During the last decades, production technologies of electronic components have made a significant headway. It has become possible to use power and microprocessor electronics in the drive and power systems, which initiated the development of modern electric motor control systems used on electric vehicles. Evolution of components has allowed to create various devices starting with integrated alternator and ending with serial production electric vehicles. Particular attention is paid to semiconductors based on silicon carbide and gallium nitride, which allows to reduce such critical parameters of electric vehicle as the weight and overall dimensions of the electrical equipment. This article presents the modern development trends of electronic industry related to the drive systems for electric vehicles. The article consists of two sections. The first section describes the retrospective of power electronics. The second section deals with power electronics potential future perspectives.

In the present article, a comparative analysis of the manufacturability of various methods of protecting engineering products used in the manufacture and repair of corrosion is carried out. The properties and technological features of coating deposition, providing corrosion resistance of machine parts, are revealed. On the basis of the obtained data, the results of the analysis of factors influencing the choice of the optimal method of applying a protective coating were presented, which should provide not only protection from environmental exposure, but also reduce the likelihood of failures, both of individual elements and of the technical system as a whole. Particular attention was paid to identifying the benefits of using phosphate coatings based on water suspension. Continuous improvement of the compositions used for phosphating, increasing their anti-corrosion properties, and most importantly the simplicity of their application, provides a real possibility of applying this type of protective coatings both under production conditions and under repair conditions.

Moscow carsharing is actively developing, getting more and more premium cars at its disposal, attracting new customers of different age categories, therefore it is impossible to circumvent the development of Moscow carsharing with a party, it is necessary to carefully examine all of its sides, all the advantages and disadvantages, because it is no accident Muscovites prefer car sharing metro or taxi. Therefore, in this paper, we will discuss the basic features of Moscow carsharing, its comparison with foreign analogues, its possible alternatives and competitors. Also rates and features of using this service will be given. In addition, a comparative analysis will be presented with the services of a taxi and owning a personal car. In conclusion, it will be revealed why the development of carsharing in Moscow is relevant.

Are considered existing and new methods of gaugings of longitudinal and microprofile – of the big sites of roads in the course of the vehicle movement, based on gaugings of longitudinal discharge angles of the vehicle, speedups sprung and unsprung mass and their mathematical transformation in package MatLab/Simulink are offered. On the basis of them registration longitudinal and microprofile of 5 types of roads is spent. The analysis of their characteristics on parametres of conveyances, speeds, to speedups in 1.3 octave strips of frequencies is made. It is offered to estimate flatness of road on speed of change of biases in a strip of 0,16–0,4 Hz: to 0,15 sm/s – roads with small biases, to 0,25 sm/s – small, to 0,3 sm/s – averages, over 0,4 sm/s – big. Quality of a microprofile is expensive to estimate expediently on a spectrum squared magnitude speeds of a microprofile in 1/3 octave strips of 6,3–12,6 Hz:  to 4 sm/with – roads of excellent quality, to 6 sm/with – high quality roads, to 8 sm/with – roads of satisfactory high quality, over 10 sm/with – bad.

This article proposes a method for assessing the thermodynamic state of asphalt concrete pavements of highways, which characterizes the kinetics of the wear process. Studies of changes in temperature under the action of moving vehicles along the lanes on the Moscow Ring Road and Leningradsky Prospect using a thermal imager have been carried out. Thermograms of the upper layer of the coating were obtained during the movement of motor vehicles in the winter, summer and autumn-spring periods, which illustrate the processes occurring in the upper layer of the coating.

At present, world practice has thousands of kilometers of roads built or restored using black-mastic mixtures, which indicates a gradual displacement of traditional types of asphalt concrete in the construction of protective and structural layers of road surfaces. At the same time, crushed stone-mastic asphalt concrete, as more durable and resistant to intensive climatic and transport impacts, has particularly proven itself on the most difficult sections of roads. In the process of monitoring the performance of coatings, unique statistical data were collected, the analysis of which allowed specialists not only to establish requirements for mixtures, but also to evaluate the actual performance properties of SMA in comparison with conventional asphalt concrete in terms of resistance to the formation of ruts and cracks, reduction of evenness, manufacturability and other factors.The article discusses the possibility of using recycled granules of old asphalt concrete in SMA, using reinforcing additives and anti-aging compositions for bitumen. The materials of the work of countries of the European Union and the United States over the past decade are given.

