Abstract: An engine system (200) for a vehicle comprising: a powertrain component (120); a second vehicle component (130); a fixing (140) joining the powertrain component (120) to the second vehicle component (130); a thermally insulating panel (100) comprising at least one uncompressed area (104) extending over at least a portion of the powertrain component (120) to at least partially thermally insulate the powertrain component (120) and comprising at least one pre-compressed area (106) for providing a rigid mounting position to mount the vehicle component (130) to the powertrain component (120), the rigid mounting position to be located at a potential thermal bridge between the powertrain component (120) and the second vehicle component (130) such that it forms a thermal insulating layer between the powertrain component (120) and the second vehicle component (130).

Abstract: A pallet truck has a pressed and non-welded fork structure. The fork structure includes an elongate body portion and an outboard end portion integrally formed with the body portion. The body portion has a top wall and opposing sidewalls integrally formed with the top wall. The outboard end portion projects from the body portion and includes a tip sidewall defining a tip region for guiding entry of a fork assembly beneath a pallet.

Abstract: A cooling system may include a skeleton frame having a central opening to receive and frame at least one cooling core. The skeleton frame has an interior to contain at least one conduit through which at least one fluid to be cooled may flow to the at least one cooling core. The cooling system may further include a skin wrapping over and about the skeleton frame to seal the interior of the skeleton frame.

Abstract: A hybrid powertrain for a hybrid-drive motor vehicle, with a transmission that can be shifted into different gear stages by shifting elements and can be in drive connection with an internal combustion engine via an internal combustion engine shaft, with an electric machine via an electric machine shaft, and with at least one vehicle axle via an output shaft. The internal combustion engine shaft and the electric machine shaft are arranged axially parallel to one another. The transmission is designed as a spur gear unit, in which the internal combustion engine shaft, the electric machine shaft, and the output shaft can be in drive connection with one another via spur gear sets that form gear planes and can be shifted by the shifting elements.

Abstract: A battery tray assembly for a battery powered vehicle includes a tub having a bottom wall connected with a side wall. A side rail assembly is connected to the side wall of the tub. A lower impact rail is connected to the side rail assembly. The lower impact rail extends beyond the bottom wall of the tub. The lower impact rail is removably connected to the side rail assembly by a fastener.

Abstract: A universal micromobility vehicle configured for use in a vehicle share system comprises a frame, a footboard fixed to the frame, a seat fixed to the frame, handlebars, and front and rear wheels supported by the frame. The seat is separated from the footboard in a vertical direction by a fixed distance between 500 mm and 600 mm. The handlebars are separated from the footboard in the vertical direction by a fixed distance between 700 mm and 900 mm. The footboard is fixed to the frame at a fixed vertical distance relative to the lower surfaces of the front and rear wheels between 160 mm and 240 mm. The seat is fixed to the frame at a fixed vertical distance relative to the lower surfaces of the front and rear wheels between 700 mm and 800 mm.

Abstract: A self-aligning snowshoe binding is provided that simplifies the process of “strapping in” to a snowboard. The binding includes a self-aligning buckle that includes two mating clips, and each clip contains a pair of offset magnets. One clip is rigidly attached to a snowboard binding and the other, mating, clip is connected to an ankle or toe strap via a tensioning mechanism. The opposite side of the ankle/toe strap is secured to the binding with an adjustable mechanism. When the two clips are brought proximate each other, the magnets engage to create a loose buckling. When tension is applied to the engaged clips, the clips interlock such that they will remain together as long as tension in the strap is maintained.

Abstract: The invention discloses an automobile electric pedal which includes a driving support bracket, a driven support bracket and a pedal mounted on the driving support bracket and the driven support bracket. The driving support bracket includes a rotation mechanism having a lower support wall and an upper support wall, the angle b between the lower support wall and a horizontal plane being in the range of 10-30°. The rotation mechanism is provided with a connection column fixedly matched with the automobile pedal. Matching walls of a connection groove provided with the rotation mechanism cooperate with the connection column to stably fix the pedal on the driving support bracket.

Abstract: A battery tray for a battery powered vehicle includes a battery tray having a side wall. An impact absorbing structure is connected to the side wall. The impact absorbing structure includes at least one roll-formed member fixed to the side wall. The at least one roll-formed member is created from a single metal plate and includes a first plate portion roll-formed to create a first cavity and having a first flange created in a member central wall of the first plate portion. The first flange is fixed to the first plate portion. A second plate portion is roll-formed to create a second cavity and has a second flange at an end of the second plate portion fixed to the member central wall. A roll-formed U-shaped attachment member is fixed to the at least one roll-formed member.

Abstract: A snowmobile has a frame, a ski connected to the frame, a seat connected to the frame for accommodating a driver of the snowmobile, a rear suspension assembly operatively connected to the frame, an endless track supported by the rear suspension assembly, a motor supported by the frame, and a continuously variable transmission (CVT) operatively connecting the motor to the endless track. The rear suspension assembly has a suspension assembly drive axle defining a drive axle rotation axis, and a drive sprocket mounted to the drive axle. The motor has a shaft rotatable about a shaft rotation axis. The drive axle rotation axis is positioned forwardly of the shaft rotation axis. The seat is positioned above the motor.

