Abstract: A vehicle heat management system includes a refrigerant circuit and an electric part cooling circuit. The refrigerant circuit circulates a refrigerant to regulate a temperature inside a passenger compartment through the refrigerant circuit. The electric part cooling circuit circulates a liquid cooled by a radiator through the electric part cooling circuit. The electric part cooling circuit is capable of cooling a first piece of equipment and a second piece of equipment for driving a vehicle. In a predetermined mode, the liquid cooled by the radiator cools the first piece of equipment, the refrigerant of the refrigerant circuit cools the second piece of equipment, and the liquid that has exchanged heat with the refrigerant is introduced in parallel to the battery and the second piece of equipment.

Abstract: A mounting arrangement for a motor vehicle, at least having at least one heat exchanger and a protective element for the at least one heat exchanger, which with a grid structure through which a fluid may flow at least partially covers a surface, over which the fluid may flow, of the at least one heat exchanger, wherein the protective element is a component that is manufactured by an injection molding process, and has at least one sealing element, integrally formed on the protective element in a multicomponent method, for conducting flow of the fluid.

Abstract: A method for autonomous climate control optimization of a transport vehicle having a climate control system is provided. The method includes a controller receiving geolocation specific data providing location information of the transport vehicle. The method also includes the controller receiving climate control data providing operational status information of the climate control system. The method also includes the controller receiving passenger/load data providing passenger/load information travelling in the transport vehicle. Also, the method includes the controller generating adjustment instructions of the climate control system based on the geolocation specific data, the climate control data, and the passenger/load data. Further, the method includes adjusting operation of the climate control system based on the adjustment instructions.

Abstract: An air conditioner includes an inside condenser, an outside heat exchanger, an inside evaporator, a refrigerant circuit switcher, and an air passage switcher. The refrigerant circuit switcher is configured to switch a layout of the refrigerant circuit to (i) a first circuit during a heating mode such that the refrigerant releases heat at the inside condenser and is decompressed to evaporate at the outside heat exchanger and (ii) a second circuit during a defrosting mode such that the refrigerant releases heat at the outside heat exchanger and is decompressed to evaporate at the inside evaporator. The air passage switcher is configured to switch the air passage to (i) a first passage during the heating mode such that the air passes through the inside evaporator and the inside condenser and (ii) a second passage during the defrosting mode such that the air bypasses the inside condenser.

Abstract: A method for monitoring and displaying energy use and energy cost of a transport vehicle climate control system is provided. The method includes a controller monitoring and measuring energy parameters of the transport vehicle climate control system. The method also includes calculating energy utilization of the transport vehicle climate control system based on the energy parameters. Also, the method includes calculating energy costs of the transport vehicle climate control system based on the calculated energy utilization. Further, the method includes displaying the calculated energy utilization and the calculated energy costs of the transport climate control system on a user interface.

Abstract: A method of preventing exhaust gas intrusion in a passenger compartment of a vehicle is provided. Whether a vehicle operating condition resulting in an increased carbon monoxide emission at an exhaust pipe is present is detected. Whether a vehicle component condition is present is detected. The vehicle component condition is an open window or an open sunroof. An HVAC setting is switched from a recirculating air mode to a fresh air mode when at least one of the vehicle operating condition and the vehicle component condition is detected as being present.

Abstract: There is disclosed a member for baffling, reinforcement or sealing. Typically, the member includes a carrier member and an activatable material disposed upon the carrier member.

Abstract: Disclosed are embodiments of a retractable tonneau cover for a vehicle that has been modified in order to generally minimize the size of a housing of the tonneau cover, providing more vehicle cargo space for a user. The modified retractable tonneau cover can be automatically closed through an electronic system.

Abstract: A tail gate air diverter tarp provides a streamlined airflow across the bed of a truck to substantially reduce drag on the truck and improve gas mileage. The tail gate air diverter tarp is configured for a universal fit in a truck bed across a variety of manufacturers. The tail gate air diverter tarp has a web reinforced perimeter and a pair of cam buckles attached to the web reinforced perimeter at each corner of the tarp, with one cam buckle oriented in a lateral direction and the other cam buckle oriented in a lateral direction. A cinching strap adjustable couples selected cam buckles with a mount carried in the bed of the truck.

