Abstract: A system receives confirmation that a vehicle has accepted automatic control imposition for a drive within a geo-fenced boundary. The system tracks travel of a plurality of vehicles, including the vehicle, within the geo-fenced boundary. The system may determine that the vehicle has a threshold likelihood of encountering at least one of another vehicle or a boundary of the geo-fence at a threshold speed or above and responsive to the determination, impose automatic control on the vehicle, including at least one of controlled braking or speed limiting.

Abstract: A plurality of light sources are mounted in a vehicular passenger cabin. Each light source illuminates a respective illumination zone with a midpoint. Each light source is configured to illuminate at a plurality of brightness levels up to a full brightness. A gaze tracker monitors an occupant cabin to detect a gaze point. A controller responds to an illumination request from the occupant to actuate at least two light sources to illuminate the passenger cabin at the gaze point. The controller uses the gaze point to select a respective brightness level for each light source based on a proximity of the gaze point to respective midpoints of the illumination zones. At least a first one of the actuated light sources with a midpoint closer to the gaze point provides a higher brightness level than a second one of the actuated light sources with a midpoint farther from the gaze point.

Abstract: Terrain characteristics of an off-road area are determined based on a map. The terrain characteristics include a terrain type, a terrain grade, and a presence or an absence of an obstacle. Vehicle characteristics are determined including a ground clearance and a breakover angle. Based on a user level, vehicle parameters for the off-road area are determined based on the terrain characteristics, the vehicle characteristics, and the user input. The vehicle parameters include a speed and a transmission gear. The vehicle parameters for the off-road area are output.

Abstract: While operating a host vehicle in a lane, a target vehicle is detected entering the lane in front of the vehicle. A trajectory of the target vehicle is predicted based on sensor data. Upon determining that the target vehicle will pass through the lane based on the predicted trajectory, the host vehicle is operated based on determining a presence or an absence of a lead vehicle. Upon determining that the target vehicle will remain in the lane based on the predicted trajectory, the host vehicle is operated with the target vehicle as the lead vehicle.

Abstract: A computer includes a processor and a memory storing instructions executable by the processor to receive an input by a first user setting a maximum speed for a vehicle; prevent a second user from operating the vehicle above the maximum speed; permit the second user to operate the vehicle above the maximum speed upon at least one condition being met; in response to permitting the second user to operate the vehicle above the maximum speed, transmit a first collection of vehicle data to the first user; and in response to the second user failing to stop the vehicle at a stop indicator, transmit a second collection of the vehicle data to the first user.

Abstract: Upon determining that a vehicle is operating at an off-road location, a control parameter for the vehicle can be adjusted to compensate for data from a vehicle sensor affected by operating at the off-road location. The vehicle can then be operated at the off-road location according to the adjusted control parameter.

Abstract: A vehicle computer or vehicle associated computer may determine an upcoming vehicle occupancy change event for an object vehicle. The computer may also determine a suitability-for-use of one or more vehicle doors based on a traffic prediction, responsive to determining the occupancy change event. Further, the computer may alert at least one vehicle occupant as to the suitability-for-use of each door for which the suitability determination was made.

Abstract: A vehicle determines that it is within a predefined proximity of a location for which an alternative tire pressure different from a current vehicle tire pressure has been defined. The vehicle changes a tire pressure monitoring system setting to utilize the alternative tire pressure as an alert threshold, responsive to determining that the vehicle is within the predefined proximity. Also, the vehicle determines that the vehicle has traveled more than a predefined distance from the location and, responsive to the vehicle having traveled more than a predefined distance, reverts the tire pressure monitoring system to use base settings for alert thresholds.

Abstract: A controller selectively generates output for display indicative of a recommendation against use of a power outlet in a vehicle with devices external to the vehicle having a power rating greater than a predefined power rating threshold based on a difference between a current state of charge of a battery of the vehicle and a required state of charge for the battery.

Abstract: Controlling maximum appliable positive and negative torque for a vehicle is provided. Vehicle data indictive of a driver torque request is received. Maximum appliable positive and negative torques for the vehicle are estimated. Responsive to the driver torque request being positive, the driver torque request is limited to the maximum appliable positive torque. Responsive to the driver torque request being negative, the driver torque request is limited to the maximum appliable negative torque.

Abstract: An engine includes an intake manifold and an air-induction system configured to deliver air to the intake manifold. The air-induction system includes a throttle attached to the intake manifold, an air cleaner, conduit connecting between the air cleaner and the throttle to create a flow path therebetween, and a valve disposed in the flow path to be upstream of the throttle and downstream the air cleaner. The valve has a closed position in which the flow path is blocked to hold hydrocarbons within the intake manifold and inhibit emission therefrom and has an open position in which the flow path is unimpeded.

Abstract: A vehicle computer or vehicle associated computer may determine an upcoming vehicle occupancy change event for an object vehicle. The computer may also determine a suitability-for-use of one or more vehicle doors based on a traffic prediction, responsive to determining the occupancy change event. Further, the computer may alert at least one vehicle occupant as to the suitability-for-use of each door for which the suitability determination was made.

Abstract: A vehicle includes a first wheel, a second wheel, and a controller. The first and second of wheels have first and second tires, respectively. The controller is programmed to receive inputs indicative of tire tread wear of the first and second wheels. The controller is further programmed to, in response to a command to adjust torques of the first and second wheels to first and second desired torque values, respectively, and a difference between a tire tread wear of the first wheel and a tire tread wear of the second wheel exceeding a threshold, adjust the torque of the first electric machine to less than the first desired torque value and adjust the torque of the second electric machine to greater than the second desired torque value.

Abstract: A throttle body for an engine includes a throttle body housing, a throttle body plate supported by and rotatable within the throttle body housing, and a tab carried by the throttle body housing and movable between a first position in which the tab is in direct contact with the throttle body plate to prevent rotation of the throttle body plate and maintain the throttle body plate in a closed position, and a second position in which the tab is not in direct contact with the throttle body plate to permit rotation of the throttle body plate.

Abstract: A fuel delivery system for a vehicle engine and a method are provided. A first valve in parallel with a first fuel pump fluidly couples a fuel line to a fuel tank. A second valve in parallel with a second fuel pump fluidly couples a fuel rail to the fuel line. A controller opens the first and second valves during a vehicle key-off state to relieve pressure in the fuel rail and drain fuel into the fuel tank. A vehicle is provided with a fuel tank, and a valve fluidly coupling a fuel rail and a fuel tank. A controller opens the valve during a vehicle key-off state to drain fuel from the fuel rail into the fuel tank and relieve pressure in the fuel rail, and closes the valve in response to a predicted key-on event during the vehicle key-off state.