Abstract: A winch utility includes a main body, the main body including a shell, the shell defining an enclosure; an electric motor mounted to and contained within at least a portion of the shell; a controller attached to an inner part of the shell and in electronic communication with the electric motor; and a bobbin coupled to the electric motor; and a cable coupled to the bobbin at a bobbin end, the cable defining a terminal end distal to the bobbin end, the cable arranged to be coiled around the bobbin by rotation of the electric motor, wherein the terminal end of the cable is arranged outside of the shell, wherein the controller is configured to instruct the electric motor.

Abstract: A winch utility for hoisting a payload up a track section includes a main body comprising: a shell, the shell defining an enclosure; a powertrain assembly comprising an electric motor contained within at least a portion of the shell; a controller attached to an inner part of the shell and in electronic communication with the electric motor; and a bobbin coupled to the electric motor; a shelf portion comprising a shelf and a rim, the shelf configured to support the payload, the rim configured to protect the payload on the shelf from falling; and an arm assembly coupling the shelf to the main body, the arm assembly comprising an arm oriented at an acute angle relative to the shelf.

Abstract: A method comprises: accessing a charging history for a battery, the charging history identifying each charging session of the battery performed between a predefined time and a present time; defining, from a charging algorithm for the battery, a modified charging algorithm based at least in part on the charging history; and applying the modified charging algorithm for charging the battery.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method comprises: receiving, by an electric vehicle (EV), a user selection of a first vehicle type from among multiple vehicle types each having an internal combustion engine, the user selection made with regard to an emulation operation mode of the EV; receiving, by the EV and with the first vehicle type selected for the emulation operation mode, a first input made by a driver using an accelerator pedal of the EV, the first input associated with a first acceleration of the EV with the emulation operation mode inactive; and in response to the first input and while the emulation operation mode being active, providing the EV with a second acceleration determined based on the first vehicle type and the first input.

Abstract: A winch utility includes a main body, the main body including a shell, the shell defining an enclosure; an electric motor mounted to and contained within at least a portion of the shell; a controller attached to an inner part of the shell and in electronic communication with the electric motor; and a bobbin coupled to the electric motor; and a cable coupled to the bobbin at a bobbin end, the cable defining a terminal end distal to the bobbin end, the cable arranged to be coiled around the bobbin by rotation of the electric motor, wherein the terminal end of the cable is arranged outside of the shell, wherein the controller is configured to instruct the electric motor.

Abstract: A winch utility includes a shelf connected to a main body, the main body comprising a shell, the shell defining a cable port; an electric motor mounted to the shell; a controller attached to an inner part of the shell and in electronic communication with the electric motor; a bobbin coupled to the electric motor; and a cable coupled to the bobbin at a bobbin end, the cable defining a terminal end distal to the bobbin end, the cable arranged to be coiled around the bobbin by rotation of the electric motor, wherein at least a portion of the cable is arranged within the cable port and wherein the terminal end of the cable is arranged outside of the shell, wherein the controller instructs the electric motor, and wherein motion of the electric motor causes the cable to become one of: coiled around the bobbin and uncoiled from the bobbin.

Abstract: A modular military vehicle and a method for using a modular military vehicle is disclosed. The modular military vehicle can comprise a vehicle hull; a crew module removably mounted to the vehicle hull; a plurality of wheels mounted to the vehicle hull, the plurality of wheels comprising at least one driven wheel; and an electric drive system configured to drive the at least one driven wheel.

Abstract: A bale splitter attachment for use with a bale including a frame including a frame base and a cutting arm rotatably connected to the frame base at a pivot, the rotatable cutting arm including an elongate blade, the frame base and the rotatable cutting arm together defining a bay to receive the bale; a powered actuation device including a first end connected to the frame base and a second end connected to the rotatable cutting arm at a connection point, the powered actuation device arranged to apply cutting force in a pulling arrangement; and a hook apparatus connected to the frame, the hook apparatus including a plurality of hooks.

Abstract: A winch utility includes a shelf connected to a main body, the main body comprising a shell, the shell defining a cable port; an electric motor mounted to the shell; a controller attached to an inner part of the shell and in electronic communication with the electric motor; a bobbin coupled to the electric motor; and a cable coupled to the bobbin at a bobbin end, the cable defining a terminal end distal to the bobbin end, the cable arranged to be coiled around the bobbin by rotation of the electric motor, wherein at least a portion of the cable is arranged within the cable port and wherein the terminal end of the cable is arranged outside of the shell, wherein the controller instructs the electric motor, and wherein motion of the electric motor causes the cable to become one of: coiled around the bobbin and uncoiled from the bobbin.

Abstract: A modular military vehicle and a method for using a modular military vehicle is disclosed. The modular military vehicle can comprise a vehicle hull; a crew module removably mounted to the vehicle hull; a plurality of wheels mounted to the vehicle hull, the plurality of wheels comprising at least one driven wheel; and an electric drive system configured to drive the at least one driven wheel.

Abstract: An apparatus for splitting bales and retaining wrap includes a frame having an interior framework oriented at an angle relative to forwardly-projecting tines, the framework and tines together defining an upwardly-opening cradle that supports and centers a bale of forage bound with a wrap above an inverted apex of the cradle. The apparatus also includes an elongate hooking mechanism extending laterally across the underside of the wrapped bale and configured to capture the wrap together with a thin layer of forage, and an elongate blade rotatably supported on the frame and configured to rotate downward through the bale toward the inverted apex of the cradle. The apparatus further includes a first actuation device that activates the hooking mechanism to capture the wrap and layer of forage, and one or more second actuation devices that rotate the elongate blade downward through the forage to split the bale.

Abstract: A bale splitter attachment for use with a bale including a frame comprising a frame base and a cutting arm rotatably connected to the frame base at a pivot, the rotatable cutting arm comprising an elongate blade, the frame base and the rotatable cutting arm together defining a bay to receive the bale; a powered actuation device comprising a first end connected to the frame base and a second end connected to the rotatable cutting arm at a connection point, the powered actuation device arranged to apply cutting force in a pulling arrangement; and a hook apparatus connected to the frame, the hook apparatus comprising a plurality of hooks.

Abstract: An apparatus for splitting bales and retaining wrap includes a frame having an interior framework oriented at an angle relative to forwardly-projecting tines, the framework and tines together defining an upwardly-opening cradle that supports and centers a bale of forage bound with a wrap above an inverted apex of the cradle. The apparatus also includes an elongate hooking mechanism extending laterally across the underside of the wrapped bale and configured to capture the wrap together with a thin layer of forage, and an elongate blade rotatably supported on the frame and configured to rotate downward through the bale toward the inverted apex of the cradle. The apparatus further includes a first actuation device that activates the hooking mechanism to capture the wrap and layer of forage, and one or more second actuation devices that rotate the elongate blade downward through the forage to split the bale.