
Innovations in Fuel Economy and Sustainable Road Transport
- 1st Edition - October 19, 2011
- Imprint: Woodhead Publishing
- Author: Institution of Mechanical Engineers
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 8 5 7 0 9 - 2 1 3 - 7
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 8 5 7 0 9 - 5 8 7 - 9
This book presents the papers from the Innovations in Fuel Economy and Sustainable Road Transport conference, held in Pune, India, 8-9 November, 2011. Papers examine advances in… Read more
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- Discusses maximising powertrain performance for a low carbon agenda
- Provides readers with an understanding of the latest developments in alternative fuels
- Examines the future landscape for the implementation and development of electric vehicles
Hybrid and electric vehicles
Chapter 1: Meeting the global challenges for hybrid and electric vehicles
Abstract
1 Meeting the Challenge
2 The Business Model
3 Core Values
4 Technology Leadership
4.2 Advanced range extender technology
4.3 Advanced machine technology
5 Summary
Chapter 2: Lithium-ion pack thermal modeling and evaluation of indirect liquid cooling for electric vehicle battery thermal management
1 Introduction
2 Li-Ion Battery Pack Configuration
3 Battery Thermal Management Development Tools
4 Cell Electro-Thermal Simulation and Validation
5 Vehicle Level Duty Cycle Simulations
6 Conclusion
Chapter 3: Premium luxury hybrid vehicles
Abstract
1 Introduction
2 Types of and Benefits from Hybrids
3 Hybrid Vehicle Operation
4 Luxury Vehicle Propulsion
5 JLR Hybrid Research Projects
6 Conclusions
7 Acknowledgements
Chapter 4: Performance of an electric vehicle conversion at the University of Nottingham, Malaysia
Abstract
1 Introduction
2 Electric Vehicle Conversion
3 Data Acquisition and Testing
4 Discussion and Conclusion
Chapter 5: A Tata Motors perspective for sustainable transportation and the development of the Tata Vista EV
Abstract
1 Introduction
2 Tata Motors’ Perspective on Sustainable and Environmentally Friendly Transportation
3 The Development of the Tata Vista EV
4 The Tata Vista EVX
5 Actual EV Usage Patterns
6 Summary and Conclusions
Chapter 6: Powertrain cooling concept selection process for hybrid electric vehicles
Abstract
1 Introduction
2 Selection of an Optimized Cooling Circuit
3 1D Modelling
4 Results And Recommendations
5 Conclusion
6 Acknowledgements
Chapter 7: Regenerative braking system evaluation on a full electric vehicle
Abstract
1 Introduction
2 Existing Test Data
3 Test Procedure
4 Results
5 Discussion
6 Acknowledgements
Fuels
Chapter 8: Demonstrating the fuel economy potential of passenger car motor oils
Abstract
1 Introduction
2 Engine and Vehicle Simulation
3 Fuel & Lubricant
4 Results and Discussion
5 Conclusions
Acknowledgement
Chapter 9: Biohydro-fined diesel (BHD) and biodiesel (BOD) production process and property review
Abstract
1 Introduction
2 Bio-Hydrofining Process
3 Comparison of Property
4 LCA Evaluation of Hydrofining
5 Hydrogenation Reactivity
6 BHD for Sustainable Road Transport
7 Conclusion
Chapter 10: Comparative study of NOx formation from biodiesel and diesel
Abstract
1 Introduction
2 Experimental Approach
3 Results and Discussion
4 Conclusions
Light weight vehicles
Chapter 11: Validation of a virtual method for fracture prediction in the automotive body structure: a key enabler for light weight vehicles
Abstract
1 Introduction
2 Experimental Method
3 Discussion
4 Conclusion
Advances in powertrain
Chapter 12: Extreme engine downsizing
Abstract
1 Introduction
2 Project Objective and Targets
3 The Ultraboost Engine
4 Simulation Results
5 Discussion
6 Conclusion
7 Acknowledgements
Chapter 13: Use of bio-diesel as an alternative fuel for sustainable development of transport in Gulbarga bus depots
Abstract
1 Introduction
2 Benefits of Bio-Diesel
3 Emissions from Diesel Vehicles
4 Motivation for Present Study
5 Objectives of Study
6 Methodology
7 Collection of Data
8 Calculation of Pollution Loads
9 Conclusion
Chapter 14: Performance simulation of CIDI engine fuelled with alternate oxygenated fuel (DME) and oxygenated (Diglyme) diesel blend by generic approach with universal oxygenate correction factor
Abstract
Abbreviations
Definitions
1 Introduction
2 Universal Correction Factors
3 Combustion Model
4 Experimental Validation
5 Results And Discussion
6 Conclusion
Fuels and emissions
Chapter 15: Low cost electronic fuel injection for 2 and 3 wheeled motorcycles
Abstract
1 Introduction
2 Application of PCI on 125 cc 4-Stroke Motorcycle
3 Application of the PCI to a 50 cc 2-Stroke Scooter
4 System Integration and Cost Reduction
Conclusions
Chapter 16: The latest trend of turbocharging technologies for emissions compliance and fuel economy
Abstract
1 Turbo Charging Requirements for Next Generation Engines
2 Turbocharger
3 Longer Term Turbocharging Trends
4 Conclusions
Chapter 17: Application of fuel additives for maintenance of fuel efficiency in modern vehicles
Abstract
1 Introduction
2 Fuel Additives
3 ‘Real World’ Performance Demonstration
Conclusions
Chapter 18: Experimental study on two-cylinder direct injection diesel engine for BS-III emission compliant
Notation
1 Introduction
2 Design Modification
3 Experimental System and Method
4 Result and Discussion
5 Conclusion
Author Index
- Edition: 1
- Published: October 19, 2011
- Imprint: Woodhead Publishing
- Language: English
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