Abstract: The virtual image display device comprises a surrounding state recognizer that acquires a travel direction distance and a lateral direction distance to an object, and a display controller that displays object icon images I1, I2 in a screen 51. The display controller is capable of switching between displaying an image in a normal mode, in which the display positions of the images I1, I2 move closer in a lateral direction to a lateral reference line L1 as the travel direction distance increases, and move farther away in a screen vertical direction from a screen bottom line L2 as the travel direction distance increases, and displaying the image in a magnification mode, in which a vertical scale, which is the ratio of the distance between the line L2 and the display positions in the screen vertical direction to the orientation direction distance, is larger than in the normal display mode.

Abstract: A console assembly for a vehicle interior. The console assembly includes a first box arranged on/in a carrier of the vehicle interior and a second box arranged on/in the first box. The console assembly further includes a first bracket arranged on/in the carrier and/or the first box, and a second bracket adapted to attach the second box and the first box. Further included is a strap adapted to engage with the first bracket and the second bracket. The engaged strap is configured to secure and/or restrict the separation of the second box from the first box, and/or the first box from the carrier.

Abstract: A vehicle includes a first storage assembly configured to be disposed within a seating row. A first base is disposed on seatbacks and a sidewall is rotatably coupled to the first base. A divider is disposed over the first base and configured to slidably engage the sidewall to define first and second storage spaces. A second storage assembly is configured to be disposed in a cargo area. The second storage assembly includes a second base disposed on a floor in the cargo area. A first frame member is coupled to the second base and defines a first rail. A second frame member is coupled to the second base and has a second rail. A door is coupled to the first frame member and the second frame member and configured to translate along the first and second rails between an opened position and a closed position.

Abstract: Systems and methods are presented herein for a vehicle bay divider comprising a plurality of powered through openings configured to interface with a locking mechanism, where the locking mechanism affixes an accessory to the vehicle bay divider enabling a powered connection between at least one of the through openings and the powered accessory. Each of the through openings comprises at least one interface configured to provide power through physical leads or wirelessly. The locking mechanism may comprise tabs or pegs configured to be received by the through openings and secure the powered accessory to the vehicle bay divider. The locking mechanism may comprise a push-push assembly and linkages that cause the tabs or pegs to translate in opposing direction into engaged and disengaged positions.

Abstract: A truck body with an enclosure assembly that has a plurality of storage compartments with doors each movable between an open position that provides access to respective storage compartments and a closed position that prevents access to that storage compartment. The enclosure assembly includes at least one hidden hinge coupled with at least a portion of the doors to pivot the door between the open/closed positions. There are door flanges surrounding the openings of the storage compartments that, in some embodiments, include: (i) a longitudinally-extending channel dimensioned to receive a mounting portion of the at least one hidden hinge; and (ii) a rim configured to receive a seal.

Abstract: The present invention refers to a vehicle display system, which comprises: a bracket; at least one bracket support member wherein the bracket support member comprises a receiving cavity to retain the bracket; a display cover coupled to the at least one bracket support member; a display adapter coupled to the display cover; and at least one adjustment mechanism coupled to the display cover, wherein the adjustment mechanism comprises at least one mounting member that couples to the display adapter, wherein the mounting member comprises at least a first bracket element and a second bracket element; a lever that is slidably engaged within the first bracket element; and a biasing element supported by the second bracket element; wherein the biasing member cooperates with the lever such that, when a first force is applied to the lever the biasing member is compressed to enable the adjustment mechanism to be translated to a desired position.

Abstract: A door handle of a vehicle includes a handle housing installed on a door of the vehicle and on which an insertion groove is formed, a handle inner member inserted into the insertion groove of the handle housing and operable to protrude from the insertion groove, and a camera module installed on the handle inner member to be exposed when the handle inner member protrudes.

Abstract: A vehicular camera system includes an attaching structure configured to attach at an in-cabin side of a vehicle windshield. A camera module accommodates a circuit board having circuitry disposed at both sides of the circuit board. An imager is disposed at a first side of the circuit board. The camera module includes a lens accommodated in a lens barrel. With the attaching structure attached at the in-cabin side of the vehicle windshield, and with the camera module attached at the attaching structure, the lens barrel protrudes from the casing and a portion of the lens barrel is partially disposed in a pocket defined by the stray light shield and the vehicle windshield. A coaxial connector is electrically connected to circuitry disposed at the second side of the circuit board. Image data captured by the camera module is transferred to an electronic control unit of the vehicle via the coaxial connector.

