Abstract: A method includes performing object detection by a radar sensor system. The object detection includes generating and transmitting object-detection (OD) chirps on an OD channel of a plurality of radar channels employed by the radar sensor system. The method further includes monitoring unused radar channels for interference and determining that at least one of the unused radar channels is free of interference. The method still further includes performing object detection by generating and transmitting one or more OD chirps on the determined interference-free channel.

Abstract: A method for assembling a rechargeable energy storage system includes assembling a plurality of cell modules into an upper structure of an enclosure, wherein the plurality of cell modules are composed of a plurality of battery cells and a plurality of collectors, wherein the plurality of collectors are arranged to electrically connect the battery cells; inverting the enclosure including the plurality of cell modules assembled therein; filling the enclosure with a liquified potting compound; curing the liquified potting compound to form a solidified potting compound; and assembling a bottom structure onto the upper structure of the enclosure to form a plurality of longitudinal channels.

Abstract: A semi-solid-state electrolyte system for use in a battery cell is provided. The semi-solid-state electrolyte system includes an oxysulfide solid-state electrolyte and a secondary electrolyte including a solvate ionic liquid. The semi-solid-state electrolyte system is configured for providing excellent ionic conductivity, supporting high current densities at a low stack pressure, and including excellent chemical stability.

Abstract: Methods and systems automatically scale and set trailer brake gain without a need for vehicle driver input and without testing. Scaling a trailer brake gain of a trailer towed by a vehicle includes obtaining sensor data via one or more sensors of the vehicle. A processor computes a trailer weight of the trailer and a trailer resistance force of the trailer. The processor automatically updates the trailer brake gain based on both the trailer weight and the trailer resistance force and may use vehicle data and axle torque.

Abstract: A method, system, and host vehicle mitigate an encounter with a vulnerable road user (VRU) by performing pedestrian protection countermeasures when the VRU encounter is detected and an event with the VRU encounter is anticipated. The method includes determining, via a primary detection process using the controller, if the VRU encounter is probable, and determining, via a secondary detection process using the controller, if the VRU encounter has occurred. The method includes performing one or more pedestrian protection countermeasures based on a respective result of the primary and secondary detection processes. The primary detection process may utilize a passive sensing device and the secondary detection process may utilize an ADAS sensor, or vice versa.

Abstract: A system and method for limited rate context-based eye gaze encoding includes generating, based on an outward looking camera situated in a vehicle, a first video stream of a surrounding environment to a controller. The controller generates a scene description based on the first video stream and selects a corresponding scene from a predefined list of known scenes. Further, the controller, based on the selected corresponding scene, selects a codebook of encoding and decoding parameters from a plurality of predefined codebooks. Based on an inward looking camera situated in the vehicle, a second video stream of a face of a driver to an eye tracker controller is generated, where the eye tracker controller estimates a gaze direction of the driver. Encoded data comprising the estimated gaze direction of the driver is transmitted over a bandwidth limited channel to a decoder, based on the selected codebook, the encoded data.

Abstract: A process and system to detect and provide notification of a potential effect of a thermal event related to a vehicle and a process for updating thermal event probability of a specific area based on an effect of a vehicle are provided. Identifying potential vehicle thermal events and determining their potential effect in order to provide information related to the risk to both vehicle occupants and the proper authorities facilitates providing alerts and possible evacuation routes, and facilitates authorities providing the proper response. A vehicle is identified and information related to the identified vehicle, as well as information related to an area and an existing thermal event, are obtained and probability of a thermal event starting or potential spread of an existing thermal event is determined based on the obtained information and the potential is addressed before a thermal event starts or an existing thermal event spreads.

Abstract: Methods and systems automatically scale and set trailer brake gain without a need for vehicle driver input and without testing. Scaling a trailer brake gain of a trailer towed by a vehicle includes obtaining sensor data via one or more sensors of the vehicle, including from a hitch load sensor. A processor computes a trailer resistance force of the trailer based on the sensor data. The processor automatically updates the trailer brake gain based on both the sensor data and the trailer resistance force.

