Abstract: A utility vehicle includes a rear seat; a seat frame provided below the rear seat, the rear seat being attached to the seat frame; a supporter provided below the seat frame to support the seat frame; and a battery provided below the seat frame. The supporter further holds the battery.

Abstract: A battery pack and a vehicle that can improve operational convenience are provided in the present invention. The battery pack includes a housing, wherein the front and rear ends of the housing are respectively equipped with a first connector and a second connector; a battery module configured within the housing, including a first battery module and a second battery module, with a gap configured between the first battery module and the second battery module; and a power distribution device electrically connected to the first connector and the battery module, and electrically connected to the second connector and the battery module. The power distribution device is arranged above the first battery module or the second battery module, and is closer to the second connector than the first connector.

Abstract: The invention relates, inter alia, to an energy storage device (10) for an electrically powered motor vehicle. A first support element (18) is arranged between one end (20) of a stiffening strut (16) and a battery housing (14). The first support element (18) supports the stiffening strut (16) on the battery housing (14), wherein a cross-section of the first support element (18) increases from the end (20) of the stiffening strut (16) towards the battery housing (14). A second support element (26) is arranged between a battery cell stack end side (13) and the battery housing (14). The second support element (26) supports the battery cell stack (12) on the battery housing (14), wherein a cross-section of the second support element (26) decreases from the battery cell stack end side (13) towards the battery housing (14).

Abstract: A mobile robot can include a chassis and support wheels configured to support the chassis on a ground surface. The mobile robot can have a drive assembly that includes a drive wheel mounted to a control arm for moving the mobile robot. The control arm can pivot about a pivot axis. The pivot axis can be rearward of the axis of rotation of the drive wheel. The pivot axis can be lower than the axis of rotation of the drive wheel. The pivot axis can be lower than the axis of rotation for one or more of the support wheels. A biasing member can bias the control arm downward. Braking using the drive wheel can increase the force of the drive wheel against the ground. Accelerating using the drive wheel can decrease the force of the drive wheel against the ground.

Abstract: A container system includes first and second container bodies and a connector for holding the container bodies together as a container sub-assembly. The container bodies each define external connector passageways, which are aligned co-axially for assembly. The connector passes through the passageway of the first container body and engages with a thread in the passageway of a second container body. A connector head engages the first container body to clamp the container bodies together. The sub-assembly is affixed to a supporting structure by a fastener having a threaded shaft passing through the connector to clamp the connector to the mounting formation. The clamp load is borne by the connector to prevent the container bodies being damaged when the fastener is tightened. The container system is particularly suited for providing twin tanks for fuel and a fuel additive on a vehicle or agricultural machine.

Abstract: Systems and methods for an electric drive unit are provided. A transmission system, in one example, includes a higher-lower range clutch assembly positioned downstream of a multi-speed clutch assembly and designed to shift the transmission system between a higher range operating mode and a lower range operating mode. The higher-lower range clutch assembly includes a lower range clutch and a higher range clutch each positioned on one of a first layshaft and an output shaft.

Abstract: A power take-off includes a housing including a mounting surface that is adapted to be secured to a source of rotational energy. The mounting surface has an opening therethrough. An input mechanism includes an input gear that has a portion that extends outwardly from the housing through the opening provided through the mounting surface and is adapted to extend within and be rotatably driven about an input gear rotational axis by a driving gear contained within the source of rotational energy. An output mechanism is disposed within the housing and includes a driven gear that is rotatably driven about an output gear rotational axis by the input gear of the input mechanism. The rotational axis of the input gear and the rotational axis of the driven gear are movable relative to one another so as to minimize the transmission of torque transients and other vibrations therethrough during operation.

Abstract: A vehicle control device controls a vehicle drive system having a main motor serving as a source of drive power of a vehicle, a parking lock mechanism, and an actuator. The vehicle control device includes an actuator drive controller that controls drive of the actuator, and a main motor drive controller that controls drive of the main motor. When a parking lock of the vehicle cannot be released by the actuator due to an engaging surface pressure between a parking gear and a parking lever, the main motor drive controller performs an engaging surface pressure reduction control in which an engaging surface pressure is reduced by driving the main motor to cause an increase of a torque of the main motor by a set increase speed.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are systems and methods, implementable in a vehicle equipped with adaptive cruise control, for maintaining in a subject vehicle substantially constant following distance relative to a preceding target vehicle where there has been a change in slope of a surface on which the subject vehicle is travelling and/or where pitch of the subject vehicle has changed. Systems and methods disclosed herein may maintain such substantially constant following distance by managing engine torque. Such engine torque management effective for maintaining substantially constant following distance relative to a preceding target vehicle, notwithstanding change in driving surface slope and/or change in pitch of the subject vehicle, may be realized, according to the subject vehicle's torque map, based on data received into the subject vehicle's electronic control unit through sensors for detecting surface slope and sensors for detecting vehicle pitch, which may be located on the subject vehicle.

