Active and Passive Safety and Noise, Vibration, and Harshness (NVH) of Intelligent Vehicles
A special issue of Machines (ISSN 2075-1702). This special issue belongs to the section "Vehicle Engineering".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 July 2025 | Viewed by 1234
Special Issue Editors
Interests: vehicle active safety control; vehicle state estimation; human machine shared control
Interests: collaborative detection of multi-sensor fusion; multi-modal object detection
Interests: new energy vehicle control and optimisation; new energy vehicle energy management
Interests: vehicle dynamics and control; intelligent and connected vehicles
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Dear Colleagues,
The rapid evolution of intelligent vehicles, driven by advanced technologies such as AI, sensors, and connectivity, has significantly transformed the landscape of automotive safety and comfort. In parallel with the development of autonomous and semi-autonomous systems, the importance of integrating both active and passive safety mechanisms has never been more critical. Furthermore, the focus on Noise, Vibration, and Harshness (NVH) has become a crucial aspect of enhancing the user experience in intelligent vehicles. This Special Issue aims to explore the state-of-the-art advancements in both active and passive safety systems and their integration with NVH in intelligent vehicles. Active safety systems, such as collision avoidance, adaptive cruise control, and lane-keeping assist, aim to prevent accidents by intervening in real-time to assist the driver or take over critical functions. Meanwhile, passive safety focuses on structural integrity, seatbelt technologies, and airbag systems to protect occupants in the event of a collision. Combined with NVH studies, which delve into noise reduction, vibration control, and the mitigation of harshness for a smoother ride, these elements contribute to improving the safety, comfort, and overall performance of modern vehicles. This Special Issue will provide a comprehensive platform for presenting novel research, case studies, and the latest technological advancements that address the intersection of safety and NVH challenges in intelligent vehicles. The focus will include both theoretical studies and practical applications of these concepts.
Research topics that are of interest for this Special Issue include but are not limited to the following:
Autonomous driving safety mechanisms and decision-making algorithms.
Integration of machine learning and sensor fusion in active safety.
Collision avoidance systems and advanced driver assistance systems.
Structural design improvements for crashworthiness.
Impact analysis and occupant protection in various crash scenarios.
Multi-material structures for lightweight and safety optimization.
Advancements in electric, hybrid, and internal combustion engines.
Integration of engine technologies in autonomous and electric vehicles.
NVH control methods for electric and autonomous vehicles.
Vibration reduction technologies for enhanced ride comfort.
Noise isolation techniques in cabin design.
Acoustic modeling and simulations for interior noise control.
Dr. Yan Wang
Dr. Hui Zhang
Prof. Dr. Lanchun Zhang
Dr. Liwei Xu
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- intelligent vehicles
- active safety systems
- passive safety systems
- autonomous driving
- noise vibration Harshness (NVH)
- vehicle dynamics and control
- electric and autonomous vehicles
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