Abstract: According to some illustrative embodiments, a novel and advantageous vehicle tailgate cover and/or pad system is provided. In the preferred embodiments, the vehicle tailgate cover and/or pad system is uniquely configured to provide a vehicle tailgate with a flat and padded surface. In some preferred embodiments, the vehicle tailgate cover system is fixed to a vehicle tailgate and has a base of rigid material, the base having a front surface that is substantially flat, and the base including at least one mounting through-hole for mounting the vehicle tailgate cover system to the vehicle tailgate with fasteners, and a padding layer attached to the base at the front surface of the base.

Abstract: A luggage trim of a vehicle supports a luggage board that partitions a luggage room of the vehicle. The luggage trim includes an upper support member disposed at upper ends of opposite sides of the luggage room and configured to support the luggage board, and a lower support member that is disposed below the upper support member and protrudes from the opposite sides of the luggage room so that the luggage board is disposed. The luggage board is configured to be disposed on one of the upper support member or the lower support member to divide the space of the luggage room.

Abstract: A baffle, comprising: (a) a carrier having a downspout to direct a flow of moisture or fluid; and (b) a sealant material disposed on the carrier; wherein the downspout is located near a peripheral edge of the carrier and the downspout is free of contact with the sealant material.

Abstract: According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, there are provided a clamp and a wire harness which are capable of enhancing versatility. This clamp (30) is applied to two electric wires (20), which respectively have core wires (21) all having fiat cross-sectional shapes and are parallel to each other, is configured to be fixable to a panel P, and holds the two electric wires (20). The clamp (30) comprises: a fixed member (40) fixed to the panel P; and two holding members (50) which are detachably attached to the fixed member (40) and respectively hold the two electric wires (20).

Abstract: A form for a vehicle component is provided that includes a commingled fiber bundle composed of a reinforcement fiber. The commingled fiber bundle is laid out in a two-dimensional base layer that defines a shape of the form. A conductive fiber or wire laid in a pattern on the two-dimensional base layer to provide electrical continuity across the form. At least one conductive contact or pad area is built up with overlying layers of the conductive fiber or wire on said two-dimensional base layer. A successive layer is added to embed the conductive fiber or wire and at least one conductive contact or pad area. A conductive fastener is inserted into through hole apertures therein. The conductive fastener is in electrical communication with the corresponding conductive contact or pad area. A method of forming a unitary reinforced composite component is also provided.

Abstract: A wire harness includes a protective member configured to protect an electric wire routed in a vehicle. The protective member is constituted by a protector and a tape. A surrounding of the electric wire is covered with at least one of the protector and the tape of the protective member. A portion where the electric wire is covered with the protector is a place where interference with the electric wire from an external interference member installed in the vehicle is large compared with a portion where the electric wire is covered with the tape. The tape has a protection function equivalent to that in a case where the electric wire is covered with a tube.

Abstract: Systems and methods are presented herein for a vehicle bay divider comprising a plurality of powered through openings configured to interface with a locking mechanism, where the locking mechanism affixes an accessory to the vehicle bay divider enabling a powered connection between at least one of the through openings and the powered accessory. Each of the through openings comprises at least one interface configured to provide power through physical leads or wirelessly. The locking mechanism may comprise tabs or pegs configured to be received by the through openings and secure the powered accessory to the vehicle bay divider. The locking mechanism may comprise a push-push assembly and linkages that cause the tabs or pegs to translate in opposing direction into engaged and disengaged positions.

Abstract: A vehicle starting power supply is provided, which includes a control module; a charging and discharging circuit, an input of which is connected with an output of the control module, the charging and discharging circuit being configured for charging and discharging a lithium battery; a battery voltage detection circuit, an input of which is connected with an automobile battery, an output of the battery voltage detection circuit being connected with an input of the control module; a battery reverse connection detection circuit, an input of which is connected with the automobile battery, an output of the battery reverse connection detection circuit being connected with the input of the control module; an alarm response circuit, an input of which is connected with the output of the control module; and a relay driving circuit being configured for connecting or disconnecting a discharge circuit between the lithium battery and the automobile battery.

Abstract: Systems and methods of providing one or more fully integrated compact power modules in a vehicle are disclosed. The fully integrated compact power module is mounted to a vehicle and includes: a housing, a battery system disposed in the housing, and a generator disposed in the housing. The battery system selectively supplies electrical power to the generator, at least one component or system of the vehicle, at least one component or system independent of the vehicle, or a combination thereof. The generator selectively burns one or more fuels to generate electrical power and selectively supplies the generated electrical power to the battery system, at least one component or system of the vehicle, at least one component or system independent of the vehicle, or a combination thereof. The generator also selectively supplies heating or cooling to at least one building, enclosure, or other structure.

