A ruggedized engine control module (ECU) system includes a plugin-pod, a connector configured to connect the plugin-pod to a connector of an ECU, and signal processing circuitry. The ruggedized ECU system further includes a ruggedized enclosure for the connector and the signal processing circuitry. The ruggedized enclosure is configured to mount the plugin-pod to the ECU. The connection circuit includes signal processing circuitry configured to receive signals from at least one of the connectors, process the signals, and output the processed signals. The ruggedized ECU is configured to dissipate heat from the signal processing circuitry.

A ruggedized engine control module (ECU) system includes a plugin-pod, a connector configured to connect the plugin-pod to a connector of an ECU, and signal processing circuitry. The ruggedized ECU system further includes a ruggedized enclosure for the connector and the signal processing circuitry. The ruggedized enclosure is configured to mount the plugin-pod to the ECU. The connection circuit includes signal processing circuitry configured to receive signals from at least one of the connectors, process the signals, and output the processed signals. The ruggedized ECU is configured to dissipate heat from the signal processing circuitry.

A system for reducing vibration from an engine shock event caused by turning on an engine of a vehicle. The system includes an engine vibration sensor connected to the engine and configured to detect vibration data. The system includes an engine shock dampening unit configured to analyze the vibration data received from the engine vibration sensor to detect the engine shock event. The engine shock dampening unit is further configured to determine a vibration cancellation instruction for partially or completely cancelling the vibration from the engine shock event when the engine shock event is detected. The system includes a vibration unit configured to vibrate in an opposing direction of the vibration from the engine shock event based on the vibration cancellation instruction such that the vibration from the engine shock event is reduced.

A delivery device for delivering a medium and for heating the medium to be delivered, having a vehicle pump, an electric motor for driving the vehicle pump and a control unit for controlling the electric motor. For heating the medium in the vehicle pump, the control unit is designed to generate a first alternating electrical current in a conductor winding of the electric motor. This first alternating electrical current induces eddy currents in a component of the delivery device, by which the medium can be heated.

A delivery device for delivering a medium and for heating the medium to be delivered, having a vehicle pump, an electric motor for driving the vehicle pump and a control unit for controlling the electric motor. For heating the medium in the vehicle pump, the control unit is designed to generate a first alternating electrical current in a conductor winding of the electric motor. This first alternating electrical current induces eddy currents in a component of the delivery device, by which the medium can be heated.

A method of identifying a faulted component in an automotive system including an internal combustion engine managed by an Electronic Control Unit. The internal combustion engine is operated according to a predefined detection routine. A noise signal emitted by the activated internal combustion engine is recorded in a data carrier or memory system. The recorded noise signal is analyzed by a signal treatment algorithm to determine a plurality of vibration modes of the automotive system from the noise signal.; The amplitude of the noise signal is compared at each vibration mode with an acceptable amplitude threshold. A faulted component of the automotive system is determined if the amplitude of the correspondent vibration mode is greater than the acceptable amplitude threshold.

A method of identifying a faulted component in an automotive system including an internal combustion engine managed by an Electronic Control Unit. The internal combustion engine is operated according to a predefined detection routine. A noise signal emitted by the activated internal combustion engine is recorded in a data carrier or memory system. The recorded noise signal is analyzed by a signal treatment algorithm to determine a plurality of vibration modes of the automotive system from the noise signal.; The amplitude of the noise signal is compared at each vibration mode with an acceptable amplitude threshold. A faulted component of the automotive system is determined if the amplitude of the correspondent vibration mode is greater than the acceptable amplitude threshold.

Generators and methods for shutting down generators in confined spaces. One generator includes an internal combustion engine, an alternator, a power outlet, and an electronic processor communicatively coupled to the engine. The electronic processor is configured to obtain an engine speed of the engine, and determine that the engine speed is below an engine speed threshold. The electronic processor is further configured to determine, in response to determining that the engine speed is below the engine speed threshold, that a predetermined number of a plurality of secondary parameters of the generator have crossed respective secondary thresholds. The electronic processor is further configured to shut down the generator in response to determining that the predetermined number of the secondary parameters have crossed the respective second thresholds.

Generators and methods for shutting down generators in confined spaces. One generator includes an internal combustion engine, an alternator, a power outlet, and an electronic processor communicatively coupled to the engine. The electronic processor is configured to obtain an engine speed of the engine, and determine that the engine speed is below an engine speed threshold. The electronic processor is further configured to determine, in response to determining that the engine speed is below the engine speed threshold, that a predetermined number of a plurality of secondary parameters of the generator have crossed respective secondary thresholds. The electronic processor is further configured to shut down the generator in response to determining that the predetermined number of the secondary parameters have crossed the respective second thresholds.

The invention is an automobile with two engines, where one engine is mounted in the front of the car and one is mounted in the back of the vehicle. A common drive shaft rotational part is run from engine to engine underneath the vehicle. A machine functioning as both a transmission and a differential is located affixed to the flywheel or clutch of both engines. The common driveshaft is run from trans differential to trans differential. Both engines share a common computer system performing the functions such as ignition and electronic fuel injection.