Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to a system and methods for managing and controlling emissions produced by a vehicle and/or powertrain, which includes one or more power sources selected from a fuel cell, a fuel cell stack, a battery, and combinations thereof, a processor, one or more inputs, a controller, and one or more emission control devices.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a method and a driver assistance system for assisted reversing with a vehicle-trailer combination, wherein it is initially driven forwards, wherein a corresponding forward trajectory is stored and, by means of a sensor system of the towing vehicle, objects arranged laterally next to the forward trajectory are detected. A reversing trajectory, which deviates as little as possible from the driven forward trajectory, and, for each vehicle of the trailer, a vehicle-specific reversing corridor corresponding to the planned reversing trajectory are planned. The detected object in each case is classified as a collision object if it lies in at least one of the planned reversing corridors. In such a case, a new reversing trajectory and, for each vehicle, a new reversing corridor that is free of collision objects is generated. The trailer is then reversed along the new reversing trajectory with the aid of the driver assistance system.

Abstract: According to some embodiments, a method for monitoring a positive train control system includes receiving a plurality of first mandatory directives from a train authority computing system and receiving a plurality of second mandatory directives from a train bulletin computing system. The method further includes storing the plurality of first mandatory directives and the plurality of second mandatory directives as issued mandatory directives in a database. The method further includes receiving a plurality of onboard mandatory directives from a PTC back-office computing system and storing the onboard mandatory directives in the database. The method further includes comparing the issued mandatory directives with the onboard mandatory directives to identify any mismatches between the issued mandatory directives and the onboard mandatory directives.

Abstract: A compressed-air supply arrangement is for supplying compressed air to an electronically controllable pneumatic brake system of a utility vehicle. An electronically controllable pneumatic brake system includes such a compressed-air supply arrangement. A corresponding utility vehicle includes such a braking system. A method is for engaging a parking brake in the event of a fault of an electronically controllable pneumatic brake system of a utility vehicle. The compressed-air supply arrangement includes a compressor, an air treatment unit, at least one compressed-air reservoir for providing a reservoir pressure, and a delivery-rate limiting device, having a switchable valve unit, for limiting the compressed-air flow delivered by the compressor to the at least one compressed-air reservoir. The switchable valve unit is switched, in the event of a fault of the brake system, via a switching signal received from an electronic brake control unit of the brake system.

Abstract: A vehicle includes a system that performs a method of operating the vehicle. A steering rack is coupled to at least one of a left wheel and a right wheel. A sensor obtains a measurement of a dynamic parameter of the vehicle related to a force at the steering rack. A processor determines a first estimate of a rack force resulting from the force based on the measurement of the dynamic parameter, obtains a second estimate of the rack force based on a signal from a road wheel actuator coupled to the steering rack, selects an arbitrated rack force from the first estimate of the rack force and the second estimate of the rack force, and activates a hand wheel actuator coupled to a steering wheel of the vehicle based on the arbitrated rack force to generate a feedback torque at the steering wheel.

Abstract: In a motion control method of a mobile robot, a tactile touch operation on a sensing device of the mobile robot is received. The mobile robot is controlled to perform an interactive motion of a plurality of interactive motions that is associated with the tactile touch operation. Each of the plurality of interactive motions is associated with a respective predefined tactile touch operation. The interactive motion corresponds to the tactile touch operation. At least one of a wheel portion or a base portion of the mobile robot performs a motion during the interactive motion. Apparatus and non-transitory computer-readable storage medium counterpart embodiments are also contemplated.

Abstract: A method for controlling a vehicle including a steering-by-wire (SBW) system includes determining whether an abnormality has occurred in the SBW system; in response to determining an abnormality has occurred at the SBW system, operating a rear wheel steering system; applying a braking force to a first front wheel and a second front wheel disposed on a front side of the vehicle and applying a driving force to a first rear wheel and a second rear wheel disposed on the rear side of the vehicle; and in response to determining a turning radius of the vehicle by the rear wheel steering system does not satisfy a required turning radius input to a steering wheel, applying an additional braking force to the first front wheel and the second front wheel.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method and related aspects for controlling a vehicle having a Lane Support System (LSS) are disclosed. The LSS is configured to automatically intervene by controlling a steering of the vehicle in order to change a heading direction of the vehicle when the vehicle approaches a lane boundary of a lane of travel so that the vehicle does not traverse the lane boundary. The method includes monitoring interventions performed by the LSS, and reducing a speed of the vehicle in response to a fulfilment of a criterion dependent on a number of interventions performed by the LSS exceeding a threshold value within a defined time period.

Abstract: A method autonomously controls at least one actuator of an automotive device. The actuator has an influence on the trajectory of the automotive device. The method includes acquiring parameters relating to the trajectory of the automotive device and to the speed of the automotive device, and having a computer calculate a control setpoint for each actuator, as a function of the parameters, using a controller. The controller used varies according to the speed of the vehicle.

Abstract: A method for steering control includes receiving at least one steering input value, receiving at least one vehicle speed value, and determining, based on the at least one steering input value and the at least one vehicle speed value, a vehicle sideslip angle and a yaw rate. The method also includes generating an initial steering control value based on the vehicle sideslip angle, the yaw rate, and a reference yaw rate value. The method also includes determining a final steering control value based on the initial steering control value and the at least one steering input value, and selectively controlling at least one aspect of a vehicle steering system based on the final steering control value.

