International Journal of Automotive Technology

ARTICLE Driver Behavior Analysis in Simulated Jaywalking and Accident Prediction Using Machine Learning Algorithms
Road safety can be improved if traffic accidents can be predicted and thus prevented. The use of driver-related variables to determine the possibility of an accident presents a new analysis paradigm. We used a driving simulator to create a jaywalking scenario and investigated ho...

ARTICLE Composite Material Application Forecast in Light of Future Mobility Trends
Trends in the automotive industry are changing rapidly due to environmental factors, including climate change-induced exhaust gas regulations, urban traffic congestion, and the merging of communication and mobility technologies. As a result, new technologies such as electrificat...

ARTICLE Parking Assistance System Control Using a Disturbance Observer for Hybrid Electric Vehicles
This paper presents a remote smart parking assist (RSPA) control algorithm for hybrid electric vehicles based on a disturbance observer (DOB) and feedback control. The purpose of the proposed control algorithm is to improve the departure/stop agility and speed control performanc...

ARTICLE Effects of Various Bore–Stroke Ratios on Hydrogen Direct Injection Spark Ignition Engines With Variable Valve Timing Under Low-Load Conditions
This study investigates the effects of various bore–stroke (S/B) ratios on the combustion characteristics, energy fractions, and performance of a hydrogen direct injection spark ignition engine equipped with a variable valve timing (VVT) system under low-load conditions. The ex...

ARTICLE Neutral-Connect Control in a Two-Speed Transmission Based on Demand Torque Prediction Using a Time Series Deep Learning Model
Many types of electric vehicle powertrains are being researched. Among them, devices that can transition to two-wheel drive (2WD) are being introduced because full-time all-wheel drive (AWD) is inefficient in power consumption. In addition, transmissions are being applied to red...

ARTICLE Effect of Battery Pack Stiffness Depending on Battery Cell Types in Cell-to-Pack Technology
High-voltage batteries used in electric vehicles use hundreds or thousands of battery cells. Because a large number of battery cells are used, installing each one into a battery pack causes many difficulties in production. Therefore, traditionally, multiple battery cells are com...

ARTICLE The Effect of Injection Strategy on the Mixture Formation and Combustion in a Direct Injection Hydrogen Engine
In this study, the effect of injection strategy on the mixture formation and combustion in a hydrogen direct injection engine using CFD analysis was investigated. Four Start of Injection timings and three types of injection rate were used to understand how the fuel and air mixin...

ARTICLE Testbed and Analysis of Highway Cut-In Scenarios for Evaluating the AEB and FCW Functions
This study aims to provide a detailed evaluation and comparison of the performance of forward collision warning (FCW) and automatic emergency braking (AEB) systems in lane-changing scenarios, focusing on their detection range and detection angles. Real-world tests were conducted...

ARTICLE Evaluation of Display Configuration and Seat Orientation Considering Various Automated Driving Situations Using a Vehicle Simulator
This study examines vehicle interiors in terms of display configuration and seat orientation from a user experience viewpoint using a driving simulator. Sixteen volunteers were sat in the driver’s seat to evaluate visibility and mental comfort scores of three display configurat...

ARTICLE Gaussian Pseudo-spectrum Optimization-Based Fuzzy Logic Parallel Parking Trajectory Planning
Rapid parking trajectory planning is very import for intelligent cyber-physical transportation systems. A three-stage Gaussian pseudo-spectrum data-driven fuzzy logic parallel parking trajectory planning algorithm is proposed in this work. First, a three-stage parking trajectory...

ARTICLE Research on Influence of Valve Response on Transient Combustion and Emission Performance for Non-throttle Engine Fueled with E10
Non-throttle engine can greatly improve engine thermal efficiency and has considerable application prospect, but combustion and emission performance under transient conditions need to be clarified. This test studied the effects of valve lift response on non-throttle combustion a...

ARTICLE Local Reinforcement of a Fuel Cell End Plate for Package Improvements Using Steel–Aluminium Hybrid-Casting Technology
In this research work, a method for integrating a local reinforcement structure in a medium-pressure plate (MPP) for fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) applications was developed using steel–aluminium hybrid-casting technology. Using this technology, it is possible to create a b...

