Abstract: A vehicle comprises: a dispenser for a liquid, the dispenser comprising an outlet for the liquid; and a source of ultraviolet light disposed to emit the ultraviolet light onto the outlet of the dispenser. The dispenser further comprises a first position and a second position that is different than the first position. The outlet of the dispenser is disposed closer to the source of ultraviolet light when the dispenser is in the second position than when the dispenser is in the first position. The vehicle comprises a controller in communication with the source of the ultraviolet light. The controller causes the source of ultraviolet light to emit the ultraviolet light when the dispenser is in the second position but not when the dispenser is in the first position.

Abstract: A system for a water generation apparatus of a vehicle includes a sensing device that detects an environmental condition of a geographical area associated with the vehicle. A display device is configured to present a depiction of the geographical area. A controller is in communication with the sensing device and the display device. The controller is configured to determine at least one water generation estimate for the water generation apparatus based on the environmental condition and the geographical area. The controller is further configured to generate a modified representation of the geographical area based on the at least one water generation estimate and the depiction of the geographical area. The controller is further configured to communicate an instruction to present the modified representation at the display device.

Abstract: This disclosure details exemplary immersion cooling battery array designs for use in electrified vehicle battery packs or other electrified components. An exemplary battery array design may include a battery subassembly including a compressible spacer assembly and a plurality of battery cells held by the compressible spacer assembly. The battery subassembly may be surrounded by an outer shell assembly. A non-conductive (i.e., dielectric) fluid may be received and communicated inside the outer shell assembly for thermally managing heat generated by the battery cells.

Abstract: A water generation system for a vehicle comprises: a first container to collect liquid water generated from the condensation of water vapor; a filter to filter the liquid water, the filter in fluid flow communication with the first container; a second container to store the liquid water that the filter filtered, the second container (i) in fluid flow communication with the filter and (ii) configured to hold a larger volume of the liquid water than the first container; and a source of ultraviolet light that, when activated, emits the ultraviolet light into at least one of the first container and the second container. The water generation system can further comprise an agitator that is configured to agitate the liquid water disposed within either the first container or the second container, and a cooling element configured to withdraw heat from the liquid water within the water generation system.

Abstract: A vehicle comprises: a dispenser for a liquid, the dispenser comprising an outlet for the liquid; and a source of ultraviolet light disposed to emit the ultraviolet light onto the outlet of the dispenser. The dispenser further comprises a first position and a second position that is different than the first position. The outlet of the dispenser is disposed closer to the source of ultraviolet light when the dispenser is in the second position than when the dispenser is in the first position. The vehicle comprises a controller in communication with the source of the ultraviolet light. The controller causes the source of ultraviolet light to emit the ultraviolet light when the dispenser is in the second position but not when the dispenser is in the first position.

Abstract: A water generation system for a vehicle comprises: a first container to collect liquid water generated from the condensation of water vapor; a filter to filter the liquid water, the filter in fluid flow communication with the first container; a second container to store the liquid water that the filter filtered, the second container (i) in fluid flow communication with the filter and (ii) configured to hold a larger volume of the liquid water than the first container; and a source of ultraviolet light that, when activated, emits the ultraviolet light into at least one of the first container and the second container. The water generation system can further comprise an agitator that is configured to agitate the liquid water disposed within either the first container or the second container, and a cooling element configured to withdraw heat from the liquid water within the water generation system.

Abstract: This disclosure details exemplary immersion cooling battery array designs for use in electrified vehicle battery packs or other electrified components. An exemplary battery array design may include a battery subassembly including a compressible spacer assembly and a plurality of battery cells held by the compressible spacer assembly. The battery subassembly may be surrounded by an outer shell assembly. A non-conductive (i.e., dielectric) fluid may be received and communicated inside the outer shell assembly for thermally managing heat generated by the battery cells.

Abstract: Methods and systems for providing control of a heat pump of a motor vehicle are presented. In one operating mode, speed of a heat pump compressor is controlled responsive to an outlet pressure of the heat pump compressor. In a second operating mode, speed of the heat pump compressor is controlled responsive to a pressure ratio between an inlet and an outlet of the heat pump compressor.

Abstract: A radiant heating system includes a radiant heating zone, a first radiant heating feature on a first side of the radiant heating zone and a second radiant heating feature on a second side of the radiant heating zone opposite the first side. A method of radiant heating is also disclosed.

