Abstract: A tire includes a pair of annular beads, a body ply extending between the pair of annular beads, and at least three steel belt layers disposed above the body ply and extending axially across a portion of the body ply. The tire further includes at least one reinforcement layer disposed above the at least three steel belt layers, a circumferential tread disposed above the at least one reinforcement layer and extending axially across the tire, and a pair of sidewalls extending between each of the pair of annular beads and a pair of shoulders associated with the circumferential tread.

Abstract: A two-wheeled vehicle pneumatic tire having a tread, a tire carcass, tire sidewalls, and two bead regions with a bead protective strip. The tire carcass is formed from a first carcass inlay and a second carcass inlay. The second carcass inlay is arranged radially inwardly of the first carcass inlay, and extends from a crown region (17) of the two-wheeled vehicle pneumatic tire and terminates at a second carcass inlay end under the bead protective strip. The two-wheeled vehicle pneumatic tire provides improved puncture protection whilst maintaining good rolling resistance. This is achieved in that the first carcass inlay is guided with a first carcass inlay turn-up over the particular tire sidewall as far as under the tread to a first carcass inlay end, and terminates there at the first carcass inlay end.

Abstract: A vehicle including a vehicle frame, a front bumper, and a tow hook assembly. The vehicle frame has an open interior. The front bumper includes a front surface, a rear surface opposite the front surface, and a channel extending between the front surface and the rear surface. The tow hook assembly includes an attachment cord coupled to the vehicle frame and extends through the channel of the front bumper.

Abstract: Apparatuses, systems, and methods for determining and verifying operational states of fifth wheels. Certain methods for determining the operational state of the fifth wheel may include sensing, with at least one sensor, magnetic flux caused by a magnet on a movable component movable to lock the fifth wheel to a kingpin of a towed vehicle and determining an end position of the movable component based on the magnetic flux. The end position of the movable component is then compared to a threshold position and an operational state of the fifth wheel is determined based on the comparison of the end position of the movable component to the threshold position.

Abstract: A shock assembly with automatically adjustable ride height is disclosed. The assembly includes a main chamber including a fluid therein. A pump tube within the main chamber, the pump tube having a fluid flow path internal thereto, the pump tube disposed axially along a center of the main chamber. A damping piston coupled to a shaft, the damping piston and a portion of the shaft disposed axially about the pump tube, the damping piston disposed in the main chamber to divide the main chamber into a compression side fluid chamber and a rebound side fluid chamber. An automatic ride height adjustment assembly including a tube-in-shaft pump assembly and a spring preload piston assembly.

Abstract: An under beam lift assembly for a heavy-duty vehicle that is removably connectable with an axle/suspension system of the heavy-duty vehicle. The under beam lift assembly includes structure that enables the lift assembly to pivot in an axis different than an axis of a pivotal connection between a suspension assembly and a hanger of the axle/suspension system. The under beam lift assembly is free of contact with the pivotal connection between the suspension assembly and the hanger of the axle/suspension system.

Abstract: A vehicle includes system for providing configurable stiffness characteristics. The system includes a cylinder having a first chamber and a second chamber, and a piston arranged between the first chamber and a second chamber. The first chamber is coupled to a first rebound volume and a first compression volume of a plurality of hydraulic cylinders, each corresponding to a respective wheel of a vehicle. The second chamber is coupled to a second rebound volume and a second compression volume of the plurality of hydraulic cylinders.

Abstract: An adjustable shock absorber system includes: a coil over shock absorber with a spring and an adjustment ring; an adjustment ring assembly, which detachably connects with the adjustment ring; and a shock adjuster tool with a lever arm and a tool grip portion, including a band assembly; such that the tool grip portion detachably connects to a peripheral mounting surface of the adjustment ring assembly; whereby the shock adjuster tool can be used to adjust a preload of the coil-over shock absorber.

Abstract: A height adjustable top mount for adjusting a ride height of a vehicle comprising includes a top plate, a worm wheel, a core, and worm gear. The top plate is configured to mount to a body of the vehicle and movable between a first position and a second position. The worm wheel is received in the top plate and includes an inner wheel surface and an outer wheel surface. The core is received within the worm wheel and helically meshed to the inner wheel surface of the worm wheel. The worm gear is meshed to the outer wheel surface of the worm wheel. Rotation of the worm gear drives rotation of the worm wheel, rotation of the worm wheel simultaneously moves the top plate vertically relative to the core, and movement of the top plate adjusts the ride height of the vehicle in a corresponding direction.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a spring preload system comprising a cylinder with an outer diameter, a body to house at least the cylinder, a piston shaft, and a main damping piston. The main damping piston is coupled to the piston shaft and configured for operation within the cylinder. The main damping piston is further configured to divide the cylinder into a compression side and a rebound side. The spring preload system further comprises a preload cylinder and a valve that is fluidly disposed between the compression side and the preload cylinder.

