Innovations in Fuel Economy and Sustainable Road Transport

Häftad, Engelska, 2011

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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.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum2011-10-19
Vikt440 g
FormatHäftad
SpråkEngelska
FörlagElsevier Science & Technology
ISBN9780857092137

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Energiindustri inom Ekonomi och Ledarskap
Transportindustri inom Ekonomi och Ledarskap

Hybrid and electric vehiclesChapter 1: Meeting the global challenges for hybrid and electric vehiclesAbstract1 Meeting the Challenge2 The Business Model3 Core Values4 Technology Leadership4.2 Advanced range extender technology4.3 Advanced machine technology5 SummaryChapter 2: Lithium-ion pack thermal modeling and evaluation of indirect liquid cooling for electric vehicle battery thermal management1 Introduction2 Li-Ion Battery Pack Configuration3 Battery Thermal Management Development Tools4 Cell Electro-Thermal Simulation and Validation5 Vehicle Level Duty Cycle Simulations6 ConclusionChapter 3: Premium luxury hybrid vehiclesAbstract1 Introduction2 Types of and Benefits from Hybrids3 Hybrid Vehicle Operation4 Luxury Vehicle Propulsion5 JLR Hybrid Research Projects6 Conclusions7 AcknowledgementsChapter 4: Performance of an electric vehicle conversion at the University of Nottingham, MalaysiaAbstract1 Introduction2 Electric Vehicle Conversion3 Data Acquisition and Testing4 Discussion and ConclusionChapter 5: A Tata Motors perspective for sustainable transportation and the development of the Tata Vista EVAbstract1 Introduction2 Tata Motors’ Perspective on Sustainable and Environmentally Friendly Transportation3 The Development of the Tata Vista EV4 The Tata Vista EVX5 Actual EV Usage Patterns6 Summary and ConclusionsChapter 6: Powertrain cooling concept selection process for hybrid electric vehiclesAbstract1 Introduction2 Selection of an Optimized Cooling Circuit3 1D Modelling4 Results And Recommendations5 Conclusion6 AcknowledgementsChapter 7: Regenerative braking system evaluation on a full electric vehicleAbstract1 Introduction2 Existing Test Data3 Test Procedure4 Results5 Discussion6 AcknowledgementsFuelsChapter 8: Demonstrating the fuel economy potential of passenger car motor oilsAbstract1 Introduction2 Engine and Vehicle Simulation3 Fuel & Lubricant4 Results and Discussion5 ConclusionsAcknowledgementChapter 9: Biohydro-fined diesel (BHD) and biodiesel (BOD) production process and property reviewAbstract1 Introduction2 Bio-Hydrofining Process3 Comparison of Property4 LCA Evaluation of Hydrofining5 Hydrogenation Reactivity6 BHD for Sustainable Road Transport7 ConclusionChapter 10: Comparative study of NOx formation from biodiesel and dieselAbstract1 Introduction2 Experimental Approach3 Results and Discussion4 ConclusionsLight weight vehiclesChapter 11: Validation of a virtual method for fracture prediction in the automotive body structure: a key enabler for light weight vehiclesAbstract1 Introduction2 Experimental Method3 Discussion4 ConclusionAdvances in powertrainChapter 12: Extreme engine downsizingAbstract1 Introduction2 Project Objective and Targets3 The Ultraboost Engine4 Simulation Results5 Discussion6 Conclusion7 AcknowledgementsChapter 13: Use of bio-diesel as an alternative fuel for sustainable development of transport in Gulbarga bus depotsAbstract1 Introduction2 Benefits of Bio-Diesel3 Emissions from Diesel Vehicles4 Motivation for Present Study5 Objectives of Study6 Methodology7 Collection of Data8 Calculation of Pollution Loads9 ConclusionChapter 14: Performance simulation of CIDI engine fuelled with alternate oxygenated fuel (DME) and oxygenated (Diglyme) diesel blend by generic approach with universal oxygenate correction factorAbstractAbbreviationsDefinitions1 Introduction2 Universal Correction Factors3 Combustion Model4 Experimental Validation5 Results And Discussion6 ConclusionFuels and emissionsChapter 15: Low cost electronic fuel injection for 2 and 3 wheeled motorcyclesAbstract1 Introduction2 Application of PCI on 125 cc 4-Stroke Motorcycle3 Application of the PCI to a 50 cc 2-Stroke Scooter4 System Integration and Cost ReductionConclusionsChapter 16: The latest trend of turbocharging technologies for emissions compliance and fuel economyAbstract1 Turbo Charging Requirements for Next Generation Engines2 Turbocharger3 Longer Term Turbocharging Trends4 ConclusionsChapter 17: Application of fuel additives for maintenance of fuel efficiency in modern vehiclesAbstract1 Introduction2 Fuel Additives3 ‘Real World’ Performance DemonstrationConclusionsChapter 18: Experimental study on two-cylinder direct injection diesel engine for BS-III emission compliantNotation1 Introduction2 Design Modification3 Experimental System and Method4 Result and Discussion5 ConclusionAuthor Index