International Journal of Automotive Technology

ARTICLE Study on Performance of Airfoil-Bearing Air Compressors for Fuel-Cell Vehicles Considering Hollow-Shaft Recirculating Flow
Air compressor systems for fuel-cell vehicles typically require downsizing, high-performance, and cost reduction. With increasing air compressor performance requirements, attention must be paid to the cooling methods that combine a coolant and air cooling. To reduce the number o...

ARTICLE Coordinated Human–Machine Co-driving Control of a Steer-by-Wire System Based on a Non-cooperative Game Between Driver and ADAS
HMC is a transitional stage before intelligent vehicles achieve highly automated driving. Because the driver and the ADAS are simultaneously in the loop, there exist conflicts of driving rights. The steering system of intelligent vehicles must be agile in executing steering cont...

ARTICLE Research on Adaptive Driving Beam System Control Strategy Based on Multimodal Perception and Data Fusion
The correct use of high beams is essential when driving at night, and improper use can lead to glare or even temporary blindness for oncoming drivers, increasing the risk of accidents. Although adaptive driving beam system can mitigate this issue, shortcomings remain in environm...

ARTICLE Design of Kinematic Coupling of the Rear Wheels of a Road Trailer
This paper discusses the design of the kinematic coupling for the passage of an articulated vehicle combination through a bend. A lorry (tractor unit) and a semi-trailer as a trailer are used as an articulated vehicle combination. In the standard design of an articulated vehicle...

ARTICLE Physics-Based Modeling of Electro-Hydraulic Actuated Dual-Clutch Transmissions in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEVs)
A physics-based model is developed in this paper for control synthesis and design of electrohydraulic actuated dual-clutch transmissions in hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs). With coordinated control of an electric oil pump (EOP) and two proportional solenoid valves, the hydraulic...

ARTICLE Research on the Configuration and Control of Active Braking System Based on E-Booster
The safety of intelligent vehicles has always been one of the challenging problems to solve. Particularly, the braking system, which is related to life safety, is the most crucial area for research. In this paper, an integrated electromechanical hydraulic braking system based on...

ARTICLE Estimation of Tire Friction for Tip-Over Analysis Based on Genetic Algorithm and Long Short-Term Memory
The forklifts used in various industries have a dynamic characteristic similar to common vehicles. For example, a forklift can tip over while driving in a harmful environment. The possibility of tip-over is increased when the load applied to the fork is larger. Therefore, the lo...

ARTICLE Impact of Combined Cognitive and Visual Distraction Level on Driving Behavior in Different Traffic Environments
Following behavior is an indispensable part of vehicle driving, and the following behavior under visual and cognitive distraction has become one of the main causes of traffic accidents. The urban, rural, and expressway scenarios were constructed using the PanoSim platform, and e...

ARTICLE The Effect of Self-Generated HHO on Diesel Engine Fuel Efficiency
The addition of HHO on the brake thermal efficiency and the specific fuel consumption was analyzed. The laminar flame speed for hydrogen is almost five times higher than that for most hydrocarbon fuels. Better homogeneity of the combustible mixture would provide better condition...

ARTICLE An Integrated Assessment Model of Automobile Smart Cabin Comfort Based on Weight Optimization
With the popularity of intelligent automobiles, the comfort of the cockpit has been improved. This paper focuses on the comfort of smart cabin, combines the physical environment factors of the cabin and the level of intelligentization of the cabin, and proposes an integrated ass...

ARTICLE Perception Sensor Model Fidelity Evaluation for Automated Driving System Scenario-Based Simulation Testing
Scenario-based simulation testing has become a mainstream method for performance verification of automated driving systems. However, there is still no unified consensus on how to validate the effectiveness of simulation testing results. In particular, perception sensor models pl...

ARTICLE Development of Integrated Endurance Test Mode for Military LTV Considering Army Operational Environment
The endurance tests of Korean military vehicles are conducted based on the total mileage and distance ratios for each test course presented in the U.S. Army’s TOP. However, the 2014 revision of the TOP recommends combining test courses in accordance with the OMS/MP of the weapo...

ARTICLE Research on Fuel Consumption Prediction of Heavy-Duty Diesel Vehicle on Mountain City Road Based on IGWO-SVR
For the scenario of heavy-duty vehicle driving on mountain city road, Support Vector Regression (SVR) model was proposed to be adopted to predict fuel consumption considering the strong generalization ability, simple structure, rigorous mathematical foundation and strong interpr...

ARTICLE The Structural Properties of an Aged Catalytic Converter and Determining the Effects on Engine Characteristics
Catalytic converters are emission control systems used to reduce the pollutant emissions, primarily CO and HC, in vehicles powered by gasoline engines. The establishment of emission limitations (standards) by various organizations makes the use of these control systems mandatory...

ARTICLE Evaluating Hybrid Cooling in In-Wheel Motors with Reduction Gear for Electric Vehicles
The temperature of the windings of in-wheel motors affects the performance, efficiency, and driving distance of electric vehicles. During motor operation, heat is primarily generated in the coil. Additionally, the reduction gear integrated into the in-wheel motor assembly also g...

ARTICLE A Mixed Traffic Control Method Considering Automated Vehicle Dedicated Phase
The coexistence of connected and automated vehicles (CAVs) and human-driven vehicles (HVs) on urban roads will persist for a long time. Therefore, managing mixed traffic flow, leveraging the advantage of CAVs, and improving intersection capacity have become urgent problems. In t...