Road monitoring is the most important method for assessing the technical condition of all road structures, including road pavements and road surfaces. Monitoring helps to solve the problem of maintaining the strength of the pavement. However, for a long time it was carried out visually by workers of road maintenance organizations. Receiving timely information about the damage and destruction of pavements, road organizations, however, could not reasonably plan repair work and, most importantly, accurately determine their volume and complexity. The solution to these problems was uncertain. The increase in traffic intensity on the roads, the increase in the speed of cars and their mass, and the high level of accidents required obtaining specific quantitative information. The result was the emergence of instrumental methods and special equipment for assessing the technical condition of pavements – strength, friction coefficient, and others. Another result was the disappearance of a visual method for diagnosing road structures and objects. But under conditions of high traffic intensity on roads, high cost of instrumental appraisal works, there was a practice of conducting instrumental surveys on a systematic basis, and before carrying out major repair or reconstruction work, moreover, as a justification of the need for them. As a result, many of the damage and the onset of the destruction of pavements and pavements were unnoticed, which subsequently greatly increased the cost of repairs. Under these conditions, it is proposed to resume the practice of visual monitoring of roads together with instrumental methods for evaluating their technical condition. As an example justifying this, the article deals with the question of the destruction of asphalt concrete pavements caused by the fatigue of asphalt concrete. Fatigue of asphalt concrete is manifested in the form of grids of short narrow cracks, which for a long time do not affect the evenness of the roadway surface and therefore are not recorded by instrumental methods. The vibration factor that contributes to (often initiating) the appearance of fatigue damage of asphalt concrete is experimentally considered, the energy level of road vibration vibrations is estimated.

Currently, much attention in the field of engineering is paid to the issue of reducing the metal consumption of products. The article presents the rationale for the relevance of the production of parts and components of machines made of polymer composite materials (PCM). The possibilities of creating new industrial compositions PCM, as well as prospects for improving the accuracy when conducting their tests to determine the physico-mechanical properties. The substantiation of the choice of the methods of physicomechanical testing of PCM with the aim of determining their strength properties was carried out. The analysis of domestic and foreign standards for the conduct of physical and mechanical tests of PCM. The main differences of the requirements for carrying out physical and mechanical tests in domestic and foreign practice are determined. Methods for testing tensile and fatigue PCM samples are described. The process of analyzing test results using a software-integrated method is presented. The results of the PCM tensile test, obtained using the GOM Correlate computer program, and the graphs of the relative maximum, average, and minimum stresses during cyclic PCM fatigue tests are presented. The results of amplitude movement of stresses are presented. Using the methodology for analyzing samples used by foreign colleagues from the University of Parma (Italy), a full-scale deformation picture of the distribution of reinforcing particles on the sample surface was established.

In the soil cutting process, the forces on the blade of a bulldozer are variable and complicated, and they decrease the performance of bulldozers. It's significant to understand soil-blade interaction in researching the performance, design and utilization of the primary tools of bulldozers. In this article, the force acting on the blade of bulldozers, when digging and moving soil on a horizontal surface, is calculated theoretically using the laws and curves of Reece. This article is helpful, especially when choosing the best bulldozer and the right design of a bulldozer blade for a required purpose.

The work on the definition of dangerous driving was carried out due to the lack of clear regulations and standards for the definition of “dangerous driving”. The paper analyzes the existing legislation of the Russian Federation regarding the definition and identification of “dangerous driving”, presents the results of a sociological survey of focus groups on the influence of various factors that determine “dangerous driving”. Also, approaches to the definition from the mathematical point of view of the term “dangerous driving” in the tasks of insurance telematics using the bonus-malus discount system are being developed. In addition, the main approaches to the use of elements of cooperative intelligent transport systems to identify signs of "dangerous driving" are identified.

Article is devoted to a research of a problem of innovative development of economy of regions of the Russian Federation. As development of economy of Russia depends on development of regions, it is necessary to analyse not only external and internal factors of innovative development of regions, but also the economic indicators influencing further development of the industries of these regions.

In particular, in this article factors and problems of economic development of regions on the example of two areas of the Russian Federation are considered. Consequences of influence of an investment component, internal and external economic factors on the prospects of development of economy are stated, need of development not only transport infrastructure, but also intellectual transport systems, social and economic development of the Samara and Novosibirsk regions is proved.

As a result of the analysis of economic indicators it is revealed that major factors of innovative development of the considered regions are regional investment networks and development of transport infrastructure. For achievement of innovative development of the considered regions it is necessary to carry out the tasks set in the Scheme of innovative development of the Samara region till 2020 and the Strategy of innovative development of the Novosibirsk region till 2030.

Development of innovations is a key factor of economic growth now.

The problems of teaching the basics of quantum physics to students of modern engineering universities in the conditions of "rigid time frames" provided by the discipline program "Concepts of modern natural science (CSE)"are discussed. The strict time limits established for the study of the KSE do not allow us to consider the basic elements of classical and modern physics even in a relatively complete volume, which reliably provides an understanding of the fundamentally important "key" aspects of the "KSE". Taking into account the personal experience of the authors associated with the "inclusion" of elements of quantum mechanics in the structure of the discipline "KSE", allows us to offer the attention of stakeholders a possible course plan "KSE" with the inclusion of elements of quantum mechanics.

