International Journal of Automotive Technology

ARTICLE Motion Planning and Path Following for Autonomous Navigation and Reversing of a Full-Scale Mining Truck and Trailer System
Mining area operations involving heavy-duty trucks often require precise parking in loading and unloading areas and navigation between these locations. This paper presents a planning and control framework specifically designed for maneuvering full-scale truck and trailer combina...

ARTICLE MPC Energy Prediction Control Simulation of a Hybrid Electric Vehicle
The paper presents a model predictive control (MPC) energy prediction control function simulation environment using virtual controller technology. The MPC energy prediction function is a fuel economy improvement function applied to the hybrid control unit (HCU) of the Hyundai Sa...

ARTICLE Comprehensive Analysis of Battery Thermal Management and Energy Consumption in an Electric Vehicle: Impact of Driving Modes and Ambient Temperatures
This study provides an in-depth analysis of how battery thermal management and energy consumption in an electric vehicle are influenced by different driving modes and ambient temperatures. It highlights the important role of the battery thermal management system (BMS) in ensurin...

ARTICLE Impact of Temperature, HVAC Usage, and Driving Patterns on the Energy Consumption of ICEVs and BEVs
Vehicle energy consumption is affected by multiple factors, such as environmental conditions and operational characteristics. This study provides a comprehensive analysis of the energy consumption of internal combustion engine vehicles (ICEVs) and battery electric vehicles (BEVs...

ARTICLE Sufficient Conditions for Speed Optimization Based on Pontryagin’s Minimum Principle in Battery Electric Vehicles
As an optimal control method, Pontryagin’s minimum principle (PMP) can be applied to optimize the speed of battery electric vehicles (BEVs) to reduce energy consumption. However, the necessary conditions of PMP can only provide candidates for a globally optimal solution, and ca...

ARTICLE Research on Non-isothermal Numerical Simulation Algorithm for Tire Rubber Mixing Based on Multiphase Flow Decoupling Principle
Rubber mixing plays a very important role in the tire manufacturing process, and the rubber mixing effect affects the quality of the finished tire. Numerical simulation methods are often used to investigate the optimal rubber mixing parameters. To solve the problem of rubber mix...

ARTICLE Improving the Performance of Natural Gas Engine at High Altitude Based on Response Surface Method and NSGA-II Optimization
Natural gas is an emerging alternative fuel for internal combustion engines in the transportation sector. However, the performance of natural gas engines can be significantly affected by changes in atmospheric pressure and temperature at high altitudes. To address this issue and...

ARTICLE Enhancing Security in Automotive Unified Diagnostic Services: A Lightweight Certificate Validation Verification Approach
The surge in the frequency of automotive diagnostics, coupled with the exponential growth in data volume, underscores the pressing need for robust security measures. While unified diagnostic services (UDS) incorporate authentication services, we found that resource-constrained e...

ARTICLE Strength and Life Analysis of a Heavy Truck Axle Housing
This paper is focused on analyzing the stress and strength of a heavy truck drive axle housing. The analysis is conducted using mechanical principles, and four typical working conditions are taken into consideration. A three-dimensional model of the drive axle housing is created...

ARTICLE Study on Intelligent Vehicle Trajectory Planning and Tracking Control Based on Improved APF and MPC
Aiming at the problem of low accuracy and poor stability of trajectory planning and tracking control in the field of intelligent driving technology, this paper proposes an intelligent vehicle trajectory planning and tracking control method based on improved APF and MPC algorithm...

ARTICLE A Two-Stage Framework for CAV Platoon Formation Transformation
Connected automated vehicle (CAV) platooning transforms intelligent transportation systems but faces challenges in formation changes, including collision avoidance and external traffic interference. We propose a two-stage framework to address these issues. The offline stage empl...

ARTICLE Research on effectiveness of active braking strategy of autonomous vehicles for VRUs in mixed conditions
Pedestrians and two-wheeled cyclists are referred to as vulnerable road users (VRUs). The active braking system can prevent collisions between vehicles and VRUs. Currently, the research on the active braking strategy mainly focuses on the safety and comfort when VRUs laterally c...

ARTICLE Model-Based Two-Stage SCR Urea Injection Strategy for Diesel Engine to Meet Low NO_x Emission Regulation
Diesel engine emission regulations are becoming stringent regarding nitrogen oxide (NOx) limits. The challenge is to improve the NOx conversion efficiency of the after treatment system under low temperatures. Although the two-stage selective catalytic reduction (SCR) has become ...

