Abstract: A vehicle sealing material to be mounted between a front windshield and a headlamp includes: a seal base section installed along the periphery of the front windshield; and a seal lip section extending from one end of the seal base section, contacting a part of the headlamp, and having a hollow cross-sectional shape that is elastically deformable. The seal lip section is the same elastic deformation shape during installing the front windshield to the vehicle body along the front windshield installing direction, and during replacing the headlamp along the headlamp replacing direction, being different from the front windshield installing direction.

Abstract: A new model of automotive sunshade, comprises support bases, a housing, a right baffle, a left baffle, a bottom plate, sunshade cloths, storage cavities, storage reels, and connecting sliding strips; the support base is in movable connection with the bottom plate, whose both sides are provided with slideways, and through which the bottom plate is in sliding connection with the housing; the left and right sides of the housing are respectively provided with a right baffle and a left baffle, which are respectively provided with slots; the housing is provided with two storage cavities arranged symmetrically on the front and rear sides, the storage reel is arranged inside the storage cavity, a sliding track is arranged on the storage reel, and a connecting sliding strip is arranged inside the sliding track.

Abstract: An automotive sunshade with a manually retractable device comprises support bases, a housing, storage cavities, pull rods, extension rods, telescopic rods, a driving structure, and sunshade cloths; the housing is a detachable structure consisting of an upper housing, a right baffle, a left baffle and a bottom plate; the driving structure comprises a snap connecting piece, a torsion connecting rod, and a runner; one end of the torsion connecting rod is fixed with the snap connecting piece, and the other end is provided with the runner located on the left baffle; the snap connecting piece is provided with a slot; the upper housing comprises two storage cavities arranged symmetrically on the front and rear sides, and every storage cavity is provided with a storage reel; the storage reel is provided with a sliding track, and a connecting sliding strip is arranged in the sliding track.

Abstract: The embodiments disclose a database and file management system for real estate transactions including a real estate database comprising real estate information stored within files therein relating to a plurality real estate parcels, a server coupled to the plurality of real estate databases configured to receive the real estate information, a mobile automobile having an integrated navigation system coupled to the server, a graphical user interface having geographical mapping data displayed on the graphical user interface, wherein the graphical user interface is configured to allow a user to search and collect the real estate database with voice commands for real estate parcels of interest to the user that are in close proximity to a real-time location of the mobile automobile, and wherein the navigation system is further configured to compare and analyze the collected real estate parcels and display recommended real estate parcels for the user to select.

Abstract: A motor vehicle has at least one electric drive machine for driving the motor vehicle and at least one coupling mechanism which can be switched at least between a coupling position in which the electric drive machine is coupled to a drive wheel of the motor vehicle so as to transmit torque, and a decoupling position in which the electric drive machine is decoupled from the drive wheel. The at least one coupling mechanism is provided for being coupled to exactly one side of a drive axle of the motor vehicle so as to transmit torque and includes a form-fit coupling for switching between the coupling position and the decoupling position.

Abstract: A power generation assembly includes: an engine including a crank shaft having an axial direction extending vertically; and an axial gap power generator located at one side of the engine in the axial direction and including a rotor connected to the crank shaft so as to be rotatable about a rotation axis extending in the axial direction and a stator opposed to the rotor in the axial direction while being spaced apart from the rotor in the axial direction.

Abstract: A robot wheel driving apparatus comprises: a wheel configured to rotate and move a robot, a motor housing provided inside the wheel and having a cylindrical shape, the motor housing defining an open surface, a motor inserted into the motor housing and configured to provide a rotational force to the wheel, an inverter cover connected to the motor and covering the open surface of the motor housing, and an aluminum electrolytic capacitor protruding from an inside of the inverter cover in a direction opposite to the inverter cover, at least a part of the aluminum electrolytic capacitor being accommodated in the motor.

Abstract: A coolant circuit for a self-propelled work machine includes multiple electric drive components, including a coolant pump for generating a flow of coolant which circulates in the coolant circuit, a heat exchanger for dissipating thermal energy stored in the coolant, and at least two circuit lines which extend parallel to each other and are embodied to guide the coolant past the drive components respectively assigned to them, in order to absorb thermal energy. A self-propelled work machine, in particular a mobile crane, includes multiple electric drive components and one or more such coolant circuits.

Abstract: A thermal management circuit has a LT circuit including a reservoir tank and a battery circuit not including the reservoir tank. The thermal management system includes an ECU that controls a five-way valve to switch a plurality of modes with regard to a flow path for a heat medium in the thermal management circuit. The plurality of modes include a first mode (first circuit mode) and a second mode (third circuit mode). The first mode is a mode in which the LT circuit and the battery circuit are connected together in series. The second mode is a mode in which the LT circuit and the battery circuit are connected together in parallel and part of the heat medium flowing in the battery circuit flows to the LT circuit via the five-way valve.