Abstract: A method for controlling a suspension system for a vehicle to obtain optimal parameters for the damping coefficients of the vehicle suspension that minimize acceleration along a heave axis, angular acceleration around a roll axis and angular acceleration around a pitch axis is provided. These parameters may be recorded during the tuning phase or may also be continuously obtained during use of the vehicle by an end user. Also disclosed is a suspension system for a vehicle configured to advantageously operate according to the method.

Abstract: The present application provides an electric vehicle and a thermal manager thereof. The thermal manager includes a housing, and a plurality of heat transfer tube sets are accommodated in the housing, and each heat transfer tube set is used for connecting a device; a valve assembly is arranged on a front surface of the housing, and the valve assembly is provided with a plurality of valve ports; each valve port is opposite to and communicates with a second end of at least one heat transfer branch tube in a front-and-rear direction, and the two heat transfer branch tubes in a same set are each in communication with a different valve port; the valve assembly is used to selectively communicate with a different valve port when the thermal manager performs mode switching. The electric vehicle includes a motor, a battery, a radiator and the thermal manager as above.

Abstract: An electric vehicle thermal management system and method based on a self-circulating gas-liquid phase change cold plate are disclosed. A top cover, a first heat exchanger, a battery case partition and a battery case bottom plate are arranged in sequence from top to bottom, a top heat exchanging chamber is formed between an upper heat exchanging surface of the first heat exchanger and the top cover; the battery case partition is of a square wave-like structure, a working medium chamber is formed between a top of the battery case partition and a lower heat exchanging surface of the first heat exchanger, the working medium chamber is filled with a gas-liquid phase change working medium, and a plurality of battery chambers are formed between the bottom of the battery case partition and the battery case bottom plate.

Abstract: A method of controlling air conditioning for occupants through seating detection includes: determining whether an entire air conditioning condition is satisfied when an air conditioner is operated and performing air conditioning for the entire vehicle when the entire air conditioning condition is satisfied; detecting whether an occupant is seated on a rear seat and performing air conditioning for the entire vehicle when it is determined that the occupant is seated on the rear seat; detecting whether the occupant is seated on a front occupant seat when it is determined that the occupant is not seated on the rear seat; determining a heat load condition by comparing an outdoor air temperature and an interior temperature; and performing air conditioning control in consideration of whether the occupant is seated on the front occupant seat and the heat load condition.

Abstract: A thermal sensation estimation device includes an acquirer, a clothing amount estimator, a heat loss amount estimator and a thermal sensation estimator. The acquirer acquires information about a surface temperature of a surface region in a part of clothing of a user. The clothing amount estimator estimates a clothing amount at a clothed portion, the clothed portion being a part of a body of the user, covered with the surface region. The heat loss amount estimator estimates, based on at least the information about the surface temperature and the clothing amount, a heat loss amount lost from the user's body. The thermal sensation estimator estimates thermal sensation of the user based on the heat loss amount.

Abstract: A vehicular air conditioning system includes: an intake part including an intake door configured to open an outdoor air inlet to introduce an outdoor air in an outdoor air mode, open an indoor air inlet to introduce an indoor air in an indoor air mode, and control an opening degree of the outdoor air inlet or the indoor air inlet, and a blower configured to suck the indoor air or the outdoor air through the indoor air inlet or the outdoor air inlet and blow the indoor air or the outdoor air into a vehicle interior; and a control part configured to control a rotational speed of the blower according to an air flow rate level of the air conditioning system.

Abstract: A cooling system and method for a motor vehicle for circulating a coolant, having, on the one hand, a battery sub-circuit, which includes a first coolant pump and a battery, and having, on the other hand, a heating sub-circuit for heating a passenger compartment of the motor vehicle, which includes a second coolant pump, a heating air radiator, and a coolant heater for heating coolant flowing within the heating sub-circuit. The cooling system additionally includes a chiller sub-circuit having a chiller. The battery sub-circuit and/or the heating sub-circuit, and/or the chiller sub-circuit are optionally connectable to each other in a coolant-conducting manner with the aid of a multi-way valve of the cooling system.

