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Vehicle Infrastructure Energy Infrastructure

Information Infrastructure

Transportation Infrastructure

Human Operator

A Central Theme: Systems Integration

Human-Machine Interface

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Advanced Powertrains – Vision at CU-ICAR

• Advanced engine concepts

• Powertrain integration, flexible drivelines

• Hybrid propulsion

• Electrification and connectivity

Pursue research in four strategic areas:

Advanced Conventional

Electric Vehicle, PHEV

Hybrid Electric vehicle

IC Engine

Energy Conversion, Storage

New architectures, Light Weight

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Vehicle Electronics – Vision at CU-ICAR

• Vehicle electronic systems integration

• Electromagnetic compatibility

• Electromagnetic modeling

Pursue research in three strategic areas:

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Vehicle Performance – Vision at CU-ICAR

• Vehicle dynamics

• Advanced driver assistance systems

• Human factors and HMI

• HIL and on-road testing

Pursue research in four strategic areas:

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• Power Connectivity

• Communication Connectivity

• Human-machine Interface

Pursue research in three strategic areas:

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Vehicle-to-Vehicle Connectivity andVehicle-Infrastructure Vision at CU-ICAR

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Manufacturing and Materials – Integrated product approach

• Holistic view of new manufacturing systems which can incorporate disruptive technologies

• Continuous process improvement

• Sustainable manufacturing

• Advanced materials characterization, processing, and manufacturing

Pursue research in four strategic areas:

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7-Poster with Climate Chamber

4-Wheel Chassis Dyno/Anechoic Chamber500hp Engine Test Cell

Full Vehicle CMM

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Full Vehicle EMC ChamberAdvanced Machining Centers

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NEW Interior Component Testing Lab

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2011/2012 Research Partners include:

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Lessons Learned to Date - Generalized• Some challenges associated with typical demographic model:

manufacturing operations in the Southeast and R&D either in Midwest or Europe/Asia

• Market surveys have revealed that Tier 1 and 2 suppliers have need for greater materials/root cause testing and services

• Emphasis from motorsports companies tends to be on short-term data acquisition type of activities and not longer-term “traditional” research relationships

• Strong focus on workforce development needs – collaboration with technical college systems essential

• Potential benefits for all could be realized through a more regional approach to R&D