Abstract: A hydrocarbon scrubber for an evaporative emission control system having an adsorbent composition including a polystyrene-divinylbenzene (PS-DVB) copolymer mixed with a polyurethane foam matrix wherein the scrubber is configured to adsorb fuel vapor bleed during hot-soak or diurnal conditions and maintain low flow restriction. The scrubber material can also be integrated into a vent line connected to a vent port of the canister in the evaporative emissions management system. The adsorbent material can also include a Graphene-derivative sorbent material in either of a polymer foam or extruded honeycomb design pattern specifically adsorptive of vaporized hydrocarbons for preventing bleed emissions while also providing low flow restrictions. The scrubber can include any combination of activated graphene-derivatives, lignocellulose, charcoal, ceramic, binder and flux material.

Abstract: A vehicle evaporative emissions control system for an automobile with an engine having an evaporative canister coupled to a fuel tank, the canister having a vapor inlet and purge outlet. An adsorbent bed within the canister is formed from a polystyrene-divinylbenzene (PS-DVB) or a functionalized PS-DVB derivative. The adsorbent bed is configured to adsorb fuel vapors when the engine is not running and to release the vapors to an intake system during a purge when the engine is running. The evaporative canister further includes end regions each carrying a felt compaction layer, a volume-compensating foam element, and an adsorbent bed positioned between the felt layers and on at least one side of the foam element and formed as any one of beads, pellets, extrudates, or monolith segments.

Abstract: A fluid quick connector incorporating graphene or graphene derivatives into engaging male and female end forms that reduces oxygen and water permeation through the coolant quick connector and includes an integrated latch that eliminates the need for a separate latch component. An integrated retainer is located within the mating interior interface of the female end form and opposing exterior interface of the male end form and, in combination with an EPDM O-ring component, provide for a fluid sealing connection between the end forms which reduces permeation of oxygen and water through the body as well as reducing coolant volume loss so as to maintain an ideal (typically 50/50) water to glycol ratio.

Abstract: A fluid quick connector incorporating Graphene or Graphene Derivatives into engaging male and female end forms that reduces oxygen and water permeation through the coolant quick connector and includes an integrated latch that eliminates the need for a separate latch component. An integrated retainer is located within the mating interior interface of the female end form and opposing exterior interface of the male end form and, in combination with an EPDM O-ring component, provide for a fluid sealing connection between the end forms which reduces permeation of oxygen and water through the body as well as reducing coolant volume loss so as to maintain an ideal (typically 50/50) water to Glycol ratio.

Abstract: An evaporative emissions control system for an automobile for reducing evaporative emissions, having an evaporative canister coupled to a fuel tank, the canister containing sorbent material capable of adsorbing hydrocarbons and selected from the group of activated Graphene-derivatives not limited to any of monolayer Graphene, few layered Graphene, Graphene oxide, reduced Graphene oxide, and functionalized Graphene. A vapor inlet on the canister is connected to the fuel tank, a purge outlet on the canister being connected to an air induction system, wherein the sorbent material adsorbs fuel vapors when the engine is not running and desorbs fuel vapors when the engine is running.

Abstract: A fuel hose having an inner layer of a thermoplastic elastomer with Graphene or Graphene Derivatives, along with an outer rubber jacket. The outer rubber jacket can include any of a thermoset chlorinated polyethylene elastomer, a chloropolyethylene elastomer, a chlorosulphonated polyethylene, an epichlorohydrin rubber, an ethylene acrylic elastomer or an acrylic rubber material. The inner layer can also include a heat resistant polyamide resin (PA9T material) and a thermoplastic elastomer enhanced with a Graphene or Graphene Derivative. The elastomer material can include any of a thermoplastic vulcanizate, a non-fluorinated elastomer, a fluorocarbon elastomer, a highly saturated nitrile rubber or a nitrile rubber. The outer rubber jacket can include any of a thermoplastic chlorinated polyethylene elastomer, a chloropolyethylene elastomer, a chlorosulphonated polyethylene, an epichlorohydrin rubber, an ethylene acrylic elastomer or an acrylic rubber material.

Abstract: A multilayer Busbar coating system, in which individual layers are tailored to address functional requirements of electrical insulation, thermal conductivity, EMI shielding and corrosion resistance. A conductive metal core, including any of a Copper or Aluminum, is provided, over which is applied at least one polymer based layer incorporating a Graphene, functionalized Graphene, carbon nanotube, nano-material, MXene material or electrically conductive filler. In a preferred embodiment, a first thermally conducting polymer insulation layer coating is applied over the conductive metal core, with a second EMI resistant layer applied over the first insulation layer. At least one of the polymer layers further includes any of a flame retardant or intumescent coating.

Abstract: A system for minimizing higher voltage battery drain loss resulting from extreme environmental temperatures outside of an optimal operating range of an EV Battery. The HVAC assembly includes inputs for heating and cooling of the higher voltage battery using induction heat applied to an enhanced double-effect absorption process powered from a lower voltage auxiliary battery to limit draining of electrical power from the higher voltage battery.

Abstract: A fluid transport tube and method for forming including either of a monolayer or multiple layers and having a polymer or copolymer which is formed into a circular cross sectional profile and with a Graphene material included in the layer. The Graphene material further includes any graphene derivative not limited to single layer Graphene, few layered Graphene, Graphene oxide and reduced Graphene oxide. Versions of the tube can further include inner and outer layers, between which at least one barrier layer is provided. Any of a polyamide 12 (PA 12) or polyamide 612 (PA 612) can be incorporated into the layer for increased environmental barrier resistance.