Abstract: A head-up display for displaying graphics upon a windscreen of a vehicle includes a graphic projection module for generating images upon the windscreen of the vehicle, a user input device for receiving user-generated commands created by a user of the vehicle, and one or more controllers in electronic communication with the graphic projection module and the user input device. The controller executes instructions to instruct the graphic projection module to generate a luminance adjustment graphic, where the luminance adjustment graphic includes an adaptive color palette graphic including two or more colors. The controller receives, from the user input device, a user-generated luminance input indicating a change in a level of luminance in a selected color, where the change in the level of luminance in the selected color is selected by the user to discern differences between the two or more colors caused by a color vision deficiency.

Abstract: Disclosed is a convenience equipment pull-out device for a vehicle. The convenience equipment pull-out device includes: a housing mounted on a headliner of the vehicle, a body which is mounted on the housing and coupled to a movable driving portion and to a plurality of movement guides. In particular, the body slides along the movement guides when the driving portion is driven. The device further includes a pull-out portion rotatably coupled to the body and selectively pulled out towards the interior of the vehicle while a hinge region connected to the body slides along a guide rail member of the housing.

Abstract: A mount carries a heads-up display in an electric vehicle having two A-pillars and a cross beam extending transversely between the pillars, a support fixed to the cross beam and traversed by a steering column of the vehicle, and two transversely spaced flat brackets extending parallel to each other longitudinally forward from the support and embracing the display. Each bracket is formed wholly of sheet steel and has having a straight upper edge projecting longitudinally forward and downward and formed with a bent-out edge strip and an angled lower edge converging longitudinally away from the cross beam toward the upper edge and having a bent-out edge strip. Each bracket further has a front end provided with an attachment plate constructed for attachment to a vehicle firewall and a rear end formed with an upper hole constructed to receive a fastener securing the respective bracket to the support.

Abstract: A vehicle includes a display, a mode setter determining a visual information provision target of an image displayed on the display according to a driving status and setting forward orientation of the image on the display according to the visual information provision target, and a display controller selecting an image corresponding to the driving status and displaying the image on the display after adjusting the forward orientation of the selected image to the inward direction, outward direction, or both directions of the display according to the forward orientation set by the mode setter.

Abstract: An information processing device and an information processing method control a display unit including a display area that is transparent to surrounding of a vehicle such that the surrounding is visible from a driver's seat of the vehicle, determine whether an object is within a range of a predetermined distance from the vehicle or a route on which the vehicle is scheduled to travel, based on information of the object located in the surrounding of the vehicle, increase a ratio of the display area that allows the surrounding to pass through by changing part or all of an image displayed and superimposed on the display area in a case of determining that the object is within the range.

Abstract: A method for operating a digital assistant of a vehicle includes receiving a command to change an operating mode of the digital assistant from a first mode to a second mode using the digital assistant. The method further includes changing the operating mode in response to the received command, and identifying first, vehicle-specific context information for the second mode. The method also includes providing a message having an operator prompt to a user depending on the first, vehicle-specific context information identified by the digital assistant, and receiving user input in response to the operator prompt. The method also includes executing an operation corresponding to the user input at least in part using the digital assistant depending on the first, vehicle-specific context information in the second operating mode. A second message is provided to the user depending on the first user input and the first, vehicle-specific context information.

Abstract: By vehicle display system, a vehicle display method, or a computer-readable non-transitory storage medium storing a vehicle display program configured to display content on a plurality of displays sandwiching a non-display region, a head position of an occupant of a vehicle, an angle of a head of the occupant, and a line of sight are detected, a hiding prevention process is executed on important information, and the important information is displayed on a display screen.

