Abstract: A system includes a housing having a front panel, a substrate that is positioned at a distance from the front panel, and a data processor mounted on the substrate. The system includes a pluggable module having an optical module, at least one first optical connector, a first fiber optic cable optically coupled between the optical module and the first optical connector, and a fiber guide positioned between the optical module and the first optical connector and provides mechanical support for the optical module and the first optical connector. The optical module receives optical signals from the first optical connector and generates electrical signals based on the received optical signals, and the electrical signals are transmitted to the data processor. The pluggable module has a shape that enables the pluggable module to pass through an opening in the front panel to enable the optical module to be coupled to the substrate.

Abstract: A mobile microgrid charging system may comprise a first battery array that is configured to be transported from location to location and facilitate fast charging of electric aircrafts. The mobile microgrid charging system is mobile and configured to charge multiple electric aircraft prior to re-charging.

Abstract: A method of validating a battery module for flight can comprise: coupling an external heating source to the battery module, the battery module including a plurality of cells; gradually applying heat to the battery module via the external heating source, wherein a cell in the plurality of cells that exceeds a temperature threshold is rapidly discharged to a state-of-charge between 0% and 25%; and verifying no fragments and no flames are released outside the battery module.

Abstract: A hot charging system for an electric vehicle may comprise a battery heating system, a battery cooling system, and a charging system. The hot charging system may be configured to heat a battery module while the battery module is charging and cool the battery module after the battery module is charged. The hot charging system may comprise a plumbing system and a control system. The plumbing system may be configured to place the battery heating system, the battery cooling system, and the battery module in fluid communication. The control system may be configured to charge the battery module via the charging system.

Abstract: Electrochemical cell battery system and associated methods of operation are provided based on the incorporation of a thermal suppression construct including a supply of cooling fluid dispensed in intimate contact with the cells disposed within an enveloping sealed enclosure. The electrochemical cells are connected electrically by bus bars to form a battery of cells. The bus bars support cooling by convection methods. The cells are allowed to float mechanically as they are charged and discharged while maintaining intimate thermal contact with the enveloping sealed enclosure through conduction and the bus bars through conduction. The system provides a method of cooling the cells by conduction and convection and that accommodates mechanical changes to both the cells and the enveloping sealed enclosure.

Abstract: An intermodal shipping system comprises a drone and a container. The drone comprises a drone battery and the container comprises a container battery. The container battery is configured to charge the drone battery during operation of the drone. The container battery is configured to charge while the container is idle. The container battery may be integral to the container or coupled to the container.

Abstract: A battery module may comprise: a common mounting structure including a cooling system and a venting system; and a first plurality of battery cell sub-modules, the first plurality of battery cell sub-modules disposed on a first side of the common mounting structure and coupled to the common mounting structure.

Abstract: A system and method for a safe and reliable high voltage battery module is disclosed. A weight and cost efficient structure to connect a plurality of cell-brick assemblies in series and/or parallel and protect against a thermal runaway event, resulting in improved manufacturability and reliability.

Abstract: Electrochemical cell battery systems and associated methods of operation are provided based on the incorporation of a thermal suppression construct including a supply of an electrically non-conductive, non-flammable, coolant. The coolant provides a first cooling method that benefits the cells by cooling them during normal operating modes and provides a second cooling method in the case of high temperature abnormal situations wherein the coolant is dispensed internal to the cell to cool the electrode directly and render the cell inert.

Abstract: Electrochemical cell battery systems and associated methods of operation are provided based on the incorporation of a thermal suppression construct including a supply of an electrically non-conductive hydrofluoroether dispensed directly to and in intimate contact with one or more cells disposed within a sealed enclosure should that one or more cells attain an unsafe thermal state. Excessive heat generated by the one or more cells causes the fluid to boil, generating vapor that removes heat from the one or more cells and ventilates outside of the sealed enclosure through a valve.

Abstract: An interconnected battery module comprises an enclosure and a plurality of cells. The interconnected battery module may be configured to be electrically and physically coupled to an adjacent interconnected battery module without wires or wiring harnesses. A battery system with the interconnected battery modules may manage a thermal runaway event within one of the interconnected battery modules by preventing propagation to a remainder of interconnected battery modules.

Abstract: Electrochemical cell battery system and associated methods of operation are provided based on the incorporation of a thermal suppression construct including a supply of cooling fluid dispensed in intimate contact with the cells disposed within an enveloping sealed enclosure. The electrochemical cells are connected electrically by bus bars to form a battery of cells. The bus bars support cooling by convection methods. The cells are allowed to float mechanically as they are charged and discharged while maintaining intimate thermal contact with the enveloping sealed enclosure through conduction and the bus bars through conduction. The system provides a method of cooling the cells by conduction and convection and that accommodates mechanical changes to both the cells and the enveloping sealed enclosure.

Abstract: The regenerative torque shifter is a system for electric/hybrid electric vehicles that includes a driver-operated control device mounted in the vehicle and a control unit linked to a motor controller. The driver sets a level of regenerative braking desired by manipulating the control device. Based on output from the control device, the control unit directs the motor controller to apply a corresponding level of regenerative braking action by varying the amount of load seen by the motor.

Abstract: The regenerative torque shifter is a system for electric/hybrid electric vehicles that includes a driver-operated control device mounted in the vehicle and a control unit linked to a motor controller. The driver sets a level of regenerative braking desired by manipulating the control device. Based on output from the control device, the control unit directs the motor controller to apply a corresponding level of regenerative braking action by varying the amount of load seen by the motor.