Abstract: A road surface detection system, in one example the system includes a hydraulic unit of an anti-lock braking system, the hydraulic unit including a preload adjuster, and a plurality of pressure sensors configured to generate pressure sensor data. The system also includes a controller configured to receive the pressure sensor data from the plurality of pressure sensors, determine a target preload pressure level, compare the pressure sensor data with the target preload pressure level to calculate a pressure differential between the pressure sensor data and the target preload pressure level, determine a road surface based upon the calculated pressure differential, and regulate the preload adjuster to change the pressure within the hydraulic unit based upon the road surface.

Abstract: A component for an electrochemical device, the component including: a metallic substrate; and a plurality of particles bonded to a surface of the substrate by a metallurgical bond, wherein the particles include a metal, carbon, or a combination thereof, wherein the metallurgical bond is between the particles and the substrate, wherein a total projected area of the metallurgical bond is less than 90% of a total projected area of the substrate, and wherein the metallurgical bond has a composition which is a combination of a composition of the metallic substrate and a composition of the particle, a reaction product of the metallic substrate and the particle, or a combination thereof.

Abstract: A dolly adapted to be coupled to a semitrailer, where the dolly comprises a first steerable axle and a second axle provided with a drive unit, and where the dolly comprises a fifth wheel and a drawbar, where the dolly further comprises a cover having a front compartment in front of the first axle, where the front compartment comprises a first radiator, and where the cover comprises a first air opening adjacent the drawbar. In this way, a dolly with integral cooling is provided.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing carbon monoxide, comprising the following steps: a) humidifying an educt gas containing carbon dioxide with water, b) supplying the humidified educt gas from step a) into an electrolytic cell (1), and c) electrolyzing the humidified educt gas supplied according to step b) in the electrolytic cell (1) such that the carbon monoxide is obtained. With the described method and with the described device (12), carbon monoxide can be produced via CO2 electrolysis with particularly high efficiency. This is achieved with the educt gas containing carbon dioxide being humidified before the electrolysis.

Abstract: A vehicle is driven by energy generated from a drive unit supplied with gas fuel, and includes a fuel supply module that includes a fuel tank in which the gas fuel is stored, a regulator that is connected to the fuel tank and adjusts the gas fuel output from the fuel tank to predetermined pressure, a fuel output port through which the gas fuel adjusted by the regulator is output, and a support that supports devices including the fuel tank, the regulator, and the fuel output port, and includes an attachment portion detachably attached to the vehicle while supporting the devices.

Abstract: A radiation-assisted (typically solar-assisted)electrolyzer cell and panel for high-efficiency hydrogen production comprises a photoelectrode and electrode pair, with said photoelectrode comprising either a photoanode electrically coupled to a cathode shared with an anode, or a photocathode electrically coupled to an anode shared with a cathode; electrolyte; gas separators; all within a container divided into two chambers by said shared cathode or shared anode, and at least a portion of which is transparent to the electromagnetic radiation required by said photoanode (or photocathode) to apply photovoltage to a shared cathode (or anode) that increases the electrolysis current and hydrogen production.

Abstract: An inner case of an electrolysis system houses therein an electrolysis stack. An intermediate case encloses the inner case from outside. An outer case encloses the intermediate case from outside. A method of operating the electrolysis system includes a vacuum step, a heat storage step, and an electrolysis starting step. In the vacuum step, air in a vacuum space formed between the intermediate case and the outer case is discharged. In the heat storage step, a heating fluid is supplied to a heat storage space formed between the inner case and the intermediate case.

Abstract: A method of implementing a preparation mode capable of improving driving performance of a vehicle by warming up a vehicle component before racing is provided. The method includes acquiring vehicle state information detected by a vehicle state detector while the vehicle is driven on a circuit before racing after entering the circuit, and determining a tire slip rate from a wheel speed and a vehicle speed in the vehicle state information. The method also includes determining whether a current vehicle driving state satisfies a preset preparation mode entry condition based on the vehicle state information and the tire slip rate. The method further includes, when the current vehicle driving state satisfies the preset preparation mode entry condition, controlling an operation of a warm-up device for warming up a vehicle component that determines driving performance of the vehicle, and warming up the vehicle component.

Abstract: A novel in-cylinder fuel injector has been created for internal combustion engines using gaseous fuels such as hydrogen and low-carbon alternatives. This injector enhances the reliability and fuel efficiency of both spark-ignited and compression-ignition engines. The injector's innovative design encompasses a poppet-style valve for fuel injection and a fuel supply valve to govern fuel flow. Furthermore, it incorporates a distinct lubrication system that caters to the valve, seat, and sliding surface. Additionally, the injector includes valve actuators and a control system, effectively managing fuel injector actuation, injection timing, quantity, and valve actuation sequence. Notably, the design also integrates a lubrication system with a control valve.

Abstract: A vehicle system, includes an air intake assembly including an inlet through which air flows, a filter downstream of the inlet, and an outlet downstream of the filter through which air from the filter flows, a liquid source, a valve, a temperature indicator and a controller. The valve is electrically actuated and arranged to selectively permit liquid flow from the liquid source to the air intake assembly. The temperature indicator provides an indication of a temperature in the air intake assembly upstream of the filter. And the controller is communicated with the temperature indicator and the valve and operable to open the valve when the output of the temperature indicator indicates a temperature above a temperature threshold.

