Abstract: This paper demonstrates the validity of vehicle acceleration/deceleration signals derived from 1Hz sampled GPS position and OBDII velocity sensors through ...

Modern vehicles’ sophisticated electronics go far beyond the simple car mechanics most of us grew up with. Now, OBD, or on-board diagnostics, diagnoses almost every issue within your vehicle. Whether ...

After owning a three-car succession of modestly appointed subcompacts, I’ve finally upgraded to some neat technological features in my beloved 2011 BMW 128i. Even though I’ve driven many new cars over ...

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Onboard diagnostic (OBD) systems were pioneered and refined in gasoline engines, but now this technology has taken a firm hold in the diesel engine world as well. As of the 2007 model year, all diesel ...

Abstract: The basis for this research involves logging various sensor data from a large sample population of automobiles. The device necessary for such a task has to be capable of streaming On-Board ...

Whether you are a gearhead or not, as a car owner, it is always important to be on top of everything as far as maintenance and upkeep are concerned. This does mean regularly scheduled trips to a ...

A:Evaporative emissions system diagnosis is never an easy thing. It's a complex series of components and hoses designed to capture hydrocarbons in gas tank fuel vapors, preventing them from entering ...