Abstract: A vehicular climate control system includes an airflow source operable to provide airflow within an interior cabin of a vehicle. An electronic control unit module (ECU module) is disposed at the vehicle and includes a heat-generating electronic component that, when the ECU module is electrically operated, generates heat at the ECU module. When the ECU module is electrically operated and the heat-generating electronic component of the ECU module generates heat at the ECU module and when the vehicular climate control system operates the airflow source to provide the airflow within the interior cabin of the vehicle, heat generated at the ECU module is dissipated from the ECU module and heats the airflow provided within the interior cabin of the vehicle.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a heater for an electric vehicle, including: a radiator disposed in the electric vehicle to radiate heat when power is supplied thereto; a power supply part disposed in the electric vehicle to supply the power to the radiator; and a controller for controlling the operation of the power supply part, wherein the radiator is made of a carbon material and emits far infrared light therefrom when the power is supplied from the power supply part thereto. According to the present invention, the radiator emits the far infrared light to enable the heat to be applied directly to a user's body, thereby reducing an amount of power consumed unnecessarily and providing high thermal comfort for the user.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for sprinkling a heat exchanger of a fuel cell vehicle with a fluid. The heat exchanger comprises a sprinkling surface and at least one group with at least one part surface. All part surfaces of all groups together fully represent the sprinkling surface. In the method, all part surfaces of the group are sprinkled with the fluid within a sprinkling period and not sprinkled within a drying period. The invention also relates to a sprinkling system for carrying out the method.

Abstract: An anti-lift sunroof structure is provided, which can be opened and closed on an opening of a vehicle roof. The anti-lift sunroof structure includes a glass panel, a window frame, and a support element. The window frame includes a front frame bar, two side frame bars, and a rear frame bar. Two ends of each side frame bar are respectively connected to the front frame bar and the rear frame bar to form a mounting groove for installation of the glass panel. The support element is arranged corresponding to the front frame bar and includes a stop plate extended away from the rear frame bar. When the anti-lift sunroof structure is in a close position, the stop plate is located under the vehicle roof. Accordingly, sealing capability is prevented from being affected by excessive outward suction from a pressure difference when the vehicle is running at high speed.

Abstract: A vehicle door structure includes a door sash that includes an outer door sash, an inner door sash, and an auxiliary bracket. The outer door sash is provided on an outer side of the door sash in a vehicle width direction and forms a glass guide for a door window. The inner door sash is provided on an inner side of the door sash in the vehicle width direction and coupled to an inner side of the outer door sash in the vehicle width direction. The auxiliary bracket extends in a vehicle vertical direction on a rear portion of the door sash and is interposed and coupled between the outer door sash and the inner door sash. The auxiliary bracket is provided so as to cover a gap between the outer door sash and the inner door sash at an upper rear corner of the door sash.

Abstract: A closure includes a door configured for movement with respect to an opening between a closed position and an open position, and a movable roof panel that configured for connection to the body for movement with respect to the opening between a closed position and an open position by pivoting relative to the body. The closure also includes an access structure that is configured to be movable from a stowed position to a deployed position when the door is in the open position, wherein the access structure defines a walking surface in the deployed position.

Abstract: A sunroof device includes a glass panel, a window frame and a waterproof strip. The window frame is disposed on a periphery of the glass panel. A periphery of the window frame is outward extended with an end seat. The end seat is disposed with an end plug. The end plug projects from the end seat. A projecting direction of the end plug is parallel with an outer edge of the window frame. The waterproof strip is attached on the outer edge of the window frame and is in a hollow manner to form a receiving space therein. The receiving space is in a tubular manner. The end plug is extended along a longitudinal direction of the waterproof strip to be embedded in the receiving space of the waterproof strip.

Abstract: A window plate assembly includes: a glass panel (10); a window frame (20) disposed at a periphery of the glass panel (10), an outer periphery of the window frame (20) is disposed with a buckling groove (22) and extended with a block flange (23), a planar surface (24) is formed between the buckling groove (22) and the block flange (23); and a seal (30) having an abutting part (31) and a buckling part (32) extended from the abutting part (31), the buckling part (32) is buckled in the buckling groove (22) to make the abutting part (31) abut against the planar surface (24) and the block flange (23), and a buckling direction of the buckling part (32) and the buckling groove (22) is perpendicular to the planar surface (24).

