Abstract: Systems and methods are directed to dynamically and automatically adjusting a standard regenerative braking intensity. Roadway data, data from one or more sensors of a vehicle and data including parameter values for operating states of the vehicle regarding a roadway from a route being navigated by the vehicle are received by a processor of a control system of the vehicle. Standard regenerative braking intensity values based on a vehicle's acceleration is retrieved from memory. Adjusted regenerative braking intensity values are calculated based on at least one of the roadway data, the sensor data and the parameter values of the operating states of the vehicle and the standard regenerative braking intensity values. The adjusted regenerative braking intensity values are transmitted to the control system and an acceleration or deacceleration amount is applied to the vehicle based on the adjusted regenerative braking intensity values.

Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for managing multi-battery systems, such as those utilized in an electric vehicle. Multi-battery systems comprise batteries providing power in parallel, thereby making each battery available to the vehicle and avoiding the weight of transporting a backup battery. The methods and systems provided allow for a fault in one battery, in a parallel configuration with at least one other battery, to be detected and managed.

Abstract: The embodiments in this disclosure provide a method, apparatus, and device for managing batteries. The method comprises: collecting battery cell data for respective battery cells, which indicates statuses of the battery cells; sending the battery cell data to a data processing device to enable the data processing device to determine the configuration of a battery pack based on the battery cell data; configuring, upon receipt of battery pack configuration information from the data processing device, the battery cells into at least one battery pack based on the battery pack configuration information; and acquiring battery pack data for the battery pack, which indicates the status of the battery pack and feeding the battery pack data back to the data processing device to enable the data processing device to determine a management mode for the battery pack based on the battery pack data.

Abstract: A device for charging an energy storage device includes a controller to initiate a charging operation for the energy storage device and control, during a first stage of the charging operation, a thermal control system to direct a first volume of the thermal mass along a first flow path to heat the energy storage device to a first desired temperature. The controller controls, during a second stage of the charging operation, the thermal control system to direct a second volume of the thermal mass along a second flow path to cool the energy storage device from the first desired temperature towards a second desired temperature.

Abstract: A thermal management device for use in a vehicular or other thermal management circuit utilizes a pump, one or more valves, and one or more pressure/temperature sensors to route coolant through different desired flow paths and maintain components within the thermal circuit at appropriate temperatures.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to dynamically and automatically adjusting a standard regenerative braking intensity. Roadway data, data from one or more sensors of the vehicle and data comprising parameter values for operating states of the vehicle regarding a roadway from a route being navigated by the vehicle are received by a processor of a control system of the vehicle. Standard regenerative braking intensity values based on a vehicle's acceleration is retrieved from memory. Adjusted regenerative braking intensity values are calculated based on at least one of the roadway data, the sensor data and the parameter values of the operating states of the vehicle and the standard regenerative braking intensity values. The adjusted regenerative braking intensity values are transmitted to the control system and an acceleration or deacceleration amount is applied to the vehicle based on the adjusted regenerative braking intensity values.

Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for managing multi-battery systems, such as those utilized in an electric vehicle. Multi-battery systems comprise batteries providing power in parallel, thereby making each battery available to the vehicle and avoiding the weight of transporting a backup battery. The methods and systems provided allow for a fault in one battery, in a parallel configuration with at least one other battery, to be detected and managed.

Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for managing multi-battery systems, such as those utilized in an electric vehicle. Multi-battery systems comprise batteries providing power in parallel, thereby making each battery available to the vehicle and avoiding the weight of transporting a backup battery. The methods and systems provided allow for a fault in one battery, in a parallel configuration with at least one other battery, to be detected and managed.

Abstract: A thermal management system of a battery of an electric vehicle proactively manages the temperature of the battery based on sensor data and sets limits to control cooling and heating of the battery. Using the data gathered from an autonomous drive platform, a highly-efficient control system which uses predictive modelling can be created. A control system predicts the battery final temperature and determines if cooling and/or heating is necessary for the route. If cooling and/or heating is not necessary, the thermal management system may be simply turned off to save energy. This is a dynamic approach which should optimize energy usage under all situations using trip predictive information (from GPS, route-calculation algorithms, and weather information), and thermal model predictive controls to determine battery final temperatures.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method for managing thermal qualities of a vehicle. The method comprises determining one or more factors associated with a trip to be taken by a vehicle. The method comprises estimating future thermal load based on the determined factors for one or more components of the vehicle. The method comprises generating an optimal thermal management plan based on the estimated future thermal load for the one or more components. The method comprises performing thermal management of the one or more components based on the optimal thermal management plan.

