Vehicle Powertrain Systems: Integration and Optimization David Crolla, Behrooz Mashhadi
Publisher: Wiley

Worldwide with strategic consulting and engineering expertise, including vehicle systems integration, controls and electronics, hardware and software development, innovative driveline and transmission systems, and gasoline, diesel, hybrid and fuel-cell powertrain technologies. Nov 1, 2013 - More than at any time in automotive history, performance factors are based on interdependencies that ripple throughout the vehicle, particularly for hybrids that combine combustion engines with electric propulsion systems Modelon, a worldwide supplier of products and services for system design and optimization, recently used a model-based systems engineering (MBSE) approach to evaluate and balance multiple performance attributes for an e4WD hybrid car. In cruise mode, the optimized powertrain runs at a lower rpm than a conventional unit. Jan 15, 2012 - For example, in vehicles that use a parallel hybrid layout, the engine should be optimized for a large part of its operating area to exploit the full potential of the hybrid technology. The new energy-efficient technologies being developed at GSPEL potentially could be integrated into military ground vehicles. EVDrive is a design, engineering, systems integrator and low volume manufacturing firm that develops both hybrid and electric only powertrains for new or conversion of existing vehicles which yield “no operational or performance compromises” when compared to their internal combustion engine designs. "We've provided software that resides in the vehicle that communicates with the environment to find out road conditions, so we can optimize the throttle and brake functions of the vehicle," says Domin. Left: GSPEL's Power and Energy Vehicle Environmental Lab includes dynamometers that can test heavy trucks, like this palletized loading system, under any environmental condition imaginable for energy and powertrain efficiency. Oct 31, 2013 - New brushless fuel pump improves vehicle efficiency and long-term reliability; Integrated electronic control unit (ECU) in the flange reduces system components and enhances vehicle application packaging; New module initially launched on several vehicles in Europe; Other The module improves vehicle packaging by integrating the ECU into the flange and optimizing control of the pump motor performance based on the specific vehicle powertrain programming. Each system knows what demands are being placed on each component. Jan 28, 2014 - 5 – True Series hybrid with optimized internal combustion engine powered REX to allow for longer range matching or exceeding gas powered UTVs sold today. Feb 11, 2014 - Comau Powertrain Systems will be used to machine and assemble the Elio's inline 3-cylinder, 55 horsepower engine, while Comau Body Welding Systems will design, build and install systems to assemble the vehicle's welded space Elio is also considering using Comau's After Sales team to conduct plant health assessments in order to optimize reutilization of assets, as well as Comau Robotics for specialty robotic applications throughout the assembly process. Vehicle Powertrain Systems – Integration and Optimization Continue.. Army Garrison–Detroit Arsenal in Warren, Michigan. Nov 1, 2011 - What's new is how Volvo is using electronics to link these components together, allowing them to communicate with each other effectively and deliver optimized vehicle performance to meet any set of road conditions or geographic terrain. Jun 28, 2013 - Vehicle Powertrain Systems – Integration and Optimization.