Abstract Hybrid transmissions have attracted great attention in the automotive industry due to their energy-saving, low-emission properties, and have become a focus of research and development.This paper presents a new method to design the configuration of two mode power split hybrid transmission using the combination of the simple planetary gear t

In the automobile industry, the mechanical losses resulting from friction are largely responsible for various kinds of surface damage, such as the scuffing occurring in some mechanical assemblies.These scuffing processes seem to be due to a local loss of lubrication between certain mechanical elements of the same assembly, leading to a sharp increa

This paper analyses the effectiveness of the Internet as a tool for civic engagement among youth during the 2000, 2004, and 2008 US presidential elections.In this context, youth can be understood as the segment of the electorate comprised of individuals between the ages of 18 and 25 years.The authors apply concepts of the digital divide to address,

Abstract Detecting strike-slip tectonics using thermochronology is challenging because the complex relative Compressor motion between fault blocks often does not substantially displace the vertical stratigraphy provided by thermochronological ages.Here we investigate the strike-slip tectonics in the Yangtze Block, South China, based on an original

Caravanserais Bike Parts - Cranks - Crank Arms are border garrisons relying on them the warriors of Islam could resist towards the attacks of enemies and unbelievers.Transoxania was considered as one of the eastern marches of the world of Islam towards Turks and this issue led to the construction of numerous caravanserais in this section.Since the