Abstract: Method and apparatus for providing an automatic defroster function for a surface in a vehicle including a sensor for detecting the presence of mist or ice on such a surface, means for generating control signals, on the basis of the sensor data, for a number of functions in the car for an optimum defroster function on said surface, means for receiving these control signals, and means for receiving control signals from a temperature regulator in the car for a number of functions in the car. A number of the control signals from the temperature regulator are intended to control the same functions as the control signals for the optimum defroster function, and the same means are used for receiving control signals for optimum defroster function and for receiving some of the control signals from the temperature regulator. The means for receiving control signals are intended, in the event of conflict, to select those control signals that are designed to give the best defroster function.

Abstract: Method and apparatus for providing an automatic defroster function for a surface in a vehicle including a sensor for detecting the presence of mist or ice on such a surface, means for generating control signals, on the basis of the sensor data, for a number of functions in the car for an optimum defroster function on said surface, means for receiving these control signals, and means for receiving control signals from a temperature regulator in the car for a number of functions in the car. A number of the control signals from the temperature regulator are intended to control the same functions as the control signals for the optimum defroster function, and the same means are used for receiving control signals for optimum defroster function and for receiving some of the control signals from the temperature regulator. The means for receiving control signals are intended, in the event of conflict, to select those control signals that are designed to give the best defroster function.

Abstract: System and method for controlling a vehicle that includes sensing driver control information from each of at least two foot actuated pedals of a vehicle. The sensed information is electronically analyzed and a driver desired vehicle acceleration is determined from the sensed information. An acceleration affecting system of the vehicle is then controlled to urge the vehicle toward the driver desired vehicle acceleration. The sensed driver vehicle control information may be translated into an electronic format suitable for being electronically analyzed, but in most instances will already be in such a format and no translation is necessary. Both positive and negative determinations of driver desired vehicle acceleration are accommodated which generally correspond to desired faster travel and desired slower travel, respectively, when the vehicle is in forward motion.

Abstract: System and method for controlling a vehicle that includes sensing driver control information from each of at least two foot actuated pedals of a The sensed information is electronically analyzed and a driver desired vehicle acceleration is determined from the sensed information. An acceleration affecting system of the vehicle is then controlled to urge the vehicle toward the driver desired vehicle acceleration. The sensed driver vehicle control information may be translated into an electronic format suitable for being electronically analyzed, but in most instances will already be in such a format and no translation is necessary. Both positive and negative determinations of driver desired vehicle acceleration are accommodated which generally correspond to desired faster travel and desired slower travel, respectively, when the vehicle is in forward motion.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an air conditioning system arrangement intended for motor vehicles, especially passenger cars. The air conditioning system has a compressor, condenser and evaporator that are connected by way of transfer elements in a closed circuit for the transfer of refrigerant. The condenser and evaporator may be arranged on the chassis of the vehicle. The invention compressor may be mounted on the chassis of the vehicle.