Abstract: A system and method counters the “rubber band-like effect” in hybrid vehicles by introducing engine noise and/or vibration into a vehicle compartment when the engine reaches a threshold or maximum RPM, but the electric motor continues to provide additional power to increase vehicle speed. An acoustic tube coupling the engine to the passenger compartment is used to simulate the increased engine noise. Vibration mechanisms in the passenger compartment are used to simulate the engine vibration in the passenger compartment.

Abstract: An exhaust system for receiving exhaust gas from an engine of a vehicle includes first, second, and third exhaust components, and first and second pipes. The first and second exhaust components are each adapted to receive exhaust gas from the engine. The first pipe has a first inlet, and first and second outlets. The first inlet is adapted to receive exhaust gas from the first exhaust component. The second pipe has a second inlet, and third and fourth outlets. The second inlet is adapted to receive exhaust gas from the second exhaust component. The third exhaust component is disposed downstream of and laterally between the first and second exhaust components. The third exhaust component has third and fourth inlets, and fifth and sixth outlets. The third inlet is fluidly connected to the first outlet. The fourth inlet is fluidly connected to the third outlet.

Abstract: A vehicle front portion structure that includes connecting members that each have a front side connecting portion that is disposed at a vehicle longitudinal direction front side and at which a first joined portion that is joined to a radiator support and a second joined portion that is joined to a lover member are formed, a rear side connecting portion that is disposed at a vehicle longitudinal direction rear side and at which the first joined portion and the second joined portion are formed, and an outer side cut-out portion that is cut out from a vehicle transverse direction outer side and that is formed at a position that, in the vehicle longitudinal direction, is between the second joined portions of both a front side connecting portion and a rear side connecting portion.

Abstract: A construction machine in which an electrical unit can be reliably cooled at low cost by effectively utilizing an intake pipe connected to an intake port of an engine. This construction machine includes: an engine; and a hood covering the engine, wherein a space inside the hood has a placement space in which an electrical unit is placed and which communicates with outside air, and a distal-end opening of an intake pipe connected to an inlet port of the engine is disposed in the placement space to cause outside air sucked into the intake pipe due to a suction pressure occurred in the intake pipe to pass through the placement space to form a cooling air path in the placement space.

Abstract: A battery enclosure for a vehicle chassis having a base member with raised surface features on the upper surface outlining individual cells, each cell configured to receive at least one battery; a cover member having a plurality of depending surface features on the lower surface which are aligned with the surface features of the base member. The cover member includes a channel formed in the upper surface thereof, aligned with and extending along a length of the depending surface feature disposed on the bottom surface. A lattice support structure is also included which has a plurality of support members extending axially and transversely, wherein the lattice support structure is configured to be at least partially disposed within the channel of the cover member and mounted to the vehicle chassis. The lattice support member providing increased rigidity and a load distribution path for externally applied forces (e.g. crash events) to prevent or inhibit enclosure breakage or puncture.

Abstract: A power source apparatus includes a plurality of batteries, a chassis having an inner space surrounded by a plurality of wall surfaces including a first lateral wall surface, a first vertical wall surface, a second lateral wall surface, a second vertical wall surface and storing the batteries in the inner space, and a blower having a blowing portion to blow air. The power source apparatus further includes an air introduction path formed between the first lateral wall surface and the batteries and configured to introduce the air to the batteries. The blowing portion is arranged between the batteries and the second lateral wall surface and is closer to the second vertical wall surface than to a position at which the separation distance is maximized.

Abstract: A method of operating a hybrid electric power plant in cold climates comprises absorbing heat generated by an internal combustion engine, and using at least part of the heat absorbed from the internal combustion engine to warm a battery pack operatively connected to an electric motor.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an accessory component for a vehicle. The accessory component has an elongated frame element having a forward edge channel and a rearward edge channel formed parallel to the forward edge channel. A pair of first channels is formed in the upper surface and parallel to the forward and rearward edge channels. Forward and rearward resilient appliques are included which have each have first ends which are shaped to be retained within the forward and rearward edge channels, respectively. Second ends of each applique engage with a respective one of each of the pair of first channels. The forward and rearward resilient appliques are attached with a snapping-like action and retained by friction on the elongated frame element.

Abstract: In one example, a snowboard binding includes a retention and release assembly configured to be mounted to a snowboard, and further includes a retention mechanism operable by a wireless remote control. A boot interface portion of the snowboard binding is configured to releasably engage the retention and release assembly, and the boot interface portion is also configured to releasably retain a boot. In operation, the user can enable release of the boot interface portion from the retention mechanism by activating the wireless remoted control so as to cause the boot interface portion to be unlocked from the retention mechanism.

Abstract: A fender assembly for an agricultural tractor including a carrier bracket which supports a wheel fender adjacent to a vehicle wheel. A steering mechanism is provided as part of the fender assembly, such that the wheel fender can be rotated relative to the carrier bracket. Accordingly, the rotation of the wheel fender can be controlled based on a steering signal generated by the vehicle steering system, to ensure that the wheel fender accurately follows the movement of the adjacent tractor wheel.