Abstract: A hybrid atmospheric water generator (HAWG) utilizing, in certain embodiments, a core atmospheric water generator (105) and a preconditioning unit (110) to increase humidity of air prior to water condensation. The core atmospheric unit comprises a condensing unit (106) having a water condensing heat exchanger (107) coupled to source of cooling (109). The preconditioning unit (110) includes a heat exchanger (112) and a sorption unit (114) configured to store moisture for release when air is passed through or near the sorption unit (114). The heat exchanger (112) is used to increase the temperature of air moving into or through the preconditioning unit (110) in order to increase the amount of moisture the air is able to store. The preconditioning unit enables the generation of more water per energy unit expended and/or generating water from ambient air under conditions in which traditional atmospheric water generators cannot function.

Abstract: A battery assembly includes a plurality of batteries operably positioned to be charged and discharged. At least a first battery and a second battery of the plurality of batteries include a stack of electrochemical cells encased in an electrically inert case. A pair of battery tabs outwardly extends from the case. At least the first battery and the second battery in the battery assembly are configured to be electrically connected through their battery tabs with one or more hollow busbars forming a passage for a coolant flow.