Abstract: A setting unit is configured to, when the image content is to be displayed across the display screens of the plurality of display devices with the non-display area therebetween, set a display area including a duplicated area in which the image content is partially duplicated and to be displayed on the display screens of the plurality of display devices. A determination unit is configured to determine whether the image content includes a specific content represented by character/symbol information or image-recognized character/symbol information. A duplicated display processing unit is configured to, on determination of the determination unit that the image content includes the specific content, set a duplication width of the duplicated area based on a width of the specific content and display the image content of the duplicated area on the display screens of the plurality of display devices.

Abstract: An operating device for a motor vehicle, having a base element configured to be attached to an interior component, a screen device configured to display a driving mode and/or an ambient mode of the motor vehicle display, having a touch-sensitive surface configured to receive a first user input. A ring element is configured to enclose the screen device on the peripheral side, and configured to move relative to the base element in different rotational positions, and configured to receive a second user input via an adjustment of the ring element between the rotational positions, and a control device which is configured to, depending on the first user input and/or the second user input, provide a control signal to trigger a driving mode to be set and/or an ambient mode of the motor vehicle to be set.

Abstract: A dash panel 10 includes a dash panel body portion 17 standing in front of a vehicle compartment along a vehicle width direction, left and right intermediate portions 18 extending rearward on outer sides in the vehicle width direction from outer end edges 20 on both sides of the dash panel body portion 17 in the vehicle width direction, and left and right flange portions 15 extending toward the outer side in the vehicle width direction from outer end edges of the left and right intermediate portions 18 in the vehicle width direction.

Abstract: A trailer includes a storage space configured to store outdoor power equipment and a plurality of equipment battery packs, each being configured to power the outdoor power equipment, a hitch tongue, a plurality of wheels, and a plurality of receptacles each configured to receive a primary battery pack. The plurality of receptacles are electrically coupled to a wiring system configured to deliver electricity from the primary battery packs to the plurality of equipment battery packs.

Abstract: When a power supply voltage is supplied to an input terminal, a first constant current driver supplies a first driving current to the anode of a first semiconductor light source. A first switch is provided between the first semiconductor light source and a second semiconductor light source, and a second switch between the first semiconductor light source and a third semiconductor light source. When a switching terminal has a high impedance or low level, a switching circuit turns the first switch on and the second switch off. When a switching voltage is supplied to the switching terminal, the switching circuit turns the first switch off and the second switch on, and supplies a second driving voltage smaller than the first driving current to the second semiconductor light source.

Abstract: A method for monitoring a failure in a high-voltage circuit of a vehicle includes obtaining a supply voltage of a high-voltage power supply device; obtaining component voltage(s) on one or more high-voltage components powered by the high-voltage power supply device; comparing the supply voltage with each component voltage; and determining that a failure exists in the high-voltage circuit when the voltage difference between the supply voltage and any one of the component voltage(s) exceeds a predetermined threshold. Also disclosed are a computer readable storage medium, an equipment for monitoring a failure in a high-voltage circuit of a vehicle, a high-voltage circuit system for a vehicle, and a vehicle comprising the high-voltage circuit system.

Abstract: A monitoring apparatus of an onboard electrical system of an at least partially electrically operated motor vehicle. A switchgear is configured to switch a high-voltage positive path and a high-voltage negative path of an electrical energy storage device of the onboard electrical system. The switchgear has a control line which is coupled to a pyrotechnic safety device. In an event of an interruption of the control line, the switchgear opens the high-voltage positive path and the high-voltage negative path. A control line switchgear is series-coupled in the control line to the pyrotechnic safety device. The control line switchgear interrupts the control line as a function of a control signal of an electronic computing device. The electronic computing device is configured to check a voltage potential in the control line using the control line switchgear before the electrical energy storage device is connected to the onboard electrical system.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a method includes determining, by an auxiliary power controller, a first selection of one or more power input sources from a plurality of power input sources. The method also includes determining, by the auxiliary power controller, a first selection of one or more power consuming devices from a plurality of power consuming devices. The method further includes managing, by the auxiliary power controller, transfer of auxiliary power from the first selection of the one or more power input sources to the first selection of the one or more power consuming devices.

