Abstract: This invention presents an innovative technology, dedicated hybrid cycle, for dual piston based engines, which can be further developed as mobile chargers for electric vehicles. This design re-defines the single engine piston/crankshaft configuration in conventional internal combustion engines as two sets per the combustion process: Otto piston and Atkinson piston; correspondingly, there are Otto crankshaft and Atkinson crankshaft. As a matter of fact, the Atkinson crankshaft can be realized through a cam as well. The Atkinson mechanism is dedicated to accomplish high combustion efficiency, while the Otto crankshaft for engine output only. Periodically, the hybrid combination of both Atkinson and Otto cycle can significantly improve the engine efficiency and torque density. This innovative combustion mechanism is further developed for genset applications to generate electricity on the vehicles in a most efficient manner.

Abstract: Hydrogen generation systems and processes are described that facilitate on-board generation of hydrogen for use in internal combustion engines. A hydrogen generator converts diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) or other urea-based fluids into a hydrogen-rich product gas. In some embodiments waste heat from the engine is used to preheat the DEF for the hydrogen generator. Steam reformers, electrolyzers and fuel reformers that generate hydrogen using the DEF are described.

Abstract: A steering device and a steering control device are capable of continuing steering control of steered wheels when a microprocessor on a steering control unit side operates normally at a time of occurrence of a double failure. A first steering angle sensor is configured to output a first operation amount signal to a first steering actuator control unit of a steering control unit, and a second steering angle sensor is configured to a second operation amount signal to a second steering actuator control unit of the steering control unit.

Abstract: An oil filter assembly comprising an oil filter housing having an oil filter housing first portion having an oil filter housing first portion first end, an opposing oil filter housing first portion second end, an oil filter housing first portion first surface and an opposing oil filter housing first portion second surface; an oil filter housing second portion having an oil filter housing second portion first surface, an oil filter housing second portion second surface opposing the oil filter housing second portion first surface, and a perimeter wall extending fully around the oil filter housing second portion and orthogonally away from the oil filter housing second portion first surface; an oil filter; and an oil cooler.

Abstract: A control device calculates assistive torque that is directed in a direction corresponding to a roll angular velocity detected by a sensor and has a magnitude corresponding to the roll angular velocity, and controls an actuator that applies the torque to a steering shaft based on the assistive torque. This allows appropriate torque to be applied to the steering shaft of a two-wheeled vehicle while avoiding problems specific to a torque sensor.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for identifying strategic parking for a vehicle. The systems and methods may receive parking data regarding a time, location of the vehicle, and parking duration of the vehicle. The systems and methods may survey a perimeter around the vehicle to determine a parking location according to the location of the vehicle. The systems and methods may determine a crime probability for the parking location according to the time and the parking duration. The systems and methods may determine a battery usage of the vehicle for the parking location according to the crime probability and a security measure to be performed. The systems and methods may generate a security plan for the vehicle according to the crime probability and the battery usage of the vehicle. The systems and methods may send the security plan to the vehicle for the vehicle to implement at the parking location.

Abstract: An engine is provided with various enhanced features. For example, a 2-stroke diesel engine has a porting design that enhances the efficiency of a scavenging event. In specific embodiments, a four-piece piston is positioned in each cylinder of the engine. The four-piece piston includes a bowl, a ring retainer, a skirt, and a wrist-pin bearing. In various embodiments, fuel pumps are coupled to fuel channels or high-pressure lines to provide a constant and equal high-pressure fuel supply to engine cylinders. In more specific embodiments, the length of each of the high-pressure lines is the same. In certain specific embodiments, complimentary screws form a supercharger that further improves engine efficiency by providing high-pressure intake air to the porting process.

Abstract: A braking apparatus for a vehicle may include a receiving unit for receiving driving information of the vehicle, a braking force generating unit for generating a braking force of the vehicle, and a continuous braking control unit for controlling the braking force generating unit based on the driving information to adjust a magnitude of the braking force, where the continuous braking control unit may control the braking force generating unit so as to periodically generate the braking force with the magnitude of between a first braking force and a second braking force.

Abstract: Steering devices and methods for a vehicle are provided, where the method includes monitoring failure of an electric steering system, calculating a target yaw rate value and a target velocity value of the vehicle based on a signals received from one or more sensors, in response to detecting the failure in the electric steering system, detecting a wheel angle of a front wheel portion, performing backup steering based on generating slip in the vehicle to move the vehicle in a direction corresponding to an intended direction, and controlling a velocity of the vehicle to drive the vehicle based on an intended velocity, wherein the performing of the backup steering includes calculating a braking torque for each of the front wheel portion and a rear wheel portion based on the velocity and an steering angle, and distributing the braking torque to the front wheel portion and the rear wheel portion.

Abstract: A drainage structure for cooling water, includes: an engine cover attached to a crankcase; and a water pump attached to the engine cover. The water pump is provided with a seal member configured to seal a pump chamber, and is formed with a drain hole for draining cooling water leaking from the seal member. The engine cover is formed with a drain passage for guiding cooling water from the drain hole to a lower surface of the engine cover, and a covering portion that extends from the lower surface of the engine cover and that covers a space below an outlet of the drain passage. The covering portion includes a side wall that covers the space below the outlet from an outside in a vehicle width direction and a bottom wall that covers the space below the outlet from below.

