Abstract: A system includes a processor configured to display a traveled-portion of a route, responsive to a request, the traveled-portion representing an entire route traveled since the request was received, including scaling the display so that an entire route is included in a window of fixed size, regardless of how large a distance the displayed traveled-portion represents.

Abstract: A vehicle having a heating and cooling system includes a refrigerant loop having first and second heat exchangers, and a coolant loop. The coolant loop is connected to allow a first flow of coolant to be directed through at least one of a plurality of air-to-coolant heat exchangers and at least one component for regulating a temperature of the at least component, and to allow a second flow of coolant to be directed through at least one other of the plurality of air-to-coolant heat exchangers and the at least one component for regulating the temperature of the at least one component dependent upon a mode of operation. A control module, control unit, controller, or the like commonly used in vehicles controls the first and second flows of coolant dependent upon the mode of operation.

Abstract: While a transmission range selector is in a Park position, a controller engages multiple transmission shift elements to place the transmission in a tie-up state. In the tie-up state, both the transmission output shaft and the turbine shaft are held against rotation by the shift elements. To transition from Park to Drive, the controller releases one of the shift elements to place the transmission in a 1st gear state. To transition from Park to Reverse, the controller releases a different one of the shift elements to place the transmission in a reverse state. The controller may wait until the driver releases the brake pedal to release the shift element.

Abstract: Disclosed are polymeric compositions with improved breakdown strength. The polymeric compositions contain a polyolefin and a voltage stabilizing agent, which is selected from one or more of a group of three specific triazine compounds. The present polymeric compositions exhibit improved breakdown strength when applied as an insulating layer for power cable.

Abstract: A variator and a powersplit hybrid are connected in series. The variator is preferably a Milner epicyclic variator which has a ratio range well suited to this application. The variator permits the powersplit to operate at an optimized speed ratio. The variator further permits improved energy capture during regenerative braking. In some embodiments, clutches alternately connect the variator in series with powersplit and bypass the variator.

Abstract: Method and apparatus are disclosed for end-to-end vehicle secure ECU unlock in a semi-offline environment. An example vehicle electronic control unit includes a first processor and a second processor. The first processor, when unlocked, provides diagnostic information. The second processor sends a seed value to a diagnostic tool. Additionally, the second processor, in response to receiving a second key, unlocks the first processor. The second processor, after receiving a first verifier, decrypts the first verifier to generate a new key, replaces a current key with the new key, and sends a second verifier to the diagnostic tool.

Abstract: The process for synthesizing a poly(amic acid) polymer or a polyimide polymer is improved by using a solvent system consisting essentially of: (A) a first component consisting essentially of N,N-dimethyl propionamide (DMPA), and (B) optionally, a second component consisting essentially of at least one of a sulfoxide, e.g., DMSO, an alkyl phosphate, e.g., triethyl phosphate, and an aprotic glycol ether, e.g., propylene glycol methyl ether acetate.

Abstract: Crosslinkable polymeric compositions comprising (a) 10 to 89 weight percent of an ethylene-based interpolymer having the following properties: (i) a density of 0.93 g/cm3 or less, (ii) a high-shear viscosity (V100) at 190 C and 10% strain of 1,200 Pa·s or less, (iii) a shear thinning ratio (V0.1/V100) at 190 C and 10% strain of at least 8, and (iv) a melt index (I2) greater than 1 g/10 minutes; and (b) 10 to less than 90 weight percent of a filler, where the ethylene-based interpolymer is not prepared in a high-pressure reactor. Such crosslinkable polymeric compositions may be employed as insulation layers in flexible power cables.

Abstract: A vehicle is provided with a transmission and an inductor assembly that is mounted within a chamber of the transmission. The inductor assembly includes a coil, a core and an insulator having first and second portions that are oriented toward each other. Each portion includes a base, a support extending from the base, and a spool extending transversely from the support to engage the other portion. Each spool includes an external surface for supporting the coil and a cavity extending therethrough for receiving the core.

Abstract: Method and apparatus are disclosed for a traction and stability control system. An example vehicle includes wheel speed sensors on wheels of the vehicle and a traction control module. The example traction control module determines, based on measurements of the wheel speed sensors or a transmission control module, whether the vehicle is likely stuck. Additionally, when the vehicle is likely stuck and an indication to disable the a traction control system has been received, the example traction control module disables the traction control system.

