Abstract: Aspects of the present invention relate to a control system (100) comprising one or more controllers (105), the control system comprising input means (130) to receive a temperature signal (135) indicative of a temperature of a transmission (160) associated with a traction electric machine (150) of a vehicle, output means (140) to output a control signal (145) for causing a fluidic communication of thermal energy from a heat source to a transmission heat exchanger (190) for heating the transmission, and processing means (110) arranged to control the output means to output the control signal in dependence on the temperature signal.

Abstract: Aspects of the present invention relate to a control system, comprising one or more controller for an electric vehicle. The control system comprises input means to receive a heat request signal indicative of a request for heating of one or more modules of the vehicle, and a temperature signal indicative of a temperature of a transmission associated with a traction electric machine of the vehicle. The control system further comprises output means to output a control signal for causing a heat exchanger associated with the transmission to output heat for the one or more modules of the vehicle. The control system can determine transmission heating power in dependence on the temperature signal, and can compare the transmission heating power and electric heating power for the request for heating.

Abstract: Aspects of the present invention relate to a control system, comprising one or more controllers, for an electric vehicle, the control system comprising input means (130) to receive a temperature signal (135) indicative of a temperature of a transmission (160) associated with a traction electric machine (150) of the vehicle, output means (140) to output a flow control signal (145) for controlling a flow control means to control a flow of lubricant fluid associated with the traction electric machine and the transmission through a heat exchanger, and processing means (110) arranged to control the output means to output the flow control signal in dependence on the temperature signal.

Abstract: Aspects of the present invention relate to a control system (100) comprising one or more controllers (105), the control system comprising input means (130) to receive a temperature signal (135) indicative of a temperature of a transmission (160) associated with a traction electric machine (150) of a vehicle, output means (140) to output a control signal (145) for causing a fluidic communication of thermal energy from a heat source to a transmission heat exchanger (190) for heating the transmission, and processing means (110) arranged to control the output means to output the control signal in dependence on the temperature signal.

Abstract: Aspects of the present invention relate to a control system, comprising one or more controller, for an electric vehicle, the control system comprising input means (130) to receive a heat request signal (1010) indicative of a request for heating of one or more modules of the vehicle, and a temperature signal indicative of a temperature of a transmission (160) associated with a traction electric machine (150) of the vehicle, output means (140) to output a control signal (1020) for causing a heat exchanger (660) associated with the transmission (160) to output heat for the one or more modules of the vehicle, and processing means (110) arranged to determine transmission heating power in dependence on the temperature signal, and to compare the transmission heating power and electric heating power for the request for heating, wherein the processing means is arranged to control the output means to output the control signal in dependence on the comparison.

Abstract: A planter box allows interchangeable tiles to be removed and replaced for different occasions. An embodiment allows decorative tiles to be attached and removed from the planter box without sacrificing the quality or functionality of the planter box. Tiles may be swapped in or out for holidays, sporting events, or any number of occasions. Tiles may be personalized for weddings or big events and easily attached to a planter box and removed at the conclusion of the events.