Abstract: Methods and apparatus to prevent trailer sway are disclosed. An example apparatus to prevent trailer sway of a trailer coupled to a vehicle includes prediction circuitry to predict, based on sensor data from one or more sensors of the vehicle, whether a trailer sway condition associated with the vehicle is likely to occur, and control activation circuitry to, in response to the prediction that the trailer sway is likely to occur, activate at least one vehicle control of the vehicle to prevent the trailer sway condition from occurring, the at least one vehicle control to include applying torque to at least one of one or more trailer wheels of the trailer or one or more vehicle wheels of the vehicle.

Abstract: A power module assembly for a power inverter of a vehicle includes a housing defining a cavity and a plurality of cards arranged side-by-side in a planar, linear array. The array is positioned within the cavity such that an inlet manifold is defined between a first longitudinal side of the array and the housing and an outlet manifold is defined between a second longitudinal side of the array and the housing. The inlet and outlet manifolds cooperate to form a fluid circuit that is in direct contact with both sides of each of the cards.

Abstract: An electrified vehicle may include an electric motor coupled to a battery to propel and brake the vehicle, a pedal generating a pedal position signal including a released position signal, friction brakes configured to provide a stopping force to vehicle wheels, and a controller programmed to control the motor and the brakes in response to the pedal being released to decelerate the vehicle to a stop, and to control the motor and an engine (in hybrid vehicles) to inhibit propulsive torque to the wheels after stopping due to the pedal released position until receiving driver input indicative of a request for moving the vehicle, such as depressing the brake or accelerator pedal, or activating an automated vehicle maneuver, such as a parking maneuver, cruise control, or stop-and-go control. Inhibiting torque may include inhibiting creep torque and/or operating the electric machine to charge the battery when the engine is running.

Abstract: An electric machine includes a stator core having a plurality of stacked laminations that are arranged in sets that each define a circumferentially extending slot through a thickness of the set. The sets are circumferentially rotated relative to each other in sequence such that each slot only partially overlaps with one or more adjacent slots to form a continuous helical cooling path around the stator core. Windings are supported on the stator core.

Abstract: In response to detecting a trigger event a computer in a vehicle such as a gateway device can retrieve a static identifier of an electronic control unit (ECU) via a vehicle network. The vehicle in the computer can then receive, in response to a request to a server computer, a salt string, and generate a temporary ECU identifier for the ECU based on the salt string and the static identifier. The temporary ECU identifier can then be deployed to the vehicle network.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided herein to improve operation of a vehicle and a vehicle comprising said systems, for example, by receiving one or more driver control signals from an electronic control unit (ECU) of the vehicle, calculating one or more time variability factors for each of the vehicle control signals, determining one or more driver categories based on the calculated time variability factors, and outputting a vehicle control signal based on the determined driver category.

Abstract: Upon determining that a vehicle is operating at an off-road location, a control parameter for the vehicle can be adjusted to compensate for data from a vehicle sensor affected by operating at the off-road location. The vehicle can then be operated at the off-road location according to the adjusted control parameter.

Abstract: Provided is a method of making ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA) comprising the steps: (a) providing a reaction mixture (a) comprising ethylenediamine (EDA) and glycolonitrile (GN), wherein reaction mixture (a) comprises 0% to 0.1% by weight, based on the weight of reaction mixture (a), of any base having pKa of the conjugate acid (PKaH) of 13 or higher; (b) causing or allowing reaction mixture (a) to react to form a dinitrile (DN) compound; (c) bringing the DN into contact with aqueous solution of a base having pKaH of 11 or higher, and causing or allowing the resulting mixture to react to form a diacid compound (DA); (d) causing or allowing the DA to react, either sequentially or simultaneously, with additional GN to form products (Pd); (e) causing or allowing products (Pd) to react with a base having pKaH of 11 or higher, to form EDTA.

Abstract: A drive mode adaptation system is for a vehicle. The vehicle has a drive mode selector. The system includes a hybrid wireless tire sensor (HWTS) coupled to an interior of a tire of the vehicle, a processor electrically connected to the drive mode selector, and a memory. The memory has instructions that, when executed by the processor, cause the processor to perform operations including gathering real time data with the HWTS, and utilizing the real time data with the drive mode selector to determine a preferred drive mode.

Abstract: A structural assembly for an electric vehicle includes a vehicle frame and a battery structure. The vehicle frame is distinct from a vehicle body and includes a front section, a rear section and a mid-section disposed between the front and rear sections. The mid-section includes opposed longitudinal rails. The battery structure is configured to house power storage units and is disposed between the opposed longitudinal rails. The battery structure includes a battery housing secured to the opposed longitudinal rails of the mid-section. The mid-section and the battery housing are combined into a unitized structure that is removably secured to the front and rear sections of the vehicle frame.

Abstract: An automotive power system includes a traction battery, an electric machine, and one or more power cards each containing at least one power semiconductor switch and at least one Y-snubber that includes a series connected capacitor and resistor. The power semiconductor switches are arranged to form an inverter electrically connected between the traction battery and electric machine. The resistors are tuned to dissipate common mode noise associated with operation of the power semiconductor switches.

Abstract: A floor mat for a vehicle includes a first panel, a second panel pivotably coupled to the first panel, and an actuator operably coupled to and positioned beneath the first panel. The actuator is operable to move the first panel in a vehicle-forward direction from a first position to a second position. Movement of the first panel toward the second position causes the second panel to pivot relative to the first panel from a lowered position to a raised position. In the lowered position of the second panel, the vehicle-uppermost portion of the second panel is positioned at a first vehicle-elevation. In the raised position of the second panel, the vehicle-uppermost portion of the second panel is positioned at a second vehicle-elevation that is greater than the first vehicle-elevation.

Abstract: A system, such as for a fuel cell electric vehicle, includes a fuel cell stack (FCS) and a controller. The FCS is configured to provide, such as for vehicle propulsion, a stack power commensurate with a stack power request. The stack power is a product of a stack current of the FCS and a stack voltage of the FCS. The controller is configured to, upon the stack voltage meeting a predetermined threshold, control the FCS to increase the stack current to cause the FCS to provide an increased stack power commensurate with an increased stack power request.

Abstract: Systems and methods for heating a vehicle via a fuel operated heater are presented. In one example, the fuel operated heater heats a catalyst in an exhaust system of an internal combustion engine to reduce engine emissions. In another example, the fuel operated heater heats a particulate filter to purge soot from the particulate filter.

Abstract: A vehicle includes control pilot circuitry connected with a charge port and including a control pilot line, a resistor, and a switch that selectively connects the resistor between the control pilot line and a ground of electric vehicle supply equipment plugged into the charge port. The vehicle also includes a controller that toggles the switch between open and closed states after receiving an off-board request defining a number of toggles for the switch.