Abstract: Disclosed embodiments relate to reporting Electronic Control Unit (ECU) errors or faults to a remote monitoring server. Operations may include receiving operational data from a plurality of ECUs in the vehicle, the operational data being indicative of a plurality of runtime attributes of the plurality of ECUs; generating, through a machine learning process, a statistical model of the operational data; receiving live, runtime updates from the plurality of ECUs in the communications network of the vehicle; identifying an ECU error associated with an ECU in the communications network of the vehicle, the ECU error being determined by a comparison of the live, runtime updates with the statistical model of the operational data to identify at least one deviation from the operational data; and wirelessly sending a report to the remote monitoring server based on the live, runtime updates, the report identifying the ECU and the identified ECU error.

Abstract: A water chiller, a water output adjustment method, and an air conditioning system. The water chiller includes: at least two cooling towers used in parallel, a water pressure balance adjustment circuit, and a main control hoard, where each of the at least two cooling towers includes a water pressure pre-adjustment circuit, the main control board is configured to control the water pressure pre-adjustment circuit to realize real-time water output adjustment of the each of the at least two cooling towers, and control the water pressure balance adjustment circuit to achieve a water output balance adjustment among-multiple cooling towers.

Abstract: An engine control device includes: a compression release cylinder selecting part that selects, from a plurality of cylinders, one or more compression release cylinders to which fuel is not to be injected, depending on the magnitude of a required torque of an engine having the plurality of cylinders connected to an exhaust pipe provided with a catalyst for purifying exhaust gas; an exhaust valve control part that opens the exhaust valve of the compression release cylinder; a fuel injection amount determining part that determines the amount of fuel to be injected into an operating cylinder that differs from the compression release cylinder among the plurality of cylinders, according to a load torque generated by opening the exhaust valve and the required torque; and an injection control part that causes fuel, according to the determined amount of fuel injection, to be injected into the operating cylinder.

Abstract: A method for calibrating a phase locked loop (PLL) includes counting cycles of an output clock signal generated by the PLL until early phase lock signal is asserted when the cycles of the output clock signal counted within a first duration of time differ from a first target value by no more than a first maximum difference, counting cycles of the output clock signal until final phase lock signal is asserted when the cycles of the output clock signal counted within a second duration of time differ from a second target value by no more than a second maximum difference, the second duration of time being greater than the first duration of time, and using the output clock signal to control an operation in a physical layer circuit of a communication interface after the early phase lock signal is asserted and before the final phase lock signal is asserted.

Abstract: Provided is a control device for an internal combustion engine capable of realizing an operation of the internal combustion engine in a state in which a dilution is close to a limit. A processor (CPU 23a) of a control device for an internal combustion engine calculates a change amount of a parameter (for example, a combustion center position) indicating a combustion state of the internal combustion engine (combustion center change amount calculation unit 32). The processor (CPU 23a) corrects an operation amount of an actuator (for example, an EGR valve) that adjusts a dilution of an air-fuel mixture according to a difference between the change amount of the parameter indicating the combustion state and a target value of the change amount, and brings the change amount close to the target value (actuator operation amount correction unit 33).

Abstract: Disclosed are a rapid acceleration mode system of a vehicle and a method for controlling the same which may provide personalized user options for rapid acceleration. In particular embodiments, the system includes an input device configured to receive a user input regarding whether or not to select a rapid acceleration mode; a storage configured to store at least one of a state reference of a battery and a state reference of a vehicle powertrain; a notification device configured to inform a user whether or not the vehicle enters the rapid acceleration mode; and a controller configured to determine whether or not the vehicle is capable of entering the rapid acceleration mode, and to output whether or not the vehicle is capable of entering the rapid acceleration mode through the notification device.

Abstract: A system-on-chip including: a first slave having a first safety level; a second slave having a second safety level; a first master having a third safety level, the first master outputs a first access request for the first slave and a second access request for the second slave; a safety function protection controller that outputs first attribute information corresponding to the first safety level, second attribute information corresponding to the second safety level, and third attribute information corresponding to the third safety level; and an interconnect bus that receives the first, second and third attribute information, transfers the first access request to the first slave when it is determined that the third safety level is higher than or equal to the first safety level, and blocks the second access request when it is determined that the third safety level is lower than the second safety level.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a vehicle and a vehicle controlling method, the purpose is to optimize the control of engine, a heater, and an air conditioner based on running load of the vehicle. In accordance of the present embodiment, a vehicle controlling method of a vehicle including an engine, a heater, and an air conditioner, the method includes determining required heating, latent engine heat, and running load of the vehicle and determining a driving pattern of the vehicle based on the required heating, the latent engine heat, and the running load of the vehicle.

