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Propane and carbon dioxide show promise as EV refrigerants
Comparison of Propane and CO2 as PFAS-compliant refrigerants for EV thermal management, demonstrating 25% range improvement in cold conditions with proper safety measures.
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Brake pad materials differ in thermal and structural performance
Finite element simulation of ceramic, semi-metallic, and non-asbestos organic brake pads reveals thermal, structural, and wear performance differences under braking conditions.
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R440A showed the best energy and exergy performance among tested refrigerants
Study comparing thermodynamic performance and warming impacts of R1234yf, R1234ze(e), R152a, R430A, and R440A refrigerants as R134a alternatives in vehicle air conditioning systems.
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Reusable packaging options ranked highest in automotive logistics
Discover sustainable packaging alternatives for automotive logistics using advanced grey incidence analysis, balancing economic, technical, and environmental priorities across manufacturer.
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Early-phase idea generation for sustainable vehicle components
Framework for integrating physical prototyping with early-stage ideation for sustainable and circular automotive products, exemplified through vehicle component design and evaluation.