Abstract: A method for determining flow rates and phase fractions within a throughbore is disclosed. The method includes providing a mixture of one or more fluids through a fluid flow path in a throughbore at a flow rate, reducing the flow rate, slidably moving a first and second sleeve along the throughbore to a first position of a plurality of positions, measuring a first and second differential pressure at the first position, calculating a first loss pressure ratio from the first and second differential pressure. The method further includes slidably moving the first sleeve and second sleeve to each of the others of the plurality of positions in succession after the first position, measuring a plurality of differential pressures and calculating a loss pressure ratio at each of the plurality of positions, and calculating a plurality of flow rates phase fractions of the fluids flowing through the fluid flow path.

Abstract: Service disruption prevention through monitoring dynamic geofencing is disclosed. The present disclosure seeks to prevent (or drastically reduce the probability) mass vehicle recovery events due to fragile portions of the map. Tooling is used to actively monitor chokepoints and new avoidance areas. Comprised by the operational design domain (ODD), geofences are actively changed in response to the state of the chokepoints and avoidance areas. Varying states can be assigned to a plurality of geofences within the ODD, for example, if a geofence reaches a critical state, one or more areas can be cut off from the ODD.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus disclosed within provide a solution to problems associated with the use of either high frequency or low frequency radar signals. Methods of the present disclosure may transmit high frequency radar signals, transmit low frequency radar signals, receive reflected radar signals, and process the received radar signals using parameters respectively suited for processing high frequency and low frequency radar signals. Evaluations may be performed that allow an apparatus to adapt for limitations associated with the processing of high frequency radar data, the processing of low frequency radar data, or both. Different correlation functions may be performed that allow the apparatus to identify objects and to identify object velocities using different sets of program code instructions. These different evaluations and correlations may result in the generation of a set of “point-cloud” information that may be used by other processes of a sensing apparatus.

Abstract: Methods and systems are provided that include one or more sensors configured to obtain sensor data for a vehicle; and a processor that is coupled to the one or more sensors and that is configured to at least facilitate: determining a selected Shepard tone for a sound to be provided for the vehicle based on the sensor data; and providing the sound for the vehicle, using the selected Shepard tone, via one or more speakers of the vehicle in accordance with instructions provided by the processor.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for operating an electric drive unit having an inverter operatively coupled to a polyphase alternating current (AC) motor includes receiving a torque command corresponding to a torque to be produced by the AC motor; receiving a heat level request corresponding to a heat to be generated within the electric drive unit; determining a final current command that is responsive to the torque command and to the heat level request, wherein the current command includes operating in a flux-intensifying region relative to a Maximum Torque Per Ampere (MTPA) curve; and commanding operation of the inverter responsive to the final current command.

Abstract: Electrodes, electrochemical cells and methods for making electrodes are provided. In one example, an electrode includes an electrode base material. The electrode further includes an oxygen-scavenger material that is disposed on the electrode base material.

Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for estimating weight-related parameter values of a vehicle. The system includes a sensor system, a display device, and a controller configured to, by a processor, receive, from the sensor system, static sensor data sensed while the vehicle is stationary and coupled to a trailer and dynamic sensor data while the vehicle is being driven and not coupled to the trailer, wherein the static sensor data includes a deflection value associated with a suspension system of the vehicle, estimate, while the vehicle is stationary, one or more weight-related parameter values using a suspension model and the static sensor data, determine degradation of the suspension system over time using a suspension sag estimation model and the dynamic sensor data, update the suspension model to accommodate for the degradation of the suspension system, and display the one or more weight-related parameter values on the visual display.

Abstract: Presented are direct liquid cooling systems for regulating magnet temperature of electric machines, methods for making/using such systems, and motor vehicles equipped with traction motors having magnets cooled by such systems. An electric machine includes a stator assembly that is located inside a protective outer housing. The stator assembly includes one or more electromagnetic windings mounted onto a stator core. A rotor assembly is rotatably attached to the housing, coaxial with and spaced from the stator assembly. The rotor assembly includes one or more permanent magnets mounted to a rotor core. The rotor core includes one or more radially elongated feed grooves that are fluidly connected to one or more axially elongated feed channels. The rotor feed groove(s) fluidly connect to a direct liquid cooling system to receive therefrom a liquid coolant. Each rotor feed channel transports the liquid coolant into direct contact with a target surface of a magnet.

