Abstract: A method for controlling a powertrain of an electric vehicle. The method includes receiving a torque demand signal. Thereafter, a future power loss within the powertrain is estimated as a function of a torque distribution between at least two electric traction machines of the powertrain. Alternatively or additionally the loss can be estimated as a function of a free rolling state of at least one of the electric machines. Subsequently, a torque distribution between the electric traction machines is determined and/or a free rolling state of at least one of the electric machines is determined which minimizes the future power loss. Moreover, a corresponding data processing device, a corresponding computer program and a corresponding computer-readable medium are presented. Moreover, a powertrain for an electric vehicle is described. The powertrain includes such a data processing device and at least two electric traction machines and/or a clutch device.

Abstract: A method for a vehicle system to assist to remotely parking or unparking a vehicle, the method comprising transmitting, to a remote device, a challenge request, determining, by the vehicle system, whether a challenge response to the challenge request has been received from the remote device, wherein the challenge response comprises information about a touch position on a touch screen of the remote device wherein a touch input has been received, if the challenge response is received, determining, by the vehicle system, whether the challenge response is valid, if the challenge response is valid, controlling the vehicle to move, and if the challenge response is not valid, controlling the vehicle to brake, wherein the challenge response is valid if the touch position indicates that the touch input is an expected rub movement performed on a valid area of the touch screen.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to an electronics unit. The electronics unit comprising: a housing; and at least one of an electronic control component and a power electronics component arranged inside the housing; and wherein a mechanical connection interface for mechanically attaching a seat element is provided on the housing; and wherein the electronics unit is a component of a traction battery of a vehicle.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a method for maneuvering an at least partially autonomous vehicle from a first road positioned at a junction into a second road meeting the first road at the junction, the method comprising: observing a first area of the second road for detection of road users by a detection system of the vehicle; altering a detection area of the detection system to include a second area of the second road, the second area comprising a further area of the second road that is not comprised in the first area; observing the second area of the second road for detection of the road users by the detection system; and maneuvering the vehicle into the second road based on the observing of the second area of the second road.

Abstract: An embodiment relates to a system of a vehicle comprising a first vehicle ecosystem module comprising a first communication system and a first vehicle ecosystem unit comprising a local environment matrix, and a global governance module that is internal or external to the system, wherein the global governance module comprises a learning agent and a second communication system comprising a protocol unit, wherein the learning agent is configured to learn continuously and update rules for an outcome of the first vehicle ecosystem module when power in the vehicle is turned on, wherein the system is configured for autonomous communication between the first vehicle ecosystem unit and a second vehicle ecosystem unit, wherein the second vehicle ecosystem unit is either internal or external to the system.

Abstract: An electric vehicle battery system is provided. In some embodiments, the electric vehicle battery system can comprise a battery pack comprising a first battery and a second battery. In various embodiments, a first bidirectional direct current to alternating current (DC-AC) converter can be electrically coupled to the first battery and to a first bidirectional high-voltage (HV) alternating current to direct current (AC-DC) converter. In various implementations, a second bidirectional DC-AC converter can be coupled to the second battery and to a second bidirectional HV AC-DC converter. In further embodiments, and a power factor correction AC-DC module can be electrically coupled to the first bidirectional HV AC-DC converter via a first switch and the second bidirectional HV AC-DC converter via a second switch.

Abstract: In an aspect, the disclosure relates to a battery pack comprising: a plurality of battery cells and a structural member. Each battery cell comprises a first side on which two electric connection terminals are provided, a second side arranged opposite the first side, and a circumferentially closed lateral side extending between first side and second side; wherein each battery cell comprises a coating provided on one or more of first side, second side, and lateral side; wherein the battery cells are arranged side by side along a stacking direction; wherein neighboring battery cells are one of in direct contact with one another and directly mechanically connected to one another using an adhesive; and wherein at least one of the plurality of battery cells are one of in direct contact with the at least one structural member and directly mechanically connected to the at least one structural member using the adhesive.

Abstract: Various embodiments and approaches are described to minimize degradation of respective modules combined to form a battery pack onboard an electric vehicle (EV). Systems and components are presented to determine a respective operational state of the modules, and based thereon, a first subset of modules can be selected to provision power to various EV components while a second subset of modules can be deselected. Module selection can be based upon a threshold operating condition. A visual representation of the modules and their respective operational state can be presented, in conjunction with one or more alarms and recommended corrective operations. Artificial intelligence methods can be utilized to determine an operational state of a module(s). A module can be scheduled for replacement. Limiting degradation to a first module can minimize degradation of a second module. The various components can be stored in a memory and executed by a processor.

Abstract: In an aspect, a battery cell for a traction battery of a vehicle is described. The battery cell comprises a cell body and two electric terminals provided on a first side of the cell body. A positioning feature configured for positioning the battery cell on a carrier is arranged on at least one of the two electric terminals. Each of the two electric terminals comprises a top side facing away from the cell body and at least one lateral side extending between the top side and the cell body and wherein the positioning feature is arranged on at least one of the lateral sides. In an embodiment, the positioning feature arranged on one of the two electric terminals is oriented away from respective other one of the two electric terminals. The positioning feature comprises a protrusion or a recess.

Abstract: According to an embodiment, it is a system comprising a detection module; an estimation module; and a processor; wherein the processor is operable to receive a starting location, a destination, and a stopover location; detect, via the detection module, a change in configuration of a vehicle at one or more of the starting location and a stopover location; estimate, via the estimation module, a new range of the vehicle based on the change in the configuration of the vehicle; and recommend, via a recommendation module, an adjustment to extend the new range.

Abstract: According to an embodiment, it is a system comprising a detection module, an estimation module, and a processor, and wherein the processor is operable to detect, via the detection module, a change in configuration of a vehicle; and estimate, via the estimation module, a new range of the vehicle based on the change in the configuration of the vehicle, wherein the change in configuration comprises adding an item to the vehicle.

Abstract: According to an embodiment, it is a battery arrangement comprising plurality of battery cells, of which a first sub-number connected in series form a first string, a second sub-number connected in series form a second string, and a third sub-number connected in series form a third string, the first string, second string, and third string configured to connect to an electric machine as one respective phase; and plurality of battery cell controllers, each connected to a terminal of at least one of the battery cells within one string, each of the battery cell controllers comprising at least a power electronics arrangement, and each of the battery cell controllers forming a first thermal conduction path extending from the power electronics arrangement via the terminal to a body of a respective battery cell, and wherein the battery arrangement is configured for connecting to the electric machine and/or a power supply.

Abstract: According to an embodiment, it is a system comprising a detection module; an estimation module; and a processor; wherein the processor is operable to receive a starting location, a destination, and a stopover location; detect, via the detection module, a planned change in configuration of a vehicle at one or more of the starting location and the stopover location; and estimate, via the estimation module, a new range of the vehicle based on the planned change in configuration of the vehicle; and wherein the system is operable for adaptive smart range estimation.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a battery arrangement with cell voltage verification. The battery arrangement includes a plurality of battery cells configured as one or more battery strings and a plurality of battery cell controllers connected to at least one terminal of the plurality of battery cells. Each battery cell controller includes a power electronics arrangement and a sensor for obtaining at least one battery cell parameter associated with the plurality of battery cell, The battery arrangement further includes a master node connected to each of the one or more battery strings for obtaining a total parameter associated with the battery strings. The cell parameter obtained by the plurality of battery cell controllers is compared with the total parameter obtained by the master node to verify the voltage associated with the battery arrangement.