Abstract: A motor and stator include first and second laminations arranged adjacently in the axial direction. The laminations include sub-yoke parts and first tooth parts. The sub-yoke parts are spliced through a yoke engaging part to form a substantially annular yoke part. The tooth parts are assembled on an inner edge of the yoke part through a tooth engaging part. A first tooth engaging part and a second tooth engaging part are superposed in the axial direction, the first tooth engaging part being different from the second tooth engaging part. A method of manufacturing a stator for a motor is also disclosed.

Abstract: A vehicle door includes an actuator for operating a latching mechanism. An actuator cable extends between the actuator and the latching mechanism. A cable housing slidably receives the actuator cable. The actuator cable is operable within the cable housing between extended and retracted positions. A cable bracket secures the cable housing to a frame member in a secured position. A clip assembly attaches to the cable housing and slidably engages the actuator cable upon operation of the actuator. The clip assembly engages the cable housing at a first side of the cable bracket and engages the actuator cable at a second side of the cable bracket.

Abstract: Display technologies are provided for configuring the direction of content presentation using a single display assembly. In some embodiments, the display assembly includes a transparent display unit intercalated between a first switchable layer and a second switchable layer. Each one of the first switchable layer and the second switchable layer is formed to reversibly transition between a transparent state and an opaque state in response to an applied electric field. The transparent display unit, the first switchable layer, and the second switchable layer can be operated individually to configure a particular direction of presenting digital content. In other embodiments, the display assembly includes a switchable layer intercalated between a first transparent display unit and a second transparent display unit. The switchable layer, the first transparent display unit, and the second transparent display unit can be operated individually to configure a particular direction of presenting digital content.

Abstract: A vehicle seating assembly is provided that includes a platform. The platform includes a frame having an attachment feature. A seat base is coupled with the attachment feature. A cross-member is coupled to the frame and movable between extended and retracted positions. The seating assembly also includes a track assembly including a plurality of tracks received by guides. The platform extends between each of the plurality of tracks.

Abstract: A method is disclosed for vehicular operation on a road comprising a road network configured to communicate with one or more vehicles on the road, the method comprising sending a signal from a first vehicle to the road network, the signal comprising an intended path of the first vehicle on the road; receiving the signal at the road network; and adjusting at least one of a speed and a path of a second vehicle with respect to the road in response to the signal.

Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for providing predictive distance-to-empty (DTE) assessments for vehicles that can include electric, gas, or hybrid vehicles. An example method includes determining a plurality of learned parameters of vehicle operation of a vehicle based on a plurality of energy consumption parameters of the vehicle; determining a plurality of predictive parameters of vehicle operation of the vehicle selected from any combination of weather data or navigation data, the navigation data being determined relative to a planned route and applying a DTE function for the energy source, the DTE function utilizing the plurality of learned parameters of vehicle operation, and the plurality of predictive parameters of vehicle operation of the vehicle, based on a current capacity of the energy source to determine a DTE for the vehicle.

Abstract: An assembly for a hybrid motor vehicle, in particular a partially electrified hybrid motor vehicle, having a vehicle battery and a vehicle seat comprising a seat surface. The vehicle seat is connected or connectable to a vehicle floor of the hybrid motor vehicle by means of a substructure having at least two seat rails. The vehicle battery is arranged or arrangeable beneath the vehicle seat and above the vehicle floor. The vehicle battery is held on the vehicle seat by means of a suspension means attached to the top side, or in an upper region, of the vehicle battery.

Abstract: Display technologies are provided for configuring the direction of content presentation using a single display assembly. In some embodiments, the display assembly includes a transparent display unit intercalated between a first switchable layer and a second switchable layer. Each one of the first switchable layer and the second switchable layer is formed to reversibly transition between a transparent state and an opaque state in response to an applied electric field. The transparent display unit, the first switchable layer, and the second switchable layer can be operated individually to configure a particular direction of presenting digital content. In other embodiments, the display assembly includes a switchable layer intercalated between a first transparent display unit and a second transparent display unit. The switchable layer, the first transparent display unit, and the second transparent display unit can be operated individually to configure a particular direction of presenting digital content.