Abstract: Method for providing parallel parking assistance including generating an augmented video stream including an overhead view video stream, a graphical representation of a host vehicle, and a first arrow for indicating an initial position of the host vehicle, generating, by a processor, a first control signal indicative of a first steering angle in response to receiving a first confirmation signal from a user interface indicative of a confirmation of the initial position of the host vehicle, generating, by the processor, a second control signal indicative of a second steering angle in response to a change in yaw reaching a first desired yaw, generating, by the processor, a second arrow to be overlaid on the overhead view video stream indicative of a distance between the host vehicle and a curb, generating, by the processor, a third control signal indicative of a third steering angle in response to receiving a second confirmation signal from the user interface indicative of a confirmation of the distance between

Abstract: An electrified powertrain system including a battery pack, electric motor, and a local controller. In response to a connection of the battery pack to an offboard charging station having a station controller, the local controller receives a reported charging limit from and transmits an initial charge request signal to the station controller. The initial charge request signal is a request for charging power or current at the reported charging limit. The vehicle controller also detects a threshold oscillation of the charging limit during an active charging event during which the battery pack recharges. In response to the threshold oscillation during the active charging event, the vehicle controller temporarily reduces the initial charge request to a derated level.

Abstract: Methods and systems for reducing the likelihood of rollover for an e-pallet are provided. The systems include one or more cameras configured to obtain camera data as to a user of the e-pallet, and a processor coupled to the one or more sensors and configured to at least facilitate determining, using the camera data, a relative orientation of the user, determining an e-pallet vertical vector based on the camera data and a user vertical vector based on the relative orientation of the user, determining a bank angle of the e-pallet based on the e-pallet vertical vector and the user vertical vector, and taking a control action for the e-pallet, in accordance with instructions provided by the processor, based on the bank angle.

Abstract: A multi-cell rechargeable energy storage system (RESS) includes an enclosure having a tray and a cover with battery cells mounted to the tray and a structural senseline assembly having a busbar subassembly for connecting the battery cells. The senseline assembly also includes a sensing device for detecting operation of the battery cell(s) and a sensing circuit connected to the busbar subassembly and to the sensing device for communicating electrical signals therefrom to an external controller. The senseline assembly additionally includes a first interconnect board (ICB) disposed between the battery cells and the busbar subassembly to position the sensing circuit, the busbar subassembly, and the sensing device, and electrically isolate the busbar subassembly from the cells. The senseline assembly further includes a second ICB disposed between the cover and the busbar subassembly and structurally connecting the cover to the first ICB to transmit physical forces between the cover and the tray.

Abstract: An electrolyte composition for batteries is provided. The electrolyte composition includes a solvent blend that includes cyclic carbonate and linear carbonate. The electrolyte composition further includes a lithium-based salt, fluoroethylene carbonate, vinylene carbonate, and a metal-based salt additive. The metal-based salt additive includes counterions of a metal and trifluoromethanesulfonimide. The metal is chosen from magnesium (Mg), manganese (Mn), aluminum (Al), iron (Fe), nickel (Ni), or combinations thereof.

Abstract: A system and method for adaptation of electric vehicle charging communication parameters that includes commencing, by an electric vehicle (EV), a communication session between the EV and an electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) charging station. The communication session includes extracting a vehicle charging communication session parameter from the EVSE charging station and validating, by the EV, that the vehicle charging communication session parameter with a default charging parameter. A direct current or an alternating current charging of the EV, based on a digital communication parameter received by the EVSE charging station, is initiated. In the event of a failure of the communication session, the vehicle charging communication session parameter is relaxed and a restarted EV charging session is initiated, where if the restarted EV charging session is successful, a deviation parameter is generated.

Abstract: The subject disclosure relates to techniques for providing destination recommendations and improving the user experience of autonomous vehicle riders using sentiment analysis. In some aspects, a process of the disclosed technology includes steps for receiving a ride request, at a computing system of an autonomous vehicle (AV), wherein the ride request comprises trip information that specifies a pick-up location associated with a user, navigating the AV to the pick-up location to provide ride service for the user, receiving in-cabin sensor data associated with the user, and analyzing the in-cabin sensor data to determine a sentiment score associated with the user. In some aspects, the process can further include steps for generating a destination recommendation based on the trip information and the sentiment score. Systems and computer-readable media are also provided.