Abstract: Systems and methods for a battery architecture include a first fuse connected between a first battery cell and a second battery cell of a battery pack, and a second fuse connected between the second battery cell and a terminal of a charge port.

Abstract: A virtual high voltage interlock is disclosed that utilizes a software-based function (e.g., an electronic control unit) to determine if there are any open wires or connectors, based on voltage signals reported by internal components, to prevent high voltage exposure. The electronic control unit instructs a power source to charge a DC bus to a safety voltage, receives measured voltage readings, via a control area network, from at least one high voltage component coupled to the DC bus, and provides an operating voltage to the DC bus in response to the measured voltage readings being acceptable.

Abstract: A platform module having switchable power for a vehicle including a movable member capable of achieving multiple positions and a position sensor. The movable member includes a plurality of ports configured to provide power. The position sensor is configured to detect a position of the movable member. A first port from the plurality of ports is configured to provide power when the movable member is in a first position; and a second port from the plurality of ports is configured to provide power in response to detecting that the movable member is in a second position. Further, a method is provided for switching power to the platform module.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for protecting a door system from damage by a back electromotive force (EMF) voltage generated when a door coupled to a door actuator is manually closed. The door system may include a driver configured to drive the door actuator to move the door, and a back EMF protection circuit. The back EMF protection circuit detects a back EMF voltage generated by the door actuator when the door is moved, and determines whether the back EMF voltage exceeds an overvoltage threshold. In response to determining that the back EMF voltage exceeds the overvoltage threshold, the back EMF protection circuit causes the driver to transition to an enabled state to short the back EMF voltage to ground.

Abstract: A platform module having switchable power for a vehicle including a movable member capable of achieving multiple positions and a position sensor. The movable member includes a plurality of ports configured to provide power. The position sensor is configured to detect a position of the movable member. A first port from the plurality of ports is configured to provide power when the movable member is in a first position; and a second port from the plurality of ports is configured to provide power in response to detecting that the movable member is in a second position. Further, a method is provided for switching power to the platform module.