Abstract: A multi-axis hinge mechanism for a vehicle door. The multi-axis hinge mechanism moves the vehicle door laterally and vertically by means of multiple axial rotations. An actuator pivots the door hinges attaching the door to the vehicle to move the door away from the vehicle while a set of gears translates the motion of the actuator into a vertical rotation of the door.

Abstract: A multi-axis hinge mechanism for a vehicle door. The multi-axis hinge mechanism moves the vehicle door laterally and vertically by means of multiple axial rotations. An actuator pivots the door hinges attaching the door to the vehicle to move the door away from the vehicle while a set of gears translates the motion of the actuator into a vertical rotation of the door.

Abstract: A charging system for an electric vehicle, comprising a charging station, a charging station stand, a charging cable held by the charging station stand, a charging plug, and a charging port of the electric vehicle. The charging cable is attached to a power source at its first end and to the charging plug at its second end. The charging cable is also retractable. The charging port is mounted on the topside of the electric vehicle and is designed to connect with the charging plug in a manner that keeps the charging cable clear of the floor and the surface of the electric vehicle.

Abstract: A storage compartment of a vehicle including a passenger compartment and a passenger compartment door controlling access to the passenger compartment. The storage compartment includes a base and a side wall surrounding a storage volume. The storage compartment is located forward of a footwell of the passenger compartment, the storage compartment is further positioned so that an opening to the storage volume is accessible from a lateral side of the vehicle.

Abstract: A charging system for an electric vehicle, comprising a charging station, a charging station stand, a charging cable held by the charging station stand, a charging plug, and a charging port of the electric vehicle. The charging cable is attached to a power source at its first end and to the charging plug at its second end. The charging cable is also retractable. The charging port is mounted on the topside of the electric vehicle and is designed to connect with the charging plug in a manner that keeps the charging cable clear of the floor and the surface of the electric vehicle.

Abstract: A storage compartment of a vehicle including a passenger compartment and a passenger compartment door controlling access to the passenger compartment. The storage compartment includes a base and a side wall surrounding a storage volume. The storage compartment is located forward of a footwell of the passenger compartment, the storage compartment is further positioned so that an opening to the storage volume is accessible from a lateral side of the vehicle.

Abstract: A multi-axis hinge mechanism for a vehicle door. The multi-axis hinge mechanism moves the vehicle door laterally and vertically by means of multiple axial rotations. An actuator pivots the door hinges attaching the door to the vehicle to move the door away from the vehicle while a set of gears translates the motion of the actuator into a vertical rotation of the door.