Abstract: An electric drive module comprises a housing, at least one electric motor attached to the housing, a main gear wheel mechanically connected to the electric motor by mechanical gears, a gearbox, where the gearbox input member is driven by the main gear wheel, an axle differential housed in an axle differential housing and driven by an gearbox output, and drive shafts driven by the axle differential, the axis of which is parallel to the axis of the gearbox. At least a portion of the differential housing is rigidly connected to the output member of the gearbox, which allows direct connection of the gearbox and the differential.

Abstract: A method for operating an exhaust system of a vehicle having an internal combustion engine upstream of the exhaust system and having an energy network is provided. The method includes operating the energy network in an operating situation with a voltage at a starting position, wherein a heating element is associated with the exhaust system, the heating element being connected to the energy network via a switching element, wherein the heating element in a first switching state of the switching element, when the switching element is switched on, is connected to the energy network in an electrically conductive manner, and in a second switching state of the switching element, when the switching element is switched off, is electrically separated from the energy network, and changing the voltage from the starting position to a switchover position when switching the switching element between the first and second switching states.

Abstract: An autonomous earth moving system can determine a desired state for a portion of the EMV including at least one control surface. Then the EMV selects a set of control signals for moving the portion of the EMV from the current state to the desired state using a machine learning model trained to generate control signals for moving the portion of the EMV to the desired state based on the current state. After the EMV executes the selected set of control signals, the system measures an updated state of the portion of the EMV. In some cases, this updated state of the EMV is used to iteratively update the machine learning model using an online learning process.

Abstract: The disclosed subject matter describes a method for setting an automatic distance from and behavior with respect to a vehicle in front. The automatic distance can be optimized based on the situation and energy efficiency. A current traffic situation is detected. A traffic situation on a road section yet to be traveled can be predicted. Energy consumption depending on a variation in the distance from the vehicle in front can be measured. A distance from the vehicle in front can be set depending on the currently detected traffic situation, the predicted traffic situation, and the measured energy consumption.

Abstract: A system and method that includes determining a relationship between a moving resistance of a vehicle system and one or more characteristics of the vehicle system. A trip plan may be generated based at least in part on the relationship for movement of the vehicle system through one or more sections of one or more routes based at least in part on the relationship. One or more operational settings of the vehicle system are then designated for implementing the trip plan to drive movement of the vehicle system to achieve one or more objectives.

Abstract: A control apparatus for a vehicle that includes a drive wheel, an engine and an automatic transmission configured to transmit power from the engine toward the drive wheel. When the automatic transmission is shifted, the control apparatus is configured to execute a shifting-time torque-down control by using an ignition retard method of retarding an ignition timing of the engine or a fuel cut method of restricting fuel supply to the engine. The control apparatus is configured to estimate a temperature of a predetermined portion of an exhaust pipe of the engine in a case in which the shifting-time torque-down control is executed by using the ignition retard method, and to execute the shifting-time torque-down control by using the fuel cut method when an estimated value of the temperature of the predetermined portion of the exhaust pipe is not lower than a predetermined upper-limit temperature value.

Abstract: An in-vehicle control device includes: a requested torque calculation unit which calculates a requested torque on the basis of a driving state of a vehicle; a requested torque change amount calculation unit which calculates the amount of change in requested torque per unit time as a requested torque change amount; an estimated generation torque calculation unit which calculates estimated generation torque estimated as being generated by an engine; an estimated generation torque change amount calculation unit which calculates the amount of change in estimated generation torque per unit time as an estimated generation torque change amount; and an abnormality detection unit which detects an abnormality of the engine on the basis of the integrated value of a difference between the requested torque change amount and the estimated generation torque change amount, and outputs abnormality determination for the engine.

Abstract: A method for controlling a vehicle moving on a road, wherein the vehicle includes a controller capable of activating an automated function involving emergency braking of the vehicle. The method includes automated steps consisting in after the automated function is complete, collecting information relative to the space in front of the vehicle; determining whether the space in front of the vehicle is sufficient to enable the vehicle to move forward; only if the space in front of the vehicle is sufficient, reaccelerating.

