Abstract: A system for mission planning of a military vehicle includes a military vehicle operable according to different modes and having a controller. The system includes processing circuitry that obtains a starting location and a destination for the military vehicle and obtains data associated with a geographic area. The processing circuitry determines a mission plan based on the data, the starting location, and the destination. The mission plan includes a route between the starting location and the destination, and a selection of one of the modes that the military vehicle should be operated according to, along portions of the route. The processing circuitry provides the mission plan to the military vehicle for use by the military vehicle. The controller uses the mission plan operate the military vehicle to transport along the route. The controller also transitions the military vehicle between modes based on the mission plan.

Abstract: A military vehicle includes a cab defining a rear wall, an axle, an engine positioned forward of the rear wall, a generator positioned rearward of the rear wall, and a transfer case coupled to the engine, the generator, and the axle.

Abstract: A military vehicle includes a tractive assembly, and a controller. A first axle assembly includes a first tractive element. A first motor is coupled to the first tractive element across a first gear ratio. A second axle assembly includes a second tractive element. A second motor is coupled to the second tractive element across a second gear ratio. The controller is operably coupled to the tractive assembly and configured to shift the tractive assembly between a first mode and a second mode in response to a speed of the military vehicle exceeding a speed threshold. The controller is configured to engage the first motor in the first mode and thereafter engage the second motor in the second mode such that the tractive assembly is configured to drive the military vehicle in one of the first gear ratio and the second gear ratio based on the speed of the military vehicle.

Abstract: A front end accessory drive (FEAD) for a military vehicle. The FEAD includes a first belt, a second belt, multiple accessories, an electric motor-generator, at least one other accessory, and a sprag clutch. The accessories and the electric motor-generator are coupled with the first belt. The at least one other accessory, the first belt, and the second belt are coupled with the sprag clutch. The second belt is configured to couple with an output shaft of an engine of the military vehicle and be driven by the output shaft of the engine to drive the sprag clutch. The sprag clutch is thereby configured to drive the at least one other accessory and the first belt, and the first belt is thereby configured to drive the plurality of accessories, and the electric motor-generator.

Abstract: A thermal management system for a vehicle includes a wireless charging coil configured to provide thermal energy, a first heat exchanger thermally coupled to the wireless charging coil, a radiator thermally coupled to the first heat exchanger and configured to transfer a first portion of the thermal energy provided by the wireless charging coil to an interior of a passenger compartment of the vehicle, and a second heat exchanger thermally coupled to the first heat exchanger and configured to transfer a second portion of the thermal energy provided by the wireless charging coil to a battery of the vehicle.

Abstract: An electrified vehicle includes a chassis having a frame member, a tractive element, a suspension assembly having a support linkage pivotally coupled to the frame member so that the support linkage is configured to pivot about a pivot point, and an axle assembly coupled to the tractive element and supported on the support linkage. The axle assembly includes an axle and an electric motor that is oriented so that the electric motor extends in a direction toward the pivot point.

Abstract: Various systems and methods for scheduling filter maintenance for an imaging system are described herein. An example method for scheduling filter maintenance for an imaging system includes detecting, via a sensor, a pressure differential across a filter is below a threshold, providing an alert to an operator, via a display of the imaging system, that the pressure differential across the filter is below the threshold, and scheduling filter maintenance based on the pressure differential being below the threshold.

Abstract: A vehicle includes an engine configured to drive a front-end accessory drive and a tractive element, an energy storage system including a battery and a controller configured to control the flow of electrical energy to and from the energy storage system, a first generator electrically coupled to the energy storage system and configured to be selectively driven by the front-end accessory drive to generate electrical energy and supply energy to the energy storage system to charge the battery, and a second generator electrically coupled to the energy storage system and configured to selectively be driven by the engine to generate electrical energy and supply energy to the energy storage system to charge the battery.

Abstract: A military vehicle includes a battery structure. The battery structure includes walls and battery cells positioned within the walls. The battery structure is coupled with the military vehicle and includes a partition. The partition divides the battery structure into a first inner volume and a second inner volume. The plurality of battery cells are positioned within the first inner volume. The battery structure also includes at least one of a fluid, a crushable structure, or a compressible material positioned within the second inner volume. During an impact event, the fluid, the crushable structure, or the compressible material are configured to absorb kinetic energy transferred from the battery cells to the at least one of the fluid, the crushable structure, or the compressible material due to a mass of the plurality of battery cells.

Abstract: An electrified vehicle includes a chassis, a body, and a cab. The chassis is configured to support a tractive element. The chassis includes a battery box. The body is supported by the chassis. The cab is supported by the chassis. The battery box includes a shell defining an internal cavity. The battery box is configured to receive a module. The module comprises a battery and a module terminal. The battery box is configured to transfer energy from the module to a component of the vehicle. The internal cavity of the battery box comprises a system terminal configured to contact the module terminal of the module to facilitate the transfer of the energy from the module to a component of the vehicle.

