What does the EPC light mean on a car (and is it dangerous?)

The EPC Light is a troubleshooting light that appears most commonly on cars made by Volkswagen Audi, but it could be a sign ...
Interesting Engineering

This patented drivetrain could make hybrid vehicles simpler, lighter, and smarter

For years, carmakers have been trying to combine the best parts of electric vehicles and gasoline-powered cars to create hybrid systems that promise long driving range, strong performance, and freedom ...
RealLifeDIY on MSN

The small gas engines from decades ago that still start on the first pull

These decades-old engines outlast modern ones — and anyone can fix them.
Cars and Horsepower

There Are 100 Computers Hiding in Your Car Right Now (You’re Riding a Data Center on Wheels)

Your car has more code than a fighter jet and over 100 computers hiding beneath the hood. From the Jeep hack that exposed ...
IEEE

Model Predictive Contouring Control With Barrier and Lyapunov Functions for Stable Path-Following in UAV Systems

Abstract: In this study, we propose a novel method that integrates Nonlinear Model Predictive Contour Control (NMPCC) with an Exponentially Stabilizing Control Lyapunov Function (ES-CLF) and ...
IEEE

Matrix Control Barrier Functions

Abstract: This paper generalizes the control barrier function framework by replacing scalar-valued functions with matrix-valued ones. Specifically, we develop barrier conditions for safe sets defined ...
electronicsforu

Small Engine Control Reference Design

From fuel injection and ignition control to diagnostics and ECU communication, this reference design brings key engine management functions together for engineers to test and develop. KIT33812ECUEVME ...
International Banker

Rethinking Bank Risk: From Control Functions to Strategic Resilience

The nature of risk is undergoing a structural shift in the global banking industry. Traditional categories, such as credit, market, liquidity and operational risk, remain essential, but they no longer ...