ARTICLE Thermal Efficiency Boost in Diesel Engines Using Cerium Oxide Nano-additives in Rapeseed and Diesel Fuels and Taguchi Optimization
The current study aims to analyze how dispersing cerium oxide nanoadditives in diesel and rapeseed biodiesel affects a diesel engine’s performance and exhaust emissions. Two different concentrations of cerium oxide nanoparticles, namely 50 and 75 ppm, were added to rapeseed and...

ARTICLE Trajectory Tracking Control of Intelligent Vehicles Based on Integrated MPC with Fuzzy Adaptive Weighting
The centralized Model Predictive Control (MPC) trajectory tracking controllers are designed to comprehensively consider lateral and longitudinal motion aiming for the separated control of lateral and longitudinal motion of intelligent vehicle. Aiming for the design and adjustmen...

ARTICLE CFD Analysis of Structural Impact on Water Channel Cooling Efficiency in Electric Vehicle Motors
The primary performance criteria for the motor cooling system in electric vehicles are pressure loss and heat exchange efficiency. This research focuses on the performance of different designs is limited and the lack of a systematic design standard complicates the initial water ...

ARTICLE A Comparative Environmental Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) Study of Hydrogen Fuel Production from Different Waste Feedstock in South Korea
This paper offers a comprehensive numerical investigation of carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from hydrogen production using various renewable feedstocks. With the increasing demand for hydrogen, its production is experiencing rapid development. However, environmental consideratio...

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Engine and Emissions

SIMULATION STUDY ON THERMAL MANAGEMENT STRATEGY TO ACHIEVE 99 % SCR EFFICIENCY OF A HEAVY-DUTY DIESEL ENGINE OVER A TRANSIENT CYCLE ( 25493 times )

Tae Joong Wang, Jung Ho Kim

Int J Automot Technol. 2018;19(4):597-603. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12239-018-0056-6

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Fuel Cell, Hybrid and Electrical Vehicle

HYDRAULIC CONTROL SYSTEM DESIGN FOR A PHEV CONSIDERING MOTOR THERMAL MANAGEMENT ( 20014 times )

Jingyu Choi, Kyunggook Bae, Junbeom Wi, Sunghyun Ahn, Hyunsoo Kim

Int J Automot Technol. 2018;19(1):147-157. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12239-018-0014-3

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Automobile Body and Safety

DESIGN OPTIMIZATION OF THE COWL CROSS BAR - LIGHT COWL CROSS BAR SATISFYING 5 PERFORMANCES - ( 16100 times )

Byung Seok Kong, Dong Kyou Park

Int J Automot Technol. 2018;19(3):387-391. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12239-018-0037-9

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Automobile Chassis & Vehicle Dynamic

TRANSIENT DYNAMIC CHARACTERISTICS OF A NON-PNEUMATIC MECHANICAL ELASTIC WHEEL ROLLING OVER A DITCH ( 16090 times )

You-Qun Zhao, Yao-Ji Deng, Fen Lin, Ming-Min Zhu, Zhen Xiao

Int J Automot Technol. 2018;19(3):499-508. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12239-018-0048-6

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Automobile Chassis & Vehicle Dynamic

DEVELOPMENT OF THE LANE KEEPING CONTROL SYSTEM USING STATE-VARYING SURFACE FOR VULNERABLE ROAD USERS ( 15843 times )

Taewan Kang, Dooyong Kim, Minwoo Soh, Hyeongjun Jang, Hwan Seong Jo, Kihong Park

Int J Automot Technol. 2018;19(3):489-498. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12239-018-0047-7

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Engine, Emission Technology

EXPERIMENTAL INVESTIGATION OF IMPACTS OF INJECTION TIMING AND PRESSURE ON COMBUSTION AND PARTICULATE MATTER EMISSION IN A SPRAY-GUIDED GDI ENGINE ( 15822 times )

Miaomiao Zhang, Wei Hong, Fangxi Xie, Yan Su, Liwei Han, Bin Wu

Int J Automot Technol. 2018;19(3):393-404. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12239-018-0038-8

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Automobile Chassis & Vehicle Dynamic

WET SINGLE CLUTCH ENGAGEMENT BEHAVIORS IN THE DUAL-CLUTCH TRANSMISSION SYSTEM ( 15734 times )

Jaecheol Cho, Yongseok Lee, Woojung Kim, Siyoul Jang

Int J Automot Technol. 2018;19(3):463-472. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12239-018-0045-9

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Automobile Chassis & Vehicle Dynamic

SLOPE SHIFT STRATEGY FOR AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION VEHICLES BASED ON THE ROAD GRADIENT ( 15729 times )

Fanjing Meng, Hui Jin

Int J Automot Technol. 2018;19(3):509-521. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12239-018-0049-5

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Engine, Emission Technology

ITERATIVE LEARNING CONTROL ALGORITHM FOR FEEDFORWARD CONTROLLER OF EGR AND VGT SYSTEMS IN A CRDI DIESEL ENGINE ( 15619 times )

Kyunghan Min, Myoungho Sunwoo, Manbae Han

Int J Automot Technol. 2018;19(3):433-442. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12239-018-0042-z

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Automobile Body and Safety

DEVELOPMENT OF HEADFORM IMPACTOR FINITE ELEMENT MODEL CONSIDERING THE HYPERELASTIC AND VISCOELASTIC RESPONSES OF RUBBER ( 15535 times )

Choong-Ryung Lee, Hyun-Yong Jeong

Int J Automot Technol. 2018;19(3):523-534. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12239-018-0050-z

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