International Journal of Automotive Technology

ORIGINAL PAPER Personalized Active Camber Control for Path Following Assistance: a Non-interference Approach
− With the advancement of intelligent vehicle technologies, the development of advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) is extending beyond conventional active safety functions such as emergency braking and lane keeping, aiming at achieving human-vehicle shared control under m...

ARTICLE Online Hybrid Scheduling Method for Aperiodic Event Traffic in In-Vehicle Time-Sensitive Networks
With the advancement of Intelligent and Connected Vehicle (ICV) technology, in-vehicle networks impose stringent requirements on data transmission determinism and real-time performance. Time-Sensitive Networking (TSN) has emerged as a core technology for automotive Ethernet. The...

ARTICLE Parametric Modeling Method of Double-Channel Turbine Volute with Arbitrary Area Ratio
Double-channel volute is usually applied to the turbine of vehicle turbochargers to further enhance the performance of engines. Previous studies pay less attention to the parametrization design of turbine volute profile. Deriving parametric equations for the cross sections desig...

ARTICLE Research on Traffic Flow Prediction Based on Spatio-temporal Interactive Adaptive Hybrid Graph Convolutional Networks
Accurate prediction of traffic flow is fundamental for effective urban traffic guidance and control, playing a vital role in intelligent traffic management. However, achieving precise traffic flow prediction remains a challenging task due to the intricate spatiotemporal dependen...

ARTICLE Traffic Prediction Based Battery State-of-Charge Planning for Connected Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle
Battery state-of-charge (SOC) planning utilizing traffic information from the intelligent transportation system (ITS) and the Internet of Vehicles is promising to improve the performance of the connected plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) energy management strategy. In this ...

ARTICLE Research on Steering and Yaw Coordination Control Strategy of Distributed Drive Electric Vehicles Considering Safety and Energy Efficiency Based on Nash Game
To improve trajectory tracking accuracy, energy efficiency, and driving safety in distributed drive intelligent vehicles, this study utilizes a volumetric Kalman filter for estimating tire lateral force and implements real-time correction of tire cornering stiffness. This method...

ARTICLE Verification of the Feasibility of Mixed Reality for Test and Evaluation of an Autonomous Platform in Off-road Environment
Applying mixed reality in test and evaluation of an autonomous system is promising, because it can narrow the gap between the live test and virtual test. In this study, we verified the feasibility of mixed reality in test and evaluation of an autonomous platform in off-road envi...

ARTICLE The Control Strategy of Differential Braking for Heavy-Duty Vehicles Based on LTR
To enhance the active anti-rollover capabilities of heavy-duty vehicles, this paper introduces an anti-rollover differential braking control method grounded in load transfer rate (LTR). Utilizing the LTR rate and yaw rate as the control objectives, we designed an ESP-like active...

ARTICLE Time-Efficient Hierarchical Vehicle Control Framework for Path Tracking in Intelligent Vehicles
This paper proposes a novel time-efficient hierarchical vehicle control framework (THVCF) to meet the real-time and high-accuracy requirements of intelligent vehicle path tracking. The main contribution lies in the integration of three coordinated layers: an offline explicit con...

ARTICLE Anomaly Detection in Vehicular Networks Using Causality-Aware Graph Convolutional Networks (CA-GCN)
As vehicles become increasingly connected to external networks, communication between vehicular networks and external systems grows more frequent. Detecting anomalies in vehicular networks is critical for ensuring the safety of vehicles and collaborative traffic systems. However...

ARTICLE Automotive Software Abnormal Detection Method Based on Deep Learning
With the rapid development of automotive intelligence and networking, the complexity and dynamism of automotive software systems have significantly increased, placing higher demands on software reliability. This paper proposes a new method for automotive software abnormal detect...

ARTICLE Engine-Start Control for a Hybrid Electric Vehicle with a P2/P3 Configuration
This paper introduces a hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) with a dedicated hybrid transmission (DHT) with a P2/P3 configuration. During the driving mode transition from pure electric driving to engine driving alone, an engine disconnected clutch (EDC) or a P2 motor is employed to im...

ARTICLE Intelligent Vehicle Adaptive Robust Path Tracking Control Strategy Based on MPC and ADRC
A composite path tracking strategy that integrates Adaptive Model Predictive Control (AMPC) and Improved Active Disturbance Rejection Control (IADRC) is proposed to improve the path tracking accuracy and anti-interference performance of autonomous vehicles under complex working ...