Abstract: A bumper reinforcement includes a main body made of metal, a reinforcing channel member, and a resin block. A mounting portion of a crash box is formed at a vicinity of each end of the main body. The reinforcing channel member includes a web, an upper flange and a lower flange that are placed on an outer panel, an upper panel and a lower panel of the main body at the mounting portion of the crash box, respectively. The reinforcing channel member is extended outward from the each end of the main body. The resin block is provided on an inner face of the reinforcing channel member. The resin block is contact with or joined to the outer panel and an inner panel of the main body at each end of the main body and extended from the each end to an outer edge of the reinforcing channel member.

Abstract: A method for operating an identification device of a seat of a motor vehicle, in which an identification of a child car seat or an adult on the seat is carried out by an electronic computing device, and in which, depending on the identification, an airbag apparatus of the seat is activated, and in which a relative variance is determined from a ratio of a pressure variance of a pressure on the seat and an acceleration variance of an acceleration of the motor vehicle during a movement of the motor vehicle and, depending on the relative variance, the identification is carried out and the airbag apparatus is activated. The method further includes determining a speed variance of a speed of the motor vehicle by the electronic computing device and, depending on the determined speed variance, deciding whether the identification is carried out during the movement of the motor vehicle.

Abstract: Please substitute the new Abstract submitted herewith for the original Abstract: An energy absorption device with a pedestrian protection function for a motor vehicle includes a deformation structure which can be deformed based on pulses at different force levels in a switchable manner. The energy absorption device additionally has a sensor console which is arranged parallel to the deformation structure and which protrudes in the deformation direction beyond the deformation structure in the direction of the vehicle exterior. The sensor console is designed to support a collision detection sensor.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods are disclosed for providing pet restraint while riding in a vehicle for enhancing pet and passenger safety. The apparatus of this invention includes a dual loop harness and a vehicle seatbelt receiving loop having a reinforced tongue extending from a securement intersection with the harness a selected distance along the receiving loop thereby establishing a selected receiving loop cant. The methods of this invention are directed to steps for forming the apparatus.

Abstract: A driving assistance device for assisting driving by a driver of a vehicle is provided. The driving assistance device includes a recognition unit configured to recognize an environment around the vehicle, a travel wheel detection unit configured to detect a travel wheel included in the environment around the vehicle, an operation determination unit configured to determine whether the travel wheel satisfies an operation condition of a safety device of the vehicle, and an operation unit configured to operate the safety device in a case where it is determined that the travel wheel satisfies the operation condition.

Abstract: An automobile antitheft device is equipped with a seat frame installed between upper rails that are slidably supported by lower rails provided on a floor of a vehicle interior respectively, a seat cushion that is supported by the upper rails, that is configured to be able to rise and fall with respect to the upper rails, and that slides forward while falling when a cockpit is locked, and a seat back that is turnably supported by a back side of the seat cushion and that inclines forward when the cockpit is locked. A gap between a lower surface of the seat cushion and the seat frame is set as a gap that does not allow a connector provided below the seat cushion in front of the seat frame to be accessed from behind, when the cockpit is locked.

Abstract: An autonomous vehicle (AV) includes features that allows the AV to comply with applicable regulations and statues for safe operation. An AV may operate in conjunction with an oversight system, such as when coordinating a fleet of autonomous vehicles. One aim of AV technologies is to provide vehicles that can safely navigate towards a destination with limited or no driver assistance. AVs or other types of vehicles carrying goods may be subject to theft and other undesired disturbances. Systems, apparatus, and methods are provided to ensure a chain of custody for cargoes in an AV. Numbered seals are attached to the doors of an AV to detect unauthorized door open operations. Unauthorized vehicle stops are also detected based on position tracking information of the AV. Changes in cargo weight can also be detected.

Abstract: A vehicle and an electronic key perform wireless communication conforming to Bluetooth using at least a first electromagnetic wave of a first wavelength, estimate a second distance based on at least electric field strength and/or electromagnetic wave arrival time of the first electromagnetic wave of the first wavelength, and do not perform distance estimation based on at least a phase difference between a second electromagnetic wave of a second wavelength and a third electromagnetic wave of a third wavelength until a condition that the estimated second distance is smaller than a second distance threshold and a change in the estimated second distance is greater than a predetermined change is satisfied.

