Abstract: The present invention relates to an airless tire, and includes first and second bands that face each other with a distance interposed therebetween, a plurality of spokes that connect the first band to the second band and are provided at intervals, and first and second connecting members that connect the adjacent spokes. The spoke includes a first member of which one end is curved from the first band toward the second band, and a second member of which one end is curved from the second band toward the first band. The other ends of the first and second members are connected to each other, and the first and second members are curved in opposite directions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a hybrid steel-textile reinforcement ply for tires comprising at least one continuous steel cord (2), and at least one textile yarn (3), wherein the continuous steel cord (2) is weft inserted in the textile yarn (3) essentially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the weft direction and wherein the steel cord (2) in the reinforcement ply (1) has continuous edges (4) as well as to a method for producing such a reinforcement ply.

Abstract: Particular embodiments of the present invention include a multi-stage tire tread having two or more wear layers comprising an outer wear layer and one or more inner wear layers arranged within the thickness of the tread below the outer wear layer. One or more outer grooves are arranged within the outer wear layer, while one or more inner grooves arranged within at least one of the one or more inner wear layers. The tread further includes a volumetric void ratio equal to approximately 0.25 to 0.40 in the unworn condition and approximately 0.25 to 0.40 in a worn condition where the outer, ground-engaging side is arranged along one of the inner wear layers in the worn condition, the tread further having a contact surface ratio equal to approximately 0.66-0.72 in the unworn condition and approximately 0.56-0.66 in the worn condition.

Abstract: Both wet weather performance and steering stability performance are achieved. Lateral main grooves (16) formed in a tread (12) extend in a direction intersecting with circumferential main grooves (14) and open onto the circumferential main grooves (14). Water between the tread (12) and a road surface during wet weather running is accordingly discharged through the lateral main grooves (16) to the circumferential main grooves (14). The end portions of the lateral main grooves (16) opening onto the circumferential main groove (14) are provided with intersection portions 18 where first land portions (21) and second land portions (22) adjacent to each other in the tire circumferential direction at a lateral main groove (16) support each other in the tire width direction. The end portions at the circumferential main groove (14) side of the first land portions (21) and the second land portions (22) do not therefore readily tilt over even when a large slip angle is imparted to the tire.

Abstract: In a tire, protrusions are disposed at intervals in the tire circumferential direction in at least one tire side portion, extending in an elongated manner from the inner side to the outer side in the tire radial direction including the maximum tire width position, the extension direction of each of the protrusions is inclined with respect to the tire radial direction, and the each of the protrusions adjacent to each other in the tire circumferential direction is disposed with the opposite orientation of the inclination with respect to the tire radial direction.

Abstract: An electronic pressure regulator is provided to regulate the pressure in one or more pneumatic tires that are selectively in fluid communication with a pressurized air source. The electronic pressure regulator may include a proportional MEMS valve that may be used to vary pressure behind a diaphragm in a method that provides a relatively fast response time and may experience relatively little wear over a relatively large number of cycles.

Abstract: A method for initiating and verifying operation of one or more tire pressure sensors is described. The process can be performed after installation of the sensors in vehicle wheels.

Abstract: A method locates an installation position of vehicles wheels in a motor vehicle having at least one vehicle wheel containing a wheel electronics unit. The method includes: determining from the wheel electronics unit a first rotational angle position of the vehicle wheel associated with the wheel electronics unit; transmitting a transmission signal with a first piece of rotational angle information dependent on the determined first rotational angle position; determining from the vehicle second rotational angle positions of the vehicle wheels, and depending thereon, providing second rotational angle information. The first rotational angle information is compared with the second rotational angle information. The installation position of the vehicle wheel associated with the wheel electronics unit is determined depending on the comparison. A device is provided for performing the method.

Abstract: A monitoring system includes sensors, clocks, global positioning systems (GPS) receiver, display screens and a controller circuitry. The controller circuitry is configured to analyze the collected signals, the time information, and the route information to identify at least one trigger factor based on a tire characteristic; determine whether the identified at least one triggering factor exceeds an triggering threshold based on the collected signals and information; derive when the identified triggering factor exceeds the triggering threshold, an triggering priority indicating an order in which the triggering factors are processed based on the collected signals and route information; trigger a tire monitoring procedure based on the collected information, the triggering threshold and the triggering priority; and display at the display screen, results of the tire monitoring procedure to provide a visual indication of the tire characteristic that caused the triggers factor to exceed the triggering threshold.