Abstract: A method is for manufacturing a controller for a control section including a rack of a steering system of a vehicle. The method includes providing measurements characterizing an actual behavior of the control section at different operating points, and specifying a target behavior of the rack. The method also includes determining functions modeling a deviation of the actual behavior from the target behavior at a respective operating point for each one of the different operating points depending on the measurements. At least one parameter of the controller affects an actual transmission behavior of the control section. The at least one parameter includes a proportional gain factor, an integral gain factor, and/or a differential gain factor of the controller, and is determined depending on the deviations determined for the different operating points, such that the control section has a specified target transmission behavior.

Abstract: In an engine that ventilates a crankcase by introducing air from an opening through a one-way valve, a shielding plate is set proximate to the opening inside the crankcase. The shielding plate includes a dividing wall located upward from a liquid surface of engine oil and downward from the opening.

Abstract: Systems and methods for implementing reverse dig mode and/or reverse drive mode. Reverse dig mode may involve determining an inner front wheel and outer front wheel relative to steering controls and simultaneously applying a forward torque to the inner front wheel of the vehicle and a reverse torque to the outer front wheel of the vehicle. Reverse drive mode may involve determining steering controls of a vehicle and applying inverted controls to the rear wheels of the vehicle that provides a simulated sense that the driver is handling the vehicle in the forward direction.

Abstract: A method is for operating a braking system including a primary braking actuator having a first control apparatus. The primary braking actuator is operated based on a first braking specification. The braking system further includes a secondary braking actuator having a second control apparatus. The first control apparatus and the second control apparatus and/or a further control apparatus are connected to one another by a communication device. The second control apparatus and/or the further control apparatus checks whether signals from the first control apparatus are received in the second control apparatus and/or the further control apparatus, or whether the signals received from the first control apparatus in the second control apparatus and/or the further control apparatus are faulty. When there are no received signals or when there are faulty signals, operation of the secondary braking actuator is enabled or prevented based on a second braking specification.

Abstract: A system includes a vehicle location prediction module (VLPM) configured to receive sensor data associated with a set of target vehicles. For each respective target vehicle, the VLPM is configured to determine a prediction corresponding to the respective target vehicle. The prediction is based on a set of criteria. The prediction includes a plurality of prediction segments corresponding to future time intervals. The prediction indicates a position of the respective target vehicle at each of the plurality of prediction segments. A first prediction segment of the plurality of prediction segments is based on the sensor data. The first prediction segment of the plurality of prediction segments includes maintaining or adjusting a target vehicle acceleration or executing a portion of a lane change based on the outcome of the set of criteria. A second prediction segment of the plurality of prediction segments is based on the first prediction segment.

Abstract: A motion manager for a vehicle, includes one or more processors configured to: receive motion requests from a plurality of applications, one or more of the applications being travel applications for controlling at least one of an acceleration of the vehicle or a steering angle of the vehicle, and another one or more of the applications being human-machine interface (HMI) applications for implementing transfer of information from the vehicle to an occupant; perform arbitration of the motion requests that have been received; when the motion requests have been received from the HMI applications, calculate the instruction information based on a different type arbitration result obtained by arbitrating the motion requests from the HMI applications and the result of the arbitration of the motion requests from the travel applications; and output the calculated instruction information to a control device for the actuator.

Abstract: A vehicular driving assistance system includes a camera disposed at a vehicle and an electronic control unit (ECU). The vehicular driving assistance system, responsive to processing at the ECU of image data captured by the camera, determines lane markers for a traffic lane along which the vehicle is traveling. The system, using a first Kalman filter and based on the determined lane markers, a lateral lane offset of the vehicle. The vehicular driving assistance system, responsive to processing by the data processor of GPS data, determines, using a second Kalman filter different from the first Kalman filter, a geographical location of the vehicle. The vehicular driving assistance system, based on the determined lateral lane offset of the vehicle and based on the determined geographical location of the vehicle, controls at least one selected from the group consisting of (i) steering of the vehicle and (ii) velocity of the vehicle.

Abstract: A steering device and a method for controlling the steering device according to the present invention are capable of suppressing, in a steer-by-wire steering device including a steering operation input member and a turning actuator that applies a turning force to a road wheel based on a driving signal, a change in which a yaw rate gain of a vehicle rises with respect to the operation speed of the steering operation input member by changing a turning angle command value to an angle less than the angle before the change when a turning frequency of the road wheel is a predetermined frequency. As a result, it becomes possible to suppress a case in which the yaw rate gain of the vehicle becomes too sensitive with respect to a steering operation by a driver.

Abstract: Processing circuitry is configured such that: when a boost request is not being generated, the processing circuitry determines, as target torque of a prime mover in accordance with a normal rule, normal torque which corresponds to an acceleration request amount; when the boost request is generated under a first condition, the processing circuitry determines, as the target torque of the prime mover in accordance with a first boost rule, first boost torque obtained by adding first additional torque to the normal torque; and when the boost request is generated under a second condition different from the first condition, the processing circuitry determines, as the target torque in accordance with a second boost rule different from the first boost rule, second boost torque obtained by adding second additional torque to the normal torque.

Abstract: A vehicle driving support device includes a surrounding environment recognition unit, a travel control unit, and a collision avoidance controller. The collision avoidance controller is configured to estimate a position of a vehicle and generate a forecast traveling path thereof when turning across an opposite lane at an intersection, recognize an oncoming vehicle traveling on each of lanes of the opposite lane, based on surrounding environment information acquired by the surrounding environment recognition unit, detect, for each lane, a collision forecast position at which the forecast traveling path intersects with a traveling path of the oncoming vehicle, and forecast a collision of the vehicle with the oncoming vehicle, determine whether to execute collision avoidance control in which the travel control unit operates a brake driver, for the collision forecast position, and dispose the collision avoidance control such that kinetic energy remains in the vehicle in a traveling direction.