Abstract: A wheel assembly includes a rim, an inner hub concentric with the rim, and an outer hub concentric with the rim and the inner hub. The outer hub is between the rim and the inner hub. The wheel assembly includes a first set of spokes spaced circumferentially about the inner hub between the inner hub and the outer hub. The first set of spokes are elongated radially from the inner hub and having a sinusoidal shape. The wheel assembly includes a second set of spokes spaced circumferentially about the outer hub between the outer hub and the rim. The second set of spokes are elongated radially from the outer hub and having a sinusoidal shape. The second set of spokes are aligned with the first set of spokes circumferentially about the outer hub.

Abstract: A system can include computer including a processor and memory, the memory storing instructions executable by the processor to compute an estimate of frictional torque responsive to receipt of an input signal representing a measurement of an angular velocity of a steering motor, compute an estimate of operator torque applied to an element of a steering subsystem based on the computed estimate of the frictional torque and to actuate a component in a vehicle in response to the computed estimate exceeding a threshold value.

Abstract: A mold assembly, for an overhead console button carrier having a unitary body, includes a cavity side and a core side. The core side includes at least one zero draft core insert, a first buried retractor mechanism and a first slide mechanism.

Abstract: A wheel assembly includes a rim and a hub concentric with the rim. The wheel assembly includes a first set of spokes spaced circumferentially about the hub between the rim and the hub. The spokes of the first set of spokes each has an elliptical shape elongated in a direction radially from the hub to the rim. The wheel assembly includes a second set of spokes spaced circumferentially about the hub between the first set of spokes and the rim. The spokes of the second set of spokes each has a partial elliptical shape elongated in a direction radially from the hub to the rim. The spokes of the first set of spokes are in an alternating arrangement with spokes of the second set of spokes circumferentially about the hub.

Abstract: A vehicle includes a vehicle frame and a steering post rotatably supported by the vehicle frame. The vehicle includes a crossbar supported by the steering post. The crossbar is bisected by the steering post and the crossbar elongated in a cross-vehicle direction from a first end to a second end. The vehicle includes a brace supported by the crossbar. The brace includes a first portion, a second portion spaced from the first portion, and a curved portion connecting the first portion to the second portion. The first portion is supported by the first end of the crossbar and the second portion is supported by the second end of the crossbar.

Abstract: Metal components coated with a paint composition formed of an epoxy resin, a graphene and/or graphene-based species, and an additive of a siloxane and/or derivative of a siloxane are disclosed. Such painted metal components do not require a lubricant applied thereover.

Abstract: A fastening arrangement for fastening a secondary part defining a top side to a primary part includes a support element with a contact hole portion for underside contact on the primary part and a contact passage hole that extends in a displacement direction. An adjustment hole portion has an adjustment passage hole and is arranged in a spacing position at a distance from the contact hole portion. The contact hole portion and the adjustment hole portion are connected together via a pivot portion at the end relative to the displacement direction. A shank of a bolt can be guided through the passage holes and the adjustment hole portion is adjustable into a support position on the contact hole portion by a pivot movement of the pivot portion. The bolt can be displaced along the contact passage hole in the displacement direction by a form fit with the adjustment hole portion.

Abstract: A computer is programmed to receive first sensor data from a sensor of a vehicle indicating a first relative position of a stationary object, the first relative position detected while the vehicle is in a first vehicle pose; receive second sensor data from the sensor indicating a second relative position of the stationary object, the second relative position detected while the vehicle is in a second vehicle pose having a different orientation than the first vehicle pose; and determine one of a calibration parameter or a vehicle relative pose based on the first relative position, the second relative position, and the other of the calibration parameter or the vehicle relative pose. The calibration parameter defines a sensor pose of the sensor relative to the vehicle. The vehicle relative pose defines a transformation of the vehicle from the first vehicle pose to the second vehicle pose.

Abstract: A method for retrofitting a feature of a vehicle is described, wherein the vehicle is designed for wireless data transmission and is designed for at least one optional feature, wherein the feature can be retrofitted wirelessly. The method comprises the following steps: entering data for identifying a vehicle using an HMI; receiving the data for identifying a vehicle by method of a data processing device and identifying a vehicle in a database; retrieving from the database and outputting via the HMI at least one optionally retrofittable feature of the identified vehicle; selecting at least one feature of the optionally retrofittable features retrieved; acquiring authorization to use the at least one selected feature; transferring data for retrofitting the at least one selected feature to the vehicle; and retrofitting the at least one selected feature during the next commissioning of the vehicle.

Abstract: A cargo floor for a vehicle, the cargo floor including a body and a guiderail coupled with an underside of the body. The cargo floor including a puck coupled with the underside of the body, wherein the at least one puck slidably engages an interior surface of a cargo space. The cargo floor including a cleat defining a lens-shaped profile, the cleat coupled with underside of the body. The cargo floor including a track coupled with the interior surface of the cargo space and aligned with the guiderail. The cleat is slidably coupled with the track, and the body is positioned between a disposed position and an extended position. The cargo floor further includes an actuator coupled with the underside of the body. The actuator locks and unlocks the guiderail and the track.

