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Trajectory Prediction Model for Autonomous Vehicles in Highway Scenarios Based on Spatiotemporal Interaction Feature Extraction2026-01-0027To be published on 04/07/2026
Accurately predicting the future trajectories of surrounding vehicles is one of the core tasks in autonomous driving, and its precision is directly related to the safety and reliability of decision-making, path planning, and control execution. However, challenges such as the complexity of traffic participants’ behaviors, the variability of interactions, and the highly dynamic nature of traffic environments make it difficult for existing methods to effectively model spatiotemporal dependencies and achieve accurate long-term prediction in dynamic scenarios, thus limiting their applicability in real-world settings. In this paper, we propose a Transformer-based trajectory prediction model with a spatiotemporal attention mechanism to extract and effectively model vehicle motion and spatial interactions. Specifically, the temporal attention module captures the motion patterns of the target vehicle across the time dimension, while the spatial attention module constructs vehicle interactions
Zhang, Lijun, Hu, Xingyu, Meng, Dejian, Zhu, Zhehui
Target Cascading Kinematics and Compliance Tables to Suspension Design2026-01-0584To be published on 04/07/2026
During the initial design phase, automotive Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) require the adaptability to examine various suspension system architectures while maintaining focus on the specific performance objectives. Those requirements are expressed by Kinematics and Compliance (K&C) look-up tables and represent the footprint of what the suspension should look like in real-world applications. However, translating those requirements into the full geometric hardpoint layout is not straightforward. This process often relies on trial-and-error approaches, making it time consuming and requiring significant expertise. This challenge, known as "target cascading," remains a major hurdle for many engineers. The main objective of this paper is to cascade the suspension requirements from K&C look-up tables to hardpoint locations by adopting an automatic workflow and ensuring respect for constructive and feasibility constraints. Design space exploration was conducted using a robust
Brigida, Piero, Di Carlo, Paolo, Di Gioia, Niccolò, Geluk, Theo, Tong, Son, Alirand, Marc, Gorgoretti, Davide, Occhineri, Marco, Tassini, Nicola, Berzi, Lorenzo
LiDAR-Driven A* Path Planning with Dynamic Obstacle Avoidance for Autonomous Navigation in ROS2026-01-0030To be published on 04/07/2026
Autonomous mobile robots are becoming a key part of everyday operations in industries like manufacturing, logistics, healthcare, and even home assistance. A core requirement for these robots is the ability to navigate efficiently and reliably within their operating environments. To do this automation, the robot needs to understand its surroundings, figure out where it is on a map, and find a safe path from where it is to where it needs to go without bumping into anything. This paper presents an effective grid-based path planning solution for autonomous indoor navigation with a mobile robot. Achieving reliable and collision-free navigation in changing environments is a major challenge for mobile robotics. This is especially true when obstacles can appear unexpectedly, requiring quick re-planning. To tackle this issue, an improved A* algorithm was implemented to work closely with LiDAR for environmental awareness. The improved algorithm was added to the robot’s navigation system, and
Devaraj, Sriram Sanjeev, Park, Jungme
Experimental Validation of a Multi-Row Tapered Roller Bearing Analytical Model for Relating Preload to Frequency Response Characteristics2026-01-0008To be published on 04/07/2026
Roller bearings are used in many rotating power transmission systems in the automotive industry. During the assembly process of the power transmission system, some types of roller bearings (e.g., tapered roller bearings) require a compressive preload force. Those bearings' rolling resistance and lifespan strongly depend on the preload set during the installation process. Therefore, accurate setting of the preload can improve bearing efficiency, increase bearing lifespan and reduce maintenance costs over the life of the vehicle. A new method for bearing preload measurement has shown potential for both high accuracy and fast cycle time using the frequency response characteristics of the power transmission system. An open problem is experimental validation of the multi-row tapered roller bearing analytical model. After validation, the analytical model can be used to predict the assembled system damped natural frequency for a desired bearing preload. This work presents the experimental
Gruzwalski, David, Mynderse, James
Impact of Instantaneous Center of Rotation Variability on Path Planning and Performance of Park Assist Systems2026-01-0053To be published on 04/07/2026
Parking assist systems are among the most widely adopted driver-assistance features in modern vehicles. A key component of these systems is the path planning module, which ensures accurate vehicle alignment within a parking slot while satisfying various constraints such as maintaining slot centering, avoiding collisions in confined spaces, minimizing maneuver count, and achieving the shortest feasible path. Multiple path generation techniques—such as geometric, polynomial-based, and search-based methods—have been developed to enable safe and efficient parking maneuvers. However, most of these approaches rely on the simplifying assumption that the vehicle’s instantaneous center of rotation (ICR) is fixed, typically located on the non-steering axle. In practice, the ICR is not constant and can vary significantly across vehicles due to several physical and kinematic factors, including steering geometry, tire slip characteristics, suspension configuration, and weight distribution
Awathe, Arpit, Patanwala, Abizer, Jain, Arihant, Varunjikar, Tejas
Design development and optimization of hybrid cross car beam for performance2026-01-0513To be published on 04/07/2026
The cross-car beam (CCB) within the instrument panel (IP) is a multifunctional structural element that supports safety, vibration control and modular integration in automotive design. The reduction of mass without compromising structural integrity plays a vital role in this endeavor. This study presents the design and optimization of design intent model of magnesium beam to meet the performance requirements Vs study model of hybrid cross car beam using magnesium steering column bracket, steel and plastic material to achieve reduced mass and enhanced stiffness while meeting performance targets. Advanced Computer Aided Engineering (CAE) techniques were employed, including topology optimization, lattice optimization, bracket sensitivity studies as well as shape & gauge optimization. Performed benchmarking against industry models such as Tesla Model Y observed hybrid material with structural simplification. The final hybrid beam design demonstrated overall cost reduction, while satisfying
Didgur, Gulzarahmed, McAdams, Ian, Viswaraj, Obuliraj
A Helical Compression Spring Fracture under Impact Velocity in Pump Operation by Theoretical Study and FEA2026-01-0271To be published on 04/07/2026
Helical compression springs have been used widely in various industries from automotive, aerospace and heavy-duty industries to electronics and medical devices. In the automotive industry, they appear in many places such as suspension, valvetrain, etc., especially in the discharge check valve of Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) pump, which is the subject of study due to a recent fracture in lab testing. A theoretical study is conducted first to establish equation governing spring dynamic motion under impact velocity, which can be in high magnitude with surging shock wave along spring axis. A new spring shock wave equation is developed for spring axial motion coupled with coil torsional effect. This newly derived shock wave equation has a broad term than the classic spring formula found in engineering book. In the paper, it proves that the classic spring shock wave equation is only a special case for the new general wave equation discovered. Also, a formula on spring shock wave
Pang, Michael L., GUNTURU, SRINU, Norkin, Eugene
Study of Approaches for Enhanced Traction Control Response for Hybrid Powertrain Architectures2026-01-0415To be published on 04/07/2026
Traction Control functionality requires fast and accurate response by powertrain system for wheel slip control. Close loop control effort of wheel slip shall be greatly reduced with more accurate feedforward torque. This paper explores the method of achieving requested traction control torque with better accuracy for torque converter-based hybrid electric powertrain architectures using improved dynamic modeling of torque converter. This method uses input inertia compensation involving feedforward and closed loop control modeling of torque converter and includes conversion of traction control intervention request through appropriate domains. Commanded torques by hybrid controller at wheel with and without these approaches are compared in Model in the loop simulation environment to identify optimum approach.
