Automotive Engineering and Mobility Research

Preface, Committee and Acknowledgements
Chapter 1: Biodiesel, Diesel and Gases Fuel
An Analysis of the Ambient Condition Effect on Biodiesel Spray Using Constant Volume Chamber
Analysis of Mixture Formation and Flame Development in Biodiesel Burner Combustion Using Direct Optical Visualization Technique
Comparative Study of Properties and Engine Performance Using Blend of Palm and Coconut Biodiesel
Effect of Ethanol-Coconut Oil Methyl Ester on the Performance, Emission and Combustion Characteristics of a High-Pressure Common-Rail DI Engine
Effect of Premixed Diesel Fuel on Partial HCCI Combustion Characteristics
Effects of Ambient Temperature Condition on Biodiesel Properties Derived from Palm Oil
Effects of Biodiesel on Performance and Emissions Characteristics in Diesel Engine
Prospect of Parallel Biodiesel and Bioethanol Production from JatrophaCurcas Seed
Public Perception and Acceptance of Diesel-Powered Passenger Cars in Malaysia: An Initial Study
Stability Studies of Water-in-Diesel Emulsion
Spray Characteristics of Diesel-CNG Dual Fuel Jet Using Schlieren Imaging Technique
The Effect of High Carbon Dioxide Content on the Performance and Emission Characteristics of a Direct Injection (DI) Compressed Natural Gas Engine
Chapter 2: Computational and Experimental Mechanics
An Experimental and Numerical Analysis of Empty and Foam-Filled Aluminium Conical Tubes under Oblique Impact Loading
Application of the Wavelet Transforms for Compressing Lower Suspension Arm Strain Data
Fatigue Life Prediction of Leaf Spring through Multi Mean S-N Approach
Importance of Selecting a Suitable Analysis Frequency Range in Impact Force Identification for Automobile Test Rig
Multi-Objective Optimization of Aluminum Foam Double Tube Subjected to Oblique Impact Loading for Automobile Bumper Beam
Stress Intensity Factors of Eccentric Cracks in Bi-Material Plates
Stress and Modal Analysis Assessment of Race Cars Chassis Structure
Control of Crack Propagation in Composite Fiberglass-Polyester Laminates Using Nitinol Wire
The Study of Disc Brake Noise on Three Different Types of Friction Materials
Chapter 3: Dynamics, Control and Mechatronics
Acceleration Response in Determining Vehicles Objective Driveability Assessment
Composite Nonlinear Feedback for Vehicle Active Front Steering
Estimation of Counterweight for Shaking Force Balancing of a Crank-Rocker Mechanism
Hybrid Skyhook-Stability Augmentation System for Ride Quality Improvement of Railway Vehicle
LQG Control Design for Vehicle Active Anti-Roll Bar System
Mixed H2/H? with Pole-Placement Control Design Outline for Active Suspension Systems
Simulation on Force Tracking Control of a Magnetorheological Damper under Impact Loading
Suspension Parametric Analysis of Conventional Bus through Finite Element Modal Simulation
Performance Prediction of Inertial Auto-Reinforce Magnetic Flywheel Energy Storage Device Using Finite Element Magnetic Modeling
Pre Crash Wheel-Locking Braking System
Pulleys' Axial Movement Mechanism for Electro-Mechanical Continuously Variable Transmission
Parameter Analysis of Electromagnetic Braking Using Fully Nested and Two Way ANOVA
Optimized Potential Radius Reference Generator Algorithm for Autonomous Vehicle Controller Development
A GA-Weighted Adaptive Neuro-Fuzzy Model to Predict the Behaviour of Magnetorheological Damper
Active Suspension System to Improve Ride Comfort Performance of Electric Vehicle (EV) Conversion
Design of the Controller Cooling System of an Electric Vehicle
Development of Audible Signal Control System for Electric Vehicle as Pedestrian Detection
