Abstract: An alternative range estimating system for a vehicle includes one or more processors and a memory communicably coupled to the one or more processors. The memory stores a removable object selection module including computer-readable instructions that when executed by the one or more processors cause the one or more processors to control operation of a vehicle input/output system to display a selectable representation of each of one or more removable objects carried by the vehicle. The module may acquire a user selection of at least one removable object from the removable objects displayed. The module may acquire an estimated alternative vehicle range determined using an estimated weight of the at least one removable object. The module may then control operation of the input/output system to display the estimated alternative vehicle range.

Abstract: One embodiment of the invention relates to an internal combustion engine including an engine block having a first cylinder and a second cylinder, a crankshaft configured to rotate about a crankshaft axis, a flywheel coupled to the crankshaft, a throttle body, an air filter assembly, a first electric fan coupled to a first duct, and a second electric fan coupled to a second duct. The first duct is configured to direct cooling air directly over the first cylinder. The second duct is configured to direct cooling air directly over the second cylinder. The first cylinder is at least partially within the first duct. The second cylinder is at least partially within the second duct.

Abstract: Method of controlling the temperature of fuel injected into a combustion engine to enable a reduction in the amount of fuel injected into engines which may be powered both by pure gasoline and by ethanol or by any biofuel mixture.

Abstract: A cylinder block that can be used commonly in a longitudinally mounted engine and a transversely mounted engine without increasing a manufacturing cost. The cylinder block comprises an attachment flange joined to a transmission or a transaxle, and an oil pan or the oil pan and a ladder frame are attached to a lower end thereof. The attachment flange comprises: a first flange formed on an outer periphery thereof; a first joint surface formed on the first flange to be joined to a matching surface of the transmission; a second flange extending in the inner side of the first flange; and a second joint surface formed on the second flange to be joined to a matching surface of the transaxle.

Abstract: An engine according to the present disclosure includes: a crankcase which supports a crankshaft of the engine; a cylinder which is removably connected to the crankcase and protrudes from the crankcase in a cylinder axis direction; a cooling fan which is attached to the crankshaft and rotates in conjunction with the crankshaft; and a cover which guides cooling air generated by the cooling fan to an outer surface of the cylinder. The cover includes an opening part which allows a portion of the cooling air to flow toward an outer surface of the crankcase.

Abstract: A controller includes a control section configured to actually control a hardware unit, an identification model including a hard model obtained by modeling a dynamic characteristic of the hardware unit and a soft model configured to execute same processing as processing performed on the hard model by the control section, and an adjustment section configured to update a dynamic characteristic of a model of the hardware unit in the hard model such that an output value of the hard model obtained by processing of the soft model matches an actual output value of the hardware unit.

Abstract: A fuel system for a machine may include a fuel tank configured to hold cryogenic fuel, a pressure sensor, and an electronic control module (ECM). The ECM may determine a change in pressure of the fuel between a first time and a second time, determine a predicted change in pressure of the fuel between the first time and the second time, and determine that the change in pressure and the predicted change in pressure is greater than a threshold. Based on the change in pressure and the predicted change in pressure being greater than the threshold, a notification may be displayed associated with an integrity of the fuel tank.

Abstract: An air release structure of an integrated flow control mechanism includes a flow control housing, a radiator nipple provided on an upper portion of the flow control housing and forming a bypass passage portion together with the flow control housing, a float provided in the bypass passage portion and an elastic member to support the float elastically and to selectively open the bypass passage portion.

Abstract: The present invention provides a preheating, lubricating, and cooling system that oil essentially used for lubrication, wear resistance, and cooling of an internal combustion engine, industrial equipment, or a mobile vehicle is used as a preheating medium, a manager supplies the oil most optimized for load operation of equipment through a preheating system separated from the existing main oil system, and an oil supply path uses a path of the existing oil system, so that the preheating and the load operation are facilitated during an extremely cold season and an extremely hot season, and a normal operation is possible even in a case of being immediately stopped after the operation.

Abstract: One or more techniques and/or systems are disclosed for a vehicle fluid filter head. The filter head can be attached to two or more filters to filter vehicle fluid, and provide a variety of optional arrangements for coupling inlet and outlet hoses. A plurality of inlets and outlets can be disposed on the filter head at different sides of the filter head. A pair of filter headers can be disposed on a first side to receive filter. A first inlet and outlet can be disposed on a second side, and a second inlet and outlet can be disposed on a third side. Respective inlet are fluidly coupled with an inlet passage in the head, which is fluidly coupled with an intake portion of the filter headers. Respective outlets are fluidly coupled with an outlet passage in the head, which is fluidly coupled with an outflow portion of the filter headers.

Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for a cooling arrangement. In one example, a system comprises a separator arranged in a block coolant jacket. The separator fluidly separates an upper portion of the block coolant jacket from a lower portion of the block coolant jacket.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a heat radiator and a turbo fracturing unit comprising the same. The heat radiator includes: a cabin; a heat radiation core disposed at the inlet and configured to allow a gas to pass therethrough; a gas guide device disposed at the outlet and configured to suction the air within the cabin to the outlet; and noise reduction core disposed within the cabin, which is of a structure progressively converging to the outlet. The heat radiator is configured to enable the gas to enter the cabin via the inlet, then sequentially pass through the heat radiation core, a surface of the noise reduction core and the gas guide device, and finally be discharged out of the cabin. The heat radiator according to the present disclosure is a suction-type heat radiator which can regulate the speed of the gas guide device based on the temperature of the gas at the inlet, thereby avoiding energy waste and unnecessary noise.

Abstract: An apparatus facilitates multiple paths or circuits through an engine and remote housing for an oil filter. The apparatus includes a first oil filter chamber housing a first oil filter, a second oil filter chamber housing a second oil filter, a first output of the remote housing configured to provide a path from the first oil filter chamber housing to bearings of an engine, a second output of the remote housing configured to provide a path from the second oil filter chamber housing to a sump of the engine, and an input of the remote housing configured to provide a path from an oil pump of the engine to the first oil filter chamber housing.

Abstract: A fuel tank system constructed in accordance to one example of the present disclosure includes a fuel tank and an evaporative emissions control system. The evaporative emissions control system is configured to recapture and recycle emitted fuel vapor. The evaporative emissions control system includes a liquid trap, a first device, a second device, a control module and a G-sensor. The first device is configured to selectively open and close a first vent. The second device is configured to selectively open and close a second vent. The control module regulates operation of the first and second devices to provide over-pressure and vacuum relief for the fuel tank. The G-sensor provides a signal to the control module based on a measured acceleration.

Abstract: An electrolysis system includes an injector with a conical tapered resonant capacitor wave-guide forming two voltage zones of polarity. An anode probe establishes a positive charge reaction of a capacitive voltage region. An anode exciter component has a conically tapered tip with a tapering diameter that diminishes toward a tip end and determines a guide path through the injector for a dielectric medium. A cathode probe is retained within the anode probe for establishing a negative charge reaction of the capacitive voltage region. A cathode exciter component includes a cathode tapered tip conically parallel with the anode conically tapered tip. The anode and cathode end portions form a compression exiting nozzle port. The compression exiting nozzle port receives a mixture of water mist and fuel gases to focus the mixture into a trigger zone of fuel gas combustion, which triggers an electrolysis reaction in the water mist.

Abstract: An internal combustion engine may include a first piston reciprocatingly disposed in a first cylinder, and a second piston reciprocatingly disposed in a second cylinder. A crankshaft may be coupled with the first piston and the second piston for rotational motion associated with reciprocating movement of at least one of the first piston and the second piston. A combustion chamber may be fluidly coupled with the first cylinder and the second cylinder. An ignition source may be at least partially disposed within the combustion chamber. An intake valve may provide selective fluid communication between an intake system and the combustion chamber, and an exhaust valve may provide selective fluid communication between an exhaust system and the combustion chamber.

Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure are directed to an engine crank. In accordance with one aspect, the engine crank includes a first web, wherein the first web includes a first plurality of air channels, and a second web coupled to the first web, wherein the second web includes a second plurality of air channels.

Abstract: An automobile vehicle engine includes multiple water jackets individually formed in a cast engine block proximate to successive ones of multiple cylinder bores. Multiple cast-in place transition regions are individually formed during a casting operation of the cast engine block at entrances to individual ones of the multiple water jackets. Individual ones of multiple sawcuts open into individual ones of the multiple cast-in place transition regions.

Abstract: In some embodiments, a fuel rail for a two-stroke internal combustion engine includes a fuel rail body, a fuel inlet component integrated within the fuel rail body as a one-piece component and in fluidic contact with a fuel line, one or more fuel exit ports in fluidic contact with a cylinder of a combustion engine, and one or more fasteners adapted to secure the fuel rail body to a cylinder wall of the cylinder of the combustion engine.

Abstract: An internal combustion engine may include a first piston reciprocatingly disposed in a first cylinder, a combustion chamber fluidly coupled with the first cylinder, and an ignition source at least partially disposed within the combustion chamber. An intake valve may provide selective fluid communication between an intake system and the combustion chamber, an exhaust valve may provide selective fluid communication between an exhaust system and the combustion chamber. A second piston may be reciprocatingly disposed within a second cylinder, configured to draw a fluid into the second cylinder via a fluid inlet, and expel the fluid via a fluid outlet. A pressure accumulator may receive the fluid from the second cylinder and provide a reservoir of pressurized fluid. A crankshaft may be coupled with the first piston and the second piston for rotational motion associated with reciprocating movement of the first piston and the second piston.