What is validation in the automotive industry? In the life cycle of a vehicle, technology and validation plan are vital to determine customer satisfaction. The goal of the validation testing is to test, and validate the vehicle meets engineering standards and specifications prior to the vehicle hitting the dealer showroom. This also helps to forecast…
A packaging engineer in the automotive industry is an engineer who locates all occupants, vehicle systems, and their components in the vehicle space. They divide the vehicle to ensure each commodity/vehicle system has allocated the required space. The package engineer is also the customer’s voice inside the engineering team. They must ensure that all the…
What are the types of suspension system? In the automotive industry the most common types of suspension systems are the leaf springs, coil springs, torsion bars, and air springs. Of these 4 the most common in today’s automobile industry is the coil spring suspension system such as the MacPherson strut suspension system. Air spring are…
What is the relation between temperature and strain rate? The graph below shows the effect of temperature on mechanical properties of a carbon steel. Most materials display similar temperature sensitivity for elastic modulus, yield strength, ultimate strength, and ductility. As temperature increase tensile strength, elastic modulus and yield strength of a material tends to decrease….
Vehicle Design and Packaging We are working on redesigning the current generation Toyota Sequoia. The Toyota Sequoia is classified as a sport utility vehicle (SUV). An SUV is a combination of a passenger car with the features of an off-road vehicle. In the US, SUVs are categorized as “light trucks”, as a result, regulations on…
Background/Describe market segment We are working on redesigning the current generation Toyota Sequoia. The Toyota Sequoia is classified as a sport utility vehicle (SUV). A SUV in a combination of a road going passenger car with features of an off-road vehicle. In the US, SUVs are categorized as “light trucks”, as a result regulations on…
Have you ever wondered why some cars are faster and more efficient than others? Well, it all comes down to something called automotive aerodynamics. The field of automotive aerodynamics involves examining the airflow around a vehicle. The goal is to diminish drag and wind noise and avoid unintended lift forces contributing to aerodynamic instability, particularly…
The automotive body structure is one of the most critical systems in a modern vehicle, serving as the central framework that unifies all other subsystems. It provides the foundation for accommodating the drivetrain, supporting the suspension, and protecting passengers and cargo. At the same time, it must meet a wide range of requirements: structural, functional,…
Background of Market Segment and Benchmark Vehicles: The vehicle segment which was selected to review during this project was the two-seater luxury sports car. This vehicle is usually purchased by people who are well off financially and are over the age of 50. On average the household income of an individual who is purchasing a…
Have you ever wondered how an automotive suspension system is designed? From ATVs (all-terrain vehicles) to locomotives to modern passenger automobiles most types of vehicles that move people from one place to another rely on a suspension system to improve ride quality and comfort. There are a few common types of automotive suspension systems such…