ARTICLE Research on Hierarchical Control of Intelligent Industrial Vehicle Path Tracking Based on Fully Hydraulic Steering Time Delay
An intelligent industrial vehicle path-tracking hierarchical controller considering fully hydraulic steering time delay compensation is designed in this study. The upper decision layer uses variable constraint linear time-varying MPC for path-tracking control. The lower executio...

ARTICLE Model-Based NH₃ Slip Detection for SCR + ASC System Control and OBD
Since accuracy and adaptation of the closed-loop control in selective catalytic reduction (SCR) and ammonia slip catalytic (ASC) systems quite depend on the detection of ammonia (NH3), the identification of NH3 slip is important in the above systems. A model-based NH3 slip detec...

ARTICLE Development of Multi-source Information Fusion Based Novel Energy Management Strategy for 4WD PHEV
In this paper, the multi-source information fusion (MIF) of human-vehicle–road-based energy management strategy (EMS) is developed for a four-wheel drive plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (4WD PHEV). First, the characteristics of 4WD PHEV configuration are analyzed. Second, a fuz...

ARTICLE Integrated Control of Four-Wheel Steering, Electronic Stability Control and Active Aerodynamic Control for Electric Vehicles
An integrated controller is designed to improve the stability of distributed electric vehicles in complex maneuvers. The integrated controller contains multiple actuators and control systems. The integrated controller aims to improve the dynamic performance of vehicle by adjusti...

ARTICLE Efficient Path Planning for Automated Valet Parking: Integrating Hybrid A* Search with Geometric Curves
An automated valet parking system, a critical element of autonomous driving technology, greatly enhances parking efficiency and reduces driver stress. In the realm of path-planning in tight spaces, traditional Hybrid A* algorithms often produce numerous invalid expansion nodes, ...

ARTICLE Research on Rapid Cycle Test Method in Low-Temperature of Electric Vehicle Driving Range Based on China Light-Duty Vehicle Test Cycle
The increase in battery storage capacity of electric vehicles has led to longer electric vehicle range testing duration at low temperatures. To shorten testing duration and lower costs, a rapid and accurate method for electric vehicle range testing at low temperature was develop...

ARTICLE Prediction Models of Overall Thermal Sensation and Comfort in Vehicle Cabin Based on Field Experiments
Vehicle thermal comfort has received more attention due to advancements in autonomous driving and intelligent cabin technology. Prediction of thermal comfort is challenging due to the passenger compartment's complex transient non-uniform thermal environment. Many thermal comfort...

ARTICLE OBSTACLE AVOIDANCE PATH PLANNING FOR INTELLIGENT VEHICLES BASED ON SPARROW POTENTIAL FIELD IN MULTI-TYPE SCENARIOS
To overcome the issue of unreachable targets and local optima in traditional artificial potential fields in multi-type scenarios, this paper introduces a method for obstacle avoidance path planning for intelligent vehicles based on the sparrow potential field (SPF). First, by in...

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Most-cited are based on citations from 2023 ~ 2025.

Electric, Fuel Cell, and Hybrid Vehicle

Fractional order complementary non-singular terminal sliding mode control of PMSM based on neural network

Jinliang Zhang , Dunbin Zhu , Wei Jian , Wentao Hu , Guosheng Peng , Yufeng Chen , Zhihu Wang

Int J Automot Technol. 2024;25(2):213-224. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12239-024-00015-9

Cited By 38

Connected Automated Vehicles and ITS, Electric, Fuel Cell, and Hybrid Vehicle, Vehicle Dynamics and Control

IMPROVED HYBRID A-STAR ALGORITHM FOR PATH PLANNING IN AUTONOMOUS PARKING SYSTEM BASED ON MULTI-STAGE DYNAMIC OPTIMIZATION

Tianchuang Meng , Tianhong Yang , Jin Huang , Wenrui Jin , Wei Zhang , Yifan Jia , Keqian Wan , Gang Xiao , Diange Yang , Zhihua Zhong