Abstract: A tire pressure monitoring system includes a resolver for detecting a motor speed generating driving torque. A wheel speed sensor detects a wheel speed of wheels rotated by the driving torque generated at the motor. A transmission decelerates the driving torque generated at the motor. A controller is configured to compare a first target wheel speed calculated using the motor speed detected by the resolver to the wheel speed sensor detected by the wheel speed sensor and determining a status of a tire, when a wheel slip ratio is less than a predetermined value.

Abstract: A system for detecting deflated tires by making a relative comparison among rotation speeds of tires attached to a vehicle. The system includes a rotation speed information detection means for detecting rotation speed information of the tires; a rotation speed calculation means for calculating rotation speeds of the tires; and a determination means for determining deflated tires by comparing a decreased pressure determination value using the calculated rotation speeds with a predetermined threshold value. The determination means determines that the vehicle is going straight when it is found, with regard to factors composed of a lateral G, a yaw rate, and a steering angle of the vehicle, at least two of the factors including the yaw rate show that a difference between the maximum value and the minimum value at a predetermined time is lower than a predetermined value, thereby detecting deflated tires.

Abstract: A tire assembly having: a tire having a tread portion and a pair of sidewalls extending radially inward from the tread portion to join with a respective bead; a supporting carcass for the tread portion and sidewalls; a pump passageway positioned within a bending region of the tire, the pump passageway being operative to open and close as the tire rotates; a valve assembly in fluid communication with the pump passageway; a pocket formed in the tire; a filter assembly mounted in the pocket, said filter assembly being in air flow communication with the valve assembly, wherein the pocket has an area larger than the area of the filter housing wherein the valve assembly has an inlet, wherein the filter assembly has an outlet, wherein a tube connects the filter outlet assembly to the inlet of the valve assembly; wherein the tube is made of a rubber composition having a shore D hardness greater than 40 as measured by ASTM-D2240.

Abstract: An air valve connecting device or attachment includes a housing having a tilted inner peripheral surface, a sliding member slidably engaged in the housing and having a pathway for receiving a pressurized air, a gripping device having two casing members slidably engaged with the tilted inner peripheral surface of the housing and having a passage formed in the casing members, and an inflation valve engageable into the passage of the casing members for moving the casing members into the housing and for allowing the casing members to be forced toward each other with the tilted inner peripheral surface of the housing and in order to grasp the inflation valve with the casing members.

Abstract: A hitch device support assembly for securing hitch mounted accessories to a surface for storage or use when not attached to a vehicle hitch. One or more hitch accessory receivers are attached to a support strut by a pin. The pin may be a locking pin for security. The support strut mounts to any surface, preferably a wall or a work bench leg. The position of the hitch accessory receiver assembly relative to the support strut is adjustable by attachment of the hitch accessory receiver assembly through specific holes in the support strut. The hitch accessory receiver assembly can pivot with respect to the support strut. Hitch devices are secured to the hitch accessory receiver assembly by a pin or bolt, which may be a locking pin if security is required.

Abstract: A rear wheel suspension device includes a knuckle configured to support a rear wheel, a trailing arm and upper arm and lower arm configured to link the knuckle to a vehicle body, and an actuator configured to drive the knuckle in the general width direction of the vehicle, so as to adjust the rear wheel camber angle and toe angle. The knuckle is linked to the suspension arms via linking portion enabling turning of the knuckle in a direction of changing the rear wheel camber angle and toe angle. A turning axis defined by the linking portion is tilted with respect to longitudinal direction of the vehicle such that the front portion thereof in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle is tilted outward in plan view, and is tilted upward in side view.

Abstract: An elastomeric article and elastomeric thermal barrier system includes an elastomeric article that is at least partially formed from an elastomeric material susceptible to thermal degradation upon exposure to an external thermal energy source. An elastomeric thermal barrier extends around and along at least a portion of the elastomeric article. The elastomeric thermal barrier is spaced apart from the elastomeric article to form a thermal break. The elastomeric thermal barrier is at least partially formed from an elastomeric material having a thermal property that is different from the thermal property of the elastomeric article and is operative to provide at least one of reduced absorption, reduced conductivity, increased reflectance and reduced emissivity to reduce thermal energy transfer into the elastomeric article from the external thermal energy source. A gas spring and thermal barrier system and/or assembly and a suspension system are also included.

Abstract: A suspension system and a method of control. A load force on a first axle assembly may be increased when a ride height of the first axle assembly differs from the ride height of the second axle assembly by more than a threshold amount and the ride height of the first axle assembly is not within a ride height tolerance.