Abstract: A method for enhancing the rain and sun protection of a golf cart roof using a rain and sun shield device. The rain and sun shield for a covered golf cart is semi-permanently attached to the roof of a golf cart. The device is easy to install; will retrofit to any standard golf cart roof; does not interfere with the parking and storing profile (i.e. are sized to fit within the perimeter of any standard golf cart roof when in the closed position) of a fleet of golf carts. The device is easily opened and closed to provide the golf cart user with added sun and rain protection when in use.

Abstract: A vehicle wind deflector assembly includes a wind deflector and a tether. The tether has a deflector attachment part, a frame attachment part and a connecting line. The deflector attachment part is attached to the wind deflector. The frame attachment part is configured to be attached to a vehicle roof component. The connecting line is disposed between the frame attachment part and the deflector attachment part.

Abstract: A glazing includes two contiguous windows, the glazing including on the one hand a single profiled body situated facing a part of the edge surface of the windows, without contact with the edge surfaces of the windows, and on the other hand, two curved exterior coverings that each include a portion situated farther toward the exterior than the profiled body and that has an exterior face that is situated in continuity with the exterior face of the window and a portion against a part of the edge surface of the windows, the exterior coverings being flexible, with a Shore A hardness between 45 and 90 inclusive.

Abstract: A glass run includes a glass run body having an approximately U-shaped cross section including a vehicle exterior-side side wall, a vehicle interior-side side wall, and a bottom wall, a vehicle exterior-side seal lip and a vehicle interior-side seal lip respectively extended from leading ends of the vehicle exterior-side side wall and the vehicle interior-side side wall toward an inner side of the glass run body, and a vehicle exterior-side molding lip and a vehicle interior-side molding lip respectively extended toward an outer side of the glass run body. A decorative sheet is applied to a vehicle exterior-side surface of the vehicle exterior-side molding lip. At least the portion where the decorative sheet is applied of the vehicle exterior-side molding lip is formed with a hard part using a hard material that is harder than a soft material.

Abstract: A vehicle includes a turbine engine. The turbine engine is mounted on a frame member on a front side of the vehicle and has a turbine engine body and an exhaust pipe coupled to a rear side of the turbine engine body in a front-rear direction of the vehicle. A fragile part configured to be crushed more easily than another part of the exhaust pipe is formed in the exhaust pipe on the turbine engine body side.

Abstract: A hybrid module is configured for arrangement in the torque path upstream from a transmission and downstream from an internal combustion engine. The hybrid module includes a housing, an electric motor including a stator non-rotatably fixed to the housing and a rotor rotatable within the stator, a shaft configured for non-rotatably connecting to a crankshaft of an internal combustion engine and a clutch having a clutch output non-rotatably fixed to the rotor. The clutch is configured for being actuated between an engaged orientation for drivingly connecting the shaft to the clutch output and a disengaged orientation for drivingly disconnecting the shaft from the clutch output. The hybrid module also includes an actuator fixed to the housing. The actuator is configured for hydraulically actuating the clutch between the engaged orientation and the disengaged orientation.

Abstract: A hybrid module includes a first, motor-side pre-assembly group and a second, transmission-side pre-assembly group. A separating clutch is arranged between the motor-side pre-assembly group and the transmission-side pre-assembly group, via which the pre-assembly groups can be connected in a torque-transmitting manner.

Abstract: A rotary-type automotive transmission is provided. The rotary-type automotive transmission includes a housing; a shaft coupled to the housing in an axial direction; a bullet part provided on a surface of the shaft to be elastically projected in a first direction, which is perpendicular to the axial direction, and/or in a second direction, which is opposite to the first direction; and a groove part mounted in a receiving groove that is formed on a surface of the housing, to face the bullet part. The groove part slidably moves in the first direction and/or in the second direction to be received in the housing.

