This paper describes a computer-controlled engine test cell being developed at the General Motors Research Laboratories. The object is to combine the advantages of the controlled experimental ...

If you’re looking to soup up your whip, the first place you’ll probably look is the engine control unit. This computer shoved in the engine compartment controls just about every aspect … ...

Scientists Hack Into Cars' Computers -- Control Brakes, Engine Researchers say cars' onboard computers can be vulnerable to hackers.

Two sets of researchers have shown that cars' onboard computers can be vulnerable to hackers. Cars remain safe, they say, but the studies show that flaws need to be addressed soon.

During their final years, a handful of automakers experimented with computer control of the humble carb, trying to squeeze out every last bit of efficiency and reduce pollution as much as possible.

Shinichi Kato, Norihiko Nakamura, Kichiro Kato, Hidemi Ohnaka, High Efficiency Supercharger Increases Engine Output, Reduces Fuel Consumption Through Computer Control, SAE Transactions, Vol. 95, ...

From the point of view of those of us who like to modify our cars, however, the black-box nature of engine-control computers limits our options for making changes to how our fuel-delivery and ...

The Engine Control Module (ECM) is the computer responsible for controlling the engine. The ECM communicates with other vehicle control units via a communication bus.

The position of the throttle and how quickly it’s opening or closing is transmitted to the engine control module, and that information is among the factors the computer uses to decide how much ...

The root cause of Volkswagen's diesel imbroglio—while digitally embedded in code deep within at least 11 million engine control computers —lies in a far more human pursuit: pride.

Because many engine-control computers freak out when not connected to the factory instrument cluster, I saved this one.

An illuminated “check engine” light tells you that the engine control computer has detected a problem that may be causing the vehicle to produce excessive emissions.