Abstract: An automotive controller drives a plurality of relays to a first position or a second position depending on which of a first port and second port, that are both arranged to provide electrical power, has greater electrical power such that a traction battery receives current from the one of the first port and second port delivering the greater electrical power but not the other of the first port and second port.

Abstract: An automotive controller drives a plurality of relays to a first position or a second position depending on which of a first port and second port, that are both arranged to provide electrical power, has greater electrical power such that a traction battery receives current from the one of the first port and second port delivering the greater electrical power but not the other of the first port and second port.

Abstract: A vehicle charging system includes a vehicle charge port having a first connector with one or more first magnets and a plurality of first terminals arranged in a first array. A charge station for the vehicle includes a support and a second connector attached to the support by an articulating mechanism that permits movement of the second connector relative to the support. The second connector has one or more second magnets and a plurality of second terminals arranged in a second array that matches the first array so that the first terminals are connectable to the second terminals when the first and second connectors aligned. The first and second magnets are arranged to move the second terminals, via the articulating mechanism, into alignment with first terminals when the first and second connectors are within a magnetic-coupling range.

Abstract: This disclosure describes charging input selector systems for electrified vehicle charging systems. An exemplary charging input selector system may include one or more selector units movable between a first position that is displaced from an on-board charger unit and a second position that is in contact with the on-board charger unit. When the selector unit and the on-board charger unit contact one another, an on-board charger module electrically connected to the on-board charger unit may receive power from a charging input for charging a battery pack. When the selector unit and the on-board charger unit do not contact one another, the on-board charger module cannot receive power from the charging input. The selector unit may be passively moved between the first and second positions using the insertion force of a connector of an electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) assembly.

Abstract: A vehicle interface system configured to be arranged between a vehicle and an off-board inverter, may include a first cable configured to connect to the vehicle via a first connector; a second cable configured to connect to an inverter via a second connector; and a transceiver configured to transmit interface data to the vehicle indicating the presence of a load connected at the second connector and receive vehicle data including instructions to transmit power from the first connector to the second connector.

Abstract: This disclosure describes charging input selector systems for electrified vehicle charging systems. An exemplary charging input selector system may include one or more selector units movable between a first position that is displaced from an on-board charger unit and a second position that is in contact with the on-board charger unit. When the selector unit and the on-board charger unit contact one another, an on-board charger module electrically connected to the on-board charger unit may receive power from a charging input for charging a battery pack. When the selector unit and the on-board charger unit do not contact one another, the on-board charger module cannot receive power from the charging input. The selector unit may be passively moved between the first and second positions using the insertion force of a connector of an electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) assembly.

Abstract: A vehicle interface system configured to be arranged between a vehicle and an off-board inverter, may include a first cable configured to connect to the vehicle via a first connector; a second cable configured to connect to an inverter via a second connector; and a transceiver configured to transmit interface data to the vehicle indicating the presence of a load connected at the second connector and receive vehicle data including instructions to transmit power from the first connector to the second connector.

Abstract: An automated charging system for a vehicle includes a telescoping mechanism configured to move a charge connector in a vertical direction. The charging system includes a rack and pinion mechanism that is configured to move the telescoping mechanism. The charging system is configured to translate horizontal motion of the rack to vertical motion of the telescoping mechanism.

Abstract: A vehicle charging system includes a vehicle charge port having a first connector with one or more first magnets and a plurality of first terminals arranged in a first array. A charge station for the vehicle includes a support and a second connector attached to the support by an articulating mechanism that permits movement of the second connector relative to the support. The second connector has one or more second magnets and a plurality of second terminals arranged in a second array that matches the first array so that the first terminals are connectable to the second terminals when the first and second connectors aligned. The first and second magnets are arranged to move the second terminals, via the articulating mechanism, into alignment with first terminals when the first and second connectors are within a magnetic-coupling range.

Abstract: A vehicle includes a power system that is couplable to a power network. A controller is configured to communicate with appliances coupled to the power system and programmed to operate the appliances to prevent current demand of the appliances from exceeding a peak operating current of the power system and to balance current demand to prevent exceeding a nominal current rating of the power system for more than a predetermined time.