Abstract: A rail vehicle includes a truck having wheels for engaging a railroad track, a bolster supported by the truck, and a tank supported by the bolster for storing a lading. A measurement system measures the level of the lading within the tank and includes gauges and a controller. The gauges are disposed at selected points on the bolster for sensing at least one of lateral and longitudinal localized displacement experienced by the bolster during motion of the rail vehicle. The controller calculates the level of the lading within the tank and compensates for changes in the level of the lading during motion of the rail vehicle in response to signals generated by the gauges.

Abstract: A method for controlling a locking system for automatic locking and shutdown of a motor vehicle comprising a device for partially autonomous parking is described. The method comprises the following steps: receiving a request for automatic locking and shutdown of the motor vehicle; determining at least one feature which identifies an imminent use of the function for partially autonomous parking; evaluating the at least one feature captured and on the basis thereof determining whether a use of the function for partially autonomous parking is to be expected; delaying the automatic shutdown of the motor vehicle if it was determined that a use of the function for partially autonomous parking is to be expected.

Abstract: Provided is a construction machine including a hydraulic system having a hydraulic pump, and a first hydraulic actuator and a second hydraulic actuator which are driven by hydraulic oil supplied from the hydraulic pump. The construction machine includes a first flow rate detector that detects a flow rate of drain hydraulic oil discharged from the first hydraulic actuator, a second flow rate detector that detects a flow rate of drain hydraulic oil discharged from the second hydraulic actuator, and an abnormality determination unit that determines abnormality of the first hydraulic actuator, based on a detection signal from the first flow rate detector, and determines abnormality of the second hydraulic actuator, based on a detection signal from the second flow rate detector. The first flow rate detector and the second flow rate detector each have a moving body.

Abstract: A method for controlling a power system that powers a load is provided. The power system includes a prime mover, an electrical machine coupled to the prime mover, a battery source, an inverter coupled to the battery source, and a power system controller configured to control operation of the power system. The method includes monitoring a power demand on the power system from the load. The method also includes comparing the monitored power demand with a load threshold value. Also, the method includes determining that the monitored power demand is less than the load threshold value. Further, the method includes upon determining that the monitored power demand is less than the load threshold value: inactivating the prime mover, and instructing the battery source with the inverter to supply power to the load.

Abstract: A path providing device configured to provide a path information to a vehicle includes: a communication unit configured to receive map information from a server, the map information including a plurality of layers of data, an interface unit configured to receive sensing information from one or more sensors disposed at the vehicle, the sensing information including an image received from an image sensor, and a processor configured determine an optimal path for guiding the vehicle from an identified lane, generate autonomous driving visibility information and transmit the generated autonomous driving visibility information based on the sensing information and the determined optimal path, update the optimal path based on dynamic information related to a movable object located in the optimal path and the autonomous driving visibility information, and control the interface unit to shut off or start an engine of the vehicle based on the autonomous driving visibility information.

Abstract: A control system for a vehicle that executes a feedback control properly to adjust a speed of a predetermined rotary member to a target speed. A controller is configured to: calculate an amount of change in a torque applied to the rotary member by one of the torque devices, in accordance with operating conditions of the torque devices; and calculate an amount of change in the torque applied to the rotary member by another one of the torque devices, based on a target amount of change in a synthesized torque of the torques of the torque devices and the amount of change in the torque applied to the rotary member by one of the torque devices.

Abstract: When an acceleration request is issued, an electronic control unit for a hybrid vehicle performs control for producing an acceleration feeling of setting a target engine rotation speed to an initial rotation speed (=basic initial value+initial value correction value) which is lower than an optimal-fuel-efficiency rotation speed at which required engine power is able to be most efficiently output and increasing the engine rotation speed from the initial rotation speed to the optimal-fuel-efficiency rotation speed at a rotation speed increase rate (=basic increase rate+increase rate correction value) based on the elapse of time. When the target supercharging pressure is high, the initial value correction value is set to a greater value and the increase rate correction value is set to a greater value than when the target supercharging pressure is low.

