Abstract: A vehicle including a tachograph, a sensor unit and a processor is disclosed. The sensor unit may capture inputs associated with a vehicle interior portion and vehicle's surroundings. The processor may determine that a tachograph card is connected to the tachograph. Responsive to such determination, the processor may authenticate a driver based on inputs obtained from the sensor unit and driver information obtained from the tachograph card. The processor may perform a predefined action when the driver is not authenticated.

Abstract: A vehicle has a body, a plurality of audio devices supported on or within the body, a motor and a plurality of electronic modules including an audio control module, a display control module, a lock control module, a brake control module and a modem control module. One or more batteries power the plurality of audio devices and the plurality of electronic modules. A controller is configured to control electrical power supplied to the plurality of electronic modules and configured to operate in a tailgate audio mode to control electric power supplied by the one or more batteries to the electronic modules in the tailgate audio mode. The controller determines available battery energy and expected energy and derates the power supplied to one or more of the plurality of electronic modules based on power supply of the one or more batteries in the tailgate audio mode.

Abstract: An electrified vehicle includes an electric power supply such as a battery or a DC power converter which may need to be cooled during a time when the vehicle is parked. A thermal transfer unit is coupled to the electric power supply. A cover sensor is configured to detect a cover disposed on the electric vehicle while being parked which impedes the thermal transfer unit, and a controller. When the cover is detected, the controller is configured to (A) determine a power supply temperature of the electric power supply, (B) compare the determined power supply temperature to a predetermined temperature threshold to detect an unfavorable condition, and (C) transmit an advisory signal to a user that the cover should be removed when the unfavorable condition is detected.

Abstract: A method includes the generation of an inspection-related checklist based on one or more functions of a vehicle, the receipt of one or more commands to perform a vehicle function of the one or more vehicle functions, the performance of the vehicle function wherein one or more additional vehicles is configured to perform an inspection of the vehicle function while the vehicle is performing the vehicle function, and the transmission of an alert in response to the vehicle not passing the inspection.

Abstract: A vehicle including a removable work surface and a processor is disclosed. The removable work surface may include a wireless tag that may emit signals at a predefined frequency. The processor may obtain a user request to activate a predefined vehicle mode. Responsive to obtaining the user request, the processor may determine that the removable work surface is within a predefined distance range of the vehicle based on the signals obtained from the wireless tag. The processor may activate the predefined vehicle mode responsive to determining that the removable work surface is within the predefined distance range. The processor may then obtain a user input to cause vehicle movement responsive to activating the predefined vehicle mode. The processor may further cause the vehicle movement based on the user input.

Abstract: A vehicle includes a console having a base housing having a first compartment having an open top end, a powered cover coupled to the base housing and configured to move between an open compartment position exposing the first compartment, and a closed compartment position covering the first compartment, at least one sensor including an imaging camera located in the vehicle and orientated to capture images of the first compartment when the cover is in the open compartment position, and image processing for processing the captured images and detecting one or more objects determined to be of value located within the first compartment. A controller controls the powered cover to move the powered cover from the open compartment position to the closed compartment position when an item of value is detected located within the first compartment.

Abstract: A method includes the receipt of an identification pattern from an infrastructure system, the determination of whether the vehicle is located within a distance-related threshold from the infrastructure system, and the performance of one or more actions corresponding to the identification pattern in response to determining that the vehicle is located within the distance-related threshold from the infrastructure system.

Abstract: A method includes the determination of whether a vehicle is located within a distance-related threshold from an entry location of a marshaling environment, the performance of one or more capability tests and one or more functional control tests on the vehicle, the determination of whether the vehicle satisfies the one or more capability requirements and one or more functional control requirements, the provision to the vehicle of entry to the marshaling environment, and onboarding the vehicle to be autonomously marshaled through the marshaling environment.

Abstract: A vehicle having an electric outlet, vehicle sensor, and a tailgate is disclosed. The electric outlet may be located in a vehicle cargo compartment. The vehicle sensor may detect a presence or an absence of an electrical cord interfaced with the electric outlet. The tailgate may move between an open position and a closed position. The vehicle may include a processor that may obtain a trigger signal from a vehicle operator to move the tailgate from the open position to the closed position. Responsive to obtaining the trigger signal, the processor may predict that the electrical cord is expected to contact the tailgate during a tailgate closure operation based on inputs obtained from the vehicle sensor. Responsive to such prediction, the processor may perform a predetermined action.

Abstract: A route planning system is disclosed. The system may include a memory, a transceiver and a processor. The memory may store historical information associated with counts of users of interest in a geographical area. The transceiver may receive user inputs and information associated with counts of interface locations in the geographical area. The processor may determine a set of potential routes between source and destination locations based on the user inputs. The processor may further estimate counts of users of interest and interface locations in each potential route based on the historical information and the information associated with the counts of interface locations. The processor may further calculate a route score for each potential route based on the counts of users of interest and interface locations in each potential route. The processor may further determine and output a recommended route based on the route score and the user inputs.