Abstract: An attachment system connects an object such as a windshield to a vehicle pillar. The attachment system includes a front extrusion connectable to the vehicle pillar and including a connecting member, and a mating extrusion connectable to the vehicle pillar and including a coupling member cooperable with the connecting member. A pocket is machined into one of the front extrusion and the mating extrusion, and a latch is coupled with the other of the front extrusion and the mating extrusion. The front extrusion and the mating extrusion are connectable in an unlocked position and a locked position, wherein in the unlocked position, the connecting member is engaged with the coupling member with the latch displaced from the pocket, and in the locked position, the connecting member is engaged with the coupling member with the latch in alignment and engaged with the pocket.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a window (1) including a glazing element (2), at least one profiled joint portion (3), at least one insert (4) such as a trim element, and at least one attachment element (5) for attaching said insert (4) to said profiled joint portion (3), said insert (4) having an inside face (41) with retaining flanges (40, 40?), and said attachment element (5) having a base (50), a head (52) and a body (51) arranged between this base and this head.

Abstract: An apparatus for opening/closing a cover for an electric curtain, may include a driving device for the electric curtain mounted at a lower part of a withdrawal aperture of a rear package tray, wherein the cover is openably/closably mounted on the withdrawal aperture of the rear package tray; and a cover opening/closing unit disposed between the cover and a drive shaft of the driving device, allowing the cover to be opened or closed simultaneously with a driving of the driving device.

Abstract: A door system, kit, and canopy for a vehicle. The door system includes a door 1 formed by a door frame and a skin extending over the door frame. A connection element is couplable to the door 1 to removably attach door 1 to a frame of the vehicle. Door 1 is dimensioned so that, when removed from the vehicle frame, door 1 is stowable one of under and within a canopy of the vehicle.

Abstract: A retractable door device of a utility vehicle has a retractable door plate assembly and at least one retractable assembly. The retractable door plate assembly has multiple door plates of different sizes that are concatenated in descending order of size. The concatenated door plates are extendable and retractable. The retractable assembly has a retractor and a flexible elongated body. The retractor is mounted in the largest door plate. The flexible elongated body is mounted through the multiple door plates, and two ends of the flexible elongated body are respectively connected to the retractor and the smallest door plate. The flexible elongated body can be retracted to and extracted from the retractor.

Abstract: A roll shade apparatus for a vehicle is provided with a light shielding sheet, a winding member for the light shielding sheet, and a pair of sliding portions guiding the light shielding sheet. The roll shade apparatus for the vehicle is further provided with a first contact portion arranged between the sliding portions and the winding member, and a second contact portion arranged between the sliding portions and the first contact portion. The first contact portion is in contact with an upper surface of the light shielding sheet at a first intermediate position between an upper-most position of the winding member and a lower-most position of the winding member. The second contact portion is in contact with a lower surface of the light shielding sheet at a second intermediate position. The second intermediate position is positioned equivalent to or higher than the first contact portion.

Abstract: A sunroof apparatus includes: a movable panel that can open or close an opening formed in a roof of a vehicle; a deflector disposed along a front edge portion of the opening, and having arm portions extending rearward from both end portions of the deflector in a lateral direction, rear end portions of the arm portions being connected to the roof such that the deflector is turnable, and a biasing force is applied to the arm portions in a turning direction in which front ends pivotally move upward; guide rails disposed in both end portions of the opening in the lateral direction, and extending in a longitudinal direction; driving shoes provided to be able to move along the guide rails in the longitudinal direction; and support brackets, front end portions of which are supported by the guide rails.

Abstract: An open roof construction for a vehicle comprises a roof panel that is tiltable and can be moved in a longitudinal direction of the vehicle. Two movable cover assemblies cover a free space which in a tilted position of the roof panel is formed between corresponding ones of panel side edges and opening side edges. Each cover assembly comprises three rods, a first rod in a stationary position in the vicinity of a corresponding opening side edge, a second rod having a forward end pivotally connected to the stationary roof close to the corresponding opening side edge and a rearward end slidably connected to the corresponding panel side edge and a third rod positioned inward from the second rod and is biased for an inward movement. A flexible cover member extends at least from the first rod to the second rod and from the second rod to the third rod.

Abstract: A frame structure of an electric vehicle including right and left drive wheels is capable of being simplified while communalizing components and achieving an efficient arrangement of a running gear and electrical components. An electric vehicle includes a running gear including an electromotor and a speed reduction gear, and a running gear support frame provided to surround the running gear. The speed reduction gear is arranged in the right-to-left center of a vehicle body. The electromotor is configured in such a manner that an axis direction is arranged along a vehicle right-to-left direction so that the electromotor extends to one side in a right-to-left direction of the speed reduction gear and is arranged between the speed reduction gear and a left lower side frame of the running gear support frame.

