Abstract: A technology is provided which can enhance the appearance of a vehicle in terms of a rear portion structure of the vehicle wherein a saddle bag is provided removably. A motorcycle includes a rear fender which covers a rear wheel, a rear cowl which covers a rear portion of the vehicle, and a saddle bag removably attached to the rear cowl and the rear fender. In the motorcycle, saddle bag attachment holes are provided on the rear cowl and the rear fender. When the saddle bag is not mounted on the vehicle, the saddle bag attachment holes are covered with movable members. The movable members are a passenger step and a passenger grip.

Abstract: A process is provided for regenerating an exhaust gas after-treatment device in an exhaust line of an internal combustion engine arrangement, the exhaust line including a particle filter. The process includes identifying when soot loading of the particle filter exceeds a predetermined level. After that, temperature of exhaust gases at the particle filter is maintained within a first temperature range until at least one of a predetermined period of time has lapsed or a determination is made that soot loading of the particle filter is below the predetermined level. After that, the temperature of the exhaust gases at the particle filter is increased to within a second temperature range above the first temperature range. An internal combustion engine arrangement is also disclosed.

Abstract: A technology is provided which can enhance the appearance of a vehicle in terms of a rear portion structure of the vehicle wherein a saddle bag is provided removably. A motorcycle includes a rear fender which covers a rear wheel, a rear cowl which covers a rear portion of the vehicle, and a saddle bag removably attached to the rear cowl and the rear fender. In the motorcycle, saddle bag attachment holes are provided on the rear cowl and the rear fender. When the saddle bag is not mounted on the vehicle, the saddle bag attachment holes are covered with movable members. The movable members are a passenger step and a passenger grip.

Abstract: A cowl covers a steering handle and a body frame from upper and front sides of the steering handle to the right and left sides of the body frame. The cowl is mounted to the body frame. The cowl includes an upper portion for covering the upper side of the steering handle and a screen mounting recess opened at its rear end. A windscreen inclined rearwardly and upwardly is mounted to the screen mounting recess. Side surfaces of the cowl are each provided with an air guide groove wherein an airflow is directed toward the airflow guiding-in port while being straightened. In addition, slits through which the airflows are directed to upper portions of the airflow guiding-in ports are each provided between those opposed edge portions of the windscreen and the cowl which front on the screen mounting recess. The battery is cooled without depending on an electric fan.

Abstract: A cowl covers a steering handle and a body frame from upper and front sides of the steering handle to the right and left sides of the body frame. The cowl is mounted to the body frame. The cowl includes an upper portion for covering the upper side of the steering handle and a screen mounting recess opened at its rear end. A windscreen inclined rearwardly and upwardly is mounted to the screen mounting recess. Side surfaces of the cowl are each provided with an air guide groove wherein an airflow is directed toward the airflow guiding-in port while being straightened. In addition, slits through which the airflows are directed to upper portions of the airflow guiding-in ports are each provided between those opposed edge portions of the windscreen and the cowl which front on the screen mounting recess. The battery is cooled without depending on an electric fan.

Abstract: A vehicle system includes a compressed air system and a brake assembly. The compressed air system includes an actuating means for actuating a pneumatic-controlled vehicle component and an exhaust outlet adapted to discharge exhaust air from the actuating means. The vehicle system includes a discharge device for discharging air to at least a portion of the brake assembly. A method of improving the braking characteristics of a brake assembly is also provided. Furthermore, the use of exhaust air in order to improve the braking characteristics of a brake assembly is also described.

Abstract: An electrically heated window intended to be fitted with an imaging device which views an object through a viewing area of the window. A resistance heating element comprises at least one electrically conductive wire extending across the viewing area a plurality of times along a plurality of arc-shaped path.

