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ALTERNATOR MODULATION FOR CONTROL OF EXHAUST HEATING ELEMENT

Systems and methods for modulating power provided to a heating element of a vehicle exhaust system is provided. One system includes a controller controlling a switch, and an alternator having a first …

DRIVE·Feb 6·1 min read

H05B3/0019 PACCAR Inc.

TRACTOR-BASED TRAILER CLEARANCE AND POSITIONING SYSTEM AND METHOD

The present disclosure describes systems and methods for automated determination of certain physical characteristics of a trailer in a tractor-trailer truck and positional arrangement between the trai…

DRIVE·May 25·1 min read

G06V20/56 PACCAR Inc.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR REDUCING EFFICIENCY LOSSES ASSOCIATED WITH POWERING VEHICLE ACCESSORIES

Systems and methods for driving an accessory of a vehicle. The system includes a power take-off (PTO) device, a mechanically driven accessory, a battery, and power conversion circuitry electrically co…

DRIVE·Dec 22·2 min read

B60K6/26 PACCAR Inc.

Estimating Ambient Air Temperature and Diagnosing Sensor Failure Using Intercooler Efficiency

Examples of the present disclosure describe systems and methods for determining an estimated ambient air temperature in an environment in which a vehicle is operating. The estimated ambient air temper…

DRIVE·Dec 1·1 min read

B60W40/02 PACCAR Inc.