Abstract: A reduction device includes a housing defining an input chamber configured to receive exhaust from a power source, an output chamber, an exhaust channel configured to direct the exhaust from the input chamber to the output chamber, and a longitudinal axis. The reduction device also includes a treatment unit disposed in the exhaust channel and along the longitudinal axis. The treatment unit is configured to at least partly remove pollutant species from the exhaust. The reduction device also includes an attenuation component disposed in the housing and radially outward of the treatment unit. The attenuation component is fluidly connected to the exhaust channel, and is configured to attenuate a range of frequencies corresponding to operation of the power source. Additionally, the exhaust channel prohibits exhaust entering the input chamber from exiting the housing without passing through the treatment unit.

Abstract: Systems for hybrid electric engines have a fuel vapor canister (FVC) in fluid communication with (i) fuel vapor in a fuel tank with a refueling valve therebetween, (ii) an intake manifold with a canister purge valve therebetween, and (iii) atmospheric pressure (atm) with a canister vent valve (CVV) therebetween, a bypass loop around the refueling valve, and a pressure sensor upstream of both the refueling valve and the CVV. The loop has a control pump and a control valve controlling fluid communication with atm, and in a first mode, control valve and CVV open, pumps fuel vapor to the FVC for pressure control, then closes the control valve; in a second mode, control valve closed and CVV open, pumps atm to the FVC; and in a third mode, control valve and CVV open, pumps fuel vapor to the FVC to a pre-selected threshold to close the CVV.

Abstract: A controller for a hybrid vehicle performs charging control when a shift range of the hybrid vehicle is a first range, and does not perform the charging control when the shift range of the hybrid vehicle is a second range, the charging control being control of charging a power storage device with electric power generated by a generator driven by an engine. The controller records diagnosis information when an SOC of the power storage device is equal to or lower than a first threshold value and the shift range of the hybrid vehicle is the first range, and does not record the diagnosis information when the SOC of the power storage device is equal to or lower than the first threshold value and the shift range of the hybrid vehicle is the second range.

Abstract: A vehicular arbitration system includes: a main manager configured to receive one or more requests from a plurality of first application execution units and to determine a request for operating a predetermined on-vehicle device based on the received one or more requests and a predetermined rule; and a plurality of sub-managers respectively configured to arbitrate the request determined by the main manager and a request input from at least one second application execution unit that is different from the plurality of first application execution units and to control the on-vehicle device based on an arbitration result.

Abstract: A method for detecting at least one characteristic parameter of a closure element (12) closing an opening. By means of a handling device (10), a movement is imposed on the closure element (12), wherein at least the interacting force between the closure element and the handing device during the movement is determined by means of a first sensor (20) integrated in the handling device, and position changes of the closure element during the movement sequence are detected by means of a second sensor (26).

Abstract: A storage device stores a first mapping that receives, as an input, first input variables including a previously estimated value for a fuel temperature variable, a pump variable on a state of a fuel pump, a first engine variable on a state of an engine, and an outside air temperature variable on an outside air temperature, and outputs the fuel temperature variable. Further, an execution device is configured to acquire the first input variables and estimate the fuel temperature variable by applying the acquired first input variables to the first mapping. Therefore, it is possible to estimate the fuel temperature variable by applying the first input variables to the first mapping even without providing a temperature sensor.

Abstract: A precipitation index estimation apparatus includes a data collection unit and an estimation processing unit. The data collection unit is configured to collect rainfall amount data that is detected by a rainfall amount sensor in one or more vehicles positioned in a predetermined area within a predetermined period. The estimation processing unit is configured to estimate a precipitation index indicating an intensity of precipitation in the predetermined area within the predetermined period, based on the collected rainfall amount data.

Abstract: A precipitation index estimation apparatus includes a data collection unit and an estimation processing unit. The data collection unit is configured to collect rainfall amount data that is detected by a rainfall amount sensor in one or more vehicles positioned in a predetermined area within a predetermined period. The estimation processing unit is configured to estimate a precipitation index indicating an intensity of precipitation in the predetermined area within the predetermined period, based on the collected rainfall amount data.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for calculating the derived cetane number of a liquid hydrocarbon sample is disclosed. The method comprises combusting (19) the sample in a constant volume combustion chamber (45). The method comprises obtaining (23) a pressure versus time combustion profile (69) of the sample wherein the profile comprises a first region (81) and a second region (83), the first region (81) including the start of combustion, and the second region (83) relating to a later time than the first region. The method comprises selecting a single data point from the second region (83) of the combustion profile (69), said data point representing a combustion delay (CD) of the combustion profile; and calculating a derived cetane number for the sample using the time value associated with said single data point.

