Abstract: A system and method for determining driver assignments based on fleet trips history logs is presented. The system and method include receiving, at a server or online platform, a set of fleet driver requirements from a fleet owner. The server receives fleet trip data from a vehicle with an integrated communication device where a weighted trip score for a driver based on a particular fleet owner is determined. The server also ranks one or more drivers, based on the weighted trip score, that best matches the fleet driver requirements. The weighted trip score is determined based on the fleet trip data received from the integrated communication device in the vehicle where the fleet trip data includes at least a start trip information, a trip log, an event trigger, and an end of trip data.

Abstract: A multi-cell rechargeable energy storage system has battery cells disposed in an enclosure, and arranged in cell modules. Collectors are arranged to electrically connect the battery cells arranged in the cell modules. An electric power bus is arranged in a spine, and terminates at positive and negative terminals. First busbars, a second busbar, and end collectors electrically connect the cell modules in series between the positive terminal and the second terminal. Cell monitoring controllers are arranged to monitor the cell modules. A potting compound is arranged to encapsulate only an upper portion of the battery cells. A thermal management system including first and second fluidic manifolds are fluidly coupled to longitudinal heat exchange plates to thermally couple to the battery cells.

Abstract: A fuel cell system arranged to supply electric power to an actuator via an electric power circuit includes an anode and a cathode. A hydrogen delivery system is arranged to supply pressurized hydrogen to the anode, and has a jet pump including an injector nozzle and an ejector. The jet pump channels pressurized hydrogen from a hydrogen tank to the fuel cell. The ejector includes a venturi tube, a mixing chamber, and a secondary flow element, wherein the secondary flow element includes a first duct and a bypass duct. The venturi tube has a first fluidic inlet that is proximal to the injector nozzle, and a second fluidic inlet that is downstream from the injector nozzle of the venturi tube. The first duct is fluidly coupled to the first fluidic inlet, and the bypass duct is fluidly coupled to the second fluidic inlet of the venturi tube.

Abstract: A method to assemble and orchestrate elemental value components to accomplish a meaningful higher value. The method including the steps of detecting, by a first sensor, a first vehicle operating parameter, generating, by the first sensor, a first sensor output indicative of the first vehicle operating parameter, populating, by a data pump, a first data repository entry indicative of the first sensor and the first vehicle operating parameter. The method is further operative for generating, by a first processor, a first micro-value output in response to the first data repository entry and a first micro-value algorithm associated with the first sensor, generating, by a concurrent second processor, a first vehicle control signal in response to the first data repository entry, the first micro-value output and a first decision repository table entry associated with the first micro-value output, and controlling, by a vehicle controller, a vehicle in response to the first vehicle control signal.

Abstract: A two-way thermo-mechanical shield assembly for a sensor of a heat-producing apparatus having an apparatus housing includes a first shield and a second shield. Each shield is configured to be mounted to the apparatus housing and are together configured to encase the sensor. The first shield is configured to protect the sensor from thermal energy originating internal to the apparatus housing, while the second shield is configured to protect the sensor from physical impact and thermal energy originating external to the apparatus housing.

Abstract: A vehicle seat includes a seat base including a seating surface flanked by a first side bolster and a second side bolster and a seat back including a support surface flanked by a third side bolster and a fourth side bolster. At least one of the first side bolster, the second side bolster, the third side bolster, and the fourth side bolster is selectively shiftable relative to a corresponding one of the seating surface and the support surface.

Abstract: A vehicle system includes a vehicle engine, a plurality of intake and exhaust valves coupled to the vehicle engine configured to adjust performance of the vehicle engine, and a camshaft coupled to the plurality of intake and exhaust valves and configured to control timing of the intake and exhaust valves. The vehicle system also includes a camshaft phaser configured to adjust the position of an engine's camshaft. Moreover, the vehicle system includes a vehicle processor. The vehicle processor is configured to store data including vehicle data, and apply increased oil pressure to the camshaft phaser based on vehicle data such that oil pressure is increased at a predetermined vehicle data range of camshaft phaser instability to prevent future camshaft position instability.

Abstract: A vehicle including one or more interior image sensors, one or more exterior image sensors, and a controller configured to automatically detect occupant risky behavior is provided. The controller is configured to: detect whether a vehicle occupant exists who may pose a risk; determine whether a detected vehicle occupant in engaged in potentially risky behavior in an area of interest (AoI) based on image data from the one or more interior image sensors or the one or more exterior image sensors; determine whether the potentially risky behavior poses an actual risk; classify a level of risk when the potentially risky behavior poses an actual risk; and perform risk mitigation actions based on risk classification.

Abstract: A foldable ramp includes a first ramp element including a first end, a second end, and a first ramp surface extending between the first end and the second end, a second ramp element including a first end portion, a second end portion, and a second ramp surface extending between the first end portion and the second end portion, and a hinge connecting the second end of the first ramp element and the second end portion of the second ramp element. A first tension element has a first end section connected to the first end and a second end section. A second tension element has a first end segment pivotally connected to the first end portion and a second end segment connected to the second end section.

