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Light Truck Powertrain Optimization Techniques and Procedures
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During the last decade, political and economic forces have prompted the United States Government to issue regulations establishing minimum fuel economy standards for trucks.
In response to this challenge, powertrain engineers took steps to design more efficient powertrain components. These components had to be matched to achieve optimal vehicle performance and fuel economy. It was the responsibility of the Powertrain Optimization Engineer to develop vehicle simulation programs and analytical methods, which could be used in powertrain matching studies.
The purpose of this paper is to explain what role the Powertrain Optimization Engineer plays in the overall vehicle design process. Also, its purpose is to describe the analytical methods used by the POE to design powertrains that achieve a reasonable balance between good fuel economy and acceptable performance.
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Greenbaum, J., "Light Truck Powertrain Optimization Techniques and Procedures," SAE Technical Paper 872232, 1987, https://doi.org/10.4271/872232.Also In
References
- Road & Track Special Issue “Truck Buying Guide 1987.”
- Wong Lawrence T. Clemens William J. “Powertrain Matching for Better Fuel Economy,” Congress and Exposition Cobo Hall, Detroit February 26 March 2 1979 SAE # 790045
- Bickerstaff D. J. Ford Motor Company “Light Truck Fuel Economy by Design Efficiency,” Truck Meeting Hyatt Regency Dearborn December 11-14 1978 SAE # 781063