ARTICLE Estimation of Sideslip Angle Based on the Combination of Dynamic and Kinematic Methods
The sideslip angle is an important parameter for vehicle stability control, but the acquisition of the sideslip angle requires expensive experimental equipment, which is not suitable for ordinary passenger vehicles. Therefore, the sideslip angle is usually estimated by the state...

ARTICLE Effect of Carburized Layer Depth on the Wear Reliability of Cams
The carburizing process is the key technology to improve the wear properties of cams; however, the influence mechanisms of the carburized depth on the wear reliability of cams are still unclear. In this work, the multi-body dynamic simulation with the AVL_EXCITE TD software and ...

ARTICLE A Coupling Optimisation Strategy for Improving Flow Stability and Aerodynamic Performances of Turbocharger Centrifugal Compressors
Improving flow stability is one of the key tasks for turbocharger centrifugal compressors design, ported shroud casing treatment (PS-CT) is usually employed to enhance the flow stability, but it normally causes penalties to compressors’ aerodynamic performances. The traditional...

ARTICLE Application of Hybrid Engine Modeling Method Based on Neural Network Group and PSO with Adaptive Inertia Factor in Engine Calibration
The traditional hybrid engine calibration method has low efficiency and high cost of manpower and material resources, which can not meet the calibration requirements of complex engine electronic control system. The calibration method based on a mathematical model can greatly red...

ARTICLE Privacy-Preserving Consensus Control for Heterogeneous Vehicular Platoon Systems Under Deception Attacks
This paper investigates the privacy-preserving cooperative control problem for heterogeneous vehicle platoon systems (VPSs) subject to deception attacks. First, based on the predictive spacing strategy, the vehicle platoon problem is transformed into a leader–follower consensus...

ARTICLE Investigation on Mechanical and Temperature Characteristics of Self-Supporting Run-Flat Tire During Pressure Relief
Mechanical characteristics of self-supporting run-flat tires (SSRFT), the most widely used type, are important factors affecting the vehicle's stability, safety, and zero-pressure driving ability. This paper takes 225/50RF17 98W SSRFT as the research object, establishes a large ...

ARTICLE Human–Machine Cooperative Vehicle Control Based on Driving Intention and Risk Avoidance
This study explores human–machine collaborative planning and tracking control methods for autonomous vehicles. The proposed approach is based on an improved Fastformer GAN (FGAN) algorithm and a risk assessment mechanism for driver behavior. Initially, a novel trajectory predic...

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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 43

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 27

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

PERSONALIZED STEERING FEEL DESIGN FOR STEER-BY-WIRE SYSTEMS BASED ON THE RACK FORCE ESTIMATION

Chengrui Su , Huanghe Li , Bangjun Qiao , Xiaodong Wu

Int J Automot Technol. 2023;24(4):1151-1161. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12239-023-0094-6

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

Vehicle Dynamics and Control, Other Fields of Automotive Engineering

SURVEY OF TECHNOLOGY IN AUTONOMOUS VALET PARKING SYSTEM

Younggon Jo , Jeongmok Ha , Sungsoo Hwang

Int J Automot Technol. 2023;24(6):1577-1587. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12239-023-0127-1

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

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 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

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 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

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 7

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

OPTIMAL CONTROL FOR SHIFTING COMMAND OF TWO-SPEED ELECTRIC VEHICLES CONSIDERING SHIFTING LOSS

Liyue Yang , Dohyun Park , Shaowen Lyu , Chunhua Zheng , Namwook Kim

Int J Automot Technol. 2023;24(4):1051-1059. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12239-023-0086-6

Cited By 7

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 7

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 6

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

Human Factors and Ergonomics, Other Fields of Automotive Engineering

PLY OPTIMIZATION OF BACKREST SKELETON OF CARBON FIBER REINFORCED PLASTIC CAR SEAT BASED ON GREY EUCLIDEAN RELATIONAL ANALYSIS METHOD

Yaoqing Liao , Wei Zheng , Jiangqi Long , Xigui Xie , Jun Hu

Int J Automot Technol. 2023;24(4):1189-1203. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12239-023-0097-3

Cited By 6

Electric, Fuel Cell, and Hybrid Vehicle

ELECTRIC VEHICLE BATTERY STATE OF CHARGE PREDICTION BASED ON GRAPH CONVOLUTIONAL NETWORK

Geunsu Kim , Soohyeok Kang , Gyudo Park , Byung-Cheol Min

Int J Automot Technol. 2023;24(6):1519-1530. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12239-023-0122-6

Cited By 6