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 system for managing dehumidification in a battery pack having a plurality of battery modules includes a casing is adapted to house the plurality of battery modules. The casing has at least one cavity with a dehumidification unit being at least partially positioned within the cavity. The dehumidification unit includes a desiccant. A heating element is positioned in proximity to and adapted to selectively heat the desiccant. The system includes a control unit having a processor and tangible, non-transitory memory on which instructions are recorded. The control unit is adapted to control the heating element. The desiccant is adapted to collect moisture during a collection phase of dehumidification and the heating element is adapted to dry the desiccant during a reconditioning phase of the dehumidification.

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 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 choke device for an electric machine system is provided. The choke device includes a common-mode choke including a magnetic core configured in cross-section as a geometric shape including a hollow center. The choke device further includes a plurality of electric transmission lines configured for transmitting electrical energy in alternating current, wherein the plurality of electric transmission lines is routed through the hollow center. The geometric shape includes a number of sides based upon a number of the electric transmission lines present and is configured for minimizing or reducing an overall flux length of the magnetic core.

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: An exposed terminal for a wire conductor, and a process for preparing the exposed terminal includes executing, via a mechanical device, a mechanical ablation process to remove the insulative material from an outer surface of the plurality of square edges along a predefined length of the portion of the wire conductor. The process also includes executing, via a laser tool, a laser ablation process to remove the insulative material from the first pair of opposed faces along the predefined length of the portion of the wire conductor; and executing, via the laser tool, the laser ablation process to remove the insulative material from the second pair of opposed faces along the predefined length of the portion of the wire conductor.

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: 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: Systems and methods are provided for interpreting traffic information for a vehicle. In one embodiment, a method includes: collecting, by a processor, sensor data from at least one first sensor device of the vehicle; determining, by the processor, at least one relevant object within the sensor data based on a window defined by a plurality of ranges and associated elevations, wherein the plurality of ranges and associated elevations are defined relative to the at least one first sensor device; determining, by the processor, a confidence score of the at least one relevant object based on an identification of at least one pattern of activity of other objects associated with an intersection; determining, by the processor, a subset of sensor data from at least one second sensor of the vehicle based on the confidence score of the relevant object; and generating, by the processor, traffic device data for use in controlling the vehicle based on an evaluation of the subset of sensor data.

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.

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: 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 retention clip is employed in a cooling subsystem of an electric energy generation and storage system having a battery cell. The cooling subsystem includes a coolant header extending proximate the battery cell and having an inlet fitting and an outlet fitting. The cooling subsystem also includes an inlet manifold configured to connect with the inlet fitting and an outlet manifold configured to connect with the outlet fitting. The inlet and outlet manifolds are together configured to circulate coolant through the coolant header. The retention clip is configured to engage and hold each of the inlet manifold and the outlet manifold and snap onto the coolant header to thereby fix the inlet manifold relative to the outlet manifold and fix and seal the inlet manifold and the outlet manifold to the coolant header.

Abstract: A free space estimation and visualization system for a host vehicle includes a camera configured to collect red-green-blue (“RGB”)-polarimetric image data of drive environs of the host vehicle, including a potential driving path. An electronic control unit (“ECU”) receives the RGB-polarimetric image data and estimates free space in the driving path by processing the RGB-polarimetric image data via a run-time neural network. Control actions are taken in response to the estimated free space. A method for use with the visualization system includes collecting RGB and lidar data of target drive scenes and generating, via a first neural network, pseudo-labels of the scenes. The method includes collecting RGB-polarimetric data via a camera and thereafter training a second neural network using the RGB-polarimetric data and pseudo-labels. The second neural network is used in the ECU to estimate free space in the potential driving path.