Abstract: Methods and systems are described for conserving energy used by an energy consuming device. In certain embodiments, an energy conservation system can be configured to deliver energy to the energy consuming device for a period, followed by a period where energy delivery is dampened and/or cut. By cycling the delivery of energy in this fashion, the energy conservation can achieve a pulsed efficiency.

Abstract: A vehicle travel control device includes: a control section controlling operation of a motor generator and a power storage device. The control section performs SOC reduction control based on determination that while the own vehicle is traveling on a travel scheduled route, a section is present in which a predetermined amount of regenerative power generation by the motor generator in the own vehicle exceeds an SOC upper limit value. The SOC reduction control reduces a current SOC of the power storage device by setting an SOC lower limit value as a lower limit, to recover all electric power generated by the regenerative power generation. The control section performs efficiency priority travel based on determination that the predetermined amount of regenerative power generation is not actually expected to be available. The efficiency priority travel places priority on vehicle fuel economy or electric power efficiency.

Abstract: An engine device is equipped with an engine, a supercharger having a turbine, a compressor and a waste gate valve, and a control device that controls the engine and the supercharger, and that performs an abnormality diagnosis of a relationship between an intake air amount of the engine and a supercharging pressure as a pressure downstream of the compressor in the intake pipe. The control device performs boost control for controlling the waste gate valve such that the supercharging pressure becomes higher when a predetermined condition is fulfilled than when the predetermined condition is not fulfilled. The control device further sets a threshold for use in the abnormality diagnosis, based on whether or not the boost control is performed.

Abstract: A vehicle includes an engine, a continuously variable transmission including an input shaft coupled to the engine, an output shaft, an electric machine, and a gearing arrangement. The electric machine is configured to actuate the gearing arrangement to change a speed ratio between the input and output shafts. A controller is programmed to, responsive to a request to manually shift the transmission to one of a predetermined number of virtual discrete speed ratios and the engine being OFF, command starting of the engine regardless of a driver-demand torque and operate the electric machine to shift the transmission to the one of the speed ratios.

Abstract: A computing device-implemented method includes receiving data representative of one or more travel parameters for distribution ranges for a vehicle that includes a first propulsion system, and, receiving data representative of one or more travel parameters for distribution ranges for a vehicle that includes a second propulsion system. The distribution ranges for the vehicle that includes the first propulsion system are equivalent to the distribution ranges for the vehicle that includes the second propulsion system. The method also includes receiving data representative of one or more travel parameters for distribution ranges for a collection of vehicles. The distribution ranges for the collection of vehicles are equivalent to the distribution ranges for the vehicle that includes the second propulsion system.

Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for an exhaust tuning valve. In one example, a method may include adjusting the exhaust tuning valve in response to a steering wheel angle input. Additionally or alternatively, the position of the exhaust tuning valve may be adjusted differently in response to a same steering wheel angle input during different driving behaviors.

Abstract: An autonomous vehicle having a user interface and a computing system that is in communication with the user interface. The computing system may have at least one processor and at least one memory that stores computer-executable instructions. When executed by the at least one processor, the instructions may cause the at least one processor to output information through the user interface to inform the passenger of an action that the passenger needs to enact prior to the autonomous vehicle beginning to move and determine, based upon an occurrence of the action that the passenger needs to enact, whether the autonomous vehicle is permitted to begin moving.

Abstract: A power supply and an automotive topology that includes the power supply, the power supply having an integrated module, which includes in a common, shared module housing, a start-stop DC/DC converter, a DC/AC converter, and an auxiliary DC/DC converter, which bypasses stop/start during non-stop/start operation. A DC input port connected to the start-stop DC/DC converter, DC/AC converter, and the auxiliary DC/DC converter. A DC output port connected to the start-stop DC/DC converter to supply DC to critical loads of a motor vehicle, even during vehicle OFF mode. An AC output port connected to the DC/AC converter to supply AC to an external component.

