Abstract: An energy storage/battery system is disclosed. The system can include a multi-voltage configurable module (MVCM) and a multi-voltage configurable backplane (MVCB) that form the system. The system can be dynamically controlled to bring MVCMs on or offline to deliver power and capacity to a device. The MVCM can include a main housing with first cavities extending through the main housing to receive battery cells and second cavities in which printed circuit boards can be positioned to support the battery cells. The MVCB can include separable main housing sections.

Abstract: An energy storage/battery system is disclosed. The system can include a multi-voltage configurable module (MVCM) and a multi-voltage configurable backplane (MVCB) that form the system. A method of manufacture of an MVCM can include placing a plurality of battery cell isolation sleeves within a body of a main housing, placing a plurality of battery cells within a cavity of the plurality of battery cell isolation sleeves, attaching a printed circuit board to a bottom portion of the main housing, the printed circuit board being coupled to a plurality of output terminals, coupling a plurality of conducting nails to the plurality of battery cells and the printed circuit board, wherein the plurality of conducting nails extend from a cathode side of the plurality of battery cells to the printed circuit board when so coupled, and attaching a top cover to a top portion of the main housing.

Abstract: An electric motor assembly is disclosed. The electric motor assembly can include a plurality of electric motors coupled to a common gear assembly. Individual motors within the electric motor assembly can be dynamically controlled to increase motor efficiency at a given torque and RPM output.

Abstract: An energy storage/battery system is disclosed. The system can include a multi-voltage configurable module (MVCM) and a multi-voltage configurable backplane (MVCB) that form the system. A method of manufacture of an MVCM can include placing a plurality of battery cell isolation sleeves within a body of a main housing, placing a plurality of battery cells within a cavity of the plurality of battery cell isolation sleeves, attaching a printed circuit board to a bottom portion of the main housing, the printed circuit board being coupled to a plurality of output terminals, coupling a plurality of conducting nails to the plurality of battery cells and the printed circuit board, wherein the plurality of conducting nails extend from a cathode side of the plurality of battery cells to the printed circuit board when so coupled, and attaching a top cover to a top portion of the main housing.

Abstract: An electric motor assembly is disclosed. The electric motor assembly can include a plurality of electric motors coupled to a common gear assembly. Individual motors within the electric motor assembly can be dynamically controlled to increase motor efficiency at a given torque and RPM output.

Abstract: The electric axle (e-axle) system having variable gear ratios is disclosed. The e-axle system can include a first axle assembly having one axle gear ratio and a second axle assembly having two or more axle gear ratios that are selectively and independently controlled. In addition, each of the first and second axle assemblies is independently controlled to be in a neutral position.

Abstract: An energy storage/battery system is disclosed. The system can include a multi-voltage configurable module (MVCM) and a multi-voltage configurable backplane (MVCB) that form the system. A method of manufacture of an MVCM can include placing a plurality of battery cell isolation sleeves within a body of a main housing, placing a plurality of battery cells within a cavity of the plurality of battery cell isolation sleeves, attaching a printed circuit board to a bottom portion of the main housing, the printed circuit board being coupled to a plurality of output terminals, coupling a plurality of conducting nails to the plurality of battery cells and the printed circuit board, wherein the plurality of conducting nails extend from a cathode side of the plurality of battery cells to the printed circuit board when so coupled, and attaching a top cover to a top portion of the main housing.

Abstract: An energy storage/battery system is disclosed. The system can include a multi-voltage configurable module (MVCM) and a multi-voltage configurable backplane (MVCB) that form the system. The system can be dynamically controlled to bring MVCMs on or offline to deliver power and capacity to a device.

Abstract: An electric motor assembly is disclosed. The electric motor assembly can include a plurality of electric motors coupled to a common gear assembly. Individual motors within the electric motor assembly can be dynamically controlled to increase motor efficiency at a given torque and RPM output.

Abstract: An energy storage/battery system is disclosed. The system can include a multi-voltage configurable module (MVCM) and a multi-voltage configurable backplane (MVCB) that form the system. The system can be dynamically controlled to bring MVCMs on or offline to deliver power and capacity to a device.

Abstract: An energy storage/battery system is disclosed. The system can include a multi-voltage configurable module (MVCM) and a multi-voltage configurable backplane (MVCB) that form the system. The system can be dynamically controlled to bring MVCMs on or offline to deliver power and capacity to a device.

Abstract: An energy storage/battery system is disclosed. The system can include a multi-voltage configurable module (MVCM) and a multi-voltage configurable backplane (MVCB) that form the system. The system can be dynamically controlled to bring MVCMs on or offline to deliver power and capacity to a device.

Abstract: A space frame for a low profile, light truck with triangulation members of the space frame located under the floor is described having a passenger compartment, and front and rear wheel assemblies. The space frame comprises a front clip portion above the front wheel assembly, a rear clip portion above the rear wheel assembly, and a tub portion supporting the base of the passenger compartment. The tub portion includes a plurality of structural members at least two of which are disposed in horizontal coplanar relation relative to one another wherein additional structural members of the tub portion are connected together in a triangulated configuration at an elevation at or below the at least two horizontal coplanar structural members of the tub portion. Foldable rollbars are also provided.

Abstract: Apparatus for marking the location of a person in conditions of darkness, including a base configured for mounting in association with the person; and apparatus, mounted onto the base, for displaying an image which when viewed at up to a first predetermined distance has a first appearance, and which when viewed from a distance between the first predetermined distance and a second predetermined distance, has a second appearance different to the first appearance.