This article examines peculiarities of development and drawing up of concise learners' Russian-Kyrgyz and Kyrgyz-Russian dictionary of terminology "Bridges" for training the Russian language to Kyrgyz students studying engineering. The dictionary was developed with the support of the Russkiy Mir Foundation, which financed the publication of dictionaries and their distribution in Kyrgyzstan. When compiling a bilingual terminological dictionary, special attention was paid to the structure of the organization of the dictionary and the selection of a minimum of terms necessary for the development of professional lexical competence of post-graduate students. When working on the dictionary, the authors tried to give the semantic structure of the word so that students could get a full picture of it, understand it by ear and use it confidently when making sentences. The article shows the peculiarities of working with the dictionary, gives recommendations on the learning of concepts and terms, and also describes the content of each section of the dictionary and its applications.

During the formation of the higher military school of the Russian defense Ministry, the main task of military training centers is to increase the quality of military training of students. The solution requires switching from methodology as a teaching method to methodology as a teaching on the organization of activities, to the development and implementation of methods of complex training of officers, sergeants, rank and file with the use of complex tactical and special training tasks. In the period of formation of the growing influence of personality factor, which requires the transition from a student-centered to pedagogic approach. Using the psycho-diagnostics and correlation analysis investigated the effect of social interactions of students in the military training center in MADI programme officers and sergeants of the stock. The reliability and validity of the results were tested with the use of correlation analysis and the hypothesis of the relationship between the varying characteristics of the centers at MADI and HSE (2018), military departments at universities of St. Petersburg (2004). It is established, the uniform base of completing-a condition for growth of quality of military training of the students trained according to programs of officers and sergeants of a stock. Norms and values of the individual have a dominant influence on their social relations. Conscious choice of military training actualizes the quality of the individual: discipline, expanding horizons, getting the skill of the head, the acquisition of experience with people, the development of the state of citizenship ‒ patriotism. The state of cohesion of the training group is a factor in the education of the individual on the basis of value orientations and values inherent in reserve officers and sergeants. The influence of status and income factors in the decision of students to serve under the contract by those who did not think about the question of conscription into the armed forces. The influence of the activities of the teaching staff on the Outlook of students is demonstrated: about a third of students enrolled in the programs of reserve officers and about a quarter of reserve sergeants form their attitude to the military profession in the process of military training (the attitude has improved). MADI students have a high readiness to defend the Fatherland, to conscription, a higher interest in military training, but less expressed confidence in themselves, the ability to protect the norms of behavior, which requires educational work, which is based on the data obtained in the systematic study of their psychological state, cohesion of educational groups.

The article deals with the causes of wear gauge. To study the process of wear of road surfaces was created a unique complex for testing road surfaces and tires, which provided the opportunity to study the factors affecting the process of wear of the roadway. The influence of studded tires on the increase of road surface wear is considered. The possibilities due to which it is possible to reduce the degree of destruction of the road surface under the action of studded tires are revealed. The dynamic calculation of the impact of the spike on the roadway material is given. It is concluded that it is necessary to increase the strength of the coating.

This article explores the possibility of improving modern road artificial irregularities designed to regulate road traffic. As a research task, the authors determined an attempt to assess the possibility of using the properties of dilatation fluids to create smart road artificial unevenness capable of adjusting the resistance to movement of a car depending on its speed. For this purpose, the article presents a description of dilatant fluid’s properties with an explanation of their atypical behavior. In this paper, the possibility of using the substance of the dilatation liquid in creation of means of calms of the transport movement, namely as a speed control bump, is considered and checked. Advantages and disadvantages identified during the researching of the proposed design, which reflect the relevance of using of the creation in real climatic and social conditions, are analyzed. On the basis of the obtained results, recommendations for more efficient operation of road artificial irregularities on the basis of dilatation liquids were drawn up.

Types of errors, types of the used devices for measurement of cars’ speed installed in the car motor, and devices of video and photo speed fixing devices during the cars movement are considered in this paper. Construction features of the above-stated devices are given. It is shown that the most precision instrument is the navigator which works with use of system of global positioning of GPS in the presence of the Internet. Values of measurement of speed by means of speedometers are overestimated by producers of cars for the purpose of driving safety. Comparison of mechanical and electronic speedometers is carried out. Factors on which the accuracy of measurement of speed speedometers and video photo clampers depends are given. The error values of the video and camera coincide with the limit of the allowed speeding of the car, which allows you to challenge the penalty for speeding the car. It is shown that the navigator has the smallest error.

Due to the penetration of moisture and harmful impurities from the air the conditions for the development of electrochemical corrosion appear on the surface of the cars.