Abstract: A hybrid transmission providing multiple modes of operation in a compact arrangement is provided and includes first and second planetary gear sets and first and second electric machines. An electric machine shaft directly couples the first planetary gear set to the second planetary gear set and the second electric machine to the second planetary gear set. The second electric machine is selectively directly coupled to an output shaft via a first clutch mechanism, and indirectly coupled to the output shaft via the second planetary gear set and a drive shaft, which extends parallel to the electric machine shaft and external to the second electric machine. A second clutch mechanism selectively couples the first electric machine to a carrier of the second planetary gear set and a third clutch mechanism selectively couples a ring gear of the second planetary gear set to a hybrid drive unit housing.

Abstract: A drive arrangement for a hybrid-drive motor vehicle includes an internal combustion engine and at least one electrical machine which, via a speed-change gearbox having a plurality of gear ratios, provide, alternately or together, an output drive to at least one axle differential of the motor vehicle. The internal combustion engine can be uncoupled by a disconnecting clutch. The gearbox is divided into two sub-gearboxes, with the internal combustion engine being connected for drive to the first sub-gearbox such as not to be able to be uncoupled. The electrical machine is arranged, in the path along which force is transmitted, downstream of the disconnecting clutch arranged at the output of the first sub-gearbox but upstream of the second sub-gearbox. The output of the second sub-gearbox provides an output drive to the axle differential.

Abstract: A transmission system of a hybrid electric vehicle may include an input shaft connected to an engine, a planetary gear set including a first rotation element operated as an output element, a second rotation element connected to the input shaft and operated as an input element, and a third rotation element operated as another output element, a first motor shaft disposed in parallel to and apart from the input shaft, operably connected to the first rotation element, and selectively connected to a transmission housing, a first motor/generator disposed on the first motor shaft and configured to generate electric energy by receiving torque through the first motor shaft, a second motor shaft disposed without rotational interference with the first motor shaft and operably connected to the third rotation element to receive torque of the engine, and a second motor/generator disposed on the second motor shaft and outputting torque through the second motor shaft.

Abstract: A method and system for controlling charging of a hybrid vehicle are provided. The method includes generating a request to charge a battery by driving a hybrid starter generator (HSG) with power of an engine in an electric vehicle (EV) mode of the hybrid vehicle. In addition, the method includes decreasing torque of the engine to HSG charging engine torque, maintaining the torque of the engine at the HSG charging engine torque, and shifting torque of the HSG into charging-target HSG torque. A pressure of a clutch disposed between the engine and a driving motor of the vehicle is released to interrupt transference of power from the engine to the driving motor. The battery is then charged with power output from the HSG while the HSG is rotating by driving power output from the engine.

Abstract: A hybrid drive arrangement for a motor vehicle comprising two close-coupled electric traction motors/generators on the output of the vehicle differential. A constant velocity joint coupling device is incorporated into the central axis of the traction motors between the differential output shafts and the independent articulated axle shafts for the drive wheels. One embodiment comprises a kit for retrofitting an existing vehicle. The kit comprises two electric traction motors/generators incorporating the constant velocity joint coupling devices, two devices for mounting the traction motors to each side of the differential case between the differential and the independent, articulated axle shafts of the existing vehicle, a battery system electrically coupled to the traction motors, two traction motor controllers, and a vehicle sensing and control system. The arrangement provides for improved acceleration, deceleration, cornering, ease of parking, and fuel economy.

Abstract: A hybrid drive configuration for a motor vehicle includes a first, a second, and a third planetary gear set. The web of the third planetary gear set is connected to an input shaft, wherein either the sun gear or the internal gear of the third planetary gear set is connected to the rotor of a first electric machine and correspondingly either the internal gear or the sun gear of the third planetary gear set is coupled via a brake to the transmission housing, or the sun gear of the third planetary gear set is coupled via the brake to the transmission housing, wherein either the web or the internal gear of the third planetary gear set is connected to the input shaft and correspondingly either the internal gear or the web of the third planetary gear set is connected to the web of the second planetary gear set.

