Abstract: A balance weight for use on automotive vehicles includes at least one body and at least one magnetic element. A wheel, a wheel rim and a wheel disc are used with the balance weight.

Abstract: A wheel for use on a vehicle includes a wheel rim and a wheel disc associable to each other. The wheel disc includes a central portion that has a region for accommodating a wheel hub of the vehicle. At least six fixing bores are concentrically arranged around the central portion. The fixing bores include a first set of bores that define a first circumference having a first diameter and a second set of bores that define a second circumference having a second diameter different from the first diameter. The wheel is associated to the wheel hub of the vehicle by direct association of at least three fixing elements with the first set of bores or the second set of bores.

Abstract: A rim for a vehicle wheel includes a circular band defining an outer circumferential surface. A plurality of discrete openings is formed within the outer circumferential surface to reduce the weight of the rim. A lightweight sealing member is used to seal the discrete openings.

Abstract: A wheel is provided with a wheel rim in a single piece that visually corresponds to two ordinary rims joined at their flanges, as well as a wheel rim that integrates this wheel. The wheel, particularly designed for use on vehicles, includes a substantially cylindrical wheel rim and a substantially circular wheel disc associated to each other, the rim having at least two substantially circular and concentric regions and each of the circular regions configuring a groove for positioning a tire. The rim further includes a substantially annular intermediate region provided with at least one radial through bore for ventilation.

Abstract: A vehicle window clearing assembly includes a fluid outlet directing a fluid stream across an exterior surface of a window. The fluid outlet is mounted on an exterior structure of a vehicle to direct fluid streams for clearing away moisture build up on the window exterior.

Abstract: An obstacle avoidance and vehicle stability system as provided that includes a plurality of wheels, each driven by an independent electric motor. Each of the electric motors provides rotational drive to its respective wheel. The electric motors may also provide braking through a retarding force. A controller is electrically connected to the electric motors. A plurality of vehicle sensors are electrically connected to the controller for detecting vehicle information indicative of vehicle stability. The controller receives information from the vehicle sensors and controls the electric motors and braking device to maintain vehicle stability, for example, during a hard braking maneuver to avoid a collision with an obstacle. The controller commands the appropriate electric motor and/or braking device to accelerate and/or decelerate the appropriate wheel to maintain control of the vehicle.