Abstract: Method and apparatus for wheel speed estimation include an electrical powertrain having an electric motor providing a motor speed, a wheel, and a mechanical coupling between the motor and the wheel, and an electronic control unit calculating an estimated wheel speed based on the motor speed and mechanical dynamic models of the electrical powertrain.

Abstract: In one example implementation according to aspects of the present disclosure, a computer-implemented method for generating map features includes receiving, by a processing device, aerial image data. The method further includes receiving, by the processing device, telemetry data. The method further includes performing, by the processing device, data fusion on the aerial image data and the telemetry data to generate map features. The method further includes controlling, by the processing system, a vehicle based at least in part on the map features.

Abstract: A seatbelt system includes a stanchion having a first end and a second end and a linear actuator fixedly connected relative to the stanchion. The linear actuator includes a shuttle. The shuttle is shiftable between the first end and the second end of the stanchion. A seatbelt is supported by the stanchion. The seatbelt includes a buckle, a lap portion, and a shoulder portion. The lap portion is connected to the shuttle. A controller is operatively connected to the linear actuator. The controller selectively raises the shuttle to lift the lap portion of the seatbelt toward the second end of the stanchion to accommodate an individual using a wheel chair.

Abstract: A method for assembling a battery cell includes assembling an electrode stack that includes first electrodes, second electrodes, and separators. A first conductive adhesive pad is formed on an end cap, wherein the first conductive adhesive pad electrically couples to a first terminal arranged on the end cap. A second conductive adhesive pad is formed on an enclosure, wherein the second conductive adhesive pad electrically couples to a second terminal arranged on the enclosure. The end cap is installed onto the electrode stack with the first cell tabs engaging the first conductive adhesive pad. The electrode stack is inserted into the enclosure such that the plurality of the second cell tabs engages the second conductive adhesive pad. The end cap is assembled onto the enclosure.

Abstract: A battery module composed of a plurality of electrochemical cells has selected positive and negative terminals being electrically connected and weldlessly mechanically joined employing a first adhesive material having electrically conductive properties and a second adhesive material having electrically isolative properties.

Abstract: Presented are terminal end caps for pouch-type battery cells, vehicles equipped with rechargeable battery packs containing such pouch cells, and methods for making/using such caps, cells, and/or vehicles. A battery cell assembly includes a cell pouch with flexible pouch walls that are joined along a peripheral seam to define one or more openings at one or both ends of the cell pouch. Located inside the cell pouch is an ion-conducting electrolyte and one or more pairs of working electrodes in electrochemical contact with the electrolyte. Also located inside the cell pouch and interposed between each pair of working electrodes is an electrically isolating separator sheet. A terminal end cap is located in each pouch opening and attached to the flexible pouch walls. Each terminal end cap includes a rigid polymeric cap body with one or more electrical terminals embedded in the cap body and electrically connected at least one electrode.

Abstract: A multi-function fuel delivery system, a method of providing fuel delivery and a noise-attenuating and fuel injector housing device address a root cause of audible noise in a fuel delivery system by placing a sufficiently sized volume directly at the inlet of pulsed-type hydrogen injectors, thereby eliminating pressure pulsation and audible noise created by pressure pulsations. By combining a noise-attenuating function and a fuel supply rail capable of supplying hydrogen to multiple injectors with both performed within a single volume addresses space-related and cost-related challenges as well as other challenges of the fuel delivery system.

Abstract: An electrode for an electrochemical cell that cycles lithium ion includes a porous electroactive layer and an electrolyte disposed in at least a portion of pores of the porous electroactive layer. The porous electroactive layer includes an electroactive material represented by: xLi2MnO3·(1-x)LiMO2 where M is a transition metal selected from the group consisting of: nickel (Ni), manganese (Mn), cobalt (Co), aluminum (Al), iron (Fe), and combinations thereof and 0.01?x?0.99. The electrolyte includes a lithium salt and a first solvent that includes 2,2,2-trifluoroethyl acetate (TFEA). The electrolyte may also include a second solvent that includes fluoroethylene carbonate (FEC) and/or a third solvent that includes diethyl carbonate (DEC). A ratio of the first solvent to the second solvent to the third solvent may be greater than or equal to about 1:1:98 to less than or equal to about 98:1:1.

Abstract: An electric vehicle includes a reconfigurable energy storage system with a first submodule and a second submodule. An interface circuit is operable to transfer a charging power to the reconfigurable energy storage system from a charging station that is external to the electric vehicle. A switching circuit is operable to electrically arrange the first submodule and the second submodule in series or in parallel. A diode is operable to convey the charging power between the first submodule and the second submodule while the reconfigurable energy storage system is arranged in series and the charging power is present. A bias circuit is operable to maintain a reverse bias across the diode while the reconfigurable energy storage system is arranged in series and the charging power is absent.

Abstract: A method for preparing an electroactive material for an electrochemical cell that cycles lithium ions includes applying a potential to a first assembly that includes a first electrode and an aqueous electrolyte. The aqueous electrolyte includes a lithium salt and as the potential is applied the lithium salt disassociates forming cations and anions. The first assembly is physically separated from a second assembly by a lithium ion-conducting separator. The second assembly includes a second electrode and a non-aqueous electrolyte. The electroactive material is formed as the cations move from the first assembly through the lithium ion-conducting separator towards the second electrode.