Abstract: The sensor cover comprises: one heating element (7) that heats a surface of the cover; an electric connector (6) that connects the at least one heating element (7) with a power source; and at least one control device (10) that controls de operation of the at least one heating element (7); wherein the at least one heating element (7) generates a variable electrical resistance depending on the variation of its temperature, that is detected by the at least one control device (10), said at least one control device (10) powering on or off the at least one heating element (7) according to the electric resistance detected by the at least one control device (10). It permits a direct measure of the whole heating element, providing a more precise and reactive control of the sensor cover temperature.

Abstract: A valve assembly comprises a fastening element and at least one valve configured to be removably mounted to the fastening element. The fastening element includes a fastening body and a plurality of fastening islands. The fastening element has an elongated shape along a direction of elongation and is configured to be fastened in an automotive vehicle by at rear face of the fastening body. The fastening body comprises a plurality of openings aligned along the direction of elongation, each fastening island being housed in a respective through opening and is mechanically coupled to the fastening body by flexible means. The valve includes a casing, and is configured to be removably mounted in a mounted position to a respective fastening island at a front face thereof by attachment means configured to mount the valve to the fastening island according to a sliding movement and/or a rotating movement.

Abstract: In a hydraulic unit of a vehicle braking system with a hydraulic housing and an adapter arranged thereon for coupling a pedal travel transducer to the hydraulic housing, an interface plate for fastening the pedal travel transducer is provided on the adapter. The interface plate is designed with a self-centering mechanism for precisely aligning the interface plate relative to the adapter.

Abstract: A method is for the emergency stopping of a commercial vehicle. The vehicle has a pneumatic brake system with a primary service brake system and a parking brake system. The primary service brake system has a primary electronic service brake control unit for controlling the primary service brake system and service brake actuators. The parking brake system has an electronic parking brake control unit for controlling the parking brake system and parking brake actuators on at least one vehicle axle. The pneumatic brake system can receive an emergency stopping signal. The method includes: receiving the emergency stopping signal at the primary electronic service brake control unit; braking the commercial vehicle via the primary service brake system; ascertaining a commercial vehicle speed and, if this speed is below a predetermined speed threshold value and/or after a predetermined emergency stopping time: actuating the parking brake actuators via the parking brake system.

Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods for predictive anti-lag braking control for autonomous vehicles are described. An example method of controlling a vehicle includes receiving, from a controller, a first plurality of values indicative of a brake wheel torque demand associated with a deceleration profile of the vehicle, deriving, based on the first plurality of values and a steady-state brake model, a second plurality of values indicative of a brake pressure demand, wherein an input to the steady-state brake model comprises the brake pressure demand and at least one previous brake wheel torque demand, and wherein an output of the steady-state brake system comprises a current brake wheel torque demand, generating, based on the second plurality of values and at least the steady-state model, a plurality of brake control commands, and controlling, using the plurality of brake control commands, the air brake system.

Abstract: A method for automotive brake control that includes monitoring the status of predetermined vehicle conditions of a vehicle via embedded software. In response to detecting the activation of one or more of the predetermined vehicle conditions, the method also includes monitoring the vehicle to detect in-vehicle selection sequences. In response to detecting an in-vehicle selection sequence by a user, the method includes, based on the in-vehicle selection sequence, sending a brake actuation command to an anti-lock brake module (ABM) of the vehicle via the embedded software, and based on the brake actuation command, actuating a brake control scheme via the ABM.

Abstract: A driving assistance apparatus is applied to a vehicle (VC) including a wheel-turning actuator (32) that turns a wheel and a brake actuator (41-44). The driving assistance apparatus is configured to detect, as a slip detection process (S22), slip of the vehicle on a road surface on which the vehicle is traveling. The limitation process (S24, S24a) limits the a braking force of the brake actuator to a smaller magnitude. The limitation process includes a process where the braking force of the brake actuator is limited to the smaller magnitude at least during the period over which the obstacle is being avoided when the wheel-turning actuator of the vehicle turns the wheel in order to avoid an obstacle and when the slip has been detected at the slip detection process.

Abstract: In a pedal feel simulator, in particular for a vehicle brake system, with a piston guided axially displaceably in a cylinder bore against a spring force, the piston is designed in two parts from a first piston part and a second piston part, wherein the first piston part is adapted to be designed identically across several pedal feel simulator types, and the second piston part is designed with at least one different axial dimension across several pedal feel simulator types.