Abstract: A saddle riding type electric vehicle includes a power unit which has a motor configured to drive a vehicle, a battery serving as a power source of the motor, and a control unit configured to control the motor; a vehicle body frame which supports the power unit, and has a head pipe configured to support a front wheel in a steerable manner, and a down frame extending downward from the head pipe; a first radiator and a second radiator disposed on both sides in a vehicle width direction across the down frame; and a pump which circulates cooling water between the first radiator, the second radiator and the power unit. The pump is disposed below one radiator of the first radiator and the second radiator.

Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for determining an offset of a pressure sensor that is used for monitoring pressure in a fuel system that is sealed expect for refueling and other diagnostic events. In one example, a method includes waking a controller of a vehicle when it is expected that a pressure in a fuel system that is sealed from atmospheric pressure is at atmospheric pressure, unsealing the fuel system, and indicating an offset of the pressure sensor based on a pressure change after the fuel system is unsealed. In this way, pressure sensor offset may be determined regularly without undesirably loading a fuel vapor storage canister with vapors, which may be particularly advantageous for hybrid vehicles.

Abstract: An evaporated fuel treatment device includes a fuel tank that stores fuel for an internal combustion engine, a canister that adsorbs evaporated fuel generated in the fuel tank, a pump that pressurizes and depressurizes a diagnostic target system including the fuel tank, a pressure detection unit that detects pressure in the diagnostic target system, a fuel state detection unit that detects a state of the fuel in the fuel tank, a leakage diagnosis unit that diagnoses leakages of evaporated fuel from the diagnostic target system, the diagnostic target system based on a change in a detection value detected by the pressure detection unit when the pump pressurizes or depressurizes the diagnostic target system, and a diagnosis determination unit that determines whether the leakage diagnosis unit performs the diagnosis based on a change in a state detection value detected by the fuel state detection unit.

Abstract: A fuel tank ventilation valve includes a float valve, a float control mechanism, and a barrier member. The float valve includes a float and a float chamber. The float chamber is provided by a case. The float control mechanism controls the area of a fuel opening so that a fuel outflow speed from the float chamber is slower than a fuel inflow speed into the float chamber. The barrier member is located between an opening for a ventilation passage and the float. The barrier member suppresses fuel intrusion. The fuel tank ventilation valve is capable of preventing an outflow of a liquid component.

Abstract: A vehicle fuel tank assembly includes a fuel tank and an electrically conductive top plate that closes and seals a fuel-fill opening in the fuel tank. The top plate includes electrical dissipation structures and features that allow for electrical charge dissipation of the fuel tank to an external structure such as the vehicle chassis. The dissipation structures include an electrically insulative carrier that is partially embedded in the top plate using an overmolding process, and an electrical conductor that is supported by the carrier. The electrical conductor provides an electrical connection between the top plate and the chassis that is independent of the fuel tank and the fuel tank mounting structure.

Abstract: In a housing surrounding a nozzle insertion passage, a first opening open to the atmosphere is provided, and in a cover main body in which the housing is incorporated, a nozzle insertion port and a second opening which is opposite the first opening and open to the atmosphere is provided. Moreover, in the recess wall of a drainage port formation member fitted to the first opening, a recess which is recessed on the side of the first opening is formed so as to be continuous with the second opening, and a drainage port is provided. A drainage valve is held in the recess with respect to the recess wall so as to open and close the drainage port by turning of the valve main body about the turning shaft serving as a base point.

Abstract: A closure cap for an operating medium tank is provided with a closure device projecting into a fill socket of the operating medium tank. The closure device has a first cap element, a second cap element, and a sealing ring arranged between the first and second cap elements. A lifting assembly axially moves by an axial travel the first and second cap elements relative to each other for opening and closing the fill socket. The lifting assembly has a pressure member acting axially on one of the first and second cap elements. A grip member is provided that is rotatable about a hub and actuates the lifting assembly. A cover disk covering at least partially the fill socket relative to an exterior is connected fixedly to the pressure member of the lifting assembly. The cover disk rotates, together with the pressure member, about the hub.

