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      An Algorithm for the Selection of Physical System Model Order Based on Desired State Accuracy and Computational Efficiency 

      Sendur, P.; Peng, H.; Stein, J. L.; Louca, Loucas S. (American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2003)
      In recent years, algorithms have been developed to help automate the production of dynamic system models, The focus of this development has been to create procedures and algorithms that use modeling metrics for generating ...
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      Combined optimisation of design and power management of the hydraulic hybrid propulsion system for the 6 × 6 medium truck 

      Filipi, Z.; Louca, Loucas S.; Daran, B.; Lin, C.-C.; Yildir, U.; Wu, B.; Kokkolaras, M.; Assanis, D.; Peng, H.; Papalambros, P.; Stein, J.; Szkubiel, D.; Chapp, R. (2004)
      Hybrid propulsion systems are one of the critical technologies on the roadmap to future ultra-efficient trucks. While there is a significant body of work related to hybrid passenger cars and light commercial trucks, there ...
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      Design of an advanced heavy tactical truck: A target cascading case study 

      Michelena, N.; Louca, Loucas S.; Kokkolaras, M.; Lin, C.-C.; Jung, D.; Filipi, Z.; Assanis, D.; Papalambros, P.; Peng, H.; Stein, J.; Feury, M. (2001)
      The target cascading methodology is applied to the conceptual design of an advanced heavy tactical truck. Two levels are defined: an integrated truck model is represented at the top (vehicle) level and four independent ...
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      Fuel cell APU for silent watch and mild electrification of a medium tactical truck 

      Filipi, Z.; Louca, Loucas S.; Stefanopoulou, A.; Pukrushpan, J.; Kittirungsi, B.; Peng, H. (2004)
      This paper investigates the opportunities for improving truck fuel economy through the use of a Fuel Cell Auxiliary Power Unit (FC APU) for silent watch, as well as for powering electrified engine accessories during driving. ...
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      Integrated, feed-forward hybrid electric vehicle simulation in SIMULINK and its use for power management studies 

      Lin, C.-C.; Filipi, Z.; Wang, Y.; Louca, Loucas S.; Peng, H.; Assanis, D.; Stein, J. (2001)
      A hybrid electric vehicle simulation tool (HE-VESIM) has been developed at the Automotive Research Center of the University of Michigan to study the fuel economy potential of hybrid military/civilian trucks. In this paper, ...
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      A model accuracy and validation algorithm 

      Sendur, P.; Stein, J. L.; Peng, H.; Louca, Loucas S. (American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2002)
      Dynamic models of physical systems with physically meaningful states and parameters have become increasingly important, for design, control and even procurement decisions. The successful use of models in these contexts ...
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      Modelling and control of a medium-duty hybrid electric truck 

      Lin, C.-C.; Filipi, Z.; Louca, Loucas S.; Peng, H.; Assanis, D.; Stein, J. (2004)
      The main contributions of this paper are the development of a forward-looking hybrid vehicle simulation tool, and its application to the design of a power management control algorithm, The hybrid electric vehicle simulation ...
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      Physical system modeling 

      Stein, J. L.; Louca, Loucas S.; Peng, H. (2010)