Karogal, Indrasen, Ober, Mitchell, Banuso, Abdulquadri, Sharma, Ashay
Methodology for generating off-road tracks for powertrain simulation of off-road passenger vehicles2026-01-0275To be published on 04/07/2026
For off-road driving, particularly on steep grades and over barriers, the engine torque is a key design criterion of off-road vehicles. In conventional powertrains with combustion engines, mechanical all-wheel-drive systems combined with differential locks are used to distribute the torque demand between the front and the rear axle based on wheel-specific traction. With the growing market share of electric powertrains, off-road applications are becoming increasingly relevant for electric passenger cars. In comparison to conventional powertrains, electric all-wheel-drive configurations do not have a mechanical torque transfer between the two axles. If one axle experiences low traction, the second axle can rely on its own torque capability only. Transfer of unused torque of the slipping axle to the other one is not possible. The challenge, therefore, is to specify the right torque requirements for each axle for off-road driving while avoiding an over-dimensioning and high powertrain
Martin, Michael, Winkelheide, Jonas, Hartmann, Lukas, Sturm, Axel, Henze, Roman
Research on Vehicle and Longitudinal Tire Model Parameters Identification Based on Electro-Mechanical Brake System2026-01-0634To be published on 04/07/2026
The Electro-Mechanical Brake (EMB) system is a novel type of brake by wire systems with independently controllable characteristics. This system aids in the decoupling analysis of the vehicle and actuator dynamics, thereby improving the accuracy of parameter identification. Therefore, this paper proposes an innovative parameter identification method for vehicle parameters and longitudinal tire model parameters, based on the characteristics of the EMB system and onboard sensors. First, based on the wind resistance and rolling resistance coefficients obtained from the vehicle coasting conditions, a decoupled constant clamping force sequence braking condition for the front and rear axles is designed by integrating the characteristics of the EMB actuator and vehicle dynamics. This approach enables the identification of vehicle and nonlinear longitudinal tire model parameters, significantly improving the accuracy of parameter identification. Next, considering the nonlinear characteristics of
Huang, Jiayi, Cheng, Yulin, Zhuo, Guirong, Le, Qiao, Wei, Wei, Shu, Qiang
A Cooperative AFS/DYC Control for FWDIEV Based on Dissipative Energy Method2026-01-0619To be published on 04/07/2026
To enhance the lateral stability of four-wheel-drive intelligent electric vehicles (FWDIEV) under extreme operating conditions, this paper proposes a cooperative control strategy integrating active front steering (AFS) and direct yaw moment control (DYC) based on dissipative energy method. A nonlinear three-degree-of-freedom vehicle model is established to analyze the evolution of the vehicle state phase trajectory. A quantitative lateral stability index is constructed using dissipative energy to accurately evaluate the vehicle's lateral dynamics. Utilizing dissipative energy and its gradient information, a time-varying stability boundary is defined under dynamic constraints, and adaptive weighting coordination between the AFS and DYC systems is designed to achieve coordinated control of front steering angle and additional yaw moment. A feedforward–model predictive control (FF-MPC) framework is developed, in which a feedforward module generates compensation based on driver intent to
Zhao, Kun, Zhao, Zhiguo, Wang, Yutao, Xia, Xue, Chen, Xi, Hu, Yingjia
Hybrid Prediction Model of Wheel-Traction Force on Soft Soil Based on High-Precision Contact Angle2026-01-0594To be published on 04/07/2026
Traction force plays a critical role in the design of off-road vehicles and the evaluation of terrain trafficability. The accuracy of the traditional Bekker-Wong semi-empirical formula for predicting wheel traction force depends on the precision of parameters such as the entry contact angle, departure contact angle, and maximum stress angle. However, the calculation of these angles is often influenced by multiple empirical factors, which significantly reduces the accuracy of traction force prediction.To improve prediction accuracy, this study proposes a hybrid traction force prediction method that integrates Abaqus simulation with a semi-empirical model. First, a wheel-soil interaction simulation model was established in Abaqus using the FEM-SPH coupling method. Then, computer vision-based image feature extraction techniques were applied to process the simulation result contours, obtaining accurate values for the entry contact angle, departure contact angle, and maximum stress angle
Cao, Ruibin, Wang, Kaidi, Shen, Yanhua, Liu, Zuyang
An Adaptive Brake Force Allocation Strategy for Rear-Wheel Driven EVs2026-01-0636To be published on 04/07/2026
Due to changed requirements compared to conventional propulsion concepts, electromobility demands new and innovative strategies for energy-efficient vehicle motion control. For example, the challenge in purely rear-wheel drive (RWD) electric vehicles (EVs) is to achieve a maximum of regenerative braking power in order to increase energy recovery and to ensure, that this does not impair the braking stability. Within this conflict between energy efficiency and braking dynamics, it is necessary to design an intelligent strategy to optimise recuperation. This paper presents such a strategy, which improves an existing approach formerly presented by the authors, but specifically optimises it to overcome weaknesses. The previous approach had two major limitations: First, the efficiency map of the in-wheel machines (IWMs) was not considered. Second, there was no possibility of switching flexibly between different brake force distributions to guarantee both, maximized recovery potential and
Mitsching, Thomas, Heydrich, Marius, Ivanov, Valentin
A Research on Driving Performance of Vehicle Body Control using vehicle height adjustment system2026-01-0626To be published on 04/07/2026
Recently, premium cars include a device in the suspension that can adjust the ride height. The main function of this system is to help the vehicle pass through uneven roads by keeping the vehicle body high so that the lower part of the vehicle does not contact the road surface. In particular, the device of the air spring type improves riding comfort by adjusting the vehicle's wheel rate. The proposed system was designed to adjust the ride height by adjusting the position of the spring lower seat up and down. By modeling the machinery topology of the proposed system in detail using a dynamics tool, we would like to investigate the feasibility of implementing driving performance by controlling not only the height adjustment function but also the vehicle body Posture of the vehicle during driving.