Abstract: An electrically heated window intended to be fitted with an imaging device which views an object through a viewing area of the window. A resistance heating element comprises at least one electrically conductive wire extending across the viewing area a plurality of times along a plurality of arc-shaped path.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method and an apparatus for cleaning ambient air of a vehicular adsorption unit (8). The vehicle includes a combustion engine (1) and a passenger ventilation system (5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11). Adsorption takes place whether the engine (1) is running or not. During adsorption, a fan (11) forces ambient air from an inlet (6) to the ventilation system in a first direction, through an adsorption unit (8), and out of an outlet (10). To desorb when the engine is running, air is supplied to a heater (13). Heated air passes through the adsorption unit (8) to release pollutants and regenerate the unit. Pollutant-containing air passes through a second heater (4,16) and then through the first heater (13) to heat the ambient air. Finally, polluted air is drawn from the heat exchanger (13) to an intake conduit (3) of the engine (1).

Abstract: The invention relates to a method and an apparatus for cleaning ambient air of a vehicular adsorption unit (8). The vehicle includes a combustion engine (1) and a passenger ventilation system (5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11). Adsorption takes place whether the engine (1) is running or not. During adsorption, a fan (11) forces ambient air from an inlet (6) to the ventilation system in a first direction, through an adsorption unit (8), and out of an outlet (10). To desorb when the engine is running, air is supplied to a heater (13). Heated air is passes through the adsorption unit (8) to release pollutants and regenerate the unit. Pollutant containing air passes through a second heater (4, 16) and then through the first heater (13) to heat the ambient air. Finally, polluted air is drawn from the heat exchanger (13) to an intake conduit (3) of the engine (1).

Abstract: The invention relates to a method and an apparatus for cleaning ambient air by means of an adsorption unit (8) arranged in a vehicle, which vehicle includes a combustion engine (1) and a ventilation system (5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11) for a passenger compartment. Adsorption takes place whether the engine (1) is running or switched off. In adsorption mode, a fan (11) is operated to force ambient air from an inlet (6) to the ventilation system in a first direction, through an adsorption unit (8), and out of an outlet (10) of the ventilation system. In desorption mode the engine is running and air is supplied to a first heating means (13). The heated air is passed through the adsorption unit (8) to release the pollutants and regenerate said unit. The air containing the pollutants is passed through a second heating means (4, 16) and is then passed through the first heating means (13) to heat the said ambient air.

Abstract: System and method for generating hydrogen fuel for a fuel cell. The system has a reforming process device for implementing a reforming process that converts primary fuel to hydrogen. At least one cleaning device is included that cleans a flow of hydrogen fuel leaving the reforming process. The cleaning device includes a membrane (22) having selective permeability for CO, and the membrane (22) is essentially composed of ceramic material. Preferably, the system is adapted for inclusion on a vehicle.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method and an apparatus for cleaning ambient air by means of an adsorption unit (8) arranged in a vehicle, which vehicle includes a combustion engine (1) and a ventilation system (5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11) for a passenger compartment. Adsorption takes place whether the engine (1) is running or switched off. In adsorption mode, a fan (11) is operated to force ambient air from an inlet (6) to the ventilation system in a first direction, through an adsorption unit (8), and out of an outlet (10) of the ventilation system. In desorption mode the engine is running and air is supplied to a first heating means (13). The heated air is passed through the adsorption unit (8) to release the pollutants and regenerate said unit. The air containing the pollutants is passed through a second heating means (4, 16) and is then passed through the first heating means (13) to heat the said ambient air.

Abstract: A system for determining the effectiveness of a catalytic coating on a radiator in a motor vehicle. The system provides a driver or maintenance staff status of the catalytic function provided by the catalytic coating on a heat exchanger in a cooling system connected to an engine in a motor vehicle. The motor vehicle includes an engine, a cooling circuit, a heat exchanger having at least a partially externally coating of a catalytic material for converting environmentally harmful substances in ambient air. A sensor determines the effectiveness of the catalytic exchanger by comparing a parameter on one side of the heat exchanger with a parameter on the other side of the heat exchanger. The sensor determines the effectiveness of the catalytic exchanger by measuring untreated air and air that is treated by passing through the heat exchanger. A fan is used to reverse the flow of air to and from the heat exchanger.