerequisite in designing a personalized shift schedule is identifying the driving habi...
This paper presents a robust rack position control method based on a disturbance observer to enhance maneuverability and steering robustness during steering situation. It is shown that the rack and pinion system of Steer-by-Wire system with irregular parameters and external dist...
With advancements in sensors and communication technologies, hazardous lane-changing can be readily identified, by analyzing driving behavior and vehicle data. Most traditional approaches to assess hazardous lane-changing depend on surrogate safety measures, such as gap acceptan...
The three way catalyst NOx trap catalyst (TWC-NT) is consisted of a conventional three way catalyst (TWC) compositions and NOx storage material (NSM) to mitigate NOx breakthrough occurred during the fuel cut event to improve fuel economy of stoichiometric (A/F=14.6) gasoline pow...
To meet greenhouse gas (GHG) emission target, automotive manufacturers should promote low carbon emission technology, including gasoline direct injection (GDI) systems. However, recent studies have shown that excessive levels of nanoparticles were emitted from GDI vehicles compa...
This work is the experimental study to use the ultrasonic sensor which can seek the optimum sensitivity of pure methane gas used in natural gas vehicle (NGV). This research is to experimentally analyze the acoustic characteristics using an impedance analyzer and three different ...
Nowadays, fuel consumption and exhaust emissions are topical issues in the automotive field, as environmental safeguard legislation constraints are going to get tougher. Indeed, one of the most efficient methods to contain fuel consumption and emissions is the weight reduction o...
Based on a small non-road diesel engine, internal exhaust gas recirculation (IEGR) was realized by the exhaust valve re-opening (2EVO). The influences of IEGR on combustion and emission performance were analyzed. The results showed that in-cylinder pressure peak decreased, the s...
This paper suggests a novel model-based control scheme for an all-wheel drive (AWD) vehicle. Using transfer case, AWD system is able to transfer the engine torque to all the wheels mechanically, helping the vehicle to maintain traction on a slippery road or to climb a hill. Rece...
At the conceptual design stage, the cross-sectional shapes of thin-walled beams (TWBs) need to be optimized to improve the performance of automobile structure. Therefore, this paper innovatively proposes a cross-sectional shape optimization method to acquire a low cost, high sti...
The connection surfaces of drag-link must be tough and safe enough to carry transmitted forces that exert on the product in service conditions. Therefore, undulated forming takes place in machining process to stay the rod-ends in the rod. In the rod-end, after forming process, a...
To avoid degradation of transmission performance associated with the lengths of control pilot (CP), protective earth (PE) and the earth structures of chassis in charging-communication between electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) and electric vehicle (EV), the dependence of C...
Wet clutch pads require temperature control on contact surface because increased frictional heat abruptly decreases friction coefficient, and eventually, the desired torque transfer becomes difficult to control. Generation of frictional heat is inevitable during clutch engagemen...