Abstract: A vehicle system includes a camera and a display device. The camera is configured to capture an image and the display device is programmed to display the image. Each image includes a target, and the display device displays a virtual overlay on the image. The virtual overlay is displayed on the display device at a fixed location.

Abstract: The disclosure provides compositions and methods for inhibiting corrosion of a copper surface using a bis-imidazoline compound having an aromatic group, such as an aryl bis-imidazoline. The bis-imidazoline corrosion inhibitor can provide one or more advantage in use such as synergistic performance in aqueous and acidic media at low active dosages, resistance to decomposition or degradation in the presence of harsh reagents, ease of dispersion in an aqueous system, and improved thermal stability over conventional triazole based inhibitors. The disclosure also provides methods for the synthesis of bis-imidazoline compounds.

Abstract: Method and apparatus are disclosed for determining and mitigating wind throb caused by an open vehicle window. An example vehicle includes a plurality of windows corresponding to a plurality of seats having respective occupancy sensors, a microphone, and a processor. The processor is configured to determine that a first window is open, determine, based on microphone data, that a sound pressure level is above a threshold level, and responsively open a second window selected based on occupancy data determined by the occupancy sensors.

Abstract: A method includes automatically operating an electrified vehicle in a noise reduction mode, via a control system of the electrified vehicle, if, based at least on noise restriction information and driver history information received by the control system, a current time and a current location of the electrified vehicle are appropriate for invoking the noise reduction mode.

Abstract: An imaging system attaches to a frame on an underside of a vehicle to form an enclosure with an open bottom. A fixed camera is mounted in the enclosure having a first field of view directed through the open bottom. A reflector is supported by a carrier mechanism having a linear section and a rotary section. The linear section is extendable between a retracted position which stows the reflector inside the enclosure and an extended position which deploys the reflector through the open bottom. The rotary section rotates the reflector into an alignment with the camera to provide a reflected field of view along the underside of the vehicle. A controller is coupled to the carrier mechanism for selectably deploying the reflector through the open bottom for limited periods to capture images during predetermined conditions and otherwise retracting the reflector into the enclosure for shielding from an external environment.

Abstract: A vehicle start/stop method includes inhibiting auto-stopping an engine responsive to an engine auto-stop command, activating a transmission gear shifter, and a rotational speed of a steering wheel being less than a threshold; auto-stopping the engine responsive to the engine auto-stop command, activating the gear shifter, and the rotational speed being greater than the threshold; auto-starting the engine responsive to activating the gear shifter and the rotational speed being less than the threshold while the engine is auto-stopped; and inhibiting auto-starting the engine responsive to activating the gear shifter and the rotational speed being greater than the threshold while the engine is auto-stopped.

Abstract: A system comprising a vehicle control device that includes a body fittable to a vehicle receptacle. An engagement pin is mounted to a side of the body, releasably lockable to a receptacle hole. A first electrical connector, mounted to a first end of the body, is mateable to an electrical connector, mounted to the receptacle, when the engagement pin is engaged. A steering wheel is releasably and rotatably engagable by a second end of the body.

Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for operating a driveline of a hybrid vehicle that includes an internal combustion engine, an electric machine, and a transmission are described. In one example, values of an engine spark to engine torque relationship are adjusted to improve engine torque control. The engine is subsequently operated responsive to adjusted values of the engine spark to engine torque relationship.

Abstract: A vehicle includes a camera and processor(s) configured to: record images via the camera; combine the recorded images; identify edges in the combined image by comparing each pixel of the combined image to a threshold; update dimensions of the vehicle based on the identified edges; execute an automatic parking routine based on the updated dimensions.

Abstract: A vehicle includes a controller programmed to responsive to detecting a predefined driving event indicative of discrediting driving behavior, verify the driving event against a predefined scenario stored as a snapshot; responsive to failing to find a matching scenario, analyze the driving event using a predefined algorithm to verify whether the driving event is unintended; and responsive to verifying the driving event is unintended, save the driving event as a new snapshot.