Abstract: A forward monitoring device includes a map information storage unit that stores track information representing a location and a track geometry of a track, a train information acquisition unit that obtains train location information on a train, and an interceptor presence-absence determination unit that determines, based on the track information, the train location information, and interceptor candidate information, whether there is an interceptor between the train and a first monitoring scope, when the forward monitoring device monitors an obstacle on the track in the first monitoring scope, the interceptor being not the obstacle, the interceptor blocking a view of the first monitoring scope from the train, the interceptor candidate information indicating candidates for the interceptor that blocks a view from the train, the first monitoring scope including a spot on the track at a first distance from the train along the track in the travelling direction of the train.

Abstract: An ammonia engine system includes a combustor configured to generate combustion gas by burning ammonia mixed with air, a reforming catalyst configured to be warmed up by the combustion gas, an ammonia engine configured to be supplied with hydrogen that is discharged from the reforming catalyst, and a controller. The controller is configured to, during startup of the ammonia engine, execute a combustion process that causes the combustor to generate the combustion gas and a supplying process that supplies the reforming catalyst with ammonia together with air. The controller is configured to initiate the supplying process after the combustion process has begun.

Abstract: A control device that controls a steering mechanism mounted on a vehicle includes a first assist controller to execute lane keeping control and generate a first input value. The first assist controller includes a vehicle state calculator to calculate a yaw rate target value and lateral displacement, a yaw rate controller to generate a yaw rate command value based on the yaw rate target value, and a lateral displacement controller to generate a lateral displacement command value based on the lateral displacement. The yaw rate controller includes a yaw rate adjuster to adjust the yaw rate command value according to a frequency. The lateral displacement controller includes a lateral displacement adjuster to adjust the lateral displacement command value according to a frequency.

Abstract: A fuel system for supplying gaseous fuel to an onboard power plant of a vehicle, the fuel system comprising at least a first tank configured to receive pressurised gaseous fuel for supply to the power plant, in use; a source of auxiliary control fluid for supply to the first tank; and a valve arrangement which is operable to control the supply of auxiliary control fluid to the first tank so as to control the discharge of the gaseous fuel from the first tank; wherein the first tank includes a movable separation element for separating the auxiliary control fluid from the gaseous fuel within the first tank.

Abstract: A camshaft tone wheel, system, and method are provided for determining a rotational position of an internal combustion engine. Sensors detect unique features positioned around the camshaft tone wheel in conjunction with a tooth count on a crankshaft tone wheel, or in conjunction with elapsed time for passage of the unique features during rotation of the camshaft tone wheel, to resolve engine position and enable accurately timed combustion.

Abstract: An ammonia-fueled engine based on oxygen enhancement and reactive activity control, and an ammonia-rich combustion control method thereof are provided. The ammonia-fueled engine based on oxygen enhancement includes a jet ignition device and an ammonia gas injector. An oxygen injector is provided on the jet ignition device. During the operation of the ammonia-fueled engine, the ammonia gas injector firstly injects ammonia fuel into a combustion chamber, and ammonia gas in the combustion chamber enters a prechamber inner cavity through a jet hole during a compression stroke, and the oxygen injector firstly injects oxygen gas into a prechamber to reduce an ammonia concentration in a gas mixture in the prechamber, dilute the gas mixture in the prechamber, improve the reaction activity of the gas mixture, and ensure the speed and intensity of an initial flame; and then a jet flame is formed to ignite over-concentrated ammonia-air mixture in the combustion chamber.

Abstract: A vacuum booster has a shiftable diaphragm within a fixed housing. The fixed housing has forward and rearward ends. A piston and a vacuum port extend through the forward end of the housing for air to flow to and from the fixed housing. A quantity of brake fluid is within a master cylinder. A sensor is adapted to send an electronic signal in response to identified potentially damaging movement. A motion imparter is adapted to be activated in response to the electronic signal. The motion imparter is adapted to shift the shiftable diaphragm forwardly from a retracted orientation to an advanced orientation to advance the piston and convey brake fluid to the brakes for stopping the vehicle independent of driver involvement.

Abstract: The hydrogen engine includes a blow-by gas passage that recirculates the blow-by gas leaked from the combustion chamber to the crankcase from the crankcase to the intake passage. The threshold temperature is set in advance based on the temperature at which the water contained in the oil stored in the crankcase starts evaporation in the crankcase. The control device limits the output of the hydrogen engine from when the oil temperature, which is the temperature of the oil, exceeds the threshold temperature for a predetermined period of time.

Abstract: The present invention relates to automotive products, as well as uses thereof, which can facilitate warming of engine oil in an energy efficient and, therefore, more environmentally friendly manner. More specifically, a fluid reservoir is disclosed that includes a double walled vessel that defines a fluid containing compartment and has a self-contained region that shares a wall with the fluid containing compartment. A composition in the self-contained region at least partially covers the shared wall surface, and one or more light sources are positioned in the self-contained region to induce a phase change in the composition. The composition includes a phase-change material (PCM) and a molecular switch material. This fluid reservoir can be used to heat oil in an engine or oil pan.

Abstract: An activation system is described which controls the activation of at least one control means installed in a vehicle including a braking system including a main brake pipe containing a fluid. The control means assumes a resting state in which it consumes a first value of electrical energy and an active state in which it consumes a second value of electrical energy, greater than the first value of electrical energy. The activation system measures the pressure value of the fluid within the main brake pipe and generate an activation signal when the pressure value of the fluid within said main brake pipe is equal to or less than a first predetermined threshold value. The control means receives the activation signal and switches from the resting state to the active state when the control means is in the resting state and receives the activation signal.