Abstract: Vehicle bus data is collected from an electronic control unit. User input is received to initiate creation of a vehicle health report for describing a vehicle diagnostic event. A voice message descriptive of a context of the diagnostic event is recorded. The telematics controller sends, to a sever, the vehicle health report including the voice message and a subset of the vehicle bus data including a time of the user input.

Abstract: Methods and systems for managing mobile devices for connection with a vehicle are provided. A processor is configured to determine whether a mobile device is within a predetermined distance of the vehicle based on a comparison between the first geographical data of the mobile device and second geographical data of the vehicle. Responsive to determining that the mobile device is within the predetermined distances of the vehicle based on the comparison, the processor is configured to enable Bluetooth functionality on the mobile device.

Abstract: A vehicle includes an engine, an electric machine selectively coupled to the engine, a traction battery, an electrical outlet, and first and second power inverters. The first power inverter is configured to transfer power between the traction battery and the electric machine. The second power inverter is configured to transfer power between the traction battery and the electrical outlet. A human-machine interface (HMI) has a selectable option indicative of a user's desire to use the electrical outlet at a next destination. A controller of the vehicle includes a processor and memory having stored therein a first battery state of charge (SOC) target and a second battery SOC target that is greater than the first SOC target. The controller is programmed to, in response to the selectable option being selected, switch from the first SOC target to the second SOC target and command charging of the traction battery responsive to a measured battery SOC being less than the second target.

Abstract: A vehicle includes a display including selectable indicia related to a plurality of mobile devices operable to enable a user to select a one of the plurality. The vehicle includes a controller configured to limit internet protocol traffic of the one traversing through a wireless access point within the vehicle to preserve quality of service for messages sent via the wireless access point related to the impact. The limitation is responsive to impact of the vehicle.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and computer-readable media are disclosed for smart neighborhood routing for autonomous vehicles. Example methods may include determining, by one or more computer processors coupled to at least one memory, a first set of inputs indicative of real estate locations, determining a set of real estate options based at least in part on the first set of inputs, the set of real estate options comprising a first real estate option, determining that the first real estate option is selected for viewing by a user, and determining a route from a first location to a second location, the second location associated with the first real estate option, wherein the route includes at least one stopping point.

Abstract: A vehicle includes a multi-purpose automotive sound device for alerting pedestrians. The vehicle includes front and rear wheels, side mirrors, a sound device, and a controller. The sound device operates in a first mode and a second mode to generate an audio signal. The sound device is disposed adjacent to the front wheel and one of the side mirrors. The controller activates the sound device in the first mode or the second mode based on a state of the vehicle.

Abstract: A vehicle includes a multi-purpose automotive sound device for alerting pedestrians. The vehicle includes front and rear wheels, side mirrors, a sound device, and a controller. The sound device operates in a first mode and a second mode to generate an audio signal. The sound device is disposed adjacent to the front wheel and one of the side mirrors. The controller activates the sound device in the first mode or the second mode based on a state of the vehicle.

Abstract: A roadside advertising system includes a roadside display. The system further includes a controller programmed to receive preference and vehicle data associated with one or more vehicles within a predetermined distance of the roadside display and to cause display of an advertisement corresponding to one of a plurality of preferences from the vehicles that maximizes a weighted preference function derived from vehicles within a maximum viewing distance of the roadside display.

Abstract: Methods and systems for managing mobile devices for connection with a vehicle are provided. A processor is configured to determine whether a mobile device is within a predetermined distance of the vehicle based on a comparison between the first geographical data of the mobile device and second geographical data of the vehicle. Responsive to determining that the mobile device is within the predetermined distances of the vehicle based on the comparison, the processor is configured to enable Bluetooth functionality on the mobile device.

Abstract: Systems and methods for determining availability of a vehicle charging station are provided. One vehicle system includes a telematics unit configured to wirelessly communicate with a second telematics unit of a second vehicle electrically coupled to a charging station; a processor configured to obtain a remaining charge time from the second vehicle, using the telematics unit; and a display for displaying the remaining charge time in association with information related to the second vehicle. One method includes establishing, using a telematics unit, wireless communication with a second telematics unit of a second vehicle electrically coupled to the charging station; obtaining, using a processor, a remaining charge time from the second vehicle via the telematics unit; and displaying, on a display, the remaining charge time in association with information related to the second vehicle.

Abstract: A method of charging an electric wheelchair according to an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure includes, among other things, charging an energy storage device of the electric wheelchair with power from an electrified vehicle charging station. An electric wheelchair and an electrified vehicle are also disclosed.

Abstract: A vehicle includes a display including selectable indicia related to a plurality of mobile devices operable to enable a user to select a one of the plurality. The vehicle includes a controller configured to limit internet protocol traffic of the one traversing through a wireless access point within the vehicle to preserve quality of service for messages sent via the wireless access point related to the impact. The limitation is responsive to impact of the vehicle.

Abstract: Vehicle bus data is collected from an electronic control unit. User input is received to initiate creation of a vehicle health report for describing a vehicle diagnostic event. A voice message descriptive of a context of the diagnostic event is recorded. The telematics controller sends, to a sever, the vehicle health report including the voice message and a subset of the vehicle bus data including a time of the user input.

Abstract: Systems and methods for determining availability of a vehicle charging station are provided. One vehicle system includes a telematics unit configured to wirelessly communicate with a second telematics unit of a second vehicle electrically coupled to a charging station; a processor configured to obtain a remaining charge time from the second vehicle, using the telematics unit; and a display for displaying the remaining charge time in association with information related to the second vehicle. One method includes establishing, using a telematics unit, wireless communication with a second telematics unit of a second vehicle electrically coupled to the charging station; obtaining, using a processor, a remaining charge time from the second vehicle via the telematics unit; and displaying, on a display, the remaining charge time in association with information related to the second vehicle.