Abstract: A battery pack system includes first and second battery arrays of a traction battery pack and a thermal barrier assembly disposed at least partially between the first and second battery arrays. The thermal barrier assembly is configured to block thermal energy movement from the first battery array to the second battery array, and from the second battery array to the first battery array. The thermal barrier assembly includes a primary attachment portion, a first lip that interfaces with the first array, and a second lip that interfaces with the second array. The system further includes a routable component of the traction battery pack. The routable component is received within a channel of the first lip and a channel of the second lip.

Abstract: A battery pack system includes first and second battery arrays of a traction battery pack, and a thermal barrier assembly disposed at least partially between the first and second battery arrays. The thermal barrier assembly is configured to block thermal energy movement from the first battery array to the second battery array, and from the second battery array to the first battery array. The system further includes a busbar interfacing directly with a portion of the thermal barrier assembly.

Abstract: A sensor assembly includes a sensor module, a cover over the sensor module and an air jet feature. The air jet feature operates in conjunction with a heating element and a liquid fluid washing feature to efficiently and effectively clear fluid and debris from the cover to allow the most efficient and effective operation of the sensor module. A related method of preventing sensor obstructions is also disclosed.

Abstract: A hybrid metal plastic shear fastener bolt. The bolt includes a metal body having a first end and an opposing second end including a head and including a threaded shaft extending from the first end towards the second end along a longitudinal bolt axis. The bolt also includes a plastic torque head formed on the metal body configured to shear away from the metal body at a predetermined torque.

Abstract: An insert nut includes a body having an opening at a first end, an end wall at a second end and an internal cavity extending between the opening and the end wall. A seal is carried on the body around the opening. In addition, a fastening system is provided. That fastening system includes the insert nut and a cooperating fastener.

Abstract: A bumper assembly for a vehicle includes a bumper fascia having inner and outer surfaces. A support member is welded to the inner surface and at least partially surrounding a fog-lamp aperture. The support member reinforces the bumper fascia proximate the fog-lamp aperture. An air curtain duct integrally formed within the support member, the air curtain duct placing the outer surface in communication with a vehicle compartment.

Abstract: A hybrid metal plastic shear fastener bolt. The bolt includes a metal body having a first end and an opposing second end including a head and including a threaded shaft extending from the first end towards the second end along a longitudinal bolt axis. The bolt also includes a plastic torque head formed on the metal body configured to shear away from the metal body at a predetermined torque.

Abstract: A fastener with a central longitudinal axis, including a grommet including a leg portion which ends with a toe portion, and a pin including a head portion, a tail portion and a body portion, the head and tail portions each having an outer circumference greater than a maximum outer circumference of the body portion, the body portion including a first shoulder defined by first and second beveled surfaces and a first end surface positioned there between, and a second shoulder defined by third and fourth beveled surfaces and a second end surface positioned there between, the first and third beveled surfaces are of different angles relative to the central longitudinal axis, the second and fourth beveled surfaces are of different angles relative to the central longitudinal axis.

Abstract: A bumper assembly for a vehicle includes a bumper fascia having inner and outer surfaces. A support member is welded to the inner surface and at least partially surrounding a fog-lamp aperture. The support member reinforces the bumper fascia proximate the fog-lamp aperture. An air curtain duct integrally formed within the support member, the air curtain duct placing the outer surface in communication with a vehicle compartment.

Abstract: An insert nut includes a body having an opening at a first end, an end wall at a second end and an internal cavity extending between the opening and the end wall. A seal is carried on the body around the opening. In addition, a fastening system is provided. That fastening system includes the insert nut and a cooperating fastener.

Abstract: An airdam is provided for a motor vehicle. The airdam includes an extruded body having a J-shaped cross-section defining a forward tilt angle and a curved lip. The body may include a crescent shaped profile or a bell curve shaped profile.

Abstract: An airdam is provided for a motor vehicle. The airdam includes an extruded body having a J-shaped cross-section defining a forward tilt angle and a curved lip. The body may include a crescent shaped profile or a bell curve shaped profile.

Abstract: A fastener with a central longitudinal axis, including: a grommet including a leg portion which ends with a toe portion, and a pin including a head portion, a tail portion and a body portion, the head and tail portions each having an outer circumference greater than a maximum outer circumference of the body portion, the body portion including a first shoulder defined by first and second beveled surfaces and a first end surface positioned there between, and a second shoulder defined by third and fourth beveled surfaces and a second end surface positioned there between, the first and third beveled surfaces are of different angles relative to the central longitudinal axis, the second and fourth beveled surfaces are of different angles relative to the central longitudinal axis.