Abstract: A fuel tank assembly includes a fuel tank and a fuel pump module. The module supports a fuel pump that delivers fuel to an engine of a vehicle, and includes a module housing that provides a cavity that receives the fuel pump, a reservoir that is actively filled with excess fuel discharged from a fuel pressure regulator, and a fuel return passageway that directs excess fuel discharged from the pressure regulator to the reservoir. When the fuel tank assembly is inverted, as may occur when the vehicle is operating under certain dynamic conditions, the discharged fuel is retained within the reservoir, and is supplied to the fuel pump inlet via a wicking filter that extends between the reservoir and the fuel pump inlet. As a result, engine stall due to lack of fuel during certain dynamic conditions can be delayed or avoided.

Abstract: There is provided an inexpensive pedal device in a compact and simple configuration of the one-pedal scheme, wherein the pedal device may be attached to an existing brake pedal without remodeling the brake pedal, wherein the pedal device does not cause the pedal stepping surface to project toward a driver, wherein an accelerator and a brake are operable with the driver's right heel in contact with the floor, wherein upon braking the pedal device always operates toward a direction to close the accelerator, and wherein the pedal device allows some deviation of a pedal-stepping position.

Abstract: A method for controlling a display of a vehicle infotainment system may include: establishing, by a controller of the vehicle infotainment system, a wireless communication session with a first user device; receiving, by the controller, an indication of a representative color from the first user device via the established wireless communication session; and controlling, by the controller, the vehicle infotainment system such that a display screen of a display device of the vehicle infotainment system displays the representative color.

Abstract: A control device configured to control a vehicle is provided. The device comprises a traveling control unit configured to set an effect degree of a braking force to be given to the vehicle, and an output control unit capable of displaying, on a display device of the vehicle, an indicator representing an upper limit of a settable level of the effect degree.

Abstract: Static OEM hard-wired in-vehicle infotainment system method to capture and transmit vehicle route data for a defined geo-fenced area. Collects and transmits vehicle data to cloud server and maps geo-fenced area using GPS coordinates to produce report and vehicle route onto infotainment screen. Collective summery report and graphical display for all vehicles within a defined GPS Geo-Fenced area can also be displayed. Additional methodology includes GPS Proximity Based Advertising and Infotainment System Advertising. GPS Proximity Based Advertising defines radius around a GPS location, displaying advertisement when vehicle enters the radius. Infotainment System Advertising receives advertisement via software or firmware, onto the OEM hard-wired in-vehicle infotainment system memory.

Abstract: An input apparatus for a vehicle includes: a knob rotatably disposed in a plate; a driving device allowing the knob to protrude from or move downward into the plate; and a switching mechanism movable disposed to surround an outer circumferential surface of the knob protruding from the plate and disposed along a circumference of the knob moved downward into the plate.

Abstract: An operation input apparatus for a vehicle, comprising: a touch panel display that extends in a vehicle width direction; an instrument panel that has a flat surface that extends from a position near a lower end of the touch panel display, in a rearward direction of the vehicle; and an operation input unit that is provided in the flat surface, wherein the operation input unit includes one or more button switches, and upper surfaces of the one or more button switches are flush with the flat surface, or are located on a lower side of the vehicle relative to the flat surface.

Abstract: Circuits and methods are disclosed for determining a ground path impedance difference in a vehicle having master and slave control. An example circuit for detecting a difference in ground path impedance in a vehicle includes a master ground terminal and a slave ground terminal. The circuit also includes a first shunt resistor electrically coupled between the master ground terminal and a common internal ground, and a second shunt resistor electrically coupled between the slave ground terminal and the common internal ground. The circuit further includes a bi-directional current sense amplifier having as inputs the master ground terminal and the slave ground terminal.

Abstract: A junction box controller controls a junction box including a circuit for vehicle travel that supplies power from a battery for vehicle travel to an electrical component for vehicle travel and a charging circuit including a positive electrode charging relay and an negative electrode charging relay that are for use in coupling and decoupling the battery for vehicle travel to and from an external charging power source in a state in which the positive electrode charging relay and the negative electrode charging relay are coupled to the circuit for vehicle travel. The junction box controller includes a temperature sensor that detects the temperature of the circuit for vehicle travel, and a controller that, when the temperature of the circuit for vehicle travel reaches or exceeds a preset threshold, controls and switches on either of the positive electrode charging relay and the negative electrode charging relay.

