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Tribologic Analysis, Wear Evolution and Torque Trend Estimation of an LSD Clutch Pack

Tribologic Analysis, Wear Evolution and Torque Trend Estimation of an LSD Clutch Pack Authors Amedeo Tesi, Emanuele Galvanetto, Claudio Annicchiarico, Renzo Capitani. Abstract The wear phenomenon in friction clutches involves a variation in the contact pairs characteristics, defining a decay of transmissible torque … Read More

Design and testing of an innovative electro-hydraulic actuator for a semi-active differential

Design and testing of an innovative electro-hydraulic actuator for a semi-active differential Authors Andrea Pulcinelli, Luca Pugi, Francesco Vinattieri, Renzo Capitani, Claudio Annicchiarico. Abstract The performance of semi-active differential systems is deeply influenced by the way in which they are actuated. Conventional semi-active systems … Read More

An integrated artificial neural network–unscented Kalman filter vehicle sideslip angle estimation based on inertial measurement unit measurements

An integrated artificial neural network–unscented Kalman filter vehicle sideslip angle estimation based on inertial measurement unit measurements Authors Tommaso Novi, Renzo Capitani, Claudio Annicchiarico. Abstract Vehicle dynamics stability control systems rely on the amount of so-called sideslip angle and yaw … Read More

Development of a real-time steering system model for driving simulator

Development of a real-time steering system model for driving simulator Authors Cesare Certosini, Francesco Vinattieri, Renzo Capitani, Claudio Annicchiarico. Abstract Driving simulators have boosted the vehicle design with the introduction of human beings in the simulation loop. For a realistic … Read More

FEM thermal analysis of a semi-active differential

FEM thermal analysis of a semi-active differential Authors Tommaso Novi, Carlo Carcasci, Cesare Certosini, Renzo Capitani, Claudio Annicchiarico. Abstract A semi-active differential (SAD) is a device which allows the flaws of a standard limited slip differential (LSD) to be overcome … Read More

The Influence of Autonomous Driving on Passive Vehicle Dynamics

The Influence of Autonomous Driving on Passive Vehicle Dynamics Authors Tommaso Novi, Alexander Liniger, Renzo Capitani, Marco Fainello, Giacomo Danisi, Claudio Annicchiarico. Authors Traditional vehicles are designed to be inherently stable. This is typically obtained by imposing a large positive … Read More

Real-time control for at-limit handling driving on a predefined path

Real-time control for at-limit handling driving on a predefined path Authors Tommaso Novi, Alexander Liniger, Renzo Capitani, Claudio Annicchiarico. Abstract Autonomous driving at at-limit handling represents a big challenge due to the nonlinear behaviour of a vehicle. In this paper, a hierarchical control … Read More

Use of a driving simulator to develop a brake-by-wire system designed for electric vehicles and car stability controls

Use of a driving simulator to develop a brake-by-wire system designed for electric vehicles and car stability controls Authors Claudio Annicchiarico, Margherita Montani, Renzo Capitani, Marco Fainello. Abstract Vehicles with electrical propulsion and energy recovery need specific brake systems able … Read More

ESC on In-Wheel Motors Driven Electric Vehicle: Handling and Stability Performances Assessment

ESC on In-Wheel Motors Driven Electric Vehicle: Handling and Stability Performances Assessment Authors Margerita Montani, Tommaso Favilli, Lorenzo Berzi, Renzo Capitani, Marco Pierini, Luca Pugi, Claudio Annicchiarico. Abstract Improved lateral stability performances of modern Electric Vehicles equipped with In-Wheel Motors … Read More

Development of a brake by wire system design for car stability controls

Development of a brake by wire system design for car stability controls Authors Margherita Montani, Renzo Capitani, Claudio Annicchiarico. Abstract Development of a brake by wire system design for car stability controlsThe paper presents the development of a vehicle stability … Read More