Abstract: A control system is arranged to: receive energy information for a vehicle; divide route data into a plurality of route segments comprising first and second route segments; wherein each route segment is indicative of a portion of the route, a first route segment precedes a second route segment along the route, and the length of the first portion is smaller than the length of the second portion of the route; determine an energy requirement for each route segment in dependence on the energy information; and output the energy requirement for the plurality of route segments.

Abstract: A transformer circuit (100) for an electric vehicle comprises an input (104); an output (106); and a transformer (108) located between the input and the output. The transformer comprises a primary winding (110) connected to the input; and a secondary winding (102) connected to the output. At least one of the primary winding and the secondary winding comprises a first split winding (112) and a second split winding (114). The first split winding is configured for carrying a higher current than the second split winding. The circuit comprises switching means (116) configured to, where the primary winding comprises the first and second split windings, selectively connect the first split winding to the input, or connect the first and second windings in series to the input, and where the secondary winding comprises the first and second split windings, selectively connect the first split winding (112) to the output (106), or connect the first and second split windings (112, 114) in series to the output.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a controller (20) for controlling operation of an access control device (2) for a vehicle (3). The access control device (2) is selectively operable in a first operating mode (P1) and a second operating mode (P2). The access control device (2) is in a limited response mode when operating in the first operating mode (P1). The controller (20) includes a processor (24) and a memory means (23). The processor (24) is configured to determine a position of the access control device (2) and to generate a control signal for activating the first operating mode (P1). The control signal is generated in dependence on the determined position of the access control device (2). The controller (20) may be provided in the access control device (2). The present disclosure also relates to a method of controlling operation of an access control device (2).

Abstract: A controller for controlling a haptic feedback actuator of a vehicle, the controller comprising: at least one input for receiving: vehicle parameter information being information indicative of a current value of at least one parameter associated with the vehicle; and information indicating that it is required to provide haptic feedback, a processor being arranged, in response to receipt of information indicating that haptic feedback is required, to generate a control signal for controlling operation of the haptic feedback actuator, the control signal being responsive at least in part to the vehicle parameter information; and an output for outputting the control signal.

Abstract: A control system for controlling generation of a steering overlay signal to control a trajectory of a host vehicle can include one or more controllers and is configured to identify a lateral boundary of the host-vehicle lane of travel. The control system monitors a position of the host vehicle in relation to the lateral boundary of the host-vehicle lane of travel. A lateral velocity of the host vehicle is determined by the control system. The steering overlay signal is generated based on a determination that the host vehicle is approaching or traversing the lateral boundary of the host-vehicle lane of travel and that the determined lateral velocity is greater than or equal to a first lateral velocity threshold. The control system can determine a lateral separation between the host vehicle and an object.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide an electric machine control system for a vehicle, the electric machine control system comprising one or more controllers, wherein the vehicle comprises an electric machine arranged to be selectively coupleable to provide torque to at least one wheel of an axle of the vehicle, the control system comprising input means to receive a speed signal indicative of a speed of the vehicle, processing means arranged to determine a desired coupling state (525) of the electric machine to the at least one wheel of the axle in dependence on the speed signal, wherein the processing means is arranged to determine the desired coupling state as coupled in dependence on the speed signal being indicative of a vehicle speed equal to or below a first low-speed threshold (910) and to determine the desired coupling state as no-request in dependence on the speed signal being indicative of a vehicle speed above a second low-speed threshold (920), wherein the second low-speed threshold repres

Abstract: Aspects of the present invention relate to a seat cushion (1) including a compressible member (15) and at least one insert (16). The insert (16) has one or more inflatable bladders (17-n). The at least one insert (16) is at least partially encapsulated within the compressible member (15). Further aspects of the present invention relate to a method of forming a seat cushion (1); a seat assembly (2) and a vehicle (V).

Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure relate to an automobile accessory comprising first and second attachment means configured to engage with attachment locations provided on an automobile to mount the accessory to the automobile, wherein: the first attachment means comprises a first fixing element configured to engage with a first attachment location on a roof of the automobile, and the second attachment means comprises a second fixing element configured to engage with a second attachment location on a side of the automobile at or above a waistline of the automobile such that the accessory, when mounted to the automobile, is mounted on the side of the automobile.

Abstract: There is provided a parking aid control system (110) and method (600) for a vehicle (200). The control system (110) is configured to receive proximity data (125) indicative of a location of one or more objects (400) in an environment of the vehicle. The control system (110) is configured to output, to a parking aid interface (500) of the vehicle, parking aid data (135) indicative of the location of at least some of the one or more objects (400). A cancellation signal (155) is received indicative of a user input for inhibiting the parking aid interface (500). A gear change signal (145) is received, the gear change signal (145) being indicative of a change in a gear selection of the vehicle. The control system (110) is configured to suppress the inhibition of the parking aid interface in dependence on the gear change signal (145).

Abstract: Aspects of the present invention relate to a method and to a control system for a vehicle, the vehicle comprising an internal combustion engine configured to provide torque to a first axle of the vehicle for generating first axle wheel torque, and an electric machine configured to provide torque to a second axle of the vehicle for generating second axle wheel torque, the method comprising: outputting a torque request for the engine and a torque request for the electric machine, the torque requests having a first ratio dependent on a required torque split between the first axle wheel torque and the second axle wheel torque, wherein received first axle wheel torque and received second axle wheel torque have a second variable ratio dependent on a difference between wheel torque response capabilities of the engine and of the electric machine; determining that a trigger condition is satisfied; and controlling, in dependence on satisfaction of the trigger condition, determination of the torque request for the elect

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure provide a controller comprising: input means for receiving from a communication means associated with a vehicle a request for a first prediction of a first attribute associated with the vehicle; processing means for determining the first prediction of the first attribute in dependence on the request, wherein the first prediction comprises an indication of the first attribute and an indication of a first confidence associated with the first attribute; and output means for outputting, via the communication means, a first prediction response comprising the first prediction.

Abstract: Aspects of the present invention relate to a circuit for a traction battery of a vehicle, the circuit comprising: switching means configured to electrically interconnect in series a first cell set comprising one or more battery cells and a second cell set comprising one or more battery cells, and configured to electrically interconnect in parallel the first cell set and the second cell set; and at least one component configured to control electrical energy transfer between the first cell set and the second cell set associated with the first cell set and the second cell set having unequal voltages.

Abstract: An air intake port (10) for a lean-burn gasoline engine (110) comprises an air inlet (14), at least one air outlet (15a, 15b), and an air channel connecting the air inlet (14) to the at least one air outlet (15a, 15b). The air channel comprises an air channel floor (42) and an air channel ceiling (41). The air channel floor (42) is at least substantially flat in a direction of air flow in a region adjacent to the air outlet (15a, 15b).

Abstract: A target object tracking system (1) includes a processor (5) for receiving image data (S1) captured by one or more sensor (7) disposed on the vehicle (2). The processor (5) is configured to analyse the image data to identify image components (IMC(n)) and to determine a movement vector (V(n)) of each image component (IMC(n)). The movement vectors each include a magnitude and a direction. At least one of the image components (IMC(n)) is classified as a target image component relating to the target object and at least one of the remaining image components (IMC(n)) as a non-target image component. The movement vector (V(n)) of the at least one target image component is modified in dependence on the movement vector of the or each non-target image component. The target object (3) is tracked in dependence on the modified movement vector of the at least one target image component. The disclosure also relates to a method and a non-transitory computer-readable medium.

Abstract: A controller can be configured to receive an indication of a measured speed of a vehicle, and determine whether a gradient on which the vehicle is located is below a threshold gradient. The controller can also be configured to provide an output signal to cause a brake of the vehicle to be automatically applied to hold the vehicle stationary, based at least in part on: the received indication of the measured speed of the vehicle being below a threshold speed; and the determination that the gradient is below the threshold gradient.