Int J Automot Technol. 2023;24(2):459-468. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12239-023-0038-1

Cited By 25

Connected Automated Vehicles and ITS, Vehicle Dynamics and Control, Vision and Sensors

SURVEY OF TARGET PARKING POSITION DESIGNATION FOR AUTOMATIC PARKING SYSTEMS

Jae Kyu Suhr , and Ho Gi Jung

Int J Automot Technol. 2023;24(1):287-303. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12239-023-0025-6

Cited By 11

Chassis, Electrical and Electronics, Vehicle Dynamics and Control

MAXIMUM CORRENTROPY EXTENDED KALMAN FILTER FOR VEHICLE STATE OBSERVATION

Dengliang Qi , Jingan Feng , Xiangdong Ni , Lei Wang

Int J Automot Technol. 2023;24(2):377-388. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12239-023-0031-8

Cited By 10

Body and Safety, Noise, Vibration and Harshness

MECHANICAL PROPERTIES AND OPTIMIZATION ANALYSIS ON BATTERY BOX WITH HONEYCOMB SANDWICH COMPOSITE STRUCTURE

Ying Zhao , Jinyu Shi , Kaifeng Wang , Binlin Wang , Chao He , Xiaogang Deng

Int J Automot Technol. 2023;24(1):1-14. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12239-023-0001-1

Cited By 9

Electric, Fuel Cell, and Hybrid Vehicle

ENERGY MANAGEMENT STRATEGY OF PLUG-IN HYBRID ELECTRIC VEHICLES CONSIDERING THERMAL CHARACTERISTICS

Dafeng Song , Daokun Bi , Xiaohua Zeng , Shiyuan Wang

Int J Automot Technol. 2023;24(3):655-668. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12239-023-0055-0

Cited By 9

Chassis, Electric, Fuel Cell, and Hybrid Vehicle, Transmission and Driveline, Vehicle Dynamics and Control

DESIGN OF REGENERATIVE BRAKING SYSTEM FOR ELECTRIC MOTORCYCLE BASED ON SUPERCAPACITOR WITH FUZZY PID

Suyanto , Purwadi Agus Darwito , Ruri Agung Wahyuono , Muh. Samsul Arifin , Bambang Sudarmanta

Int J Automot Technol. 2023;24(1):187-194. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12239-023-0017-6

Cited By 8

Chassis, Connected Automated Vehicles and ITS, Electrical and Electronics, Vehicle Dynamics and Control

OPTIMAL PATH PLANNING FOR AUTONOMOUS VEHICLES USING ARTIFICIAL POTENTIAL FIELD ALGORITHM

Giseo Park , Mooryong Choi

Int J Automot Technol. 2023;24(5):1259-1267. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12239-023-0102-x

Cited By 8

Connected Automated Vehicles and ITS

COOPERATIVE ADAPTIVE SLIDING MODE PLATOON CONTROL OF INTELLIGENT CONNECTED VEHICLES UNDER COMMUNICATION INTERRUPTION

Guichuan Liu , Rongchen Zhao , Ming Su

Int J Automot Technol. 2023;24(2):513-525. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12239-023-0043-4

Cited By 7

Chassis, Electrical and Electronics, Vehicle Dynamics and Control

NOVEL OFF-LINE SELF-TUNING CONTROLLER WITH GUARANTEED STABILITY

Ali Soltani Sharif Abadi , Andrew Ordys , Barbara Pierscionek

Int J Automot Technol. 2023;24(3):851-862. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12239-023-0069-7

Cited By 7

Body and Safety, Noise, Vibration and Harshness

NONLINEAR DYNAMIC STRUCTURAL OPTIMIZATION OF ELECTRIC VEHICLES CONSIDERING MULTIPLE SAFETY TESTS

Min-Ho Jeong , Gyung-Jin Park

Int J Automot Technol. 2023;24(2):573-593. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12239-023-0048-z

Cited By 6

Electric, Fuel Cell, and Hybrid Vehicle, Engine and Emissions, Fuels and Lubricants, Heat Transfer, Fluid and Thermal Engineering