ARTICLE Estimation of the Impact of Wind on Vehicle Energy Consumption in Battery Electric Vehicles
Vehicle aerodynamics can have a considerable impact on energy consumption. We show that wind can make a significant contribution to aerodynamic drag and present a methodology to capture drag over the entire operating range of vehicle speed, wind speed, and wind direction. The ap...

ARTICLE Damper Mode Change Based on Driving Condition Recognition for Semi-active Suspension on Random Road Profile
This paper proposes an algorithm for adjusting the damper mode of a semi-active suspension system according to the driving conditions. This algorithm consists of driving condition recognition and damper mode change. The algorithm's validity is demonstrated through correlation an...

ARTICLE Research on the Curved Lane Detection Method Based on Comprehensive Lane IOU
Lane detection is a critical component in autonomous driving, driver assistance systems, and traffic monitoring systems. However, due to factors, such as lane line wear, occlusion, and large curvature, lane detection still faces significant challenges in balancing accuracy and r...

ARTICLE Fuzzy Logic-Based 4WS-4WID Vehicles Longitudinal and Lateral Coordination Control Strategy
Aiming to address the stability issues of vehicles under various driving conditions, this paper proposes a fuzzy logic-based longitudinal and lateral coordination control strategy for four wheel steering and four wheel independent driving (4WS-4WID) vehicles. The proposed contro...

ARTICLE Modeling Truck Lane Change Behavior on Highways Using a Hierarchical Reinforcement Learning Framework
Modeling lane-changing maneuvers constitutes one fundamental component of microscopic traffic simulation. However, a few studies focus on truck lane changing, and existing models oversimplify execution paths and do not capture true lane-changing behavior. This paper seeks to imp...

ARTICLE Trajectory Tracking Based on Pure Pursuit Control for Unmanned Tracked Vehicle Considering Track Slipping Characteristics
Trajectory tracking control technology plays an essential role in the tracked bulldozer. Considering the uncertainties of the road surface and different operating conditions is a difficult problem to achieve accurate motion control of the vehicle. In this paper, a vehicle kinema...

ARTICLE Numerical Investigation of Energy Absorption in Graded Honeycomb-Filled Composite Crash Box Structures
Structural crashworthiness is critical in vehicle design, as it directly impacts occupant safety during collisions. The crash box, located between the bumper and side rails, absorbs impact energy, reduces vehicle damage, and protects passengers. Enhancing its energy absorption c...

ARTICLE Research on Synchronous Active Collision-Avoidance Control Method for Intelligent Vehicles Based on Extended Driving Risk Assessment Model
To enhance the precision of decision making and the ability of intelligent vehicles to prevent collisions within a vehicle-infrastructure cooperative environment, this study proposes a synchronous active collision-avoidance control method based on an extended driving risk assess...

ARTICLE Physiochemical Analysis of Hydrogen-Enriched Waste Plastic Oil: Implications for Injection Timing and Combustion Efficiency
The global energy crisis and environmental concerns have intensified the quest for alternative fuel sources, leading to the investigation of waste plastic oil (WPO) as a renewable energy resource. However, WPO’s lower cetane number and high viscosity present combustion challeng...

ARTICLE Deriving Comparable Energy Consumption Factors for Battery Electric and Internal Combustion Engine Vehicles Using Propulsion and Braking Phase Analysis
The energy consumption characteristics of internal combustion engine vehicles (ICEVs) and battery electric vehicles (BEVs) differ fundamentally due to their distinct powertrain architectures. With the increasing adoption of BEVs, a direct and consistent comparison of ICEV and BE...

ARTICLE Effect Analysis of the Undercover Design for an Electric Vehicle on the Damage Due to Stone Chipping
With the increasing adoption of eco-friendly vehicles, such as electric and hydrogen-powered cars, concerns about underbody damage due to stone chipping have become more critical. In electric vehicles, where batteries and fuel cells are mounted on the underbody, impact damage fr...

ARTICLE Tracking Control of Steer-By-Wire System Steering Angle Based on Prescribed Nonsingular Terminal Sliding Mode
To improve the front wheel steering angle tracking accuracy of the intelligent steer-by-wire (SBW) system, a novel control strategy combining prescribed performance control (PPC) with nonsingular terminal sliding mode control (NTSMC) is proposed. First, an improved reduced-order...

