Innovations in Fuel Economy and Sustainable Road Transport
- 1st Edition - October 19, 2011
- Latest edition
- Author: Institution of Mechanical Engineers
- Language: English
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
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 powertrain, alternative fuels, lightweight vehicles, electric vehicles and hybrid vehicles. An international assembly of senior industry representatives provide insight into research and technological advances in low carbon technology sustainability for road transport, helping towards achieving stringent emissions standards and continual improvements in fuel economy efficiency, all in an expanding Indian market. These technical papers from industry and academia discuss the developments and research of leading organisations.
- 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
Automotive engineers, design engineers, automotive manufacturers, low carbon specialists, academics and students.
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
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