Abstract: A sunroof device which includes a roof, a roof frame, a window plate assembly, and a pair of link assemblies. The roof is disposed with an opening. The roof frame is attached to the roof corresponding to the opening and includes a pair of sliding rails separately arranged corresponding to two sides of the opening. An outline of the roof frame is non-matched with an outline of the opening. The window plate assembly is connected on the pair of sliding rails. An outline of the window plate assembly is matched with the outline of the opening. A periphery of the window plate assembly is disposed with a waterproof strip abutting against an inner edge of the opening. Each link assembly is disposed on corresponding one of the sliding rails and is connected to the window plate assembly.

Abstract: This invention is directed to a structure and a method of sealing the structure as it is manufactured. The method uses a combination of thermoplastic sealants in the form of films and a substrate encapsulated tape.

Abstract: This disclosure is directed to a waterproof structure having a front window assembly, a rear window assembly and a pair of window side frame bars. The front window assembly has a front glass panel, a front frame, and a rear side portion. The rear window assembly has a rear glass panel, a rear sealing strip, a pair of side edges, and a front side portion connected between the pair of side edges. Each window side frame bar has a protrusion extended toward the rear side portion. The rear side portion has a pair of cover portions extended from two ends respectively, the front frame abuts against the rear sealing strip when the rear side portion moves to the front side portion, and the rear sealing strip and the protrusions are covered by the cover portions respectively.

Abstract: A window panel assembly includes a glass panel, a window frame and a sealing strip. The window frame is installed on the glass panel, the window frame includes an abutment seat extended therefrom. The abutment seat includes a connecting portion and an elastic arm portion. The connecting portion is connected to the window frame and the elastic arm portion. The elastic arm portion includes an abutment surface. The abutment seat includes blocking surfaces at two sides of the abutment surface. A buffer space is formed between the elastic portion and the window frame. The sealing strip is arranged at the window frame, and the sealing strip abuts against the blocking surfaces. Accordingly, the sealing effect of the window panel assembly during closing is improved without gaps.

Abstract: A bucket cover formed from one piece of 40 oz vinyl material with fiberglass supports. These supports are held in place using a strip of vinyl that is permanently bonded in place, thereby avoiding the need for stitches and preventing a weak spot for leaks to accumulate. The fiberglass supports hold the cover up and away from the bucket, preventing sagging and eliminating water retention on the exterior of the cover. A gloss finish may be placed on the vinyl to improve resilience to sun and weather and to provide an easier surface to clean. The straps of the present invention are made of polyester which tends to hold up against UV rays and moisture better than polypropylene straps. The bucket cover can be constructed to fits buckets of all shapes and sizes.

Abstract: The vehicle may include an electric power control unit configured to supply electric power to a motor. The vehicle may comprise a rear bracket located behind the electric power control unit and fixing the electric power control unit to the power unit. The vehicle may comprise a cable configured to supply high voltage electric power to the electric power control unit. The rear bracket may comprise a plate-shaped base portion and a support portion, the base portion is located along an upper surface of the power unit, and the support portion extends upward from the base portion and is located along a rear surface of the electric power control unit. An outer peripheral edge of the base portion may include a first specific edge that extends along a vehicle width direction and opposes the cable in the vehicle front-rear direction. The first specific edge may be curled or chamfered.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a transmission comprising an input shaft, a first output shaft, a second output shaft, a first planetary gear set, and a second planetary gear set which is connected to the first planetary gear set. Each of the planetary gear sets comprises multiple elements. The input shaft, the two output shafts, the planetary gear sets, as well as the elements thereof are arranged and designed such that—a torque introduced via the input shaft is converted and is distributed to the two output shafts in a defined ratio, and the development of a sum torque is prevented. At least one element of the first planetary gear set is rotationally fixed to another element of the second planetary gear set. Another element of the second planetary gear set is secured to a rotationally fixed component.

Abstract: A single monolithic body extends in a longitudinal direction and includes multiple closed sections stacked vertically. A first end portion of the single monolithic body extends from one of the closed sections into an adjacent closed section, and a second end portion of the single monolithic body extends from one of the closed sections, along an exterior of an adjacent closed section, and laterally away from the single monolithic body to form a connecting flange.

