Vehicle Systems Integration: The Way Ahead Book

A collection of papers from the first Ricardo international conference focus on the technologies and systems engineering challenges facing powertrain design and development over the coming decade. Some of the most advanced research and application work in the field is contributed by senior representatives of industry and academia.

This collection of papers provide an excellent opportunity for formal technical exchanges and debate on the latest advances, and examines topics such as:

• Engines and aftertreatment

• Control systems - development and calibration

• Powertrain systems integration for performance and economy

• Integrated powertrain systems - modelling and control.

Vehicle Systems Integration – The Way Ahead is a must for all senior engineers, managers and directors involved in the specification, design, development, and systems engineering of new powertrain and related vehicle products.

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From the First Ricardo International Conference, presumably held in Britain where the Ricardo company is based, 25 papers explore design research and emerging applications of them in engines and aftertreatment, developing and calibrating control systems, powertrain systems for performance and economy, and modelling and controlling integrated powertrain systems. Among the topics are a combined combustion and aftertreatment approach to achieve future emissions standards, control using intake and combustion models for conventional and active radical engines, powersplit design and simulation, and optimizing the control of an advanced hybrid powertrain based on energy efficiency criteria. No date is noted for the conference. There is no subject index. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)