Abstract: A sensor shield for protecting a sensor having an input surface on a vehicle with a controlling computer and on the vehicle, the sensor shield comprises a sensor-maintenance unit operatively attached to the sensor input surface. Shield implementation devices, each having a bottom surface, are oppositely disposed adjacent the sensor. A shield source is located adjacent the bottom surfaces of the shield implementation devices, and has a surface that covers the input surface of the sensor.

Abstract: A support for an exhaust stack comprises a first bracket including a first base joining a first extension and a second extension, the first base being fixed to the vehicle, and a second bracket including a second base joining a third extension and a fourth extension, the second base being fixed to the exhaust stack. A member is disposed between the first base and the second base. The member has a first end and a second end. A first fastener is accepted by the first end and extends between the first extension and the second extension. A second fastener is accepted by the second end and extends between the third extension and the fourth extension.

Abstract: A windshield comprises first and second sections of transparent material each having a perimeter disposed adjacently on an aperture on a vehicle. Encapsulation is included with the sections of transparent material disposed adjacent the perimeters. A member is included on the encapsulation adjacent the first section extending from the encapsulation disposed adjacent the perimeter of the first section of transparent material to the encapsulation adjacent the second perimeter of the second section.

Abstract: A support assembly for supporting an upright engine exhaust pipe on an exterior wall of a truck cab at a location below an outlet of the exhaust pipe. The support assembly allows limited cab motion relative to the exhaust pipe.

Abstract: An enclosure for at least one energy storage element on a vehicle having a cab comprises a first panel supporting the at least one energy storage element connected to the cab of the vehicle, and a second panel supporting another at least one energy storage element connected to the cab opposite to the first panel.

Abstract: An air tank assembly disposed within a cab of a vehicle having a floor and a seat for a vehicle occupant comprises a platform mounted to the floor of the cab of the vehicle. A base of the seat is mounted to the platform opposite to the floor of the cab of the vehicle. At least one tank providing storage for compressed air is located by the platform above the floor of the cab of the vehicle adjacent the base of the seat.

Abstract: A vehicle fluid reservoir system has a fluid tank that contains a vehicle fluid and a light source in an interior of the fluid tank that illuminates the interior of the tank and the surface of fluid in the tank. The illumination of the surface of fluid in the tank is visible from outside the tank, enabling a quick and easy determination of the level of fluid inside the tank. A switch is operatively communicated with the light source. The switch is operable to control the light source to emit light and illuminate the interior of the tank and the fluid surface in the interior of the tank, and to control the light source not to emit light.

Abstract: Seating in a passenger compartment of a vehicle comprises a first base in the passenger compartment of the vehicle. First and second apertures are disposed on opposite ends of the first base. A modified first base having third and fourth apertures is located adjacent the first base. A first rod is disposed in the first and third apertures. A second rod is disposed in the second and fourth apertures. A seat module has an end support including a fifth aperture for accepting the first rod. An opening is disposed on the end support for accepting the second rod.