Abstract: A vehicle frame assembly includes a battery at a lower portion of a vehicle and a rear floor panel extending in a transverse direction of the vehicle and located rearward of the battery. Opposite ends of the rear floor panel have second rear mounting parts extending outward and a center portion between the second rear mounting parts is depressed downward to provide a boarding space. The vehicle frame assembly includes frame rear side members extending in a longitudinal direction of the vehicle at opposite lateral sides of the battery. Each frame rear side member has a front end and a back end connected to each other to be inclined and each front end has the same height as the boarding space depressed downward, and each back end is coupled to the second rear mounting parts in one direction to support the rear floor panel from below.

Abstract: A racing kart that is a travel vehicle includes a car body equipped with a seat on which a user can be seated; and a plurality of wheels which are provided to the car body. The seat is configured such that a seating face thereof is positioned lower than the top of the wheels. The car body is provided with a battery housing which is for storing a battery therein and is disposed at the rear of the seat and at a position overlapping at least a part of the seat in a rear view of the car body. The battery housing is slanted such that an upper end thereof is positioned more rearward than a lower end thereof.

Abstract: A battery mounting structure of a frame vehicle, which supports a battery pack by a pair of right and left side frames extending in the vehicle front-rear direction and provided in the frame vehicle, includes: a plurality of lateral members extending in the vehicle width direction and bridging the pair of right and left side frames; a longitudinal member supported by the plurality of lateral members so as to extend in the vehicle front-rear direction at an intermediate position of the side frames; and a support member that supports the battery pack such that a plurality of longitudinal members are provided at intervals in the vehicle front-rear direction and a gap in the vertical direction is generated between the plurality of longitudinal members. The battery pack is connected to the side frame via a rubber bush.

Abstract: Provided herein is an auxiliary hybrid system (AHS) that may be configured to provide electrical propulsion to vehicle or increase range to electric vehicles. In some embodiments, a system is disclosed including: at least one energy storage device configured to store power for a vehicle having at least one differential pinion and at least one axle tube; at least one power conversion device; at least one power conversion controller configured to regulate power flow between the at least one energy storage device and the at least one power conversion device; an input device configured to receive input from a user and configured to translate the input into instructions for the power conversion controller; and a drivetrain configured to transmit power between the at least one power conversion device and the vehicle's at least one differential pinion and configured to connect to the vehicle's axle tube.

Abstract: A connection apparatus and an arrangement for a motor vehicle may be provided for a double-shearing connection of a drive train component to a body and to a support structure. A support element of the connection apparatus may have a first interface to connect the support element to the support structure of a motor vehicle component. The support element may have a second interface to connect the support element to an auxiliary frame of the drive train component. An auxiliary frame screw of the connection apparatus may be constructed to connect the auxiliary frame at the lower side to the second interface of the support element and at the upper side to the body.

Abstract: A battery support frame structure S has: a plurality of side members 1 extending in the longitudinal direction of a vehicle and having a hole 11 that passes therebetween and is formed in the vehicle width direction; and a battery 2 that is inserted into the hole 11 of the plurality of side members 1 and is longer in the vehicle width direction than the length between the plurality of side members 1. Additionally, the side members 1 extend in a straight line in the vehicle longitudinal direction. The battery support frame structure S additionally has a first member 3 that extends along the battery 2 above the battery 2 in the vehicle height direction, and a second member 4 that extends along the battery 2 below the battery 2 in the vehicle height direction.

Abstract: A torque transmitting device for a drive train for transmitting an input torque provided by at least one drive element to an output element. The device including: an electric motor having a stator and a rotor which can be rotated relative to said stator for providing a further drive torque; a separating clutch arranged operatively between the first drive element and the electric motor; and at least one centrifugal pendulum which is arranged operatively between the separating clutch and the output element and has at least two pendulum masses which are accommodated so as to be deflectable to a limited extent along a pendulum path and so as to be peripherally adjacent to one another on at least one pendulum mass carrier that can be rotated about an axis of rotation, wherein the peripherally adjacent pendulum masses are coupled to one another via coupling means.

Abstract: A vehicle (8) comprising a vehicle body (81), a ground-engaging wheel (7), a suspension arm (1) by means of which the wheel (7) is mounted on the vehicle body (81), an electric motor/generator (2) with a mechanical driveline by means of which the motor/generator (2) is connected to the wheel (7) such that rotation of the wheel (7) about a wheel axis (B) may be driven by the motor (2) or rotation of the wheel may drive the generator (2), wherein the motor/generator (2) is mounted on the suspension arm (1).

