National Renewable Energy Laboratory

Vehicle Systems Analysis

Vehicle and Component Simulation Publications

Here you'll find NREL publications, as well as papers authored by NREL researchers, about vehicle and component modeling, as well as simulation, including:

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ADVISOR

ADVISOR: A Systems Analysis Tool for Advanced Vehicle Modeling

Publication Type: Abstract
Available from: Journal of Power Sources
Authors: Markel, T.; Brooker, A.; Hendricks, T.; Johnson, V.; Kelly, K.; Kramer, B.; O'Keefe, M.; Sprik, S.; Wipke, K.
Publication Date: June 2002

Modeling Grid-Connected Hybrid Electric Vehicles Using ADVISOR

Conference Paper Posted with Permission from IEEE: (PDF 464 KB)
Conference: Annual Battery Conference on Applications and Advances, Long Beach, California
Authors: Markel, T.; Wipke, K.
Publication Date: January 2001

Modeling Grid-Connected Hybrid Electric Vehicles Using ADVISOR

Publication Type: Presentation (PDF 399 KB)
Conference: Annual Battery Conference, Long Beach, California
Author: Markel, T.; Wipke, K.
Publication Date: January 2001

Joint ADVISOR/PSAT Vehicle Systems Modeling User Conference

Publication Type: Conference proceedings (PDF 16.5 MB)
Conference: U.S. Department of Energy for the Joint ADVISOR/PSAT Vehicle Systems Modeling User Conference, Southfield, Michigan
Publication Date: August 2001

ADVISOR 2.1: A User-Friendly Advanced Powertrain Simulation Using a Combined Backward/Forward Approach

Publication Type: Journal article (PDF 4.9 MB)
Journal: IEEE Transactions on Vehicular Technology: Special Issue on Hybrid and Electric Vehicles
Source: Wipke, K.; Cuddy, M.; Burch, S.
Publication Date: August 1999

Application of a Product Platform Design Process to Automotive Powertrains

Publication Type: Conference paper
Available from: University of Michigan (PDF 1 MB)
Conference: 8th AIAA/NASA/USAF/ISSMO Symposium on Multidisciplinary Analysis and Optimization
Authors: Fellini, R.; Papalambros, P.; Weber, T.; Opel, A.G.
Publication Date: September 2000

ADVISOR 2.0: A Second-Generation Advanced Vehicle Simulator for Systems Analysis

Publication Type: Technical report (PDF 1.1 MB)
Authors: Wipke, K.; Cuddy, M.; Bharathan, D.; Burch, S.; Johnson, V.; Markel, T.; Sprik, S.
Publication Date: March 1999

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Neural Network Models

Development of Fuzzy Logic and Neural Network Control and Advanced Emissions Modeling for Parallel Hybrid Vehicles

Publication Type: Subcontractor report (PDF 1.2 MB)
Authors: Rajagopalan, A.; Washington, G.; Rizzoni, G.; Guezennec, Y.
Publication Date: December 2003

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Robust Design

Robust Design of a Catalytic Converter with Material and Manufacturing Variations

Publication Type: Conference paper
Available from: Society of Automotive Engineers (02FFL-292)
Conference: 2002 Powertrain and Fluid Systems, San Diego, California Authors: Vlahinos, A.; Suryatama, D.; Ullahkhan, M.; TenBrink, J.; Baker, R.
Publication Date: October 2002

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