Abstract: A system and method for wirelessly authorizing access to a charge port for an electric vehicle is provided. The system may first establish a wireless communication link with a charging cord and then receive, from the charging cord, a wireless signal including a charging cord identifier. Upon verifying that the charging cord is authorized for use with the electric vehicle based on the charging cord identifier, a charge port door may be opened providing access to the charge port. A wireless communication link with a charging cord may be established using a challenge-response protocol like some passive entry systems. Alternatively, a wireless communication link may be established using radio-frequency identification (RFID) technology embedded in the charge port and the charging cord handle.

Abstract: An electric charge management device for a vehicle includes a display screen and circuitry. The circuitry sets a first threshold value for a first discharge level of a battery of the vehicle. The first discharge level is greater than a zero state of charge (SOC) of the battery. The circuitry sets a second threshold value for a second discharge level of the battery based on first information associated with the vehicle and/or a user of the vehicle. The circuitry determines a first energy cost for an energy amount between the second discharge level and a current SOC of the battery. The circuitry controls the vehicle to transfer the energy amount to an external electric power system, which is different from the electric charge management device, based on the determined first energy cost.

Abstract: The invention relates to a contact unit (25) for a fast charging system for electrically driven vehicles, in particular electric busses or the like, and to a contact device and a fast charging system, the fast charging system comprising a charging contact device and a contact device having a contact unit carrier, the contact unit carrier having the contact unit, a charging contact of the charging contact device being electrically connectable with the contact unit to form a contact pair, the contact device comprising a positioning device, the contact unit carrier being positionable relative to the charging contact device by means of the positioning device in such a manner that an electrically conductive connection to a vehicle and a fixed charging station can be formed, the contact unit having a contact element (34), the contact element being displaceable relative to the contact unit carrier in the direction of its longitudinal axis (44) in a contact element guide (39) of the contact unit, the contact unit hav

Abstract: A vehicle body front structure provided with a charging port device to which a charging connector is selectively connected is provided. The vehicle body front structure includes: a pair of longitudinal members extending in a fore and aft direction on either side of a vehicle body; a bulkhead including an upper member extending laterally and having lateral ends connected to the respective longitudinal members; a lateral member extending laterally behind the bulkhead, and having lateral ends connected to the respective longitudinal members; and a support member having a front part fixed to the upper member and a rear part fixed to the lateral member to support the charging port device.

Abstract: Provided is a vehicle front body structure comprising a port device (30) received in a housing (36) and mounted to a vehicle body under a front hood (7). A lid (58) is provided on the housing to selectively close a port opening (21) in the front hood, the lid being provided with a lid plate (59) that selectively closes the port opening, and a hinge arm (61) extending from the lid plate into the housing and rotatably connected to the housing via a hinge shaft (75) extending laterally.

Abstract: Provided is a vehicle front body structure including a port device (30) received in a housing (36) and mounted to a vehicle body under a front hood (7). A lid (58) is provided on the housing to selectively close a port opening (21) in the front hood, and the lid includes a lid plate (59) including a light transmitting base material, and a reinforcing member (60) attached to an inner surface of the lid plate, the reinforcing member extending along an intermediate part of the lid plate with respect to a fore and aft direction of the vehicle body.

Abstract: A processor-implemented robot control method includes: determining a target position from map information; estimating a candidate region for a current position in the map information based on information sensed by an inertial measurement unit (IMU) and first image information received from an image sensor; estimating the current position in the candidate region based on second image information received from either the image sensor or another image sensor; and controlling a movement of a vehicle charging robot based on the target position and the current position.

Abstract: The invention relates to a charging contact unit (100, 1100) for a vehicle, for integrating beneath a road surface, with a charging contact element carrier head (113, 1113) designed to interact with a contact device on the lower side of a vehicle, the contact making and the contact separation being carried out by a relative movement of the charging contact element carrier head and the contact device in a contacting direction (6), the charging contact element carrier head (113, 1113) being movable inside the charging contact unit and/or rotatable or pivotable about the contacting direction (6) in order to compare incorrect positioning in either one or a plurality of directions extending transversely to the contacting direction (6). The invention also relates to a contact system and a road covering.

