Abstract: Methods and systems for operating a rechargeable energy storage source management system (RMS) to power a load while a power system is connected to an external power source are provided. One method includes determining a charger is connected to the external power source and enabled. The method also includes modulating a charger current from the charger to a rechargeable energy storage source management system (RMS). Also, the method includes modulating a rechargeable energy storage source (RESS) current provided by the RMS and configured to charge a RESS of the power system. Further, the method includes monitoring a RESS state of charge (SoC), monitoring the RESS current provided by the charger, and comparing the RESS SoC with a desired RESS SoC threshold. Upon the RESS SoC reaching the desired RESS SoC threshold, modulating the charger current for powering the load while avoiding decreasing the RESS SoC.

Abstract: A method is provided for preventing an arc-flash event while an electrically powered accessory disposed on a transport unit is connected to an electrical power source. The method includes obtaining movement data indicating whether the transport unit is moving, and obtaining electrical power data indicating whether the electrically powered accessory is receiving electrical power from the electrical power source. The method also includes determining that the transport unit is moving, and determining that the electrically powered accessory is connected to the electrical power source. Also, the method includes deenergizing a connection that supplies power from the electrical power source to one or more loads of the electrically powered accessory upon detecting both that the transport unit is moving and that the electrically powered accessory is connected to the electrical power source.

Abstract: Strip shape battery modules are provided that can be positioned between cross beams of a trailer, a cargo compartment of a truck, etc. The strip shape battery modules can be connected so as to provide suitable power to a transport climate control system. The strip shape battery modules can be positioned at a ground clearance of 700 millimeters or more. The strip shape battery modules can be secured using skid plates covering connections and locking the modules in place.

Abstract: Methods and systems for operating a rechargeable energy storage source management system (RMS) to power a load while a power system is connected to an external power source are provided. One method includes determining a charger is connected to the external power source and enabled. The method also includes modulating a charger current from the charger to a rechargeable energy storage source management system (RMS). Also, the method includes modulating a rechargeable energy storage source (RESS) current provided by the RMS and configured to charge a RESS of the power system. Further, the method includes monitoring a RESS state of charge (SoC), monitoring the RESS current provided by the charger, and comparing the RESS SoC with a desired RESS SoC threshold. Upon the RESS SoC reaching the desired RESS SoC threshold, modulating the charger current for powering the load while avoiding decreasing the RESS SoC.