ARTICLE Development of YOLO-Based Object Detection Model With Bounding Box Separation Techniques
To improve the performance of recognizing surrounding objects in autonomous driving, deep learning-based object detection models such as You Only Look Once (YOLO) have been widely used recently. In this YOLO model, bounding boxes are displayed on objects to provide various infor...

ARTICLE Investigating Muscular Fatigue Associated with Clutch Pedal Operation in Manual Transmission Vehicles Using Surface Electromyography
This research investigates the physical effort required to operate the clutch pedal in manual transmission vehicles, focusing on drivers. Investigating factors ranging from biomechanics to pedal design advancements, this study utilizes surface electromyography (sEMG), to identif...

ARTICLE Evaluation of Electromagnetic Exposure in Dynamic Wireless Power Transfer System for Electric Bus
Electromagnetic fields from high-power wireless power transfer (WPT) modules for EVs may exceed the limits of international safety guidelines. For the safety of the user and the stable operation of nearby electronic devices, the electromagnetic field strength of the high-power W...

ARTICLE Simulation of LiDAR Under Fog with Generative Adversarial Networks for Robust 3D Object Detection
Collecting real LiDAR data from actual scenarios in adverse weather is an expensive and time-consuming process, yet crucial for developing robust perception algorithms. Publicly available datasets published for relevant purposes are often limited to acquisitions under clear weat...

ARTICLE Simulation and Optimization of Side Window Water Pollution in Commercial Vehicles Based on Smooth Particle Hydrodynamics
To reduce the water pollution area on the side windows of medium and large commercial vehicles during rain and improve their safety performance, this paper takes a certain medium and large commercial vehicle as the research object. The vehicle dynamics model and side window rain...

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Most-cited are based on citations from 2024 ~ 2026.

Electric, Fuel Cell, and Hybrid Vehicle, Fuels and Lubricants, Heat Transfer, Fluid and Thermal Engineering, Vision and Sensors

Comprehensive Analysis of Battery Thermal Management and Energy Consumption in an Electric Vehicle: Impact of Driving Modes and Ambient Temperatures

Inji Park, Charyung Kim, Hyunwoo Lee, Cha-Lee Myung, Kyoungdoug Min

Int J Automot Technol. 2025;26(3):621-636. Published online 2024 Dec 31 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12239-024-00202-8

Cited By 19

Vehicle Dynamics and Control

AEB Simulation Method Based on Vehicle Test Data for Accident Analysis of ADAS Vehicles

Jonghyuk Kim , Jaehyeong Lee , Jihun Choi , woojeong jeon

Int J Automot Technol. 2024;25(2):261-277. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12239-024-00019-5

Cited By 17

Chassis, Electrical and Electronics, Vehicle Dynamics and Control

A Study on Lateral Stability Control of Distributed Drive Electric Vehicle Based on Fuzzy Adaptive Sliding Mode Control

Guo Qing Geng , Peng Cheng , Li Qin Sun , Xing Xu , Fanqi Shen

Int J Automot Technol. 2024;25(6):1415-1429. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12239-024-00099-3

Cited By 17

Body and Safety, Manufacturing, Materials and Recycling

Comparison of Tire Rolling Resistance Measuring Methods for Different Surfaces

Jerzy Ejsmont , Grzegorz Ronowski , Lisa Ydrefors , Wojciech Owczarzak , Sławomir Sommer , Beata Świeczko-Żurek

Int J Automot Technol. 2024;25(4):965-976. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12239-024-00092-w

Cited By 16

Body and Safety, Manufacturing, Materials and Recycling

3D Printed Metamaterials for Energy Absorption in Motorsport Applications

Rachel Tilley , David Holmes , Edmund Pickering , Maria Woodruff

Int J Automot Technol. 2024;25(6):1529-1540. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12239-024-00136-1

Cited By 14

Engine and Emissions

Speed-varying path tracking based on model predictive control for autonomous vehicles

Shuang Tang , Jun Li , Wei Zhou

Int J Automot Technol. 2024;25(2):399-411. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12239-024-00033-7

Cited By 13

Fuels and Lubricants

Adaptive Model Predictive Control for Intelligent Vehicle Trajectory Tracking Considering Road Curvature

Yin Gao , Xudong Wang , Jianlong Huang , Lingcong Yuan

Int J Automot Technol. 2024;25(5):1051-1064. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12239-024-00086-8

Cited By 13

Connected Automated Vehicles and ITS

Vehicle’s Lateral Motion Control Using Dynamic Mode Decomposition Model Predictive Control for Unknown Model

