An integrated approach of life-cycle assessment and systems dynamics is applied to analyze the current and inter-temporal effects of automobile recycling and to propose strategic policies for this issue. Life-cycle assessment is employed to identify the current automobile recycling problem, which results from the interactions among environmental concerns, regulatory mandates, technological inno...

automobile light weight structural composites are subjected to the various loadings in their service lives. honeycombs are increasingly used as core structures in automobile light weight structures as energy absorbers. in this paper the energy absorption of honeycomb panels under impact of cylindrical projectile is numerically and experimentally studied. the effect of the core materials and cro...

With the development of auto detection technology, applications of computer control system in automobile comprehensive performance test has developed into a new stage. Also the paper elaborates automobile comprehensive performance testing automatic control system's designing mentality, system composition, test process, and the characteristics of the system and function.

Prediction of economic variables is a basic component not only for economic models, but also for many business decisions. But it is difficult to produce accurate predictions in times of economic crises, which cause nonlinear effects in the data. Such evidence appeared in the German automobile industry as a consequence of the financial crisis in 2008/09, which influenced exchange rates and a...

Over the past five years, there has been considerable growth and established value in the practice of modeling automotive software requirements. Much of this growth has been centered on requirements of software associated with the established functional areas of an automobile, such as those associated with powertrain, chassis, body, safety and infotainment. This paper makes a case for modeling ...

Germany and the U.S. have among the highest motorization rates in the world. Yet Americans make a 40% higher share of their trips by car and annually drive twice as many kilometers per capita as Germans. Automobile use is linked to unsustainable trends such as climate change, oil dependence, traffic fatalities, congestion, and obesity. International differences in car use can be attributed to s...

Noise in housing environments may increase the risk of cardiovascular diseases (CVDs); however, the most significant sources of noise among elderly individuals remain poorly understood. A nationwide cross-sectional study comprised of 6,181 elderly people (age ≥ 65 years) was conducted using a web-based self-reported questionnaire in 2014. Questions pertaining to CVD-related subjective symptoms ...

This paper reviews theoretical and empirical literature on the measurement of the major automobile externalities, namely local pollution, global pollution, oil dependence, traffic congestion and traffic accidents. It then dicusses the rationale for traditional policies to address these externalities, including fuel taxes, fuel economy standards, emissions standards and related policies. Finally...

Today’s automobiles leverage powerful sensors and embedded computers to optimize efficiency, safety, and driver engagement. However the complexity of possible inferences using in-car sensor data is not well understood. While we do not know of attempts by automotive manufacturers or makers of after-market components (like insurance dongles) to violate privacy, a key question we ask is: could the...

BACKGROUND Motor-vehicle crashes (MVCs) are a leading cause of death of young Americans and Canadians. Aggressive driving and driving at high speed are frequently cited as contributing to crashes. Consumer and safety associations have raised concern that driving behaviour portrayed in automobile commercials may influence consumer-driving behaviour. However, the prevalence of aggressive driving ...