Abstract: There is proposed a boom apparatus or boom head assembly being attachable to an electric or hybrid vehicle. The boom apparatus, comprising first and second poles being alignable with the respective wires of an overhead power line system, and respective boom head assemblies coupled to the first and second poles, including a collector configured to abut the first wire. The boom head assemblies each including a respective movable guide, comprising opposing wings that are positioned on either side of a respective collector, being configured to aid in the alignment of the collector with a respective wire. The connecting pole assembly, together with the connecting pole stowage mechanism applies equally to a single wire catenary and connecting pole application as would be the case of a conventional tram.

Abstract: A motor control device connected to a power converter that performs power conversion from DC power to AC power and controls driving of an AC motor that is driven by using the AC power includes a voltage command generation unit that generates a three-phase voltage command; and a gate signal generation unit that performs pulse width modulation on the three-phase voltage command and generates a gate signal for controlling an operation of the power converter, in which the voltage command generation unit adjusts the three-phase voltage command by using a zero-phase voltage based on a power factor of the AC power in an overmodulation region in which a modulation factor according to a voltage amplitude ratio between the DC power and the AC power exceeds a predetermined threshold value, and the gate signal generation unit generates the gate signal by performing pulse width modulation on the adjusted three-phase voltage command.

Abstract: A method for controlling an electric drive system, includes: determining that the vehicle is in a traveling condition; obtaining a rotation speed value, a shaft end torque value, a present direct axis current value, and a present quadrature axis current value of the motor when receiving a vehicle heat-up demand signal; determining a target torque curve according to the shaft end torque value, and determining a target traveling heating calibration curve according to the vehicle heat-up demand signal and the rotation speed value; determining an intersection of the target torque curve and the target traveling heating calibration curve as a target traveling condition point; determining a target quadrature axis current value and a target direct axis current value according to the target traveling condition point; and controlling, according to the target direct axis current value and the target quadrature axis current value, the motor to operate.

Abstract: A vehicle control device includes an actuator drive control section that controls drive of an actuator, a main motor drive control section that controls drive of a main motor, and a stagnation determination section. The stagnation determination section determines a stagnation of the actuator based on a detected value of a sensor unit that detects a physical quantity that changes according to a drive state of the actuator. When performing a meshing surface pressure reduction control for reducing a meshing surface pressure generated at the meshing point between a parking gear and a parking lever by driving the main motor, the main motor drive control section decreases a main motor torque which is a torque of the main motor based on the detected value of the sensor unit.

Abstract: A method of controlling torque of an electric vehicle, including sensing a surface grade; determining an acceleration of the vehicle; determining an initial torque of the vehicle; estimating a weight of the vehicle based the surface grade, the acceleration, and the initial torque; converting the weight of the vehicle to a weight factor; and determining an output torque by applying the weight factor to the initial torque.

Abstract: A method for increasing the power during an acceleration process of an electrically operated motor vehicle with at least one electrical machine includes detecting a storage request by at least one control unit and initiating an increase in the rotation speed of a rotor of the electrical machine of the motor by the control unit before an acceleration request, so that kinetic energy is stored in the rotor of the electrical machine. The acceleration request is detected by the control unit and the energy stored in the rotor of the electrical machine is released during the acceleration process.

Abstract: An AC power grid in an electric or hybrid vehicle, having an AC charging socket, at least one socket for an electrical load, and a bidirectional inverter. The bidirectional inverter is connected on the AC side to the AC charging socket and to the at least one socket and is connected on the DC side to a high-voltage battery of a traction network. At least one microprocessor and at least one switching element are associated with the socket. The microprocessor of the socket is connected to a control unit of the inverter via at least one communication line. Depending on a state, the control device generates a switching command for the at least one switching element of the socket.

Abstract: A charging gun for charging an electric vehicle including a charging connector and a charging cable is provided. The charging connector has an insertion portion and a turning portion connected to the insertion portion, and an included angle between the insertion portion and the turning portion is greater than or equal to 90 degrees and less than or equal to 100 degrees. The charging cable is connected to the turning portion, and the charging cable includes a plurality of wires arranged in parallel in one direction, to avoid the problem that the charging cable hangs down onto the road and causes danger to passersby.

Abstract: According to at least one aspect, a hybrid dispenser comprising at least one hydrogen gas nozzle configured to dispense hydrogen gas to a fuel tank of a vehicle is provided. According to some aspects, the hybrid dispenser comprises one or more electrical connectors for connecting to a vehicle to exchange electrical power, and at least one controller configured to cause electrical power to be provided to a vehicle via at least one of the one or more electrical connectors in a first operating mode and cause electrical power to be received from a vehicle via at least one of the one or more electrical connectors in a second operating mode. According to some aspect, the hybrid dispenser comprising a wireless charging system and at least one controller configured to initiate operation of the wireless charging system to wirelessly charge the vehicle during a charging event.