Park, Jaeyong, Sang Hoon, Lee, Jong Min, Kim, Choi, Jang Han
Design, Fabrication, and Assessment of a User-Friendly Suspension System for a 2025 BAJA Vehicle2026-01-0588To be published on 04/07/2026
A suspension system was designed, fabricated, and tested following a systems design approach by the Desert Hare Off-road Team from South Dakota State University (SDSU). Compared to previous suspensions, the new suspension system is more reparable and contains a minimal number of custom parts, while still maintaining sufficient strength to withstand dynamic loads experienced when operating the vehicle. Modifications were also made to fit the newly designed vehicle body frame. As an integral part of the team’s 2025 Baja vehicle, the redesigned suspension system contributed to the vehicle’s improved performance during the 2025 SAE (Society of Automotive Engineers) Baja Competition. This paper presents a detailed account of the design, development, and fabrication process of the suspension system. The final design was tested and evaluated via both computer simulations and physical tests, whose efficiency and reliability were finally demonstrated by the team’s improved ranking in the 2025
Liu, Yucheng, Anderson, Matthew, Larson, Cody, Rodgers, Joshua, Seberger, Aaron, Letcher, Todd
Backlash Evasion Strategy for Enhancing Vehicle Cornering Performance2026-01-0640To be published on 04/07/2026
This study presents a torque distribution control strategy for EVs with e4WD powertrain to overcome the trade-off between ensuring vehicle acceleration and deceleration responsiveness and mitigating backlash shock in the driving system. The deterioration of the drivability which occurs from the intrinsic hardware characteristics of the drivetrain is prevented by designing a response-priority drive mode in which neither front or rear motor torque is allowed to change its sign. Instead, in such drive mode, the front motor torque is only allowed to perform regenerative braking while the rear motor torque is only allowed to produce positive acceleration torque. In order to avoid sacrificing the maximum acceleration by applying such strategy, the mode transition function is implemented as well. In addition, in order to prevent backlash impact due to drivetrain compliance, variable offset torque based on drivetrain compliance model is evaluated in real time and applied to each motor command
Oh, JIWON, Lee, Ho Wook
A Study of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 126 and 136 Test Procedures on a Class 5 Vehicle2026-01-0616To be published on 04/07/2026
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) 126 and 136 are standards imposed on four of the eight recognized road vehicle classes in The United States. These standards make it mandatory for Electronic Stability Control modules (ESC) to be mounted to Class 1,2,7, and 8 vehicles. These modules strategically activate the vehicle brakes via the Antilock Brake System (ABS) to limit the recorded yaw rate and lateral displacement of a vehicle during an extreme cornering maneuver such as a sudden swerve to avoid an obstacle on the road. The two aforementioned FMVSS mandates also specify three different driving maneuvers that are conducted to profile and analyze ESC module performance. There is now an interest in creating a new FMVSS that makes ESC modules mandatory for Class 5 vehicles. The purpose of this paper is to analyze how one specific Class 5 vehicle’s ESC module performed when subjected to the two test procedures that correspond to FMVSS 126 and 136. As will be seen, the vehicle’s
Cazares, Richard Isaac, Guenther, Dennis, Heydinger, Gary
Development of a model-based data-driven control algorithm for a Drive-By-Wire System for a Level 4 Automated Vehicle2026-01-0043To be published on 04/07/2026
Precision control in Level 4 Automated Vehicles is essential for enhancing operational efficiency, accuracy, and safety, including improvements in time and fuel consumption. This research, conducted as part of ARPA-E’s NEXTCAR program, focuses on developing a robust control algorithm for a 2021 Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) to enable drive-by-wire functionality. A model-based control algorithm was created for a 2021 Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) to enable drive-by-wire functionality for longitudinal and lateral motion controls. This vehicle was equipped with a set of sensors and an onboard processing unit to enable Level 4 automation. An algorithm was designed to command steering torque to the electronic power steering module, ensuring the vehicle could attain the desired steering angle position at varying speeds. The system leveraged feedforward and feedback mechanisms to command steering torque to the electronic power steering module
Adsule, Kartik, Bhagdikar, Piyush, Drallmeier, Joseph, Alden, Joshua, Gankov, Stanislav
Modular 3-D Lumped Parameter Thermal Network for Thermal Estimation of Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motors in Electro-Mechanical Braking Systems2026-01-0136To be published on 04/07/2026
With the development of electric intelligent vehicles, drive-by-wire systems are gradually popularized, the thermal reliability of electro-mechanical brake (EMB) motors, as the key actuators of drive-by-wire systems, is closely related to vehicle safety. However, the blocked-rotation operating condition of EMB motors typically involves applying unequal DC currents to the three-phase windings to achieve braking. This results in uneven winding heating, and conventional thermal models may fail to accurately represent the heat transfer dynamics arising from such tangential thermal imbalance, creating risks of motor local overheating. This paper is focused on thermal performance analysis of EMB motors under blocked-run conditions. First, a single-tooth lumped-parameter thermal network module (tooth module) incorporating external interfaces was developed. This module was adapted using experimental and simulation data, with its internal thermal parameters identified via a particle swarm
duan, yanlong, Xiong, Lu, Wang, Xinjian, Zhuo, Guirong, Zeng, Jie
RRT*_Heuristic_Adaptiv_maxR: A practical path planning method based on novel adaptive framework for autonomous mobile agent2026-01-0038To be published on 04/07/2026
Aim at addressing the problem of random sampling and low efficiency of rapidly-exploring random tree (RRT) path planning algorithm, a practical path planning method is proposed for autonomous mobile agents, named RRT*_Heuristic_Adaptiv_maxR. This method is based on a new adaptive framework, balancing the search efficiency and convergence accuracy of path planning by dynamically adjusting the maximum radius parameters in the search process. Combining the heuristic search strategy, guiding the sampling direction, accelerating convergence to the target area, the obstacle detection mechanism is used to optimize the path in real time to avoid collisions. Experimental results show that the proposed method, RRT*_Heuristic_Adaptiv_maxR, has higher planning success rate and path quality in complex environments compared with various RRT algorithms, and it is verified the effectiveness of the adaptive framework and the maximum radius dynamic adjustment strategy in mobile agent path planning.