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 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: A method to create a battery cell is provided. The method includes, within a vacuum or an inert atmosphere, utilizing an etching process to remove a passivation layer from a primary surface of a solid electrolyte. The method further includes applying a surface coating to the primary surface. The method further includes, within the battery cell, disposing the solid electrolyte including the surface coating between an anode and a cathode.

Abstract: A method that includes obtaining reflective radar signals regarding a scene monitored by a radar sensor system having an antenna array that is characterized by effecting a reflection-ghost offset in one or more domains, determining a reflective-intensity (RI) spectrum in three domains based on the reflective radar signals, producing a filtered RI spectrum by applying a trained convolutional neural network (CNN) to the RI spectrum by, at least in part, filtering the RI spectrum using one or more CNN kernels that incorporate the reflection-ghost offset; and detecting objects in the monitored scene based, at least in part, on the filtered RI spectrum.

Abstract: A system for key absence management in a vehicle configured to be started by an electronic key fob includes a key absence management controller that implements a method configured to authorize starting of the vehicle by monitoring presence and absence of the electronic key fob in the vehicle. If the controller finds the electronic key fob to be present in the vehicle, then the controller authorizes starting of the vehicle. If the controller finds the electronic key fob to be absent from the vehicle, then the controller authorizes starting of the vehicle based on detection of a keyless authority indicator. A vehicle configured to be started by an electronic key fob includes the system with the controller that implements the method.

Abstract: A cell temperature measurement system for a battery includes a heat spreader and a temperature sensor. The heat spreader is configured to thermally conduct energy through a substrate from a cell contact to a sensor contact. The temperature sensor is configured to generate a measurement reflective of a cell or another component temperature of the battery. The temperature sensor may generate the temperature measurement according to readings taken with a probe positioned proximate the sensor contact.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for building a product by additive manufacturing and creating hollow volumes without including build supports in the hollow volume for the layers above the hollow volume. An additive manufacturing cell includes a material handling device, a printer a material delivery system and an energy source to feed the sheets, print on the sheets, apply a powder on the printed sheets, build a hollow volume into the sheets and consolidate the sheets into a product with a contiguous structure.

Abstract: A method and system for estimating state of health (SOH) of a battery configured for providing electrical power to a motor for driving a vehicle. The method and system configured for measuring an enhanced SOH for the battery according to an enhanced SOH process. The enhanced SOH process including maximizing a discharge depth of the battery to maximize accuracy of the enhanced SOH measurement.

Abstract: An electrochemical cell that cycles lithium ions includes a positive electrode that includes a positive electroactive material, a negative electrode that includes a silicon-containing negative electroactive material, a separating layer disposed between the positive electrode and the negative electrode, and an electrolyte that is in contact with at least one of the positive electroactive material, the negative electroactive material, and the separating layer. The electrolyte includes greater than or equal to about 0.1 wt. % to less than or equal to about 10 wt. % of a phosphite-type additive.

Abstract: Vehicles and related systems and methods are provided for managing an electrical system. One method involves determining an estimated power consumption associated with one or more loads coupled to an electrical grid, obtaining a current voltage associated with the electrical grid, identifying an expected duration associated with an operating state associated with the vehicle electrical system, determining an energy threshold for the expected duration associated with the operating state based at least in part on the current voltage and the estimated power consumption, and autonomously operating the vehicle electrical system in a manner that is influenced by the energy threshold associated with the operating state.

Abstract: An electric drive system includes a direct current (DC) power supply, a rotary electric machine connectable to a load, a power inverter module (PIM), and a controller. The PIM includes a bulk capacitor connected to the DC power supply, along with a plurality of power switches. Each power switch has an output side connected to the electric machine and an input side connected to the bulk capacitor. The controller executes a method to estimate an internal temperature of the bulk capacitor as an estimated internal temperature. This occurs in response to an enabling condition. The controller then selectively derates the electric machine in response to the estimated internal temperature.