Abstract: A method for dehydrogenation of one or more hydrocarbons and regeneration and reactivation of a catalyst composition includes contacting a first gaseous stream comprising a first hydrocarbon, such as propane, with a catalyst composition in a dehydrogenation reactor at a first temperature, thereby producing a first dehydrogenated hydrocarbon, such as propylene, and a deactivated catalyst composition; combusting at least one fuel gas and coke on the deactivated catalyst in the presence of oxygen at a second temperature, thereby producing a heated catalyst composition; and reactivating the catalyst in the presence of oxygen. The second temperature is from 50° C. to 200° C. greater than the first temperature. The catalyst composition is also described and comprises gallium, platinum and a further noble metal, such as palladium.

Abstract: An advertising method for a shuttle comprises by a controller, responsive to identifying a drop-off location and a business paying to influence a route traveled by the shuttle, selecting one of a plurality of routes to the drop-off location according to a priming estimate indicating that points of interest along the one share more characteristics with the business relative to others of the plurality; and commanding the shuttle to travel the one.

Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for an exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) system. In one example, a method includes determining a present EGR valve offset and an historical EGR valve offset and comparing the present EGR valve offset and the historical EGR valve offset to determine a presence of an EGR leak.

Abstract: This disclosure describes systems and methods using blockchain for in-vehicle health and wellness tracking. An example method may include receiving a request for a vehicle from a mobile device of a user. The example method may also include receiving, from a pathogen detector device within a first vehicle, an indication that a number of pathogens within the first vehicle is less than a threshold amount. The example method may also include assigning the first vehicle to the user based on the indication that the number of pathogens within the first vehicle is less than a threshold amount.

Abstract: A composite antenna mount includes a polymer matrix, a plurality of particles dispersed through the polymer matrix, at least some of the particles including a ferromagnetic coating, and a plurality of electrically conductive filaments electrically connecting the ferromagnetic coatings of the particles. The ferromagnetic coating each coated particle is configured to absorb electromagnetic radiation in a specified frequency range.

Abstract: Systems/methods for operating an autonomous vehicle. The methods comprise: obtaining LiDAR data generated by a LiDAR system of the autonomous vehicle and image data generated by a camera of the autonomous vehicle; performing a first object detection algorithm to generate first object detection information using the LiDAR data, and a second object detection algorithm to generate second object detection information using both the LiDAR data and the image data; and processing the first and second object detection information to determine whether a given object was detected by both the first and second object detection algorithms. When a determination is made that the given object was detected by both the first and second object detection algorithms, the first object detection information is selectively modified based on contents of the second object detection information. The modified first object detection information is used to facilitate at least one autonomous driving operation.

Abstract: A battery housing assembly for an electric vehicle includes a battery housing, at least one mounting structure, and a strike bar. The battery housing is configured to house battery components. The mounting structure is secured to the battery housing and is configured to mount the battery housing to a vehicle frame. The mounting structure includes a recess. The strike bar is disposed within the recess and is secured to the mounting structure. The strike bar extends beyond an exterior profile of the battery housing and includes an upper end portion that tapers inwardly within the recess. The strike bar is configured to detach from the mounting structure in a downward direction during a vehicle impact event.

Abstract: A handwheel actuator for a steer by wire system may include a feedback actuator and a column for operably coupling a handwheel to the handwheel actuator. The column includes a column shaft extending from a first end of the column to a second end of the column. The feedback actuator is operably coupled to the second end of the column and provides tactile feedback to an operator responsive to movement of the handwheel. The feedback actuator includes a torsion bar coaxial with the column shaft. The column shaft is supported relative to a housing of the column by a first column shaft bearing disposed proximate to the first end of the column and a second column shaft bearing disposed proximate to the second end of the column. The torsion bar extends into the column shaft past the second column shaft bearing and is operably coupled to the column shaft via a removable fastener disposed at a portion of the torsion bar that extends past the second column shaft bearing.

Abstract: A vehicle system includes a processor programmed to output a shared screen for a meeting at a vehicle display configured to output infotainment settings. The processor is in communication with the vehicle display and a nomadic device. The processor is programmed to parse a calendar associated with the nomadic device for a meeting within a predefined or selected time window or period. The processor is further programmed to identify login information for the meeting, establish a communication link for the meeting based on the identified login information, and output a shared screen for the meeting at the display based on the vehicle being in a predefined state.

Abstract: This disclosure describes systems and methods for hands-free liftgate activation. An example method may include receiving a liftgate activation signal. The example method may also include receiving first data from a sensor of a vehicle at a first time and second data from the sensor at a second time. The example method may also include determining that a first difference between a second value associated with the second data and a first value associated with the first data is greater than a first threshold amount. The example method may also include disabling, based on the determination that the first difference is greater than the first threshold amount, activation of a liftgate of the vehicle. The example method may also include receiving third data from the sensor. The example method may also include determining that a second difference between a third value associated with the third data and the first value is less than a second threshold amount.