Dong, Xiaomei, Zeng, Dequan, Petitti, Antonio, You, Jingyi, xiong, min, GAO, Letian, Jiang, Xiaomeng, Yu, Yinquan, CARBONE, GIUSEPPE, Hu, Yiming, Nawaz, Aamir, Linh, Nguyen Vu
Multi-steering Mode and Path Following Control of Vehicle with Dual Modular Chassis2026-01-0625To be published on 04/07/2026
The cooperative formation of four-wheel-steering and four-wheel-drive (4WS-4WD) modular chassis offers a flexible and scalable solution for oversized cargo transportation. To enable coordinated control between the dual chassis modules, a distributed model predictive control (DMPC) framework is introduced. This framework facilitates inter-module communication between the front and rear chassis controllers, thereby achieving consistent and cooperative behavior. Each chassis module is equipped with an independent model predictive control (MPC) path tracking controller, which is designed based on a single-module dynamic model. The MPC cost function jointly optimizes path tracking accuracy and roll stability. In terms of path planning, a hierarchical framework is proposed: the upper layer generates a global path, while the lower layer derives local reference trajectories for the front and rear modules based on their respective poses. Moreover, multiple steering modes are analyzed under
Liu, Zuyang, Shen, Yanhua, Wang, Kaidi, Lv, Xin
A Control Method for Dual Motor Redundant Steer System based on Zeroing Neural Networks2026-01-0581To be published on 04/07/2026
In the process of driving a vehicle, the steering system directly determines the vehicle's travel path and direction, serving as the physical basis for precise control in autonomous driving. Whether it is lane keeping, turning, or obstacle avoidance, high responsiveness of the steering control is required to execute the commands of the decision-making system. This study focuses on the dual-motor steer-by-wire (SBW) system, addressing the tracking issues arising from factors such as dual-motor coupling. A control strategy for coordinated dual motor drive in an autonomous driving steering system based on dual-motor redundancy is proposed. A dynamic model of the steer-by-wire system is constructed, and the software algorithm employing a zeroing neural network for the dual-motor redundant steering is used to solve the synchronization issues of the dual-motor system, based on the concept of cross-coupled control. Finally, simulation analysis was performed on the MATLAB simulation platform
Yang, Lingang, xiong, min, Zeng, Dequan, Petitti, Antonio, Nawaz, Aamir, Linh, Nguyen Vu, Hu, Yiming, Yu, Yinquan, CARBONE, GIUSEPPE, GAO, LETIAN, Jiang, Xiaomeng
A Study of Tire Grip Performance Evolution Under Dry, Wet and Snow Roads with Tire Wear2026-01-0589To be published on 04/07/2026
This study focuses on investigating how tire grip performance on dry, wet, and snowy road surfaces varies with the different level of tire wear. The new, 50% worn and the end-of-life tires are prepared following the worn tire preparation standards. Additionally, worn tires obtained by real driving conditions in the market are used. Tire grip performances on dry, wet and snowy roads are characterized respectively by using an indoor flat belt machine, an outdoor trailer, and a specially designed snow spin truck. The results demonstrate a grip performance evolution according to the tire wear. The different impact of worn tire preparation whether real driving or artificial is identified especially on snowy road surface. Furthermore, this study investigates the effects of tire reduced tread depth and tread surface roughness of worn tires on each type of road surface. The objective of this study is to enhance the understanding of tire behavior throughout its lifecycle to enable more
Kim, Changsu, Saito, Yoshinori
Research on electro-hydraulic compound braking coordinated control strategy based on sliding mode control2026-01-0631To be published on 04/07/2026
Hydraulic braking torque and motor braking torque are the main sources of braking torque of new energy vehicles. Hydraulic braking converts vehicle kinetic energy into heat dissipation, and motor braking converts vehicle kinetic energy into electric energy to achieve energy recovery. In the process of vehicle braking, when the wheels tend to lock, it is easy to cause vehicle instability, which seriously threatens the safety of driving.Therefore, how to coordinated the braking torque of the two braking systems to ensure the vehicle braking safety and energy recovery efficiency is still an urgent problem to be solved. In this paper, the electric vehicle equipped with electro-hydraulic compound braking system is taken as the research object, and the electro-hydraulic compound braking coordinated control strategy considering the general braking state and emergency braking state is proposed. Firstly, a 3-DOF vehicle longitudinal dynamic model is established according to the vehicle dynamic
Zhao, Gaoming, Zhao, Bingquan, Zhao, Binggen, He, Chengkun, Zhang, Xiaoyang
Study on performance parameters of retarder in mountain condition of hybrid electric vehicle2026-01-0617To be published on 04/07/2026
In mountain driving scenarios, the continuous braking demands of vehicles pose significant challenges to the performance and reliability of braking systems. Traditional fuel-powered vehicles primarily rely on friction brakes for deceleration, which face issues such as high thermal fade risks and severe brake wear. While pure electric vehicles can utilize motor energy recovery to provide braking force and recover energy, their braking capacity is limited by the maximum regenerative torque of the motor. Moreover, when the battery State of Charge (SOC) is high, the energy recovery function may be restricted or disabled to protect the battery, leading to a sharp reduction or complete loss of braking torque—a safety hazard. Range-extended hybrid vehicles combine the advantages of both engine and electric drive systems. During long downhill operations, their motors can also serve as priority decelerators for efficient energy recovery. However, similar to pure electric vehicles, their motor
duan, xianqi, Tan, Gangfeng, Li, LiuYuanHeng, Tian, Tian, Yang, Yong
Backward Fuzzy Driving Control for 6×4 Off-Road Vehicles2026-01-0148To be published on 04/07/2026
Offroad autonomous vehicle systems must be able to operate across unstructured and variable terrain while avoiding obstacles. This presents significant challenges in vehicle and control system design, especially for less conventional platforms such as 6x4 vehicles. While forward driving autonomy has developed and matured in recent years, effective reverse navigation remains an under-explored area of vehicle co-design. Reversing 6x4 vehicles have limited rear steering authority, an extended wheelbase, and asymmetric traction, which introduce complex dynamics into any control system that is used. To address this need, a robust and experimentally validated fuzzy logic control architecture for 6x4 reverse navigation was developed during the course of this project. This architecture incorporates both near-field and long-range path data with adaptive outputs controlling steering and velocity based on a rule base that covers the whole vehicle state space. This method has low computational