Abstract: The invention relates to wheel for a vehicle comprising, inside the wheel: a housing having a first side for mounting to a vehicle, an electrical motor for driving movement of said vehicle, said electrical motor comprising a stator rotation-fixedly connected to said housing and a rotor rotationally coupled to said stator and having an axis of rotation, said stator being arranged within said rotor, and a brake drum, forming an integral piece of equipment with the rotor. The invention further relates to a vehicle provided with such a wheel and a method and an adapter plate for mounting such a wheel to a vehicle, and to such a wheel having a rim system in which the rim forms an integral part with said rotor and with a brake drum of the brake system, i.e. forming one integral price of equipment.

Abstract: A main valve and method assembling for use on a machine is disclosed. The main valve may comprise a body, a free wheeling valve, a bypass valve, a flow divider valve, a free wheeling pilot valve, and a flow divider bypass pilot control valve. Each valve may be disposed inside the body. The body may define a plurality of ports and channels between the valves. The free wheeling valve may be operable between a free wheeling mode and a drive assist mode. The bypass valve may have a flow dividing mode that permits fluid communication between the free wheeling valve and the flow divider valve, and a bypass mode that permits fluid communication between the free wheeling valve and first and second bypass channels.

Abstract: In a multimedia information and control system for use in an automobile, at least one interface is employed which enables a user to access information concerning the automobile and control vehicle functions in an efficient manner. The user may select one of a plurality of displayed options on a screen of such an interface. Through audio, video and/or text media, the user is provided with information concerning the selected option and the vehicle function corresponding thereto. Having been so informed, the user may activate the selected option to control the corresponding vehicle function.

Abstract: An instrument panel display pointer having an electronic display and range display. The electronic display rotates with the pointer allowing the pointer to point to a face cover that is mounted to the base. The face cover has values that in one example are indicative of a range of values. Examples of value range would include vehicle speed, RPMs, gallons or liters of fuel remaining, etc. The electronic display is used to display a number which indicates a more precise value, while the pointer indicates a value within a range of values shown on the face of the cover. As the pointer rotates with the ring gear to a different speed, the electronic display pointer also changes the value shown on the electronic display.

Abstract: A vehicle power source device reliably turns on a high voltage battery even if the output voltage of a low-voltage ancillary battery drops at the start of driving the vehicle. A request to run on a high-voltage battery (to turn on a relay contact point) is made by means of the operation to start driving a vehicle. A low-voltage ancillary battery and an auxiliary battery supply power to a power source circuit. A relay control unit supplied with power from the power source circuit turns on the relay contact point and turns on the high-voltage battery. When the high-voltage battery is on, the auxiliary battery is charged by means of a step-down circuit. The auxiliary battery holds the charged power by means of a diode without the power being consumed by a group of low-voltage loads.

Abstract: A regenerative brake control system of an electric motorcycle includes an electric motor, a regeneration adjustment lever, sensors which detect vehicle states, respectively, and a control unit which sets reference regenerative torque according to the vehicle state, and the control unit calculates target torque obtained by compensating the reference regenerative torque based on the detected value of a regeneration amount sensor which detects the operation amount of a regeneration adjustment lever and controls the electric motor such that the electric motor generates regenerative torque.

Abstract: A vehicle braking control device of the invention includes, when a direction in which a brake operating member is displaced to increase the hydraulic pressure in a master chamber is assumed to be an operating direction, a correlation value output unit that outputs a correlation value that correlates to an amount of decrease in operational reaction force acting on the brake operating member in a direction opposite to the operating direction during a braking operation, prior to start of the switching control; and a control unit that controls the regenerative braking device so that, as the amount of decrease in operational reaction force indicated by the correlation value being output from the correlation value output unit is large, the regenerative braking force at the start of the switching control decreases.

Abstract: A vehicle includes a transmission, energy storage system (ESS), power inverter module (PIM), and controller. The PIM includes a boost converter having a bypass switch and a first plurality of switches, and also a power inverter having a second plurality of switches. The controller is programmed to execute a method that enables a DC boost converter of the PIM by opening the bypass switch when a speed and a torque of the electric machine are within a predetermined boost range. The controller bypasses the boost converter by transmitting a second switching signal closing the bypass switch when the speed and torque are not within the predetermined boost range. A voltage input to the power inverter is equal to the DC battery voltage whenever the boost converter is bypassed and exceeds the DC battery voltage whenever the boost converter is enabled.