ANALYSIS OF FLOW VARIATION IN A STRAIGHT CHANNEL WITH BAFFLED OBSTACLES ON A BIPOLAR PLATE IN A PROTON-EXCHANGE MEMBRANE FUEL CELL

Dongjin Yu , Sangseok Yu

Int J Automot Technol. 2023;24(3):759-771. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12239-023-0063-0

Cited By 6

Connected Automated Vehicles and ITS, Electric, Fuel Cell, and Hybrid Vehicle, Vehicle Dynamics and Control

DISTRIBUTION METHOD OF AUTOMOTIVE TORQUE FOR HUB MOTOR CONSIDERING ENERGY CONSUMPTION OPTIMIZATION

Wu shi , Li Yipeng , Guan Yibo , Liu Taorui , Che CuiRu

Int J Automot Technol. 2023;24(3):913-928. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12239-023-0075-9

Cited By 6

Connected Automated Vehicles and ITS, Vehicle Dynamics and Control, Vision and Sensors

LATERAL STABILITY CONTROL OF A DISTRIBUTED ELECTRIC VEHICLE USING A NEW SLIDING MODE CONTROLER

Yawei Chen , Qian Cheng , Huafu Gan , Xixiang Hao , Chenheng Yuan

Int J Automot Technol. 2023;24(4):1089-1100. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12239-023-0089-3

Cited By 6

Vehicle Dynamics and Control, Other Fields of Automotive Engineering

PARALLEL PARKING PATH PLANNING BASED ON IMPROVED ARCTANGENT FUNCTION OPTIMIZATION

Qiping Chen , Lu Gan , Bo Chen , Qin Liu , Xiaobo Zhang

Int J Automot Technol. 2023;24(1):23-33. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12239-023-0003-z

Cited By 5

Transmission and Driveline, Vehicle Dynamics and Control

TEMPERATURE CONTROL STRATEGY OF PASSENGER COMPARTMENT BASED ON CONTROL ALGORITHMS

Mengya Zhang , Li Ye , Lin Hu

Int J Automot Technol. 2023;24(1):35-43. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12239-023-0004-y

Cited By 5

Connected Automated Vehicles and ITS

LANE-CHANGE COLLISION AVOIDANCE CONTROL FOR AUTOMATED VEHICLES WITH CONTROL BARRIER FUNCTIONS

Yang Ding , Hong Zhong , Yahui Qian , Liangmo Wang , Yuan Xie

Int J Automot Technol. 2023;24(3):739-748. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12239-023-0061-2

Cited By 5

Electrical and Electronics, Vision and Sensors, Other Fields of Automotive Engineering

IMPROVED 3D SEMANTIC SEGMENTATION MODEL BASED ON RGB IMAGE AND LIDAR POINT CLOUD FUSION FOR AUTOMANTIC DRIVING

Jiahao Du , Xiaoci Huang , Mengyang Xing , Tao Zhang

Int J Automot Technol. 2023;24(3):787-797. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12239-023-0065-y

Cited By 5

Body and Safety, Chassis, Heat Transfer, Fluid and Thermal Engineering, Manufacturing, Noise, Vibration and Harshness, Transmission and Driveline, Vehicle Dynamics and Control

NOVEL COLLABORATIVE DESIGN METHOD FOR LIGHTWEIGHT OPTIMIZATION DESIGN OF VEHICLE LOAD-BEARING PARTS

Dashuang Zhou , Zhengyang Kang , Xiaoping Su

Int J Automot Technol. 2023;24(5):1269-1284. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12239-023-0103-9

Cited By 5

Engine and Emissions, Fuels and Lubricants, Heat Transfer, Fluid and Thermal Engineering

EFFECTS OF VARYING EXCESS AIR RATIOS ON A HYDROGEN-FUELED SPARK IGNITION ENGINE WITH PFI AND DI SYSTEMS UNDER LOW-LOAD CONDITIONS

Yongrae Kim , Cheolwoong Park , Young Choi , Junho Oh , Jeongwoo Lee

Int J Automot Technol. 2023;24(6):1531-1542. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12239-023-0123-5

Cited By 5