Dekhterman, Sam, Patterson, Albert, Sreenivas PhD, Ramavarapu, Norris, William, Soylemezoglu PhD, Ahmet, Nottage PhD, Dustin
Multiple-Parameter Joint Estimation for Unmanned Mining Trucks Based on Real-Time Cornering Stiffness Identification2026-01-0618To be published on 04/07/2026
High-precision estimation of key vehicle–road state parameters is essential for accurate and safe vehicle control, as well as for reliable trajectory tracking and path planning. However, the strong nonlinearity of tire forces makes real-time estimation of tire cornering stiffness challenging, and the uncertainty of this parameter significantly limits the performance of conventional estimation methods. To overcome this issue, this study proposes a novel joint estimation framework that integrates the Square-Root Cubature Kalman Filter (SCKF) with Moving Horizon Estimation (MHE). In the proposed approach, the SCKF provides high-accuracy estimation of the vehicle sideslip angle, while the MHE enables real-time identification and updating of tire cornering stiffness using vehicle state information over a short horizon. This establishes a closed-loop joint estimation mechanism between sideslip angle and cornering stiffness. Furthermore, the real-time updated cornering stiffness is
Xia, Xue, Shen, Peihong, Jiao, Leqi, Li, Tao, Chen, Huiyong, Zhao, Kun, Jiao, Leqi, Zhao, Zhiguo
Vehicle Test Platform with Experimentally Correlated Tire Model for Torque Vectoring Control2026-01-0622To be published on 04/07/2026
This paper presents a testing platform for torque vectoring controls utilizing a 10 degree of freedom (DOF) vehicle simulation and a ⅕ scale radio control test vehicle. These vehicle simulations or “Digital Twins” have been widely adopted throughout the automotive industry for their lower operating costs and ease of implementation. Virtual models are not perfect representations of reality, however, and physical testing is still necessary to validate systems for use in the real world. This is especially true when testing safety-critical features such as Advanced Driver Assist Systems (ADAS). As a result, a simulation environment working in conjunction with a test vehicle represents an optimal hybrid approach. In this work, a 1/5 scale radio controlled vehicle with torque vectoring capability is designed and assembled. A high fidelity vehicle model is then constructed in the Matlab/Simulink environment to model test vehicle behavior. The test vehicle features independent suspension for
Petersen, Nicholas Conner, Robinette, Darrell
Modular Smart Corner Systems for Next-Generation Electric Vehicle Architecture2026-01-0639To be published on 04/07/2026
The transition to software-defined vehicles (SDVs) necessitates a paradigm shift in both control strategies and vehicle architecture. The EU-funded SmartCorners project addresses this challenge by developing integrated smart corner systems (SCS) that combine in-wheel motor propulsion, brake-by-wire, active suspension, and steer-by-wire functionality in a single module. These SCS are embedded within a highly adaptable skateboard chassis architecture, enabling scalable deployment across diverse vehicle platforms. The central approach of this paper is the utilization of artificial intelligence and machine learning to implement multi-layer, data-driven control strategies, facilitating real-time actuation, fault mitigation, and a user-centric vehicle architecture. The SmartCorners project targets to demonstrate significant advancements, including improvement in real-world driving range, reduction of component and system costs, and development time drop of the EV systems enabled by digital
Ratz, Florian, Armengaud, Eric, Formento, Cecilia, Moscone, Giulia, Sorrentino, Gennaro, Bisciaio, Giorgio, Sorniotti, Aldo, Amati, Nicola, Braun, Daniel, Deibler, Bernd, Boxberger, Valerius, Sottile, Salvatore, Ivanov, Valentin, Fuse, Hiroyuki, Kompara, Tomaž
Vehicle Health Monitoring and Failure Prognosis through Edge-Based Component Wear Tracking2026-01-0094To be published on 04/07/2026
Traditional vehicle maintenance has relied primarily on mileage-based schedules and periodic visual inspections, approaches that often fail to account for variations in driving conditions, component quality, and usage patterns. These conventional methods typically result in either unnecessary premature replacements or unexpected component failures, leading to increased operating costs and unplanned downtime. Reactive maintenance strategies prove particularly problematic for critical wear components like clutch assemblies, brake systems, and suspension parts where undetected degradation can cause secondary damage. This paper presents an advanced monitoring system that shifts from scheduled maintenance to actual condition-based servicing through real-time wear measurement. The solution implements a network of distributed sensors that directly track critical parameters: ultrasonic measurement of clutch plate thickness, resistive wear sensors for brake pads, linear potentiometers for
Saraswat, Shubham, Vishe, Prashant
Development of Tilt Test Facility2026-01-0265To be published on 04/07/2026
Mobility, fire power and protection are the three most important characteristics of an Armoured Fighting Vehicle (AFV). Transmission system facilitates mobility to the fighting vehicle. Combat Vehicles Research and Development Establishment (CVRDE) is developing Automatic Transmission for Armoured Fighting vehicles which includes gearbox, steering system, braking system and control system. In the battle field, AFVs have to operate at different gradients & side slopes. The Automatic Transmission system being developed by CVRDE is a hydro-mechanical automatic transmission in which hydraulic oil is used for lubrication & control of various systems of it. A Tilt Test Facility (TTF) has been designed, developed, and installed at CVRDE to simulate different angles of gradients from +35° to - 35° & side slopes from +20° to -20°. The TTF enables to evaluate the functional aspects of the transmission system at different angles. The TTF consists of two tiltable platforms, Rotary actuators
V, Uma, Naik, Sheshu
Comparative Analysis of Flux Linkage Characterization Methods for Automotive Permanent Magnet Traction Motors: A Critical Review and Performance Evaluation Framework2026-01-0441To be published on 04/07/2026
Accurate flux linkage characterization is essential for the design, control, performance and efficiency optimization of permanent magnet (PM) traction motors in automotive applications. Precise knowledge of flux linkage across varying load, speed, and temperature conditions directly impacts torque production, field-weakening capability, overall drive system efficiency and torque security. This paper presents a critical review and classification of flux-linkage characterization methods, encompassing offline laboratory mapping, standstill signal injection, self-commissioning inverter-only routines, and online real-time estimation. Each method exhibits distinct trade-offs in terms of accuracy, robustness to inverter nonlinearities, temperature adaptability, cost, and scalability for production and in-vehicle use. With the increasing complexity of automotive electrified traction systems, understanding these trade-offs is crucial for optimal motor design and control. To enable systematic