The article discusses the experimental results obtained by students in the study of the surface of the car for the presence of corrosion damage. Methods of non-destructive testing of corrosion state of the surface are well known: ultrasonic flaw detection, acoustic emission, radiography, thermography, electrical resistance method, etc.

Students got acquainted with the method of recognition of sub-film corrosion on the surface of the car with the help of a thermal imager, whose work is based on obtaining a thermal image in the infrared region of the spectrum without direct contact with the metal sample under study. The method allows to quantify the surface area of the metal sample exposed to corrosion.

The article also presents the calculations of the spring suspension of the car, based on knowledge of the laws of physics, namely, Hooke's law.

The article briefly describes the history of two types of public transport – an electric omnibus and a suspended trailer, the developer of which was The Russian inventor I.V. Romanov.

V. Romanov was at the origins of the creation of urban public electric transport in Russia. He designed the original electric motors for electric vehicles, invented a light sheet material-wood plastic – for the car body panel, built an electric omnibus, invented a model of a suspended electric road, created a project of a monorail linking Moscow with St. Petersburg and Nizhny Novgorod, and also proposed the idea of building a ring road around St. Petersburg.

The article also presents the technical characteristics and some features of the modern electric bus and cable car, which are currently in operation in Russia.

The article presents the results of a study of the parameters of High-voltage Electric Arc, performed on the assembled in the laboratory installation. It is a study of these parameters dependence on the conditions of High-voltage Electric Arc combustion in different gas media, at different pressures, in the magnetic field and in the candle flame. It is shown that the gas medium affects the ignition time of the High-voltage Electric Arc and the stability of its combustion. The greatest stability of combustion and the shortest ignition time of High-voltage Electric Arc are observed at reduced pressure. In inert gas, the combustion stability is also quite long, however the ignition time is longer than at reduced pressure. For gas mixtures, the shortest ignition time of High-voltage Electric Arc corresponds to the presence of oxygen in the gas medium. The magnetic field superimposed on the High-voltage Electric Arc reveals the arc deviation to one of the poles of the magnet, which proves the electromagnetic nature of the High-voltage Electric Arc. The flame of the candle increases the number of plasma flashes. The article presents the scope of High-voltage Electric Arc.

The research was conducted within project work of students in the course of physics studying. The basis for the problem definition is the widespread use of microwave (a very high frequency) radiation both in everyday life, and in the industry. Theoretical bases of receiving and practical use of microwave radiation are studied. According the selected scheme a device for receiving microwave radiation is made. Rules of safety during work under microwave radiation are studied. Water, electroluminescent lamp and semiconductor radio receiver are selected as the objects of study. The dependence of the boiling time of water on the distance to the source of microwave radiation is established. The possibility of burning of the electro luminescent lamp in the conditions of microwave radiation is shown and the dependence of burning brightness on the distance to a microwave radiation source is found. It is shown that as a result of the influence of microwave radiation on a semiconductor radio receiver, its operation deteriorates or stops (up to complete destruction) depending on the distance to the source of microwave radiation.

The article discusses the achievements and contributions to the development of classical thermodynamics of S. Carnot and B. Сlapeyron. It is shown that, based on misconceptions about the nature of heat, using a number of analogies, S. Carnot was able to obtain the correct phenomenological theory of an ideal heat engine. The published book and diaries of S. Carnot allow us to state that for the first time he formulated not only the second, but also the first law of thermodynamics. The merit of B. Сlapeyron is the further development of the ideas of S. Carnot. Based on the original sources, the article draws attention to the discrepancy between the names of well-known laws and the authors who discovered them for the first time. The united gas law was first obtained by S. Carnot. Сlapeyron used this law in his work, but he did not introduce anything new into it.

The article discusses the physical phenomenon of Magnus effect, its features, as well as its use in engineering and in the infrastructure of Russian roads. An experimental setup was assembled to demonstrate the efficiency of this phenomenon in generating electricity. The installation is a wind generator with rotating cylinders instead of conventional paddles. According to the results of our research, it was concluded the future development of this technology in the infrastructure of roads. In particular, it is proposed to use such installations on lights, illuminating the main routes of Russia to save energy consumption. In addition, it seems promising to use wind generators with rotating cylinders at filling stations for electric vehicles.

The article deals with the problem of irregularity of road covering actual in our country, providing statistical data based on a survey of the population. The reasons for the formation of road irregularities of the “Comb” type are explained, the physical processes occurring during the movement of vehicles on roads with an earth and gravel surface are considered, experimental confirmation of the “Comb” formation is given. Mathematical models of the description of this phenomenon are described, on the basis of which the parameters of the forming “Comb” are calculated for a specific car model. A number of recommendations are proposed for car drivers when driving on the road with irregularities like “Comb”. The work was done in the Department of Physics during the preparation of students of the Automobile Transport Faculty for the Scientific-research and scientific-practical MADI conference.