Abstract: A vocational vehicle includes a chassis, a body supported on the chassis, a cab supported on the chassis, and a conformable hydrogen storage tank coupled to one of the chassis, the body, or between the cab and the body.

Abstract: A vehicle includes a chassis and a hydrogen-hybrid powertrain coupled to the chassis. The hydrogen-hybrid powertrain includes a hydrogen storage assembly supported on the chassis, a fuel cell connected to the hydrogen storage assembly, and one of: an energy storage device supported on the chassis, or a prime mover supported on the chassis and a transmission coupled to the prime mover. The hydrogen-hybrid powertrain selectively uses energy from one or more of the fuel cell, the energy storage device, or the prime mover to drive the vehicle.

Abstract: A military vehicle includes a chassis, an energy storage system, a motor, and electrical wiring. The chassis includes a passenger capsule having a front end and a rear end, a front module coupled to the front end of the passenger capsule, and a rear module coupled to the rear end of the passenger capsule. The passenger capsule defines a tunnel extending longitudinally along a bottom thereof. The front module includes a front subframe assembly. The rear module includes a rear subframe assembly. The energy storage system is at least partially supported by a rear wall of the passenger capsule. The electrical wiring extends from the energy storage system through the tunnel to the motor.

Abstract: A military vehicle includes a chassis, a front end accessory drive (FEAD), and circuitry. The chassis includes an engine and an integrated motor generator (IMG). The FEAD includes multiple accessories and an electric motor-generator. The circuitry is configured to operate the military vehicle according to different modes. The circuitry is configured to receive a user input indicating a selected mode of the modes, and operate the chassis and the FEAD of the military vehicle according to the selected mode. The modes include an engine mode and an electric mode. In the engine mode, the engine drives the FEAD and the tractive elements of the military vehicle through the IMG for transportation. In the electric mode, the engine is shut off to reduce a sound output of the military vehicle and the IMG drives the tractive elements of the military vehicle for transportation and the electric motor-generator drives the FEAD.

Abstract: An energy storage system for a military vehicle includes a battery housing having a lower end and an upper end, a bracket coupled to the battery housing at or proximate the upper end thereof, a lower support supporting the lower end of the battery housing, and an upper connector extending from the bracket. The battery housing is configured to receive a battery. The upper connector is configured to engage a rear wall of a cab of the military vehicle.

Abstract: An electrified vehicle includes an energy storage system and a charging assembly configured to interface with a charging plug of an external power source. The charging assembly includes a charging port electrically coupled to the energy storage system where the charging port is configured to engage with a charging interface of the charging plug and a disconnect system configured to facilitate ejecting the charging plug from the charging port.

Abstract: An electrified fire fighting vehicle includes a chassis, a cab coupled to the chassis, a body coupled to the chassis rearward of the cab, a front axle coupled to the chassis, a rear axle coupled to the chassis, an energy storage system coupled to the chassis and positioned rearward of the cab, a pump system positioned between the cab and the body, and an electromagnetic device. The electromagnetic device is electrically coupled to the energy storage system. The electromagnetic device is coupled to (i) the pump system and (ii) at least one of the front axle or the rear axle. The electromagnetic device is configured to receive electrical power from the energy storage system and provide a mechanical output to selectively drive (i) the pump system and (ii) the at least one of the front axle or the rear axle.

Abstract: A control system for operating a military vehicle according to different modes includes processing circuitry that receives a user input indicating a selected mode of the different modes, and operates a driveline and a front end accessory drive (FEAD) of the military vehicle according to the selected mode. The driveline of the military vehicle includes an engine and an integrated motor generator (IMG) and the FEAD includes multiple accessories and an electric motor-generator. The modes include an engine mode and an electric mode. In the engine mode, the engine drives the FEAD and drives tractive elements of the military vehicle through the IMG for transportation. In the electric mode, the engine is shut off to reduce a sound output of the military vehicle and the IMG drives the tractive elements of the military vehicle for transportation and the electric motor-generator drives the FEAD.

Abstract: A refuse vehicle includes a frame, an axle coupled to the frame, a cab coupled to the frame, a body assembly coupled to the frame and defining a refuse compartment, a lift assembly configured to engage and lift a refuse container, an electric motor coupled to the axle, and an electrical energy system configured to provide electric power to the lift assembly and the electric motor. The body assembly is positioned behind the cab. The electrical energy system includes a first set of one or more battery cells positioned vertically above at least a portion of the cab.

Abstract: A military vehicle includes a chassis, an energy storage system, a motor, and electrical wiring. The chassis includes a passenger capsule having a front end and a rear end, a front module coupled to the front end of the passenger capsule, and a rear module coupled to the rear end of the passenger capsule. The passenger capsule defines a tunnel extending longitudinally along a bottom thereof. The front module includes a front subframe assembly. The rear module includes a rear subframe assembly. The energy storage system is at least partially supported by a rear wall of the passenger capsule. The electrical wiring extends from the energy storage system through the tunnel to the motor.