Abstract: A system and apparatus having a wind turbine used in connection with an electric vehicle configured to supply supplemental power to a battery so as to extend the battery life of an electric vehicle. The apparatus includes a flow director or air foil configured to direct air to at least one twisted savonius turbine. The present apparatus, method of use and system details utilization of said air into a wind turbine connected to a vehicle. The turbine is configured to generate electricity which is in turn fed back into the vehicle's battery system. Use of the wind turbine as described herein is configured to extend the battery life of an electric vehicle thereby increasing the range, as measured by distance traveled, between battery recharges.

Abstract: Provided is a capacitor state display device for a vehicle displaying a capacitor state in the vehicle. The vehicle includes a capacitor to which electric power is supplied from an external charging facility, and a power consumption section consuming electric power supplied from the external charging facility or the capacitor. The capacitor state display device includes a display control section acquiring the capacitor state and a display section displaying images based on a command of the display control section. The display control section displays that electric power supplied from the external charging facility is being consumed by the power consumption section if electric power supplied from the external charging facility is being supplied to the power consumption section in a state that electric power is being supplied to the vehicle from the external charging facility.

Abstract: Electric vehicle charging stations are coupled with a circuit sharing controller. Multiple electric vehicle charging stations are wired on the same electrical circuit. The circuit sharing controller implements a circuit sharing process that dynamically allocates electric current to charging stations on the same electrical circuit such that the capacity of the electrical circuit is not exceeded while permitting each of those charging stations to draw electric current through that electrical circuit for at least some amount of time.

Abstract: A vehicle-mountable control device is mountable on a vehicle including at least one power receiver configured to receive electric power supplied from an external power supply, and includes a controller. The controller is configured to cause a prescribed display device to display a position of the power receiver included in the vehicle. The controller is configured to, when the vehicle includes a plurality of power receivers, cause the prescribed display device to display a position of a predetermined one power receiver of the plurality of power receivers.

Abstract: A vehicle-mountable control device configured to control a vehicle including a charging port for DC power and an auxiliary device includes a determination unit and an information obtainment unit. The information obtainment unit is configured to obtain prescribed facility information about a power feeding facility. The determination unit is configured to permit an auxiliary device driving mode when it is determined that the power feeding facility corresponds to the auxiliary device driving mode based on the facility information, and not permit the auxiliary device driving mode when it is determined that the power feeding facility does not correspond to the auxiliary device driving mode based on the facility information.

Abstract: A charging management system includes a battery, an onboard charger, and an electricity integrator. The battery is chargeable with electricity. The onboard charger is configured to supply electricity wirelessly received to the battery. The electricity integrator is configured to integrate an amount of electricity used for charging the battery.

Abstract: An on-demand power service provides electrical vehicle charging. Requesting the on-demand power service may include determining a current location of a computing device, determining an amount of power requested by a user of the computing device, and locating a plurality of mobile charging stations within a predefined geographic distance from the current location of the computing device. The method further includes receiving a price associated with each respective mobile charging station among the plurality of mobile charging stations, and providing on a display of the computing device, selectable options to purchase on-demand power from a mobile charging station among the plurality of mobile charging stations.

Abstract: A presentation device includes an acquirer configured to acquire a usage status of a secondary battery which is the usage status of a secondary battery with which a plurality of vehicles including a target vehicle are equipped and includes one or more items, a deriver configured to derive representative values of items of the secondary battery in a vehicle in a predetermined area, and a presenter configured to present a relationship of items of the usage status of a secondary battery with which the target vehicle is equipped with respect to the representative values derived by the deriver

Abstract: A diagnosis device includes: an estimation unit that is configured to estimate a deterioration state of a secondary battery on the basis of an output of a sensor mounted in the secondary battery supplying power for running driving of a vehicle; a deriving unit that is configured to derive an index value representing validness of data used for estimating the deterioration state; and a request unit that is configured to request an external charger for supplying power to the secondary battery to perform a specific charging/discharging operation in a case in which the index value derived by the deriving unit is equal to or smaller than a predetermined value.