Recent Advances in Control-Oriented Modeling of Automotive Power Train Dynamics

This paper presents a survey of the recent research results of the authors in the field of modeling of automotive power train systems and components. The goal of the research is to propose simple and accurate power train models for controller design and to propose computationally efficient simulations. The modeling includes typical power train components such as electronic throttle, SI engine, torque converter, planetary gear set, wet clutch, differential, half shaft, and tire. Experimental model validation results are presented.