Abstract: A controller can be configured to receive an indication of a measured speed of a vehicle, and determine whether a gradient on which the vehicle is located is below a threshold gradient. The controller can also be configured to provide an output signal to cause a brake of the vehicle to be automatically applied to hold the vehicle stationary, based at least in part on: the received indication of the measured speed of the vehicle being below a threshold speed; and the determination that the gradient is below the threshold gradient.

Abstract: A modular braking device, suitable for being installed on a system of modular vehicles, the system including at least two vehicles detachably connectable to each other, wherein the vehicles when connected to form the system form a rigid train without relative rotations between the vehicles, wherein each of the vehicles includes a braking system which can be activated by control means accessible by a user, and including on each of the vehicles, connectors of the controls to a transmission bar of the braking control, the transmission bar extending for the length of the vehicles, and wherein the bars of the vehicles are connected when the vehicles are connected to form the system of modular vehicles.

Abstract: A hydraulic braking apparatus includes a first hydraulic block; a master cylinder assembly, disposed in the first hydraulic block, where the master cylinder assembly includes a pushrod, a piston, a primary rubber cup of the piston, and a secondary rubber cup of the piston, and where the piston is connected to the pushrod; a permanent magnet is disposed inside the piston; and a stroke sensor is disposed between the primary rubber cup and the secondary rubber cup and configured to detect movement of the permanent magnet to determine an amount of movement of the piston.

Abstract: A system for releasing the heavy-haul train hascomprises a control valve mounted in each of train cars. The control valve is connected to a train pipe, an auxiliary air reservoir and a brake cylinder are connected to the control valve, and an exhaust port is configured on the control valve. The exhaust port is connected to a solenoid valve. The method for improving the release performance of the heavy-haul train includes: S1: the solenoid valve in each of the train cars is powered on to close a passage between the exhaust port of the control valve and the atmosphere; S2: an automatic brake valve is regulated to inflate the train pipe; and S3: the solenoid valve in each of the train cars is powered off to open the passage between the exhaust port of the control valve and the atmosphere, so that the train is released.

Abstract: An electric actuator includes a forwardly and reversely rotatable electric motor, a motion conversion mechanism configured to convert rotation of the electric motor into reciprocating linear motion of a screw shaft, an actuator case containing the electric motor and the motion conversion mechanism, and a boot covering a portion of the screw shaft that extends out of the actuator case. A vent is formed on the actuator case. The vent is configured to ventilate a sealingly closed space in the actuator case and the boot. A breathable waterproof member is provided on the vent and a cover member is also provided on the vent. The breathable waterproof member is configured to block entry and exit of water while permitting entry and exit of air. The cover member is configured to cover the vent so as to allow ventilation with outer air.

Abstract: Provided is a vehicle including an internal combustion engine, a generator a traction battery, a relay, an electric motor, an auxiliary battery, an electric heater, and a controller. The controller is configured to place the relay in a cut-off state when, at the time of the internal combustion engine being started, temperature of the traction battery is lower than a first predetermined temperature, and charging the auxiliary battery with electric power generated by the generator, and supply the electric power generated by the generator to the electric heater to raise the temperature of the traction battery, until the temperature of the traction battery exceeds a second predetermined temperature that is higher than the first predetermined temperature.

Abstract: The present disclosure discloses a dynamic control system and method for power of a vehicle. The system includes: an electronic horizon system, configured to obtain slope information and to send the slope information to a power controller; an accelerator pedal, configured to output accelerator pedal depth information to the power controller; and the power controller, configured to fit a power output curve for entering a next slope, and to control an engine or a motor of the vehicle to output a torque according to the power output curve. The present disclosure can generate the power output curve for a next road segment in real time.

Abstract: A hybrid vehicle as a vehicle includes a traveling engine, a traveling motor, a receiver, a storage, and a processor. The receiver is configured to acquire a position of the vehicle. The storage is configured to store a parking position including home of a user of the vehicle. The processor is configured to control a drive mode of the vehicle to set the drive mode to a first drive mode that is based on the traveling engine or a second drive mode that is based on the traveling motor. The processor is configured to control the drive mode of the vehicle to set the drive mode to the first drive mode when the vehicle has reached the vicinity of the parking position.

Abstract: A control apparatus controls a hybrid electric vehicle including an engine, an electric motor that uses power from the engine to generate electric power, and a battery. The control apparatus sets a target power of the engine based on a power required for driving the vehicle and a target charging power of the battery and sets a larger one of a required rotational speed of the engine corresponding to the target power and a lower limit rotational speed to a target rotational speed of the engine. When a state in which the target charging power is limited to be small and the required rotational speed is less than the lower limit rotational speed continues for a predetermined time, the control apparatus sets the target rotational speed such that a rotational speed of the engine becomes a value within a fluctuation range of the required rotational speed within the predetermined time.

