That 16-pin connector tucked beneath the dashboard of every car built after 1996 is one of the most underused tools available to everyday drivers. Most people encounter the OBD-II port only when a ...

Abstract: Developing powertrain control functions is time-consuming and resource-intensive, often leading to sub-optimal solutions. Reinforcement Learning (RL) allows agents to perform complex control ...

So you want to control some mains electrical (or lower voltage) item using your phone, perhaps? This single ESP8266 plug-in controls a relay that is built in to the module. An Android app (.apk) ...

Whether you like it or not, your vehicle is filled to the brim with computers. While these computers are a dream come true when everything is working the way it should, they can quickly turn into a ...

Founded by Clessie Cummins in 1919, Cummins has been making engines for over a century. Their engines are inside everything imaginable; from pickup trucks to long-haul semis, mining equipment to ...

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Ford has issued a safety recall for one of its most popular SUV models. The company is currently recalling certain models of its Explorer SUV due to issues with powertrain ...

The 2025 Ford Explorer is being recalled due to faulty powertrain control module (PCM) software that could reset and cause issues. Along with a potential power loss, it could damage the SUV's parking ...

Pushing a vehicle to its limits is the essence of motorsport. Having a pro driver push you around a track in a test rig is the essence of awesome. That's what BMW had in mind at its Performance Center ...

Modern cars depend on a vast number of electronics, components, and vehicle systems to send us to and from our destinations. Some of those parts are well-known, like the engine, transmission, and ...