Abstract: A filter element analysis system for analyzing a filter element within a vehicle, the system including various filter sensors so as to provide information regarding various filter element parameters, a locator which configured provide vehicle position information such that conditions regarding the vehicle environment can be tracked and correlated to the location, as well as a means for transmitting information to a remote server for analysis and tracking of the filter element information with regard to environmental conditions such that a filter element status, remaining filter life, or particle load and replacement timeline can be calculated and updated so as to provide more accurate predictive models of the filter element conditions. As well as provide alerts regarding the need and scheduling of replacement or cleaning of a particular filter element.

Abstract: Method for monitoring an adhesion-actuated transmission, a monitoring variable being detected. In a first comparison step, at least the one monitoring variable is correlated with reference data and a counter value is incremented or decremented as a function of the correlation result, and, in a second comparison step, the counter value is compared with a counter threshold value, and a fault signal is generated in the event of the overshooting of the counter threshold value.

Abstract: Flame-retardant foam slabs are based on styrene polymers wherein from 1 to 12% by weight of expanded graphite and also, if desired, from 1 to 12% by weight of a phosphorus compound are present as flame retardants.