Abstract: An energy storage module having improved design and functionality is provided, and methods of manufacturing the same. The device can be a battery module that includes: energy storage cells, each of the energy storage cells having an upper side and a lower side, where the energy storage cells are arranged in a pattern with each energy storage cell being spaced apart from one another, and wherein the upper sides of each of the energy storage cells are adjacent to one another; a cold plate including a transparent material; and a UV-cured adhesive in contact with the cold plate and each of the energy storage cells.

Abstract: A thermal management system comprises a first coolant loop with a first pump, a second coolant loop with a second pump, and a refrigerant loop. A four-way valve is selectively configurable to maintain the first and second coolant loops separate, or to combine the first and second coolant loops in a single coolant loop operable with one of the first pump and the second pump. The refrigerant loop includes an inside condenser for conditioning air, and a chiller for extracting heat from coolant. The thermal management system is capable of operation in a plurality of modes depending on the thermal state of components heated and cooled by the thermal management system.

Abstract: A thermal management system comprises a refrigerant loop that includes an inside condenser and an outside condenser. The inside condenser is configured to provide supplemental cooling to refrigerant in the refrigerant loop so that the outside condenser can operate at a mass flow rate that yields optimal efficiency. An inside condenser bypass line is used to route enough refrigerant around the inside condenser to allow the inside condenser to also operate at a mass flow rate that yields optimal efficiency.

Abstract: Systems of an electrical vehicle and the operations thereof are provided. More particularly, a vehicle including a first charging port at a first location on the vehicle and a second charging port at a second location on the vehicle is provided. The first charging port of the vehicle may be different from the second charging port of the vehicle. That is, a standard associated with a receptacle of the first charging port may be different from a standard associated with a receptacle of the second charging port.

Abstract: A thermal management system of a battery of an electric vehicle proactively manages the temperature of the battery based on sensor data and sets limits to control cooling and heating of the battery. Using the data gathered from an autonomous drive platform, a highly-efficient control system which uses predictive modelling can be created. A control system predicts the battery final temperature and determines if cooling and/or heating is necessary for the route. If cooling and/or heating is not necessary, the thermal management system may be simply turned off to save energy. This is a dynamic approach which should optimize energy usage under all situations using trip predictive information (from GPS, route-calculation algorithms, and weather information), and thermal model predictive controls to determine battery final temperatures.

Abstract: A power module for a vehicle includes a first bidirectional voltage converter to convert a first voltage to a second voltage and convert the second voltage back to the first voltage. The power module includes a second bidirectional voltage converter to convert the first voltage to a third voltage and convert the third voltage back to the first voltage. The power module includes a first battery coupled to the first bidirectional voltage converter to receive the second voltage, and a second battery coupled to the second bidirectional voltage converter to receive the third voltage. The power module includes a controller to control the first and second bidirectional voltage converters and the first and second batteries. The first voltage is for supplying power to a powertrain of the vehicle. The second voltage and the third voltage are for supplying power to the first and second batteries, respectively.

Abstract: A power module for a vehicle includes a bidirectional voltage converter to i) convert a first voltage to a second voltage and convert the second voltage back to the first voltage, and ii) convert the first voltage to a third voltage and convert the third voltage back to the first voltage. The power module includes one or more power sources coupled to the bidirectional voltage converter and to supply power to auxiliary components of the vehicle. The power module includes a controller to control the bidirectional voltage converter and the one or more power sources. The first voltage is for supplying power to a powertrain of the vehicle, and the second voltage and the third voltage are for supplying power to the one or more power sources.

Abstract: A device for charging an energy storage device includes a controller to initiate a charging operation for the energy storage device and control, during a first stage of the charging operation, a thermal control system to direct a first volume of the thermal mass along a first flow path to heat the energy storage device to a first desired temperature. The controller controls, during a second stage of the charging operation, the thermal control system to direct a second volume of the thermal mass along a second flow path to cool the energy storage device from the first desired temperature towards a second desired temperature.

Abstract: A thermal management device for use in a vehicular or other thermal management circuit utilizes a pump, one or more valves, and one or more pressure/temperature sensors to route coolant through different desired flow paths and maintain components within the thermal circuit at appropriate temperatures.

Abstract: Systems of an autonomous vehicle and the operations thereof are provided. During travel of an autonomous vehicle, the autonomous vehicle, the autonomous vehicle can determine a charge is needed. Within the planned path of travel, the autonomous vehicle can determine when the autonomous vehicle may arrive at a charging station, what destinations are planned after reaching the charging station, the current temperature of the battery (and the temperature of the surroundings), the weather conditions at the charging station, etc. Based on these determinations and/or calculations, the autonomous vehicle can precondition the battery before the autonomous vehicle arrives at the charging station, for example, the autonomous vehicle starts cooling the battery at a quicker than normal rate so that the autonomous vehicle arrives at the charging station with the battery at the coldest possible temperature.