Khan, Ahmad Arshan, Haddad, Reemon, Kim, Jay, Hermann, Justin, Mohamadian, Mustafa
Characterizing Regenerative Braking of Tesla Model 3 Using Dynamometer Testing2026-01-0453To be published on 04/07/2026
Regenerative braking has a strong influence on the energy efficiency and drivability of battery-electric vehicles. This study establishes an empirical baseline analysis under controlled conditions of the regenerative braking behavior of the 2020 Tesla Model 3 to support the interpretation of on-road performance and serve as a reference for subsequent testing and analysis. The tests were performed on a four-wheel-drive chassis dynamometer at Argonne National Laboratory, combining Multi Cycle Testing (MCT) to simulate real world driving patterns (city, highway) with coast-down tests to isolate periods where the motor is operating in regen mode and compare the behavior across different parameters. Vehicle data was collected from the vehicle using taps in the Controller Area Network (CAN) bus as well as a high-resolution power analyzer. The vehicle displayed the highest efficiency during simulated city driving conditions (3.62 miles/kWh followed by highway (3.40 miles/kWh) and aggressive
Pierce, Benjamin Branch, Di Russo, Miriam, Das, DEBASHIS, Zhan, Lu
Prediction of Pressure Pulsation in Brake Line Considering Wave Propagation Characteristics of Fluid Contained in Flexible Hose for Automotive Hydraulic Brake System2026-01-0225To be published on 04/07/2026
Brake pulsation noise caused by fluid-borne vibration, which is generated by pressure pulsations from the pump in the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) modulator, occurs when the control brake function is activated under various driving conditions, such as Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) and regenerative-friction brake coordination. This noise is particularly noticeable in Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs), where the background noise from the power source is lower than that of internal combustion engine vehicles. The simulation of pressure pulsations in the brake system requires the excitation force of the pump built into the ESC modulator, the characteristics of valves, and the characteristics of the flexible hose; however, it is extremely difficult to determine these parameters with high accuracy from the design specifications. For this reason, in this study, the pump and valves were experimentally identified, while the flexible hose was represented by a three-element Voigt model to
Koike, Yohei, Komada, Masashi, Yano, Masahiro, Yoshioka, Nobuhiko
Dynamics and Control Research of a Momentum-Wheel-Based Two-Wheeled Self-Balancing Vehicle Based on Cascade PID2026-01-0216To be published on 04/07/2026
Momentum wheel-based two-wheeled self-balancing vehicle represent typical underactuated, nonlinear systems, posing significant challenges for stability control under varying operating conditions. To achieve self-stabilizing control during uniform horizontal motion, a cascaded PID control method is proposed. This approach stabilizes the frame tilt angle via an outer-loop PID controller while simultaneously controlling the handlebar angle and momentum wheel speed through an inner-loop PID controller, thereby enabling constant-speed self-balancing vehicle operation. First, based on the Lagrange method, the five rigid-body Lagrangian functions of the self-balancing vehicle are derived. The nonlinear dynamic equations of the self-balancing vehicle system, incorporating Lagrange multipliers, are established. Using Taylor series expansion, these equations are approximated linearly near the system's equilibrium point, leading to the linearized dynamic equations of the self-balancing vehicle
wang, nannan, lu, jiahao, zhao, yanlei, fan, yigang
A Frequency-Aware Reinforcement Learning Framework for Suspension Control with Integrated Temporal Features and Expert Guidance2026-01-0209To be published on 04/07/2026
Active suspension systems play a crucial role in improving vehicle ride comfort and handling stability. However, most existing studies focus on the low-frequency range below 20 Hz, leaving the suppression of high-frequency vibrations within 50–500 Hz largely unexplored, even though these vibrations strongly affect in-cabin noise and ride quality. To address this gap, this study introduces a quarter-car suspension model incorporating both bushing dynamics and a rigid-ring tire within a reinforcement learning (RL) framework. A major challenge for RL-based suspension control is its degradation in high-frequency performance. To overcome this issue, we design an innovative training framework that integrates multiple synergistic strategies. First, frequency-domain rewards are incorporated as auxiliary signals to explicitly guide policy optimization in the high-frequency band. Second, long short-term memory (LSTM) networks are embedded in both the Actor and Critic to capture the sequential
zhu, Zhehui, Zhang, Lijun, Meng, Dejian, Hu, Xingyu
Analysis of the Impact on Ride Comfort from Splitting the Unsprung Mass in Vehicle Modeling2026-01-0212To be published on 04/07/2026
The study was conducted to investigate the differences in ride comfort analysis between treating the unsprung mass as a whole and modeling it separately. A classical two-degree-of-freedom single-wheel vehicle vibration model and a three-degree-of-freedom single-wheel vehicle vibration model with split unsprung mass were established, with their state-space descriptions determined. The fundamental vibration response quantities of both models were identified, and time-domain simulations under random road excitation were performed using Matlab/Simulink. The results indicate that the two modeling approaches exhibit minimal differences in ride comfort analysis for the sprung mass, but there are certain differences for the unsprung mass. Additionally, for the three-degree-of-freedom single-wheel vehicle vibration model with split unsprung mass, the axle-to-wheel mass ratio was introduced to analyze the changes in the fundamental vibration response quantities when the unsprung mass increases
Jie, Li, Wei, Deng
Hybrid Computational Tire-Sand Interaction: A Tractive Effort and Rolling Resistance Analysis2026-01-0213To be published on 04/07/2026
This paper investigates the performance of a computational radial passenger car tire over winter road sand at different operating conditions. An experimental direct shear-strength test was conducted using winter road sand to obtain the density, internal friction angle and cohesion. A simulated direct shear-strength test was then validated in a Finite Element Analysis (FEA) software called Virtual Performance Solution (VPS) using a Smoothed-Particle Hydrodynamic (SPH) technique to model the sand. Once the sand was validated against physical testing data the sand was layered atop an icy road surface to understand the influence sand has on tractive effort and rolling resistance performance. With modelled and validated winter road sand and a Continental CrossContact LX Sport tire size 235/55R19, testing conditions were set up. The tire-sand interaction was simulated using a node-to-segment contact algorithm with edge treatment on a low friction surface for both the tire-road and the sand