Abstract: A vehicle water-cooling heat sink plate having fin sets with different fin pitch distances is provided. The vehicle water-cooling heat sink plate includes a heat-dissipating plate body and three fin sets. The heat-dissipating plate body has a first heat-dissipating surface and a second heat-dissipating surface that are opposite to each other, the first heat-dissipating surface is used for contacting three traction inverter power component sets, and the second heat-dissipating surface is used for contacting a cooling fluid. The second heat-dissipating surface of the heat-dissipating plate body along a flow direction of the cooling fluid is divided into three heat-dissipating areas which are spaced apart from each other and have the same size, and the three heat-dissipating areas respectively correspond to three projection areas that are respectively generated by the three traction inverter power component sets.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a utility vehicle includes a plurality of ground-engaging members configured to contact a ground surface, and a powertrain assembly operably coupled to the ground-engaging members. The utility vehicle also includes a frame supported by the ground-engaging members and extending along a longitudinal axis of the utility vehicle. The utility vehicle further includes a tunnel member coupled to the frame and extending along the longitudinal axis. The tunnel member is positioned at a first height from the ground surface. Additionally, the utility vehicle includes a cargo portion supported by the frame and positioned generally rearward of the tunnel member. The cargo portion has a cargo surface substantially aligned with the tunnel member and positioned at a second height from the ground surface. The first height is approximately equal to the second height.

Abstract: A differential assembly for a vehicle includes: an input member; a first output member and a second output member; a differential mechanism for differentially distributing a driving force inputted by the input member to the first output member and the second output member; a differential case that accommodates the differential mechanism; and a clutch mechanism for selectively transmitting power between the input member and the differential case, the clutch mechanism having a first engaging member and a second engaging member to be releasably connected to one another such that the clutch mechanism is in a coupled state when the first engaging member and the second engaging member are engaged, and the clutch mechanism is in a decoupled state when the first engaging member and the second engaging member are disengaged. The first engaging member includes at least one cavity in which a recess is arranged.

Abstract: Some embodiments may include a working machine including a transportation system and one or more implements to perform one or more work tasks, the working machine further including: at least one selectively-locatable electric accessory, which comprises at least part of the transportation system or at least part of a powered implement of the one or more implements, the at least one selectively-locatable electric accessory defining a first mechanical frame connection; a frame assembly including two or more power points at two or more different locations on the frame assembly, respectively; wherein each power point defines a second mechanical frame connection to mate with the first mechanical frame connection, and wherein the at least one selectively-locatable electric accessory is operable in any of the two or more power points. Other embodiments may be disclosed and/or claimed.

Abstract: A clutch pedal locking device includes a clutch pedal, a stay attached to the clutch pedal, a plate attached to a lower surface of the stay and extending backward from the stay, a fixed portion provided to a lateral side of the clutch pedal and fixed to a work vehicle body, and a rotation plate suspended from and supported on the fixed portion so as to be rotatable about a rotation shaft. In a case where the rotation plate rotates until a longitudinal direction becomes substantially horizontal, the rotation plate comes into contact with an upper surface of the plate and a back surface of the stay, and the clutch pedal is locked in a state of being stepped on.

Abstract: An electronic pedal apparatus includes a pad that rectilinearly moves and rotates along a pad guide while being kept in line contact with the pad guide including a shape of an arc when a driver operates the pad, an acceleration signal or a braking signal for a vehicle is generated by operation of the single pad, and a movement direction of the pad at the time of generating the acceleration signal is different from a movement direction of the pad at the time of generating the braking signal.

Abstract: The present invention provides a hand acceleration control system to control and set Engine RPM at constant speed. The hand acceleration control system is controlled by a rotating switch (20) preferable positioned on a steering wheel.

Abstract: Electric vehicle battery monitoring systems and methods are disclosed herein. An example method includes displaying a state of charge for a battery of an electric vehicle on a display screen of the electric vehicle, determining a frequency of how often a user views the state of charge, inferring that the user has anxiety over a range for the electric vehicle based on the frequency, and presenting the user with options to extend the state of charge.

Abstract: A virtual image display apparatus includes a housing having a first housing part and a second housing part. The first housing part is located on a side facing in a first direction. The second housing part is located on a side facing in a second direction being opposite to the first direction. A composite wall is located at the housing on a side facing in a third direction being perpendicular to the first direction. The composite wall includes a first front wall portion and a second front wall portion. The first front wall portion is extended from the first housing part. The second front wall portion is extended from the second housing part. The first and second front wall portions have an interference avoidance structure that avoids interference when the first and second front wall portions approach each other by receiving a load.