Essays about: "Volvo Car Corporation"

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1. 6. Investigation of the contribution of intelligent suspension system on ride comfort and road holding quality in autonomous vehicles : A case study at Volvo Cars Corporation

   University essay from KTH/Skolan för elektroteknik och datavetenskap (EECS)

   Author : Mehrdad Bahmani; [2021]
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   Abstract : Transformation to automated drive implies a switch in roles from driver to passenger, which means that the driver goes from complete flexibility to maneuver the car to almost none. There would be a mismatch between the human's preferred driving style and the driving behavior provided by an autonomous car, leading to both mental and physical discomfort amongst the passengers. READ MORE

3. 7. User experience and occupant safety : Concept development of restraint system for the automobile outboard rear seat positions

   University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Institutionen för ekonomi, teknik och samhälle

   Author : Felix Stare; Victor Hansson; [2020]
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   Abstract : This is a master thesis project that is made in collaboration with Volvo Car Corporation, at the seat belts & child restraints department, located in Gothenburg, Sweden. The project description and objective of this project was to develop a concept, for the rear outboard seat positions, that makes the seat belt comfortable without compromising the safety with the focusing point on user experience. READ MORE

4. 8. Development of improved determination process : Adapted for nominal setup at Volvo Car Corporation based on static, dynamic and thermal contributions

   University essay from Linköpings universitet/Maskinkonstruktion

   Author : William Andersson; Adrian Aune; [2020]
   Keywords : Determination process; tolerances; static; dynamic; thermal; contribution; dimensioning; power operated tailgate; cars; distance; gap; flush; split-line; nominal; nominal gap; nominal distance; combination method;

   Abstract : A nominal setup at Volvo Cars Corporation is the placement determination for two adjacent exterior parts on the car. To place the parts in optimal positions, nominal values for gaps and flushes are determined. When a nominal setup becomes more complex, VSA (Vehicle System Architect) is summoned. READ MORE

5. 9. Virtual testing of self-piercing rivet connections

   University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Institutionen för teknikvetenskap och matematik

   Author : Daniel Andersson; Fredrik Saliba; [2020]
   Keywords : FEM; SPR; self-piercing rivets; self piercing rivets; LS-dyna; Explicit FEM; lap-shear; cross-tension; KS2; r-adaptivity; 2D axisymmetric; axisymmetric;

   Abstract : The automotive industry is currently trying to replace the conventional steels to lightweight materials such as aluminum or carbon fiber to meet all stricter emission targets. When using such materials, traditional joining methods, such as spot welds, could be difficult to use. Therefore, more focus has been put on self-piercing rivets (SPR). READ MORE

6. 10. The commercial effects of IMO’s regulation of the global sulphur cap in 2020 - A study on the procurement of deep-sea Ro-Ro at Volvo Cars

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

   Author : Erik Jansson; Jesper Saarinen; [2019-07-09]
   Keywords : Deep-Sea Ro-Ro Shipping; VCC; Procurement; IMO’s Global Sulphur Content Limit; Sulphur Regulations; Marine Fuels; Bunker Adjustment Factor;

   Abstract : The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has announced a new global sulphur content limit for fuels burnt on ships sailing in global waters. The implementation date for this regulation is on January the 1st, 2020 and entail a maximum sulphur content of 0.5%, in contrast to the current sulphur content limit in global waters of 3.5%. READ MORE