Abstract: The invention relates to a marine rechargeable power source system (MPS) for water vessels at least partially electrically driven comprising a rechargeable power source, a source management system and a container which may be buoyant or nonbuoyant. The MPS may further comprise power transfer interfaces, power cables, thermal management systems, power sources, payment terminals, mobility devices. The MPS may provide data transmissions, may be a swappable power source and its container may be conveniently shaped. The MPS may be provided in a cloud-based communication system, a hydrogen gas powering system, a marine fuelling system and a modular system. An offshore swapping method using the MPS is proposed which can comprise a step of transferring power between the MPS and the water vessel at least partially electrically driven while stationary or in a motion. A swapping place may comprise charging apparatuses and power sources.

Abstract: A cooling module for a plug connector part includes a main body having a cavity in which at least one terminal region is formed for electrical contacting by an electrical load line; at least one opening opening into the cavity via which a coolant can flow through the cavity; and a mounting surface for mounting an electrical load contact.

Abstract: The invention relates to a marine charging system for an electric vehicle (MCS) comprising a water vessel providing one or more wired/wireless charging stations to charge/discharge the electric vehicle. The system may provide data transmissions and may be provided in cloud/fog/edge computing systems. The water vessel may be powered by various propulsion systems. It may provide power generators, use regenerative power, swap, provide rechargeable power sources/swappable rechargeable power sources and a thermal management system. The charging stations may provide charging interfaces and both may be provided at about defined naval constructions, be adjustable, mobile. The MCS may be provided in an electric vehicle charging system comprising coupled electric vehicles and in an offshore charging system comprising a coupled marine power source to provide power while the vessel be stationary or in a motion. The MCS may be provided in a modular system. Marine charging and swapping methods are proposed.

Abstract: A charge unit for charging a robotic load handling device operative on a grid framework structure including a plurality of grid members arranged in a grid pattern is provided. The charge unit including a charge providing head for coupling with a charge receiving head of the robotic load handling device, a plurality of profiled sections, and a cartridge for interfacing with a hoist element of the robotic load handling device. The cartridge is moveable along the plurality of profiled sections so as to effect vertical movement of the charge providing head relative to the charge receiving head of the robotic load handling device.

Abstract: An electricity generator includes a wind tunnel positioned on the vehicle. The wind tunnel has an open first end and an open second end. The open first end is in communication with ambient air. A turbine chamber is fluidly coupled to the open second end of the wind tunnel. At least one wind turbine is positioned in the turbine chamber. The at least one wind turbine includes a housing. A rotor is positioned in the housing along an axis that is substantially perpendicular to an axis of the wind tunnel.

Abstract: A system for storing input power and providing output power, such as for use with electric vehicle charging, can include an alternating current motor, a flywheel, an alternating current generator, or any combination thereof. The motor can be electrically coupled to an alternating current power source and can receive AC power from the power source. The flywheel can be coupled to a rotor external to the motor. The generator can be coupled to the flywheel and electrically coupled to a controller for supplying power to a load, such as an electric vehicle for charging one or more batteries of the vehicle.

Abstract: Various disclosed embodiments include illustrative DC bus charge modules, V2X charging devices, and methods for pre-charging a V2X charging device. An illustrative direct current (DC) bus charge module includes a DC boost converter configured to: apply an output DC voltage from the DC boost converter and having a first voltage level to a DC bus cable with the DC bus cable disconnected from a first DC voltage source; and charge an electrical charge storage device that is electrically connectable to the DC bus cable with an output DC voltage from the DC boost converter and having a second voltage level that is different from the first voltage level with the DC bus cable disconnected from the first DC voltage source.

Abstract: A system and method for fast charging batteries of an electric vehicle are disclosed. A battery charging system includes a charge cable for connection to a source of electrical power and a charge controller. The charge controller includes a detector for detecting a format of the power supply by the source of electrical power, and a battery management system for conforming the power supplied to the power required. The battery management system is configured to direct power to selected ones of a plurality of battery modules, and regulate charging to the selected battery modules.