Abstract: A vehicular climate control system may include a coolant subsystem configured to circulate coolant between an engine, a thermal generator, and a cabin heat exchanger, and a controller. The controller may be configured to, responsive to an air inlet temperature of the heat exchanger exceeding a threshold, retard engine spark timing to increase heat generation. The threshold may be defined by a quotient of (i) a difference between a discharge temperature target and the air inlet temperature and (ii) a thermal effectiveness parameter that is based on an air flow rate and a coolant flow rate.

Abstract: An exemplary vehicle climate control operating method includes in a cooling mode, moving a valve to a first position and initializing the valve without moving the valve to a second position. In a heating mode, the method moves the valve to a second position and initializing the valve without moving the valve to the first position. The first position permits more flow than the second position.

Abstract: Methods and systems for providing control of a heat pump of a motor vehicle are presented. In one operating mode, speed of a heat pump compressor is controlled responsive to an outlet pressure of the heat pump compressor. In a second operating mode, speed of the heat pump compressor is controlled responsive to a pressure ratio between an inlet and an outlet of the heat pump compressor.

Abstract: Methods and systems for providing control of a heat pump of a motor vehicle are presented. In one operating mode, speed of a heat pump compressor is controlled responsive to an outlet pressure of the heat pump compressor. In a second operating mode, speed of the heat pump compressor is controlled responsive to a pressure ratio between an inlet and an outlet of the heat pump compressor.

Abstract: A vehicle climate control system for an electrified vehicle including a thermal circuit and a controller is provided. The thermal circuit includes a heat pump and a positive temperature coefficient (PTC) heater. The controller is programmed to direct operation of the heat pump and the PTC heater responsive to receipt of a request for simultaneous cooling and heating based on a heat source mode table and detection of a system configuration in which flow is permitted through one of a fixed orifice expansion device (FOT), a thermal expansion valve (TXV), and an electronic expansion valve (EXV). The heat source mode table may call for the heat pump to operate in a cool mode and the PTC heater to operate in a heat mode when heater core coolant is identified as warm and ambient temperature is above a predetermined threshold.

Abstract: A vehicle includes a climate control system having a heat pump subsystem. The heat pump subsystem has a cabin loop with interior and exterior heat exchangers, and a battery loop with a battery chiller. A valve selectively connects the cabin loop and battery chiller in fluid communication. The vehicle also includes a controller programed to, in response to the heat pump subsystem being in dehumidification mode, command the valve to close to inhibit refrigerant flow to the battery chiller.

Abstract: Vehicle climate control systems include heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) systems for adjusting the vehicle cabin temperature. The HVAC system can deliver heated or cooled air to the vehicle interior to achieve a desired temperature inside the vehicle cabin. Some vehicles are equipped with secondary comfort features, such as heated or cooled seats, for additionally addressing occupant comfort. These features are typically stand-alone devices that function separately from the HVAC system.

Abstract: A vehicular climate control system may include a coolant subsystem configured to circulate coolant between an engine, a thermal generator, and a cabin heat exchanger, and a controller. The controller may be configured to, responsive to an air inlet temperature of the heat exchanger exceeding a threshold, retard engine spark timing to increase heat generation. The threshold may be defined by a quotient of (i) a difference between a discharge temperature target and the air inlet temperature and (ii) a thermal effectiveness parameter that is based on an air flow rate and a coolant flow rate.

Abstract: A personalized thermal comfort system includes an air registration system, configured to establish discrete air curtains around individual seats in a vehicle passenger cabin, and an HVAC system. The HVAC system functions to condition air flowing in the discrete air curtains. The HVAC system includes a controller configured to allow a seat occupant to individually control the conditioning of air in the air curtain associated with the occupied seat. A related method is also disclosed.

Abstract: A radiant heating system includes a radiant heating zone, a first radiant heating feature on a first side of the radiant heating zone and a second radiant heating feature on a second side of the radiant heating zone opposite the first side. A method of radiant heating is also disclosed.

Abstract: A display screen assembly and a motor vehicle assembly are provided. The display screen assembly includes an elongated body extending across a base of a windshield and a first ventilation passage, in the elongated body, configured to distribute air from an HVAC system across the windshield. The motor vehicle assembly, the windshield, an instrument panel and the display screen assembly extending across a base of the windshield and atop of the instrument panel.