Tire and Suspension Dynamics for Vehicle Performance Advancement

Dear Colleagues,

The continuous evolution of automotive technology demands innovative approaches to enhance vehicle performance, safety, and efficiency. Since tires and suspension systems play a pivotal role in determining the vehicle's handling stability, ride comfort, energy efficiency, and overall driving experience, research into these components holds significant value and importance. This Special Issue explores cutting-edge research, advanced modeling techniques, and emerging technologies in tire and suspension dynamics, driving innovations in integrated solutions for next-generation vehicle performance optimization.

Given the opportunities and challenges in this field, we invite you to submit your research to the Special Issue “Tire and Suspension Dynamics for Vehicle Performance Advancement” in the journal Vehicles.

Submissions employing theoretical, experimental, computational, or hybrid methodologies are welcome. Key topics include (but are not limited to):

1. Advanced Tire Modeling and Dynamics:

• Physics-based and data-driven tire models.
• Tire-road interaction under varied conditions (e.g., wet, icy, off-road).
• Wear, durability, and thermal effects on tire performance.

2. Suspension System Modeling and Dynamics:

• Modeling, analysis, and optimization of suspension system (active, semi-active, passive).
• Active, semi-active, and passive suspension control strategies.
• Integration with electrified/autonomous vehicle architectures.

3. Vehicle Dynamics and Performance Enhancement:

• Coupled tire–suspension–vehicle dynamics analysis.
• Impact of vehicle dynamics on handling stability, ride comfort, and energy efficiency.
• Dynamic analysis and control of special vehicles (e.g., tracked vehicles, all-terrain vehicles) under extreme conditions (e.g., drifting).

4. Experimental Techniques and Validation:

• Novel sensor technologies and testing methodologies.
• Field data collection and performance benchmarking.
• Digital twin applications for tire/suspension systems.

Authors are encouraged to submit high-quality manuscripts presenting unpublished work. Submissions should align with the theme and focus on practical or theoretical advancements. Detailed formatting and submission instructions will be provided on the journal’s website.

We eagerly await your contributions and look forward to advancing this field collectively.

Prof. Dr. Ye Zhuang
Dr. Xueliang Gao
Dr. Shida Nie
Guest Editors

Manuscript Submission Information

Manuscripts should be submitted online at www.mdpi.com by registering and logging in to this website. Once you are registered, click here to go to the submission form. Manuscripts can be submitted until the deadline. All submissions that pass pre-check are peer-reviewed. Accepted papers will be published continuously in the journal (as soon as accepted) and will be listed together on the special issue website. Research articles, review articles as well as short communications are invited. For planned papers, a title and short abstract (about 250 words) can be sent to the Editorial Office for assessment.

Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Vehicles is an international peer-reviewed open access quarterly journal published by MDPI.

Please visit the Instructions for Authors page before submitting a manuscript. The Article Processing Charge (APC) for publication in this open access journal is 1600 CHF (Swiss Francs). Submitted papers should be well formatted and use good English. Authors may use MDPI's English editing service prior to publication or during author revisions.