Fenton, Erin, El-Sayegh, Zeinab
Development of Full Articulation Subsystem FEA Model for Validating Vehicle Suspension Durability2026-01-0190To be published on 04/07/2026
Vehicle durability is a cornerstone of automotive engineering, directly impacting customer satisfaction, brand reputation, and warranty costs. Traditionally durability validation of suspension systems often rely on virtual validation of individual components (an approach which can overlook complex non-linear system interactions) and followed by expensive full vehicle physical tests which happen very late in the vehicle development phase, which often results in correlation gap between virtual and physical realms, resulting in components redesigning and production delays. This paper presents a more efficient, high-fidelity, full-articulation suspension subsystem finite element (FE) model development specifically for durability assessments. This integrated model enables comprehensive block cycle durability assessments, providing a holistic understanding of system behavior and eliminating the inefficiencies of analyzing components in isolation. This methodology yields significant
Bavgi, Sai Kiran
Development of a lightweight and quick-to-install pedal robot for unmanned chassis dynamometer testing2026-01-0197To be published on 04/07/2026
As electric vehicles become more popular, their development and testing using chassis dynamometers is also increasing. Compared to internal combustion engine vehicles, chassis dynamometer testing for electric vehicles requires several to dozens of times longer, requiring increasingly more labor. Furthermore, low-temperature testing is also required, further increasing the labor intensity of testing. Therefore, we developed and evaluated a pedal robot to facilitate unmanned and automated testing. The pedal robot developed in this study weighs only 12 kg and can be installed in a matter of minutes. It is the world's first pedal robot that mimics human driving behavior by driving with one foot and operating the accelerator and brake pedals. Unlike existing driving robots, the robot's actuators do not need to be directly connected to the vehicle pedals, making installation quick. Furthermore, it is installed on the floor of the driver's seat, eliminating the need for a seat attachment. The
Lee, Daeyup, Kang, ji myeong, Jo, Yechan, Choi, SeongUn, shin, Jaesik, Kim, Jongmin, Kang, Keonwoo, Lee, Jongtae
Machine Learning for Predicting Rotor and Brake Fluid Temperatures in Hill Descent Events2026-01-0159To be published on 04/07/2026
High thermal loads on brake systems during extended descents followed by vehicle soak pose significant safety and durability risks. Excessive rotor or fluid temperatures can cause loss of braking efficacy, fluid degradation or evaporation, thermal fade, and accelerated component wear. This study uses time history data of brake disc and fluid temperatures collected during controlled hill descent events and subsequent soak (park) periods, and simultaneously logs environmental conditions (ambient temperature, humidity, wind speed and direction) and brake specifications (rotor, caliper geometry, pad material, fluid type, and vehicle mass). Seventy six test runs from a dedicated validation program are used, each providing time history records that form the basis of our analysis. From these records we extract phase specific samples (descent and soak phase) and engineer compact descriptors, such as start and peak temperatures, environmental factors, rolling statistics and contextual metadata
poojari, Uday Kumar, Westphalen, Jan, Venugopal, Narayana
Curvature-Based End-to-End Autonomous Vehicle Path Planning at Intersections2026-01-0045To be published on 04/07/2026
Autonomous vehicle navigation requires accurate prediction of driving path curvature to ensure smooth and safe trajectory planning. This paper presents an end-to-end approach to curvature prediction using deep neural networks trained on real-world driving data. We develop a comprehensive neural network architecture that directly maps high-dimensional sensor inputs to curvature predictions, eliminating the need for intermediate feature engineering steps. The model processes multi-modal inputs including vision features, vehicle state parameters, and environmental context through a deep learning pipeline. Our end-to-end approach demonstrates the feasibility of learning complex driving behaviors directly from raw sensor data, providing a more robust and generalization solution compared to traditional rule-based methods. The neural network architecture incorporates dropout regularization and adaptive learning rate scheduling to ensure stable training and optimal performance. Results show
Hajnorouzali, Yasaman, Wang, Hanchen, Li, Taozhe, Burch, Collin, Lee, Victoria, Tan, Lin, Arjmandzadeh, Ziba, Xu, Bin
Monocular 3D Perception and Lane-Aware Bird’s-Eye-View Mapping for Autonomous Driving2026-01-0012To be published on 04/07/2026
Accurate perception of the surrounding environment is fundamental and essential to safe and reliable autonomous driving. This work presents an integrated vision-based framework that combines object detection, 3D spatial localization, and lane segmentation to construct a unified bird’s-eye-view (BEV) representation of the driving scene. The pipeline provides geometric information on object position and orientation by employing Omni3D to infer 3D bounding boxes of objects from monocular camera frames. Detections are subsequently projected onto a 2D BEV canvas, where object instances are represented with respect to the ground plane for enhanced interpretability. To complement the object-level perception, we utilized YOLOPv2 to perform lane segmentation, producing both lane masks and lane line masks in the image domain for future coordinate transformation. By adopting a pinhole camera model, the coordinate transformation of these masks from the perspective image plane into the BEV canvas
Tan, Lin, Wang, Hanchen, Li, Taozhe, Hajnorouzali, Yasaman, Burch, Collin, Lee, Victoria, Xu, Bin, Arjmanzdadeh, Ziba
A study on Crack propagation characteristics of interlaced holes for key automotive components.2026-01-0186To be published on 04/07/2026
Aiming at the engineering problem that the stress interference of interlaced holes dominates crack propagation and directly affects driving safety in the hole group structure of key components such as chassis and body frame in the automotive field, in order to accurately reveal the quantitative influence of key parameters of interlaced hole placement (crack deflection Angle, longitudinal hole spacing) on the crack evolution of automotive hole group components, This study adopts the approach of numerical simulation combined with variable control to conduct systematic analysis. Taking an aluminum alloy thin plate with two relatively initial cracks (a commonly used structural material for automobiles) as the research object, multiple sets of typical interlocking hole structure variable models of automotive components covering different crack deflection angles and longitudinal hole spacings were constructed in the ABAQUS software. The J-integral was calculated by the circumscribed line