Abstract: A fluid quick connector incorporating Graphene or Graphene Derivatives into engaging male and female end forms that reduces oxygen and water permeation through the coolant quick connector and includes an integrated latch that eliminates the need for a separate latch component. An integrated retainer is located within the mating interior interface of the female end form and opposing exterior interface of the male end form and, in combination with an EPDM O-ring component, provide for a fluid sealing connection between the end forms which reduces permeation of oxygen and water through the body as well as reducing coolant volume loss so as to maintain an ideal (typically 50/50) water to Glycol ratio.

Abstract: The present invention discloses two multilayer coolant fluid transport tube constructions, a three-layer and a two-layer design, produced by a melt co-extrusion process for electric vehicle thermal management applications. The three-layer coolant fluid transport tube presented in this invention was designed for a maximum continuous use temperature of 125 degrees Celsius, comprising a polyamide jacket, a middle adhesive layer and an impact modified polypropylene copolymer inner layer. Also presented in this invention is a two-layer coolant fluid transport tube with a maximum continuous use temperature of 105 degrees Celsius, which incorporates a polypropylene copolymer inner layer and a thermoplastic vulcanizate outer layer.

Abstract: An article and method for forming a coated metal pipe for use as an automotive fluid transport tube including tubing formed into a circular cross sectional profile. A solvent based primer layer is applied over the tubing. One or more outer layers include a combination of a thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) with impact resistant properties coextruded with a polymer, which can optionally further include a polymer reinforced with fiber not restricted to any of a glass fiber, metal fiber, ceramic fiber or carbonaceous (e.g. aramid) fiber. The polymer incorporates a Graphene or Graphene oxide powder applied over the primer layer to provide a balance of toughness and hardness.

Abstract: A capless fuel unit having an elongated housing open at each end and defining a first and a second longitudinally spaced fluid ports. First and second door assemblies each include a flapper valve associated with a first fluid port and a second flapper valve with a second fluid port, the flapper valves being movable between open and closed positions and resiliently urged toward their respective closed positions. A pressure relief valve is at least partially contained within an interior of the flapper valves. The various plastic components of the capless unit incorporate Graphene or a Graphene-derivative for resisting hydrocarbon emission from fuel vapors escaping from the unit to the atmosphere.

Abstract: A capless fuel unit having an elongated tubular and cylindrical housing open at each end, the housing defining a first and a second longitudinally spaced fluid ports. A first flapper valve is associated with the first fluid port and a second flapper valve with the second fluid port, the flapper valves being movable between open and closed positions and resiliently urged toward their respective closed positions. A pressure relief valve is at least partially contained within an interior of the flapper valves. An arrangement of elastomeric seals incorporating a Graphene-derivative are positioned within the housing in proximity with the flapper valves for resisting hydrocarbon emission from fuel vapors escaping from the unit to the atmosphere.

Abstract: An article and method for forming a coated metal pipe for use as an automotive fluid transport tube including a copper plated carbon steel tubing formed into a circular cross sectional profile. At least one intermediate layer including any of a corrosion inhibiting zinc/aluminum alloy, electroplated zinc or hot dip aluminum is applied over said tubing. One or more outer polymer or copolymer layers are applied over the intermediate layer, with the outer layer or multi-layers compounded with a graphene or graphene oxide powder.

Abstract: A coated metal pipe for use as an automotive fluid transport tube, including a tubing formed into a circular cross sectional profile. An intermediate layer applied over said tubing. An outer paint topcoat incorporating a graphene-derivative applied over said intermediate layer providing superior corrosion resistance in addition to chemical and abrasion resistance.

Abstract: An evaporative emissions control system for an automobile for reducing evaporative emissions, having an evaporative canister coupled to a fuel tank, the canister containing sorbent material capable of adsorbing hydrocarbons and selected from the group of activated Graphene-derivatives not limited to any of monolayer Graphene, few layered Graphene, Graphene oxide, reduced Graphene oxide, and functionalized Graphene. A vapor inlet on the canister is connected to the fuel tank, a purge outlet on the canister being connected to an air induction system, wherein the sorbent material adsorbs fuel vapors when the engine is not running and desorbs fuel vapors when the engine is running.

Abstract: A graphene based adsorbent material incorporated into a scrubber forming a portion of a canister or connected to a vent port of the canister in the evaporative emissions management system. The adsorbent material is specifically adsorptive of vaporized hydrocarbons for preventing bleed emissions while also providing low flow restrictions. The graphene adsorbent being provided as an activated graphene derivative and a polymer extruded in a honeycomb design pattern to provide a plurality of passageways for the flow of the vapors. The scrubber connected to the EVAP canister vent port and incorporating a scrubber element exhibiting a honeycomb extruded structure having any combination of activated graphene-derivatives, lignocellulose, charcoal, ceramic, binder and flux material.

Abstract: A fluid transport tube and method for forming including either of a monolayer or multiple layers and having a polymer or copolymer which is formed into a circular cross sectional profile and with a Graphene material included in the layer. The Graphene material further includes any graphene derivative not limited to single layer Graphene, few layered Graphene, Graphene oxide and reduced Graphene oxide. Versions of the tube can further include inner and outer layers, between which at least one barrier layer is provided. Any of a polyamide 12 (PA 12) or polyamide 612 (PA 612) can be incorporated into the layer for increased environmental barrier resistance.

Abstract: An article and method for forming a coated metal pipe for use as an automotive fluid transport tube including a copper plated carbon steel tubing formed into a circular cross sectional profile. At least one intermediate layer including any of a corrosion inhibiting zinc/aluminum alloy, electroplated zinc or hot dip aluminum is applied over said tubing. One or more outer polymer or copolymer layers are applied over the intermediate layer, with the outer layer or multi-layers compounded with a graphene or graphene oxide powder.