Abstract: Presented are battery assemblies containing adhesives fixturing internal battery components, methods for making/using such battery assemblies, and vehicles with battery packs securing battery cells inside a pack housing using fast-setting and slow-curing adhesives. A battery assembly includes multiple battery cells disposed inside a protective battery housing. Top and bottom shear plates, which are attached to opposing sides of the battery housing, sandwich therebetween the battery cells. A first adhesive layer, which is disposed between the cells and the top shear plate, includes a first adhesive having a first chemical composition with a first curing time, and a second adhesive having a second chemical composition, distinct from the first chemical composition, with a second curing time, faster than the first curing time. A second adhesive layer is disposed between the cells and the top or bottom shear plate, spaced from the first adhesive layer, and includes the first and second adhesives.

Abstract: A negative electrode for an electrochemical cell that cycles lithium includes a negative electrode including an electroactive material layer disposed on a current collector that has lithiated silicon oxide (LSO) negative electroactive material at ? about 10 weight % to ? about 30 weight % of a total weight of the electroactive material layer and a carbonaceous negative electroactive material, such as graphite. An electrochemical cell that incorporates such a negative electrode may also include a second electrode comprising a porous positive active material layer comprising a positive lithium containing, nickel-rich electroactive material, such as a lithium nickel manganese cobalt aluminum oxide, a porous separating layer disposed between the first electrode and the second electrode and an electrolyte disposed in pores of the separating layer.

Abstract: A self-protecting functional separator for a battery cell is provided. The self-protecting functional separator includes a polymer substrate including a first primary surface and a second primary surface. The self-protecting functional separator further includes a functional layer applied to the first primary surface. The functional layer including a mixture includes a first piezoelectric material including a single crystal-type material and a second piezoelectric material.

Abstract: An electroactive material for an electrochemical cell includes one or more conductive oxygen storage material coatings or layers. The electroactive material includes a plurality of electroactive material particles disposed to form an electroactive material layer. In certain variations, at least a portion of the plurality of electroactive material particles may have a coating that includes a conductive oxygen storage material. In other variations, a conductive oxygen storage material layer may be disposed on one or more surfaces of the electroactive material layer. In still other variations, at least a portion of the plurality of electroactive material particles may have a coating that includes a conductive oxygen storage material, and a conductive oxygen storage material layer may be disposed on one or more surfaces of the electroactive material layer. The one or more conductive oxygen storage material coatings or layers may help to improve the thermal stability of the electroactive materials.

Abstract: A system and method for determining a priority of a call in an on-hold queue is presented. Determining a priority of a call is based on information received by an enterprise from a call from a vehicle with an integrated communication device where the call is placed into an on-hold queue to be answered based on its priority. Data from the vehicle with the integrated communication device includes at least a type of call, an account information associated with the vehicle, a vehicle data, and a location of the vehicle. The enterprise determines the priority of the call in the on-hold queue based on the data received from the vehicle with the integrated communication device.

Abstract: A battery module with integrated pressure measurement. The battery module may include a plurality of battery cells configured for storing and supplying electrical power, a housing module including a base configured for supporting the battery cells and a plurality of walls configured for providing a restraining pressure on the battery cells, an assembly including a central cover covering the battery cells, a strain gauge circuit configured for sensing a deformation of the central cover resulting from the central cover expanding and contracting with the battery cells, and a cell monitoring unit (CMU) configured for generating a pressure measurement based on the deformation.

Abstract: A battery module includes a first battery cell and a neighboring second battery cell. The battery module also includes a heat-sink configured to absorb thermal energy from each of the battery cells. The heat-sink includes first and second coolant channels, each associated with and arranged proximate a corresponding first or second battery cell, configured to receive coolant, and defined by a respective cross-sectional area. Each coolant channel cross-sectional area is configured to selectively vary in response to a change in temperature of the associated first or second battery cell. The coolant channel variable cross-sectional areas are configured to bias cooling to a region of the heat-sink proximate to the battery cell experiencing a thermal runaway event and control propagation of the thermal runaway event to the other battery cell.

