Abstract: An electric vehicle power and control system includes an electronic control unit, a battery management system (BMS), a power control and distribution box, and a battery module housing system. The electronic control unit includes a computer having dual CAN bus interfaces. It is configured to interface with a touch screen monitor having a six degrees of freedom inertial measurement unit. The battery management system includes a base unit and a plurality of stack units configured for battery cell balancing and monitoring cell voltage and temperature. The power control and distribution box includes bus bars to connect at least one of fuses, contactors, a smart pre-charger, and isolation and current monitors. The battery module housing system includes battery cells integrated with at least one of the battery management system plurality of stack units.

Abstract: A concrete pole includes an attachment mechanism which provides a structurally sound means of attaching to the pole and permits the use of short, inexpensive bolts. The attachment mechanism includes reinforcing bars, a base plate, an internally threaded fastener insert fixed to the base plate, which provides a path from the base plate, which is embedded in the concrete pole, to the finished outside surface of the pole. One embodiment includes a pipe connecting opposing fastener inserts for added strength.