Abstract: A method for a vehicle is provided. The method comprises: determining a weight and position of an item of cargo being transported by the vehicle; transmitting information comprising the weight and position to a cargo management system remote from the vehicle; receiving a weight distribution instruction from the cargo management system; and communicating the weight distribution instruction to an occupant of the vehicle.

Abstract: An assembly includes a motor having a shaft. The assembly includes a first gear operatively coupled to the shaft. The assembly includes a second gear operatively coupled to the shaft. The assembly includes a first magnet supported by the first gear. The assembly includes a second magnet supported by the second gear. The assembly includes a first sensor configured to detect the first magnet. The assembly includes a second sensor configured to detect the second magnet.

Abstract: Methods and systems are disclosed for operating an engine that includes a knock control system. The method and system may increase opportunities to learn one or more engine knock background noise levels via changing poppet valve timing and/or fuel injection timing. The method and system may also improve knock detection if knock sensor degradation is suspected.

Abstract: A vehicle includes a battery and a charge plate electrically connected with the battery. The vehicle also includes a control system that causes an association signal to be repeatedly transmitted during a battery charge procedure to maintain charging of the battery via the charge plate, and in response to an object being detected in the vicinity or predicted to enter the vicinity of the charge plate, causes the transmission of the association signal to be interrupted to stop charging of the battery.

Abstract: A system for assisting a vehicle in reversing a trailer includes a vehicle steering system, a vehicle sensor outputting a vehicle velocity and a trailer sensor outputting a trailer yaw rate. The system further includes a controller controlling the vehicle steering system in reversing the trailer to cause a control parameter based on the trailer yaw rate and the vehicle velocity to converge toward a predetermined value.

Abstract: A computer includes a processor and a memory, the memory storing instructions executable by the processor to identify a failure in one of a first, second, or third vehicle power networks and to instruct one of a first display controller connected to the first vehicle power network or a second display controller connected to the second vehicle power network to provide a message to displays respectively connected to the first vehicle power network or the second vehicle power network.

Abstract: Systems and methods for operating a vehicle that includes a manual transmission are presented. In one example, a controller enters and exits a vehicle drive mode that is included in a plurality of vehicle drive modes in response to a clutch pedal being applied or released by a human vehicle operator. The vehicle drive modes include series hybrid, parallel hybrid, and electric vehicle only mode.

Abstract: Methods and systems to operate a hybrid vehicle in a controlled lateral vehicle slip mode are described. The lateral vehicle slip mode may adjust torques applied to a vehicle's front wheels and operation of transmission clutches to induce lateral vehicle slip when requested. The vehicle may exit the lateral vehicle slip mode in response to applying vehicle brakes or releasing a vehicle accelerator pedal.

Abstract: An autonomous vehicle controller includes a memory and a processor programmed to execute instructions stored in the memory. The instructions include determining a plurality of energy cost functions. Each energy cost function is associated with a combination of candidate variables. The instructions further include selecting one of the plurality of energy cost functions as a minimum energy cost function, determining a combination of candidate variables associated with the minimum energy cost function, and controlling acceleration of a host vehicle according to the combination of candidate variables associated with the minimum energy cost function.

Abstract: A computer includes a processor and a memory. The memory stores instructions executable by the processor to receive in a host vehicle, from a target vehicle via wireless vehicle-to-vehicle communications, a target vehicle first location in a global coordinate system, determine a target vehicle second location in a local coordinate system that has an origin at the host vehicle, and identify a host vehicle location in the global coordinate system based solely on (i) local coordinate system data determined in the host vehicle, including the target vehicle second location and (ii) data in the vehicle-to-vehicle communications, including the target vehicle first location.

Abstract: A vehicular cargo restraint assembly includes a support platform. A plurality of panels are each movably coupled to the support platform. Each of the panels is independently movable between a first position wherein the panel is flat against the support platform, and a second position wherein the panel is offset from the support platform and configured to prevent the movement of cargo within a vehicle cabin.

Abstract: A method for operating a fuel injection system is provided. The method includes injecting fuel from a first direct fuel injection device arranged in a cylinder liner in a cylinder block into a combustion chamber and injecting fuel from a second direct fuel injection device arranged in a cylinder head into the combustion chamber, the first and second direct fuel injection devices arranged at an obtuse angle with regard to an intersection of central axes of the first and second direct fuel injection devices.