Special issue published: "Powertrains Modelling and Control" (includes two free full-text articles)

International Journal of Powertrains 7(1/2/3) 2018

• Analysis and design exploration of single stage compound stepped planetary gear transmissions
• Dynamic modelling of the turbocharged gasoline direct injection air-path using mean value and linear parameter varying models
• A numerical study of intake valve jet flapping in a gasoline direct injection engine
• Predictive control of commercial e-vehicle using a priori route information
• Effect of radial turbo-expander design on off-highway vehicle organic Rankine cycle system efficiency
• Structural analysis and topology optimisation of an aftercooler cover for weight reduction in off-highway engine application
• Design of experiments to generate a fuel cell electro-thermal performance map and optimise transitional pathways
• Design optimisation for an additively manufactured automotive component [open access free full-text access]
• Microgeometrical tooth profile modification influencing efficiency of planetary hub gears
• A study of transient over-fuelling during heavy knock in an optical spark ignition engine
• A study into different cell-level cooling strategies for cylindrical lithium-ion cells in automotive applications [open access free full-text access]
• A hardware-in-the-loop test rig for development of electric vehicle battery identification and state estimation algorithms
• Upgrading conventional cars to solar hybrid vehicles