Abstract: A method and system for controlling charging security systems to enable sharing of charging stations, such as by allowing vehicle owners to use their cell phone or other device to request disarming or otherwise disabling a charging security system so that a corresponding charging station can be shared with another vehicle.

Abstract: Aspects of drone-assisted offroad vehicle emergency systems are addressed. In one aspect, a system includes an offroad vehicle having integrated therein a processing system coupled to a user interface. The processing system is configured to respond to a potential emergency situation including a stranded or lost person or a hazardous condition in a path of the vehicle. An aerial drone is equipped with multiple sensors for receiving data. Responsive to a trigger, the processing system may instruct the drone to deploy one or more times to survey a target region. The drone may receive sensor data relevant to an emergency situation and relay the data back to the vehicle. The processing system analyzes the data to provide a remedial response.

Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for softening a feature of a workpiece. A method for feature softening includes generating a nominal path for softening the feature. Defining points of the workpiece are selected for accuracy of the softening. The workpiece is formed, fixtured in a workstation and imaged. From the imaging and by a processor, an actual location of the defining points on the workpiece as formed and fixtured in the workstation is determined. The processor determines an error between the actual location of the defining points and the design location of the defining points; generates a revised path for softening the feature of the workpiece; guided a material movement machine along the revised path; and softens, by the material movement machine, the feature of the workpiece.

Abstract: A system, e.g., an autonomous vehicle, includes a sensor suite, a controller, and a computer-controllable device. The sensor suite collects user data descriptive of the present emotional state of a human user, such as a passenger of the representative autonomous vehicle. The controller executes a method to control the system. In particular, the controller identifies the user's psychological mode of experience in response to the user data. The controller also selects one or more intervening control actions or “interventions” from a list of possible interventions based on the mode of experience, and then controls an output state of the device to implement the intervention(s). In this manner the controller is able to support or modify the mode of experience of the user.

Abstract: An electroactive material for an electrochemical cell includes one or more oxygen storage material coatings or layers. The electroactive material may include a plurality of electroactive material particles disposed to form an electroactive material layer. In certain variations, at least a portion of the plurality of electroactive material particles may have a coating that includes an oxygen storage material. In other variations, an oxygen storage material layer may be disposed on one or more surfaces of the electroactive material layer. In still other variations, at least a portion of the plurality of electroactive material particles may have a coating that includes an oxygen storage material, and an oxygen storage material layer may be disposed on one or more surfaces of the electroactive material layer. The one or more oxygen storage material coatings or layers may help to improve the thermal stability of the electroactive materials.

Abstract: Methods and systems for controlling treatment of exhaust in a emission control system of a platform having an combustion system and one or more selective catalyst reduction catalysts (SCR) is provided. In an exemplary embodiment, the system includes: one or more sensors configured to obtain sensor data pertaining to an SCR temperature for the SCR; and a processor that is coupled to the one or more sensors and configured to at least facilitate controlling treatment of the exhaust based on the SCR temperature.

Abstract: A system and method for surround view egress assistance that includes detecting, by a sensor in a vehicle, an obstacle in a swing path of a vehicle door. The method includes predicting, based on a geometrical analysis, one or more potential collision zones between the obstacle and the vehicle door. The predicting also includes determining a bank angle of the vehicle in the predicting of one or more potential collision zones. The method further includes estimating, based on data from an inertial measurement unit, a severity of an impact of the vehicle door with the obstacle. The method also includes detecting a color and height of a curb and potential collisions with a vehicle door.

Abstract: A system and method for sampling an airpath within an automotive vehicle are provided. An air sample is obtained from the airpath, and a determination is made whether an air quality of the air sample meets or exceeds a predetermined air quality standard. Air quality data relating to the air sample is transmitted to a back office. Optionally, external route information is received from the back office relating to one or more alternate routes for the vehicle, and a notification is presented within the interior cabin of the one or more alternate routes along with a respective air quality indication for each of the one or more alternate routes.