SAE International Journal of Commercial Vehicles

Aims & Scope

The SAE International Journal of Commercial Vehicles is to showcase state-of-the-art engineering research by promoting high-quality theoretical and applied investigations.

The Journal achieves this goal by publishing only those peer-reviewed scientific articles on the design, modeling, controlling, and testing of commercial vehicles that bring strong empirical and theoretical contributions to the current and future body of knowledge.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	0.6
2024	0.60

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.226

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q3

h-index

Year	Value
2024	28

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	19750

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	128

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Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

• Scopus
• Google Scholar
• Web of Science

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Engineering, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• Effect of Platooning on Fuel Consumption of Class 8 Vehicles Over a Range of Speeds, Following Distances, and Mass

  Citation: 198

  Authors: Michael P., Adam, Jeremy, Kevin, Alex

• A Machine Learning-Genetic Algorithm (ML-GA) Approach for Rapid Optimization Using High-Performance Computing

  Citation: 83

  Authors: Ahmed Abdul, Pinaki, Daniel, Yuanjiang, Yu, Sibendu, Janardhan

• Fundamental Spray and Combustion Measurements of JP-8 at Diesel Conditions

  Citation: 71

  Authors: Lyle M., Laura

• Numerical and Experimental Investigation on Vehicles in Platoon

  Citation: 62

  Authors: Paolo, Francesco

• In-Use Emissions Testing with Portable Emissions Measurement Systems (PEMS) in the Current and Future European Vehicle Emissions Legislation: Overview, Underlying Principles and Expected Benefits

  Citation: 60

  Authors: Theodoros G., Pierre, Adolfo, Martin, Pablo, Francesco

• Potentials for Platooning in U.S. Highway Freight Transport

  Citation: 53

  Authors: Matteo, Jacob, Michael, Adam, Stanley, Jeffrey

• Meeting the US Heavy-Duty EPA 2010 Standards and Providing Increased Value for the Customer

  Citation: 53

  Authors: Steve, Thomas, Thomas

• Engine in the Loop: Closed Loop Test Bench Control with Real-Time Simulation

  Citation: 49

  Authors: Serge, Rene, Feihong, Daniel, Jakob, Torsten, Claudia, Stefan, Steffen, Janek, Nicolas

• Investigation into Ash Loading and Its Relationship to DPF Regeneration Method

  Citation: 48

  Authors: T., H., H., K., M., N., T.

• Measurement of the On-Road Turbulence Environment Experienced by Heavy Duty Vehicles

  Citation: 48

  Authors: Brian R., Leanna, Marc

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