Abstract: An update process updates relationship defining data by inputting, to a predetermined update map, a state of a vehicle obtained by a state obtaining process, a value of an action variable used to operate an electronic device, and a reward corresponding to an operation of an electronic device. A range in which an operation process uses, as the action variable, a value different from a value that maximizes an expected return related to the reward is defined as a return non-maximizing range. In a case in which a degree of deterioration of the vehicle is greater than or equal to a predetermined degree, a changing process changes the return non-maximizing range to a side on which the return non-maximizing range is expanded as compared to a case in which the degree of deterioration is less than the predetermined degree.

Abstract: Systems and methods for operating a vehicle that may be driven to or sold in different geographical locations that may have different engine emissions and fuel economy standards are described. The systems and methods may adjust vehicle operation to comply with standards that may be enforced where the vehicle is geographically located. The standards may apply to countries, treaty zones, race track areas, off-road areas, and other geographically related standards.

Abstract: Various methods and systems are provided for generating exhaust energy and converting exhaust energy to electrical energy while an engine is not running. In one example, a system for an engine comprises: a first turbocharger including a first compressor driven by a first turbine, the first turbine disposed in an exhaust of the engine; a fuel burner fluidly coupled to the exhaust upstream of the first turbine; a generator coupled to one of the first turbine or an auxiliary, second turbine fluidly coupled to the exhaust downstream of the fuel burner; and one or more bypass valves configured to adjust a flow of air that bypasses the engine and is delivered to the fuel burner.

Abstract: A vehicle controller includes: an execution unit configured to execute a control program for controlling a vehicle; a storage unit having a first program storage area to store the control program and a second program storage area to store an update program that is an updated version of the control program and created based on update data acquired from a device located outside the vehicle through a network; and an update unit that stores the update program in the second program storage area based on the update data, regardless of whether the execution unit is executing the control program.

Abstract: An apparatus for controlling a vehicle includes an energy predictor to predict an available energy using a battery energy based on a charging energy in battery charging and a battery energy based on a learned value of a state of health (SOH) of a battery, a distance calculator to calculate a driving range using the predicted available energy and a fuel efficiency which is previously learned, and a controller to update information on the calculated driving range.

Abstract: A synchronous dynamometer assembly for applying a load to an engine during at least one portion of the combustion cycle of the engine in a synchronised manner so as to be repeatable each cycle of the engine comprises a dynamometer having a non-inductive load which is applied to the engine during operation to vary the speed of the engine. The non-inductive load is variable by varying the current delivered to it. Crankshaft monitoring means monitors the rotational position of the engine crankshaft, and combustion detection means detects a combustion event in a cylinder of the engine. Control means is operatively connected to the dynamometer for applying the load from the dynamometer to the engine for at least one part of the combustion cycle in real time such that the different loads may be applied to the engine for different parts of the combustion cycle.

Abstract: The present invention is a system for dynamic determination of an environmental footprint linked to the overall mobility of a user, comprising means for measuring a trip made by the user using a smart phone application which detects modes of mobility and modes of mobility in a motorized vehicle and style of driving; means for calculating a pollution footprint of the user, accounting for the real usage and global and local pollutants emitted during a given time interval using a server or onboard electronics in a control unit or in a connected vehicle; and means for exploiting the pollution footprint, including a connected object informing one of the user and the administrative authorities of the pollution footprint.

Abstract: Example implementations described herein are directed to systems and methods for estimating the remaining useful life of a component or equipment through the application of models for deriving functions that can express the remaining useful life over time. In an aspect, the failure acceleration time point is determined for a given type of component, and a function is derived based on the application of models on the failure acceleration time point.

Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for adjusting a position of an exhaust valve that regulates engine exhaust noise. In one example, the position of the exhaust valve is adjusted according to a road grade estimate. The road grade estimate may be based on a vehicle's present position on a road or a position that is a distance away from the vehicle's present position.

Abstract: An engine system capable of controlling an intake air flow includes a combustion chamber, an ignition plug, an intake air flow control valve, and a controller. The controller performs, in at least a part of an operating range, SPCCI combustion in which after jump-spark ignition combustion of a portion of a mixture gas inside the combustion chamber by a jump-spark ignition of the ignition plug, compression ignition combustion of the remaining mixture gas is carried out by a self-ignition. The controller strengthens, at least in a part of the operating range of SPCCI combustion, the intake air flow inside the combustion chamber by controlling the intake air flow control valve. The controller controls, in a middle-load range of the operating range where SPCCI combustion is performed, the intake air flow control valve so that the intake air flow becomes weaker than in a high-load range and a low-load range.