Abstract: A navigation system is disclosed. The system may include a transceiver and a processor. The transceiver may be configured to receive a destination location, a destination location map and information associated with a site of interest in the destination location. The processor may determine an optimal drop-off location, from a plurality of drop-off locations, at the destination location based on the information associated with the site of interest and the destination location map. The processor may further determine a real-time location of a vehicle or a user device and generate navigation instructions to navigate the vehicle or the user device from the real-time location to the optimal drop-off location. The processor may further transmit the navigation instructions to the vehicle or the user device.

Abstract: Systems and methods for managing the allocation of incoming charge power between an on-board power supply power output and HV battery power input. An electric vehicle (EV) may be used to provide power to one or more electrical devices connected to an on-board power supply of the EV. When the EV is connected to a charging device, a rate of charge may be determined. An allocation of the incoming charge power from the charging device may be determined as between a high voltage (HV) battery of the electric vehicle and the on-board power supply of the electric vehicle. Power may be simultaneously provided to the HV battery and the on-board power supply.

Abstract: A vehicle may detect an entity within a specified distance of a vehicle, output a first audio outside of the vehicle in response to detecting the entity, classify the entity based on data collected about the entity after outputting the first audio, and output a second audio based on classifying the entity.

Abstract: A vehicle including a battery and a processor is disclosed. The battery may power a vehicle powertrain and a vehicle refrigerator. The processor may determine a vehicle route on a trip and estimate a geographical area in the vehicle route in which the vehicle powertrain is expected to require a higher proportion of available power from the battery. The processor may further precool the vehicle refrigerator by using available power from the battery to a first temperature from a second temperature, at a predefined time before the vehicle reaches the geographical area. The processor may further cause the battery to provide a lower proportion of available power to the vehicle refrigerator and the higher proportion to the vehicle powertrain when the vehicle travels in the geographical area.

Abstract: An accessory attachment system includes a base plate having a plurality of mounting apertures and an accessory having a primary surface with an attachment interface and a secondary surface providing a support structure to hold one or more items. The attachment interface comprises one or more tabs that are bent outwardly of the primary surface and received within selected mounting apertures of the plurality of mounting apertures.

Abstract: Remote power supply systems are provided for motor vehicles. The remote power supply systems may power auxiliary devices separate from the vehicle. Exemplary remote power supply systems may include one or more exportable power outlet boxes that include electrical power outlets for connecting the auxiliary devices. The electrical power outlets may be powered by a generator system of the vehicle. A control module associated with the remote power supply system may command one or more vehicle-specific actions designed to reduce the realized sound level at one or more nearby areas of interest when operating the vehicle in a power generation mode.

Abstract: A vehicle including a processor and a memory for storing instructions is disclosed. The processor may obtain user inputs associated with a load connected to a vehicle and estimate an aerodynamic profile of the vehicle with the load based on the user inputs. The processor may further calculate an estimated range or a change in a driving efficiency for the vehicle based on the aerodynamic profile and perform a predetermined action responsive to calculating the estimated range.

Abstract: A vehicle console has a housing with side walls defining a storage compartment and a top surface having an access opening for the storage compartment. A console lid is operatively coupled to the housing and configured to cover the top access opening in a closed position. The console lid has a lower lid portion coupled to the housing, an upper lid portion hingedly connected to the lower lid portion such that the upper lid portion pivots onto the top surface of the housing to provide a work surface and a removable work surface assembly disposed in the console lid. The removable work surface assembly has a bottom case configured to receive an electronic device and a clipboard coupled to the case to cover the electronic device in a closed position. The removable work surface assembly is configured to be removably retained within the console lid.

Abstract: A vehicle including a transceiver, a vehicle control unit (VCU) and a processor is disclosed. The transceiver may receive user inputs and the VCU may determine vehicle operational parameters. The processor may determine that an add-on sensor is connected to the vehicle, and an add-on sensor location on the vehicle. The processor may further determine a preferred manner to control an add-on sensor operation based on the user inputs. The processor may additionally control the add-on sensor operation based on the preferred manner, the vehicle operational parameters and/or the add-on sensor location.

Abstract: An electrical connector assembly includes a plug and socket, each with engagement arms, retainers, and light pipes enclosed within housings that have opposing light-transparent windows. When mated, the plug and socket align their light pipes to permit light transmission from a single source. An inspection station secures the connector using a clamp and optical sensors positioned to view internal regions through the windows. A light source illuminates the internal regions, and processors analyze sensor data to determine connection status.