Experimental Study of Position Controller for an Electro-Mechanical Throttle Actuator for Automotive Applications
Experimental Test Rig for Electo-Mechanical Friction Clutch Actuator
Hardware-in-Loop of Fault Detection System for Air-Fuel Ratio Control
Indirect Clamping Force Measurement Method Using Current Sensor for Electro-Mechanical Dual Acting Pulley Continuously Variable Transmission System
Influence of Fuzzy-PID Controller on Semi-Active Suspension System Performance Using Magnetorheological Damper Fuzzy Model
Shape Memory Alloys in Automotive Applications
Non-Linear Complementary SO(3) Filters for Attitude Estimation and Navigation of Ground Vehicles
Chapter 4: Materials and Processing Technologies
Microstructure Evolution and Mechanical Properties of Rheocast A319 Aluminum Alloy Using Cooling Slope
Microstructural Change of a Ti-10at%Mo-10at%Cr Alloy on Sintering Process
Refinement of Mg2Si Particulate Reinforced Al-20%Mg2Si In Situ Composite with Addition of Antimony
The Interface Morphology of Thixo-Joined Cold Work Tool Steel
Modelling and Optimizing of Joint's Fracture Toughness between A7075-T651 and AZ31B Dissimilar Alloys Welded by GMA Spot Welding Method
Chapter 5: Engine Lubrication and Thermoengineering
An Investigation of the Effect of 2T Oil Blend on Spark Ignition Engine Performance
Conceptual Thermosyphonic Loop Cooled Thermoelectric Power Cogeneration System for Automotive Applications
Experimental Study of Thermoelectric Generators
Heat Transfer Characteristic of Thermal Barrier Coated Piston Crown for a Compressed Natural Gas Direct Injection Engine
Measuring and ANFIS Modelling for Thermal Conductivity of Cu/Zn Bimetallic Nanofluids
Study on Energy Converter from Waste Heat of Automobile Engine
Twin Pulsating Jets Impingement Heat Transfer for Fuel Preheating in Automotives
Chapter 6: Internal Combustion Engine and Computational Fluid Mechanics
A Converted Two-Stroke Cycle Engine for Compression Ignition Combustion
Analysis of Variable Intake Runner Lengths and Intake Valve Open Timings on Engine Performances
Effect of Two-Stage Injection Timing on a Gas-Jet Ignition CNG Engine
Effect of Vaned Diffuser on a Modified Turbocharger Centrifugal Compressor Performance
Experimental on the Effects of Various Air Filter Elements on Spark Ignition Engine Performance
Improvement of Engine Performance Using an Adaptive Valve Lift and Timing (AVLT) Mechanism at High Engine Speeds
Smoke Simulation in an Underground Train Station Using Computational Fluid Dynamic
Statistical Analysis for Multiple Non-Linear Knock Factors in Internal Combustion Engine
Interpolation Techniques in Computational Particle Tracking inside a Direct-Injection Diesel Engine Cylinder
Numerical Study of Circle Fractal Grid Perforated Plate as a Turbulent Generator in Combustion Chamber
Chapter 7: Noise, Monitoring, Vibration and Harshness
Assessment of Hand-Arm Vibration Exposure among Motorcyclist in Malaysia
Air-Gap Effect on Single Axis Vibration of Electromagnetic Braking Using Eddy Current on Bearing Cage
A Preliminary Study on the Sound Absorption of Date Palm Fibers
Comparison of Hand-Arm Vibration on Truck Steering Wheels Based on Speed Changes Using I-Kaz Method
Correlation between Noise Exposure and I-kazTM Coefficient for Malaysian Army 3-Tonne Truck Drivers
Development of Semi-Active Panel Design for Sound Absorption
Development of Fuel Injector Monitoring Using Strain Gauge Signal
Genetic Algorithm-Based Fatigue Data Editing Technique
Effect of Density on the Sound Absorption of Date Palm Fibers
Material Characterization by Using Non-Contact Ultrasonic Method
Material Property Characterisation Method Using Vibro-Acoustic Signals