Abstract: A charge control device for an electric vehicle includes a processor having hardware. Further, the processor limits, when there is another electric vehicle that is likely to be charged within a predetermined range from a charging stand, a target charging amount of the electric vehicle by the charging stand to less than a charging amount at which charging efficiency decreases.

Abstract: A method for protecting an on-board charging device includes the steps of detecting the phase and neutral voltages coming from the grid, detecting a current signal representing a compensation current generated by a compensation circuit, combining the phase voltages together so as to obtain a homopolar voltage signal, squaring the current signal and the homopolar voltage signal so as to obtain a first square current wave and a second square voltage wave, combining the first and second square waves together so as to generate an output signal having a first logic level when the first and second square waves are in phase and a second logic level when the first and second square waves are out of phase, generating a voltage increasing in proportion to the duration of each section of the output signal having the first value, comparing the voltage value with a limit value and generating an alarm signal when the voltage level exceeds the limit value.

Abstract: When EVSE is unable to acquire DR command based on DR transmitted from the servers from HEMS, for example, when communication between HEMS and EVSE is interrupted, and when the battery of the vehicle is discharging (in reverse power flow), the discharge of the battery is stopped and the battery is charged.

Abstract: A vehicle includes an inlet, a main battery, an auxiliary battery, and a communication device. The main battery is charged with electric power received by the inlet. The auxiliary battery is chargeable with electric power of the main battery. The communication device communicates with power equipment by using electric power of the auxiliary battery. The main battery is charged with minute electric power in a case where the vehicle does not participate in demand response and the SOC of the main battery is lower than a threshold value when the inlet is connected to the power equipment.

Abstract: A charging network includes one or more charging systems configured to be electrically coupled with a power source. The charging system includes a grid interconnect, a battery energy storage system electrically coupled with the grid interconnect, a charging station electrically coupled with the grid interconnect and the battery energy storage system in parallel, and a computing system. The computing system is configured to determine a requested power load by the charging station at a defined time; determine a defined power value of the grid interconnect; determine one or more charging parameters based at least in part on the requested power load by the charging station at the defined time and the defined power value of the grid interconnect; and generate one or more commands for the battery energy storage system or the charging station to provide a power load based on the one or more charging parameters.

Abstract: Particular embodiments may provide a method for facilitating access to power dispensers at a charging station by a server. The server receives a request to charge an electric vehicle (EV) at a charging station that has one or more power dispensers. Then, the server identifies a target EV to request disconnection of the power dispenser connected to the target EV based on an assessment of the EVs connected to the power dispensers. The server facilitates communication with a device associated with the user of the target EV, wherein the communication includes transmission of a notification comprising a request to disconnect the power dispenser connected to the target EV. Based on a response indicating acceptance of the request to disconnect the power dispenser, the server transmits signals to stop the power dispenser from charging the target EV and to unlock a charge port of the target EV.

Abstract: A server includes a communication unit (first acquisition unit) that acquires information about a status of use of an EVSE by a user (first user) who uses the EVSE (power control device) in a normal state. Further, the server includes a processor (controller) that performs, based on the information about the status of use, control for lending the EVSE to a user (second user) different from the foregoing user in a time period in which the foregoing user does not use the EVSE.

Abstract: A method for matching a vehicle and a charging pile includes a) when a user of the vehicle inserts a charging connector of the charging pile into the vehicle, the vehicle sends, to a charging control platform of a cloud, a vehicle location and time stamp information corresponding to a point-in-time when the charging connector is inserted into the vehicle, and b) the charging control platform, after receiving the vehicle location and the time stamp information, scans a status of all charging piles whose distance to the vehicle location is less than a predetermined threshold, and when it is found through the scan that there was one and only charging pile whose working status is changed from an available status to an occupied but not charging status at the point-in-time, then the vehicle is successfully matched with the charging pile and the charging pile is controlled to start vehicle charging.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods, devices, and systems for providing submetering of electric vehicle (EV) charging sessions. According to one embodiment, an apparatus includes a first connector configured for coupling with an EV charger, a second connector configured for coupling with a charging port of an EV, a communication interface, and a controller electrically coupled with the first connector. The controller is configured for detecting a beginning of the EV charging session, monitoring EV charging current and EV charging voltage during the EV charging session, detecting an end of the EV charging session, determining an amount of energy transferred during the EV charging session, and transmitting to a remote device a value representing the amount of energy transferred during the EV charging session.