Abstract: A turbine section for a gas turbine engine includes inner and outer diameter ceramic matrix composite (CMC) support rings that define a gaspath there between. Each of the inner and outer diameter CMC support rings are monolithic and continuous. CMC vane arc segments are disposed in the gaspath and supported by the inner and outer diameter CMC support rings. Each of the CMC vane arc segments includes inner and outer platforms and an airfoil section there between. At least one retainer engages the inner or outer diameter CMC support rings with the CMC vane arc segments to retain the CMC vane arc segments between the inner and outer diameter CMC support rings.

Abstract: This fuel injector comprises: a main body portion including an inflow port into which fuel supplied from a fuel supply source flows, a flow passage through which the fuel that has flowed in from the inflow port flows, and a discharge port which is connected to the flow passage and which discharges the fuel; a valve unit at least a portion of which is formed using a magnetic body, which is disposed so as to be capable of moving in a straight-line direction between a position closing the discharge port and a position opening the discharge port, which is urged in the direction opening the discharge port by means of the pressure of the fuel flowing in from the inflow port, and to which an elastic force is imparted by an elastic member in the direction closing the discharge port; a solenoid device which includes a coil, which generates an electromagnetic force by causing a drive current to flow through the coil, and which drives the valve unit in the direction opening the discharge port, by means of the electromag

Abstract: A mobility service management system manages a mobility service utilizing a mobility service vehicle that runs via a stop position. A stop position reservation database indicates a reservation status of each stop position. A reservation request includes a target stop position and a target stop time specified by a user. The mobility service management system determines, based on the stop position reservation database, whether the target stop position is available in a target stop period including the target stop time. When the target stop position is available in the target stop period, the mobility service management system reserves the target stop position in the target stop period for a first mobility service vehicle assigned to the user. The first mobility service vehicle runs in accordance with a first operation pattern that arrives and stops at the target stop position within the reserved target stop period.

Abstract: A hydrogen generating element of an electrochemical apparatus may include a compacted homogenous body of an alloy-like material which contains at least 60 wt.-%, preferably more than 75 wt.-%, of Mg or a Mg alloy, 5 to 20 wt.-% Fe2O3, and 5 to 20 wt.-% of an electrolyte precursor material.

Abstract: The method for controlling an organic hydride generation system includes controlling potentials in an anode electrode and a cathode electrode such that a potential change in an electrode having a higher deterioration rate among the anode electrode and the cathode electrode included in an electrolytic bath is smaller than a potential change in an electrode having a lower deterioration rate.

Abstract: A flywheel housing assembly for an internal combustion engine includes a flywheel housing for accommodating a flywheel. The flywheel housing is configured to connect with a part of the internal combustion engine, the flywheel housing further having an outer side region intended to face an oil pan of the internal combustion engine, wherein the outer side region comprises a through hole and a vibration absorbing material portion arranged to seal the through hole.

Abstract: A reserve fuel tank retention and control (RTRC) module and a method of operating a vehicle including an engine and a main fuel tank containing a fuel, the method including mounting the RTRC module onto the vehicle; fluidly connecting the RTRC module to the engine and to the main fuel tank; actuating a valve of the RTRC module for a predetermined time to purge moisture in a fuel supply hose into the engine; and upon the main fuel tank becoming empty, actuating the valve to allow fuel from the reserve fuel tank to supply the engine.

Abstract: A multiple throttle device 100 includes: a throttle body 12 having a plurality of intake passages 10; a plurality of throttle valves 20; a plurality of secondary passages 102 respectively bypassing the plurality of throttle valves 20; and an air amount adjustment valve 30 for adjusting an amount of air flowing through the plurality of secondary passages 102. The air amount adjustment valve 30 includes a valve plug 40, and a guide part 50 for guiding the valve plug 40 in the axial direction. Opening into the inner peripheral surface 51 of the guide part 50 are: a plurality of first communication holes 52 respectively communicating with downstream sides of the throttle valves 20 in the plurality of intake passages 10; and a second communication hole 54 communicating with a canister 9 for collecting fuel vapor.

Abstract: A method for controlling a hydrogen generation system includes controlling the potentials of an electrode for oxygen generation and an electrode for hydrogen generation included in an electrolyzer so that the potential change is smaller in the electrode for oxygen generation or the electrode for hydrogen generation having a larger deterioration rate than in the electrode having a smaller deterioration rate.

Abstract: The present disclosure prevents foreign matter such as particles composed of soot and hydrocarbons from entering an EGR passage. Thus, a foreign matter intrusion prevention structure includes: an internal-combustion engine; an intake manifold that introduces outside air into a cylinder of the internal-combustion engine; an exhaust manifold that collects exhaust gas discharged from the cylinder of the internal-combustion engine; an exhaust gas purifying device that is connected to the exhaust manifold through an exhaust duct; an exhaust gas recirculation device that sends a part of the exhaust gas from the exhaust manifold to the intake manifold without passing the part of the exhaust gas through the exhaust gas purifying device; and an intrusion prevention net provided in a vicinity of an inlet from the exhaust manifold to the exhaust gas recirculation device.