Abstract: Methods and apparatus to control stability of a vehicle and trailer are disclosed. An example apparatus to control stability of a vehicle and trailer includes stability monitoring circuitry to determine, based on sensor data from one or more sensors of the vehicle, whether a vehicle stability condition associated with the vehicle is satisfied, and stability control circuitry to, in response to the vehicle stability condition not being satisfied, adjust a load distribution on front wheels and rear wheels of the vehicle by adjusting a vehicle pitch.

Abstract: A vehicle control system for reducing turn radius of a vehicle may include electric motors associated with front and rear wheels of the vehicle. The system may further include a plurality of vehicle sensors to receive information including driving surface type, vehicle speed and handwheel position. The system may also include a controller operably coupled to the electric motors and the sensors to control wheel slip during a turn based on the driving surface type, the vehicle speed and the handwheel position.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus to prevent trailer sway are disclosed. An example apparatus to prevent trailer sway of a trailer coupled to a vehicle includes prediction circuitry to predict, based on sensor data from one or more sensors of the vehicle, whether a trailer sway condition associated with the vehicle is likely to occur, and control activation circuitry to, in response to the prediction that the trailer sway is likely to occur, activate at least one vehicle control of the vehicle to prevent the trailer sway condition from occurring, the at least one vehicle control to include applying torque to at least one of one or more trailer wheels of the trailer or one or more vehicle wheels of the vehicle.

Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for prioritizing vehicle charging using energy from renewable/low carbon emission energy sources over non-renewable/high carbon emission energy sources. The proposed systems and methods allow users to identify when to charge their vehicles and/or when to provide energy from their vehicles to other structures based on a currently available energy source mixture and in a manner that minimizes the impact to the environment. In-vehicle connectivity may be utilized to obtain real-time grid information, and a charging schedule may then be created that intelligently prioritizes charging during times when an energy mixture percentage available from renewable/low carbon emission sources exceeds a predefine threshold or when a real-time emissions level is below a predefined threshold.

Abstract: This disclosure is generally directed to systems and methods related to providing assistance services to a disabled vehicle. In an example embodiment, a method executed by a first processor in a vehicle may involve detecting an event that places the vehicle in a disabled condition; transmitting information associated with the event to a second processor; and detecting an arrival of a assistance vehicle that is dispatched by the second processor based on an automated evaluation of the information associated with the event. The second processor, which can be, for example, a part of a server computer, may evaluate the information in order to identify an assistance vehicle having equipment for providing the assistance service. In an example scenario, the disabled vehicle and/or the assistance vehicle can be an autonomous vehicle.

Abstract: The invention relates to improved particulate lithium nickel oxide materials which are useful as cathode materials in lithium secondary batteries. The invention also provides processes for preparing such lithium nickel oxide materials, and electrodes and cells comprising the materials.

Abstract: The invention relates to improved particulate lithium nickel oxide materials which are useful as cathode materials in lithium secondary batteries. The invention also provides processes for preparing such lithium nickel oxide materials, and electrodes and cells comprising the materials.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a surface-modified particulate lithium nickel oxide material. The invention also relates to a process of making a surface-modified particulate lithium nickel oxide material. Further aspects of the invention include a cathode comprising the surface-modified particulate lithium nickel oxide material, a lithium secondary cell or battery comprising such a cathode, and the use of the particulate lithium nickel oxide to improve the capacity retention of a lithium secondary cell or battery.

Abstract: A process for producing a surface-modified particulate lithium nickel metal oxide material is provided. The process comprises the addition of a controlled quantity of a coating liquid comprising a cobalt-containing compound to nickel metal precursor particles using an incipient wetness process followed by a calcination step.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a surface-modified particulate lithium nickel oxide material. The invention also relates to a process of preparing a particulate lithium nickel oxide material. Further aspects of the invention include a cathode comprising the particulate lithium nickel oxide material, a lithium secondary cell or battery comprising such a cathode, and the use of the particulate lithium nickel oxide to improve the capacity retention of a lithium secondary cell or battery.

Abstract: The invention relates to improved particulate lithium nickel oxide materials which are useful as cathode materials in lithium secondary batteries. The invention also provides processes for preparing such lithium nickel oxide materials, and electrodes and cells comprising the materials.

Abstract: A process for producing a surface-modified particulate lithium nickel metal oxide material is provided. The process comprises the addition of a controlled quantity of a coating liquid comprising a metal-containing compound and a lithium-containing compound to nickel metal precursor particles using an incipient wetness process followed by a calcination step.

Abstract: Disclosed are various embodiments for frictionless payment. A computing device obtains a document with native format transaction data from a merchant device, and determines a bill based at least in part on the native format transaction data and a trained predictive model. The computing device determines payment methods available for payment of the bill via a client device. The computing device generates a network page that can cause payment of the bill to be initiated by one of the payment methods that is unassociated with a user providing payment card information or personal information to the merchant, and transmit an indication to the merchant device that the bill was paid.

Abstract: A process for producing a surface-modified particulate lithium nickel metal oxide material is provided. The process comprises the addition of a controlled quantity of a coating liquid to lithium nickel metal oxide particles followed by a calcination step.

Abstract: The object of the present invention is to provide a light source (101) for a luminaire or lantern, the light source (101) comprising: at least one light emitting diode (LED), a mantle structure (112) with which the LED (101) is fast within the mantle structure (112), the mantle structure (112) being both transparent or at least translucent and arranged to intercept and re-distribute light from the LED and, an optical element (117) in the mantle structure (112) for biasing light from the LED (101) away from a direction in which illumination is unwanted or at least is wanted at reduced intensity. The optical element (117) is angularly adjustable such that the light emitted may be directed.

Abstract: The object of the present invention is to provide a light source (101) for a luminaire or lantern, the light source (101) comprising: at least one light emitting diode (LED), a mantle structure (112) with which the LED (101) is fast within the mantle structure (112), the mantle structure (112) being both transparent or at least translucent and arranged to intercept and re-distribute light from the LED and, an optical element (117) in the mantle structure (112) for biasing light from the LED (101) away from a direction in which illumination is unwanted or at least is wanted at reduced intensity. The optical element (117) is angularly adjustable such that the light emitted may be directed.

Abstract: A street light has a hollow standard having a lower end and an upper end. The standard is root mounted at its lower end and supports a lamp and a solar panel. An illumination circuit is mounted in the base compartment and connects a battery to the lamp for control of the lamp. A charging circuit connects the battery to the solar panel and to an electricity connection for charging. A control circuit inside the base compartment controls the brightness. The electricity connection extends from the root portion of the standard for connection of the light to an AC electricity supply. The charging circuit is programmed to connect the battery to the electricity supply at low electricity tariff times and to disconnect the battery from the mains before high electricity tariff times. The charging circuit is programmed to connect the battery to the solar panel for charging during daylight.

Abstract: A street light has a hollow standard having a lower end and an upper end. The standard is root mounted at its lower end and supports a lamp and a solar panel. An illumination circuit is mounted in the base compartment and connects a battery to the lamp for control of the lamp. A charging circuit connects the battery to the solar panel and to an electricity connection for charging. A control circuit inside the base compartment controls the brightness. The electricity connection extends from the root portion of the standard for connection of the light to an AC electricity supply. The charging circuit is programmed to connect the battery to the electricity supply at low electricity tariff times and to disconnect the battery from the mains before high electricity tariff times. The charging circuit is programmed to connect the battery to the solar panel for charging during daylight.