Abstract: A motorized vehicle can include a ground-engaging wheel or propeller, an electric motor that rotates the wheel or propeller, an internal combustion engine, and a generator that produces electrical power in response to operation of the internal combustion engine. The motorized vehicle can include a controller that is configured to selectively supply the electrical power from the generator to a battery and/or the electric motor. A method of operating a motorized vehicle can include inputting journey data to a controller, the journey data including a journey distance and/or a journey destination, and the controller selecting a rotational speed of an internal combustion engine of the motorized vehicle based at least in part on the journey data.

Abstract: Systems and methods for operating a driveline of a hybrid vehicle are presented. In one example, a boost phase of a procedure to close a driveline disconnect clutch may be cut short in response to an engine changing state from not rotating to rotating so that the engine may be restarted in an alternative way. The system and methods may also predict a degraded engine start from a low engine cranking speed or a long cranking time duration so that the engine may be started in an alternative way to increase a possibility of starting the engine and decrease the severity of degraded driveline disturbance.

Abstract: A vehicle control system includes a plurality of sensors that determine ride height information of a vehicle, a sensor that determines pitch information for the vehicle, and a controller that selectively applies traction torque and braking torque to wheels of the vehicle based on vehicle speed, the pitch information and the ride height information.

Abstract: A vehicle disclosed in the present specification includes a front braking unit, a rear braking unit, a steering unit configured to change a turning angle of at least one of the front wheels and the rear wheels, and a braking controller configured to control operations of the front braking unit and the rear braking unit to brake the vehicle. The braking controller is configured to change a ratio between a front braking force and a rear braking force according to a turning angle when the vehicle is braked. In the vehicle that is making a turn, the wheels are likely to sideslip when the vehicle is braked, and the tendency is changed according to a degree of a turn. Therefore, the sideslip of the wheels is effectively suppressed by changing the ratio between the front braking force and the rear braking force according to the turning angle.

Abstract: A mapping method that includes obtaining a multi-frame image of a parking scene by a camera every other first time interval, obtaining point cloud data of the parking scene by a laser radar every other second time interval, identifying wheel stop information in the multi-frame image by a pre-trained wheel stop identification model, obtaining a wheel stop classification result by fusing the wheel stop information in the multi-frame image, building an initial wheel stop three-dimensional map based on a vehicle positioning result and the wheel stop classification result, and obtaining a wheel stop three-dimensional map by revising the initial wheel stop three-dimensional map in combination with wheel stop position information in the point cloud data.

Abstract: A system includes a processor and a memory in communication with the processor that includes a path planning module. The path planning module causes the processor to determine a nominal driving path for a leading vehicle and a following vehicle that follows the leading vehicle and identify an obstacle in an external environment that prevents one of the leading vehicle and the following vehicle from utilizing the nominal driving path. In response to identifying the obstacle, the path planning module causes the processor to determine an alternate driving path for one of the leading vehicle and the following vehicle that avoids the obstacle and operate the leading vehicle and the following vehicle such that one of the leading vehicle and the following vehicle that is prevented from utilizing the nominal driving path due to the obstacle utilizes the alternate driving path and the other utilizes the nominal driving path.

Abstract: A method for controlling an ego vehicle. The method includes: receiving map data of a map display of an environment of an ego vehicle; ascertaining a safe travel corridor for the ego vehicle based on the map data of the map display; ascertaining a safety zone of the ego vehicle based on a state of movement of the ego vehicle; checking whether, when the ego vehicle is traveling along a travel trajectory, the safety zone is located entirely within the safe travel corridor; and outputting a control signal to execute a safety maneuver if the safety zone is located at least partly outside the safe travel corridor.

Abstract: A vehicle control apparatus determines whether or not a confirmed abnormal state in which it can be confirmed that a driver of a vehicle has fallen into an abnormal state where he/she is unable to drive the vehicle is occurring. When it is determined that the confirmed abnormal state is occurring, the apparatus decelerates the vehicle at a normal deceleration DGnor. However, when it is predicated that a control limit of a lane keeping control will come before the vehicle stops in the case where the vehicle is decelerated at the normal deceleration DGnor from when the confirmed abnormal state is determined to be occurring, the apparatus decelerates the vehicle at a maximum deceleration DGmax greater than the normal deceleration.