Essays about: "advantages and disadvantages of volvo systems"

Found 3 essays containing the words advantages and disadvantages of volvo systems.

  1. 1. Evaluation of Active Rear Steering through Multi-Body Simulation

    University essay from KTH/Väg- och spårfordon samt konceptuell fordonsdesign

    Author : Matteo Rossi; Gabriele Bertoli; [2021]
    Keywords : Vehicle dynamics; Active rear steering; active systems; automotive; MBS; Simpack; Volvo; CAE; single-track model; bicycle model; feedforward control; Vehicle dynamics; Active rear steering; active systems; automotive; MBS; Simpack; Volvo; CAE; single-track model; bicycle model; feedforward control;

    Abstract : The goal of this thesis work is to evaluate and quantify the advantages and disadvantages of Active Rear Steering (ARS). The evaluation is carried out through Multi-Body System (MBS) simulations. An analytical model has been developed to better understand the basic dynamics of vehicles equipped with rear steering. READ MORE

  3. 2. Improving engine oil coolerperformance : For future vehicle applications

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Mikrosystemteknik

    Author : Martin Hjälm Wallborg; Joakim Palmgren; [2015]
    Keywords : oil cooling; heat exchanger; volvo; car; mechanical engineering; oljekylning; värmeväxling; konceptförslag; beräkning; analys; värmeväxlare; volvo; maskinteknik;

    Abstract : This thesis describes the process of improving the engine oil cooler performance for future vehicle applications, from ideas to simulated concepts. Increasing market expectations of high engine power, low fuel consumption and high towing capabilities results in an ever rising pressure on the cooling system in modern cars. READ MORE

  4. 3. Inter-Vehicle Communication with Platooning

    University essay from KTH/Radio Systems Laboratory (RS Lab)

    Author : Joakim Sandberg; [2014]
    Keywords : IT-system; fuel savings; convoy; Scania; Volvo; wireless communication; Wi-Fi; model vehicles; IT-system; Minskad bränsleförbrukning; Förbättrad bränslebesparing; Konvoj; Scania; Volvo; Trådlös kommunikation; Wi-Fi; modellbilar;

    Abstract : Today’s way of driving works very well, but there can be substantial improvements made in the road systems and in the vehicles themselves. Many of the disadvantages of current road systems and vehicles can be removed in the future by using appropriate information and communication technology. READ MORE