Chen, Yechao, Zhan, Zhenfei, Tang, Weiqin, Yang, Yutong, Gan, Yuan, Yan, Kaibo, HUANG, Shiyao
Inertial Pedal Displacement and Brake Switch Activation in Frontal Crash Events2026-01-0541To be published on 04/07/2026
This paper presents research into the inertial displacement of brake pedals and the subsequent activation of brake light switches during crash events. In certain scenarios—such as multiple-impact crashes or with pre-impact interactions such as curb strikes or sideswipes—inertial forces alone may generate sufficient brake pedal movement to trigger the brake switch, activating the brake lights. Such signals may be recorded by an Event Data Recorder (EDR) or observed by witnesses and mistakenly interpreted as an indication of intentional driver braking. To investigate this phenomenon, HYGE sled tests were performed using brake pedal assemblies and associated components from a Toyota Tacoma pickup truck and a Cadillac DeVille passenger sedan. The assemblies were subjected to acceleration pulses simulating a frontal impact, with high-speed video used to capture brake pedal displacement and brake light activation. The tests demonstrated that inertial loading from a pulse with a delta-V
Duran, Amanda, Walker, James, Barnes, Daniel, Osterhout, Aaron, Clayton, Aidan
Autonomous Racing Control Using Reinforcement Learning with Racing Line Guidance2026-01-0031To be published on 04/07/2026
In recent years, with the emergence of autonomous racing competitions such as Roborace, autonomous racing cars have become a prominent research focus and have undergone rapid development. This paper establishes a reinforcement learning-based decision-making and control framework for autonomous racing cars, achieving cooperative optimization between high-speed racing and safety control under extreme operating conditions. By integrating a Control Barrier Function constrained reward function for dynamic stability and a racing line-guided path optimization, the proposed framework achieves a synergistic balance between minimum lap time and operational safety. Dynamic stability domain constraints based on a two-degree-of-freedom single-mass rigid-body model and racing line optimization based on track geometric modeling are established. The phase plane stability boundary is constructed using the yaw rate method and double-line method, upon which Control Barrier Function constraints are
peng, tao, Zhang, Weiqi, Li, Zengwen, sudong, jiang
Leveraging Machine Learning for Occupant Body Size Estimation via B-Pillar Seatbelt Systems2026-01-0559To be published on 04/07/2026
Occupant body size in vehicles varies significantly, encompassing differences in height, weight, and overall body composition. Adaptive restraint systems, featuring adjustable parameters such as belt load limiters, steering column load limiters and stroke, seat pan stiffness, and airbag pressure, can offer more equitable protection tailored to individual body sizes. In this study, a test rig modeled after the Volvo XC90 was used to collect data from 47 seated participants. Key seatbelt-related parameters, including D-ring angle, belt payout length, lap belt length, and buckle tension, were measured. These measurements were used to train machine learning models to predict occupant characteristics: height, weight, sitting height. The results demonstrate that low-cost sensors embedded in the seatbelt system can provide sufficiently accurate occupant body size estimations to inform adaptive restraint systems. The prediction errors across both training and test datasets were as follows
Wang, Da, Ahmed, Jawwad, Rowe, Mike, Brase, Dan
Bias and uncertainty in the time, position, and speed data of consumer-grade GPS devices2026-01-0544To be published on 04/07/2026
The goal of this study is to quantify the accuracy and uncertainty of position and speed measurements acquired by a wide range of consumer-grade GPS-enabled devices while road cycling. We acquired position and speed data simultaneously from 13 consumer devices (e.g., phones, watches, bicycle computers) at their maximum sampling rate (typically 1 Hz) during 10 hours (thirty 20 minute sessions) and 150 km of road cycling in a suburban environment. The position data from these devices were compared to real-time kinematic (RTK) data acquired using a differential GPS system and the speed data from these devices were compared to speed data acquired with high-resolution wheel rotation sensors (23,040 pulses per revolution) synchronized with the RTK data. Based on these comparisons, we generated probability distributions for the errors in the position and speed measured by each of the consumer devices. This study provides foundational data needed to quantify the accuracy and uncertainty across
Booth, Gabrielle R., Mitchell, Alan L., Siegmund, Gunter P.
The Effect of Tread Depth on Antilock-Brake System (ABS)-Equipped Decelerations for Dry and Wet Asphalt and Concrete Road Surfaces2026-01-0549To be published on 04/07/2026
The effect of tire tread depth on the performance of anti-lock brake systems (ABS) in newer vehicles is not well studied. A single ABS-equipped SUV was used to perform a series of 216 ABS-engaged braking tests on dry and wet asphalt and concrete surfaces using uniform sets of tires with tread depths varying from 0.8 mm (1/32”) to 7.1 mm (9/32”). Vehicle speed and deceleration as a function of time were calculated from 5th-wheel data sampled at 200 Hz. Tests were initially conducted on a dry surface, with tire sets changed between tests. A water truck then distributed water onto the road to create a wet condition and additional tests of each tire set were conducted. Deceleration levels did not change significantly from 7.1 mm (9/32”) down to 2.4 mm (3/32”) of remaining tread on both surfaces in both conditions. Compared to the deceleration levels at these larger tread depths, dry deceleration levels increased for tread depths of about 0.8 mm (1/32”) and 1.8 mm (2/32”) on both asphalt
Miller, Ian, King, David, Siegmund, Gunter P.
Vehicle Deceleration Levels during Wet-to-Dry Transitions on an Asphalt Surface with a High Proportion of Aggregate2026-01-0542To be published on 04/07/2026
The goal of this study is to quantify how the braking performance of newer anti-lock braking systems (ABS) changes as the level of road wetness varies on an asphalt road surface with a high proportion of aggregate present in the asphalt matrix. To achieve this goal, we conducted 375 straight-line braking tests using a late-model sedan and SUV on a public road in Mississauga, ON. Each vehicle was equipped with a 5th wheel (resolution 0.1 mm) sampled at 200 Hz, from which vehicle speed and deceleration were calculated. The road surface was wetted four times and allowed to dry each time under ambient conditions over a period of about one hour. As the road transitioned from wet to dry, a continuous series of ABS-braking tests were performed from an initial speed of 60 km/h. Both the maximum and average decelerations for each braking event were compared between six “wetness” categories assigned to the road surface condition present for each test. We found that the vehicles were able to
Ahrens, Matthew, Arnold, Nikolas, Miller, Ian, Siegmund, Gunter P.
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