Abstract: A vehicle 10 according to the embodiment of the present invention is applied to a charge-discharge system CDS. The charge-discharge system includes the vehicle 10, an electric power cable 20, a plug-in station 30, a HEMS 40, and a commercial power supply 50. From the HEMS 40 to the vehicle 10, a request for charge to charge an electric storage device 11 and a request for discharge to allow an external electric load to use an electric power of the electric storage device 11 are transmitted. When a request is changed from the request for charge to the request for discharge, or vice versa, the vehicle 10 realizes a charge-discharge stop state in which neither a charging operation nor a discharging operation is performed without directly changing from the charging operation to the discharging operation, or vice versa.

Abstract: A computer implemented method includes determining whether a time of day corresponds to a charging window, responsive to a determination that a vehicle is in a non-charging state. The method also includes retrieving a start time and charge requirement for an upcoming journey. The method further includes determining if sufficient time remains to charge a vehicle to the charge requirement, responsive to a determination that the time of day corresponds to the charging window. Also, the method includes alerting a user to the non-charging state, responsive to a determination that insufficient time remains to charge the vehicle to the charge requirement.

Abstract: A circuit is provided for charging a battery and for driving an electrical machine. The circuit includes at least three static inductors in Wye configuration having a first charging terminal connected to the center point. The circuit also includes a three-phase inverter having switches and rectifying elements, two DC terminals for connecting the battery to the circuit, and three phase terminals for connecting the circuit to the inductors. The circuit also includes a first rectifying element and a second rectifying element connected in series, with a second charging terminal between the first rectifying element and the second rectifying element. The series of the first rectifying element and the second rectifying element is connected to the inverter parallel to the DC terminals and the first rectifying element and the second rectifying element have the same orientation as the rectifying elements of the inverter as to form a full-bridge rectifier.

Abstract: A charging apparatus is used for charging a storage battery. This charging apparatus includes a body connected to a power source, a connector connected to the storage battery, an electric cable connecting between the body and the connector, a support member provided in the body, and a holding member provided in the body. The electric cable includes a held member at a predetermined position in an intermediate portion of the electric cable. The support member supports the connector. The holding member detachably holds the held member.

Abstract: A system and method for locking a charging connector inserted into a charging port is disclosed. The insertion of the charging connector into the charging port is identified. The charging port or charging connector may be placed into a locked state such that the charging connector cannot be disconnected from the charging port. The charging port or charging connector may be placed into an unlocked state in response to a battery charge level or an owner signal.

Abstract: A charging system includes central server capable of communicating with electric vehicles, and charging stations. Central server receives travel information on the electric vehicles and remaining charge information on rechargeable batteries from the electric vehicles, forecasts demanded power in a predetermined area, and issues a charge schedule change request to charge control devices included in the predetermined area. Charging stations change charge schedules for the rechargeable batteries mounted on the electric vehicles in accordance with the charge schedule change request.

Abstract: A system for derating a power limit associated with a battery pack is provided. The system includes a battery pack voltage sensor that measures a first battery pack output voltage of the battery pack at a first time, and a microprocessor that determines an initial power limit of the battery pack based on at least one operational parameter of the battery pack. The microprocessor further determines whether the first battery pack output voltage is greater than a threshold battery pack voltage. The microprocessor further determines a first power limit of the battery pack that is less than the initial power limit, if the first battery pack output voltage is greater than the threshold battery pack voltage.

Abstract: The train-information management device includes a position detection unit; a regenerating-condition detection unit that detects a regenerative-brake usage condition; a train-line-information holding unit that holds therein information on a section in which a train is more likely to use a brake; a residual-air-amount calculation unit that calculates the amount of residual air in an air tank; and a compressor control unit that controls a compressor. In a regeneration-preparation condition, if a train is running through a position where the distance between the position and a section in which a train is more likely to use a brake is equal to or less than a given value, if the train does not use a regenerative brake, and if the amount of residual air reaches 0%, the compressor control unit causes a compressor to start generating compressed air.

Abstract: A system for controlling driving of an electric vehicle including a motor and a method of the same are disclosed. In one aspect, the system includes a battery configured to output a driving current to the motor and a battery capacity calculator configured to determine the remaining battery capacity of the battery. The system also includes a controller configured to limit the driving current to a predetermined current limit value or less when the remaining battery capacity reaches a first predetermined value.

Abstract: A system and method for controlling movement of a seat in a vehicle includes first and second seating modules movable between an upright position and a folded position in response to actuation to at least one activation element. A control unit operably connected to the first and second seating modules is configured to receive input from the at least one activation element and generates a control signal to control movement of the first and second seating modules. The control unit deactivates movement of the second seating module until movement of the first seating module when the sensor assembly detects the error condition by the sensor assembly during adjustment of the seating modules.