Abstract: An automated charging system for a vehicle includes a telescoping mechanism configured to move a charge connector in a vertical direction. The charging system includes a rack and pinion mechanism that is configured to move the telescoping mechanism. The charging system is configured to translate horizontal motion of the rack to vertical motion of the telescoping mechanism.

Abstract: An electrically-propelled vehicle includes a traction battery and a conductive charging pad disposed beneath the vehicle and electrically coupled to the battery. The charging pad is configured to transfer power from at least one contact extension disposed at a charge station to charge the battery. A height from ground of the charging pad is configured to cause electrical engagement of the contact extension as a result of the vehicle entering a parking space proximate the charge station.

Abstract: A system for a vehicle includes a trio of ultrasonic sensors, and a controller configured to, responsive to a location of an object identified from a distance between the ultrasonic sensors, a receive time at each of the ultrasonic sensors associated with a same ultrasonic pulse from a transmitter of the object, and an absence of data regarding a send time of the ultrasonic pulse, steer the vehicle to the object.

Abstract: An off-board load power management system for an electrified vehicle is provided. The system may include a DC-to-AC inverter for providing power to auxiliary loads. Using a manual selector, an operator may select an amount of power to be allocated for inverter use at all time during vehicle operation. A controller may guarantee the selected amount of power is available for inverter use and control a generator accordingly. The controller may manage the distribution of power from a battery and/or generator to the powertrain and other vehicle accessories to ensure the selected amount for the inverter always remains available.

Abstract: An electrically-propelled vehicle includes a traction battery and a conductive charging pad disposed beneath the vehicle and electrically coupled to the battery. The charging pad is configured to transfer power from at least one contact extension disposed at a charge station to charge the battery. A height from ground of the charging pad is configured to cause electrical engagement of the contact extension as a result of the vehicle entering a parking space proximate the charge station.

Abstract: A vehicle includes a power system that is couplable to a power network. A controller is configured to communicate with appliances coupled to the power system and programmed to operate the appliances to prevent current demand of the appliances from exceeding a peak operating current of the power system and to balance current demand to prevent exceeding a nominal current rating of the power system for more than a predetermined time.

Abstract: A system and method for managing communications with a vehicle wireless charging station include a vehicle having a battery configured for wireless charging and a vehicle computing system having a transceiver and a processor programmed to broadcast a signal by the vehicle computing system using the transceiver to establish a communication link with a vehicle wireless charging station in response to a current vehicle location being within a specified range of a previously authorized vehicle wireless charging station. The system and method may include a vehicle HMI to prompt a user for input to authorize communication with a wireless charging station that is not recognized or that has not been previously authorized. Wireless charging related broadcasts may be inhibited when the vehicle is not within a specified range of a known wireless charging station location to conserve energy and reduce potential for unauthorized responses to the vehicle broadcasts.

Abstract: A vehicle including a primary coil, a secondary coil, and a controller is provided. The controller may be programmed to position the secondary coil relative to a primary coil by, responsive to increases in voltage induced in the secondary coil by the primary coil, commanding the vehicle forward. The controller may be further programmed to, responsive to decreases in the voltage immediately following increases, commanding the vehicle forward a predetermined distance. The controller may be further programmed to, responsive to decreases in the voltage immediately beyond the predetermined distance, command the vehicle reverse. The controller may be further programmed to position the secondary coil relative to the primary coil by, responsive to increases in the voltage during reverse movement of the vehicle, command the vehicle reverse.

Abstract: A vehicle includes a charge plate configured to receive charge for a battery when positioned at a charge zone. The vehicle also includes a camera system and a controller programmed to cause the camera system to capture a calibration image at each of a plurality of indexed positions as the charge plate approaches the charge zone. The controller is also programmed to cause the camera system to capture a present image for at least one of the indexed positions, and prevent initiation of a charge procedure responsive to differences between the present image and a corresponding one of the calibration images exceeding a pixel variance threshold.

Abstract: A system for a vehicle includes a trio of ultrasonic sensors, and a controller configured to, responsive to a location of an object identified from a distance between the ultrasonic sensors, a receive time at each of the ultrasonic sensors associated with a same ultrasonic pulse from a transmitter of the object, and an absence of data regarding a send time of the ultrasonic pulse, steer the vehicle to the object.