Monitoring the Petrol Engine Oil Viscosity: Investigation of the Capability of the Metal Magnetic Memory Technology
Recycled Paper Fibres as Sound Absorbing Material
Sound Absorption Property of Agricultural Lignocellulsic Residue Fiber Reinforced Polymer Matrix Composites
Transmissibility of Z-Axis Vibration from Car-Body to Pedal-Pad on Tarmac and Paved Road Surfaces
The Study of Thermal Comfort and Noise Level in Battery Plate Factory
Understanding the Effect of Discomfort Level towards Motorcycle Riders among Teenagers: A Preliminary Study
Technique for Hanger Location of Vehicle Exhaust System Using Finite Element Method
Chapter 8: Design, Hybrid and Electric Vehicles
Independent Torque Control of an Independent-Wheel-Drive Electric Vehicle
Impact of Motor Size & Efficiency on Acceleration, Fuel Consumption & Emissions of Split-Axle Through-the-Road Parallel Hybrid Electric Vehicle
Li-Ion Battery Pack Charging Process and Monitoring in Electric Vehicle
Series Plug in Hybrid Vehicle for Urban Driving Cycle
Design and Development of Low Cost All Terrain Vehicle (ATV)
Numerical Study on Hydrodynamic Resistance of New Hull Design for Multipurpose Amphibious Vehicle
Development of PROTON Electric Vehicle Control Unit (eVCU) Using State Machine Deterministic Rule-Based Approach
Preliminary Analysis in the Improvement Turning Abilities in Design of the Monorail Bogie PT. MBW Indonesia
Chapter 9: Crash and Safety, Transportation and Ergonomics
ASEAN NCAP Crash Tests: Modifier Assessment Justified
Crashworthiness Determination of Side Doors and B Pillar of a Vehicle Subjected to Pole Side Impact
Child Motorcycle Pillion Rider Anthropometric Measurement
Development of Mobile Deformable Barrier for Side Impact Crashworthiness Evaluation in ASEAN New Car Assessment Programme (ASEAN NCAP)
Driving Fatigue among Long Distance Heavy Vehicle Drivers in Klang Valley, Malaysia
Estimating Energy Absorbing Performance of Motorcycle Safety Helmet
Investigation on Adult Occupant Protection in Car Pole Side Impact Using Various Material and Thickness of Side Doors and B Pillar
Investigation of Thickness Influences on Energy Absorption for Side Doors and B Pillar in Euro NCAP Pole Side Impact Test
Lateral Side Impact Crash Simulation of Restrained 3 Year Old Child
Preliminary Cost-Benefit Analysis (CBA) for Safety Assist Technologies in ASEAN NCAP - Rationalizing the Impact to Road Safety for Malaysia's Case
The Prevalence of Child Restraint System Use among Children in Vehicles Equipped with Front Passenger Airbag in Kajang, Malaysia
Numerical Modeling of Air-Based Bus Seat
The Effect of Geometry in End-of-Life Vehicle Recovery of Safety Beams
A Review on Crowd Sourcing Geo-Social Related Big Data Approaches as Solution to Transportation Problem
Crash Kinematics and Injury Criteria Validation for a Deformable Hybrid Vehicle Model
Driver's Perception on Electric Vehicles and its Commercial Marketability in Malaysia
Impediments of Collaborative Relationships in Automotive SMEs in Malaysia
Study on Hazard Perception of Malaysian Drivers
Mirrorless Car: A Feasibility Study
Chapter 10: Manufacturing
New Approaches in Tool Path Optimization of CNC Machining: A Review
Reprocessing Index for Automotive Co-Axial Swash Plate A5
Simulation of Thermo-Mechanical Models for Hot Formed Parts by Numerical Experiments
Optimizing In-Vehicle Multiplexed Network Using WDM over POF
Chapter 11: Magnetorheological Applications
Bypass Rotary Magnetorheological Damper for Automotive Applications
Modelling Behaviour for Magneto Rheological Motorcycle Suspension System
Potential Applications of Magnetorheological Elastomers
Selection of Materials in Designing Magnetorheological Brake