Guntae Kim , Chaehun Park , Cheolmin Jeong , Chang Mook Kang , Jaeil Cho , Hyungchae Lee , Jaeho Lee , Donghyun Kang

Int J Automot Technol. 2024;25(5):999-1009. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12239-024-00074-y

Cited By 12

Vehicle Dynamics and Control, Other Fields of Automotive Engineering

Study on Modeling and Control for a Novel Active Suspension

Wei Chunyu , Han Litong

Int J Automot Technol. 2024;25(3):533-540. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12239-024-00042-6

Cited By 11

Engine and Emissions, Fuels and Lubricants

Study on CO2 Emission Assessment of Heavy-Duty and Ultra-Heavy-Duty Vehicles Using Machine Learning

Seokho Moon , Jinhee Lee , Hyung Jun Kim , Jung Hwan Kim , Suhan Park

Int J Automot Technol. 2024;25(3):651-661. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12239-024-00051-5

Cited By 11

Connected Automated Vehicles and ITS, Vision and Sensors

Efficient Path Planning for Automated Valet Parking: Integrating Hybrid A* Search with Geometric Curves

Gaojian Cui, Yuxi Yin, Qipei Xu, Chaolong Song, Guohua Li, Shaosong Li

Int J Automot Technol. 2025;26(1):243-253. Published online 2024 Sep 14 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12239-024-00144-1

Cited By 11

Vision and Sensors

A Lidar-Based Parking Slots Detection System

Weikang Yang , Dagang Li , Wei Xu , Zhide Zhang

Int J Automot Technol. 2024;25(2):331-338. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12239-024-00027-5

Cited By 10

Connected Automated Vehicles and ITS, Vehicle Dynamics and Control

Stabilizing Electric Vehicle Systems Using Proximal Policy-Based Self-structuring Control

Juntao Zhuang , Chengwei Wang , Qiong Cheng , Ying Dai , Ebrahim Ghaderpour , Ardashir Mohammadzadeh

Int J Automot Technol. 2024;25(6):1485-1502. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12239-024-00134-3

Cited By 10

Electric, Fuel Cell, and Hybrid Vehicle, Electrical and Electronics

Design and Application of Flywheel–Lithium Battery Composite Energy System for Electric Vehicles

Binbin Sun , Mengxue Xie , Bo Li , Pengwei Wang , Song Gao

Int J Automot Technol. 2024;25(1):107-117. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12239-024-00017-7

Cited By 9

Body and Safety, Manufacturing, Materials and Recycling

Influence of Groove Type on Friction Coefficient of Wet Friction Clutch Pair

Xingguang Yang , Heyun Bao , Chao Zhang , Wuzhong Tan , Rupeng Zhu

Int J Automot Technol. 2024;25(1):119-129. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12239-024-00018-6

Cited By 9

Noise, Vibration and Harshness

The Adverse Effect and Control of Semi-active Inertial Suspension of Hub Motor Driven Vehicles

Liu Yanling, Shi Dongyin, Yang Xiaofeng, Song Hang, Shen Yujie

Int J Automot Technol. 2024;25(4):777-788. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12239-024-00075-x

Cited By 9

Materials and Recycling

Effect of Battery Pack Stiffness Depending on Battery Cell Types in Cell-to-Pack Technology

Jong Wook Lee

Int J Automot Technol. 2025;26(1):63-71. Published online 2024 Sep 11 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12239-024-00148-x

Cited By 9

Electric, Fuel Cell, and Hybrid Vehicle, Fuels and Lubricants, Heat Transfer, Fluid and Thermal Engineering, Vision and Sensors

Study of Cooling Performance of Liquid-Cooled EV Battery Module According to the TIM Compression Ratio

Jahun Gu, Heung-Kyu Kim, Siyoul Jang

Int J Automot Technol. 2025;26(2):359-373. Published online 2024 Dec 2 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12239-024-00167-8

Cited By 9

Connected Automated Vehicles and ITS

Design and Implementation of a Hybrid Path Planning Approach for Autonomous Lane Change Manoeuvre

Paulius Skačkauskas , Mykola Karpenko , Olegas Prentkovskis

Int J Automot Technol. 2024;25(1):83-95. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12239-024-00014-w

Cited By 8

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

Neural Network-Based Prediction of NH3 Leakage from SCR Systems for Diesel Engines

Qiang Zhu , Jiehui Li

Int J Automot Technol. 2024;25(1):97-106. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12239-024-00016-8

Cited By 8