Abstract: The invention relates to a shutter device (1) for a front-end air intake of a motor vehicle, comprising:—a support frame (3),—at least two shutters (5) comprising a shutter body (Sa) and a first end (Sb) connected to the support frame (3). According to the invention, the first end (Sb) of a first shutter (5) comprises a device for disconnecting (60) the first shutter (5), and the first end (Sb) of a second shutter comprises a device for disconnecting (60) the second shutter (5), each disconnection device (60) comprising:—a first portion (61) connected to the shutter body (Sa), and—a second portion (62) arranged opposite the first portion (61), each shutter device (1) comprising at least one stop (9), the first portion (61) and/or the shutter body (Sa) being configured to core into contact with the stop (9).

Abstract: The plurality of movable fins includes at least a first movable fin coupled to the actuator and a second movable fin coupled to the first movable fin via a time difference link. The time difference link does not interlock the second movable fin with respect to the first movable fin while the first movable fin rotates from the closed position to the predetermined intermediate position, and interlocks the second movable fin with respect to the first movable fin while the first movable fin rotates from the intermediate position to the open position.

Abstract: A variable grille apparatus can adjust a flow rate of air flowing through a grille and upgrade an opening/closing operation when adjusting the flow rate of the air, thereby improving merchantability. In addition, by diversifying the opening/closing operation of the grille such as sequentially operating or simultaneously operating the opening/closing operation of the grille, it is possible to upgrade the opening/closing operation of the grille, diversify the exterior design, and secure the flow rate of air through the optimization of the structural arrangement.

Abstract: Systems and methods for a lockable electric axle are provided. The electric axle includes a first electric machine coupled to a first drive wheel via a first gear set. The electric axle further includes a second electric machine coupled to a second drive wheel via a second gear set, and a locking clutch designed to selectively lock the rotation of a first rotor shaft and a second rotor shaft in the first and second electric machines, respectively.

Abstract: A drive device has two electric drive machines for distributing the torque between two wheels of an axle of a motor vehicle and an inverter unit which is electrically connected to the drive machines for converting an electrical DC signal into a drive-machine-specific electrical AC signal. The two drive machines are arranged spaced apart from one another in the axial direction to form an intermediate space, and components of the inverter unit are arranged in a first area, located in the intermediate space and oriented in a first direction transversely with respect to the axial direction, of the drive device, and in a second area, adjoining the intermediate space and oriented parallel to the axial direction, of the drive device, to form a low-inductance, T-shaped inverter architecture.

Abstract: A control device for a vehicle including an operation unit that receives an operation for setting ON or OFF of a plurality of driver assistance functions, wherein at least two or more driver assistance functions among the plurality of driver assistance functions are driver assistance functions classified into a specific group in which the degree of intervention of control for the driving operation is smaller than other driver assistance functions, and the operation unit includes a main switch for collectively setting ON or OFF of the driver assistance functions classified into the specific group.

Abstract: A pedal assembly for a vehicle that includes a foot pad, a pedal base, a flexible hinge that couples the foot pad to a first end of the pedal base, a sensor configured to sense a force exerted on the foot pad, and an electronic processor connected to the sensor. The electronic processor is configured to generate an output signal for controlling the vehicle based on a signal generated by the sensor and a model that defines a mechanical hysteresis effect. Another pedal assembly includes a prismatic joint that couples the foot pad to the pedal base. The prismatic joint enables linear displacement of the foot pad relative to the pedal base when a force is exerted on the foot pad.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to systems and methods avoiding collisions by monitoring the presence and alertness of a person in a vehicle. The alertness of that person may be monitored by identifying actions performed by that person when an automated driving assistant is used in a vehicle. Systems and method consistent with the present disclosure may monitor the alertness of a person that is located in a driving position of a vehicle according to criteria associated with particular individuals or with criteria associated with specific protocols. When a system or method consistent with the present disclosure identifies that a person is not alert, a corrective action may be initiated that reduces likelihood of a collision.

Abstract: An agricultural vehicle can include a cab including a frame and a windshield. A vehicle seat can include positioned within the cab and longitudinally rearward of the windshield. A user interface can include positioned at least partially on an opposing side of the vehicle seat from the windshield. The user interface can include a housing operably coupled with the frame. A cover can include operably coupled with the housing with the cover defining a void therein and a lip portion. A component can be configured to extend laterally through the void. The lip portion can be positioned at least partially vertically below the component.

Abstract: For a vehicle interior compartment defined by a vehicle floor, opposing sidewalls, a forward end and a rearward end, and a vehicle ceiling covering at least part of the compartment, an end zone overhead display structure includes bulkhead forming attachment elements coupled to a roof strut spanning from sidewall to sidewall of the vehicle roof. The display structure includes an open box-like upper bracket and an open box-like lower bracket coupled together with the roof strut interposed to provide an assembly that reduces unwanted motion, rotation or vibration of the display assembly.

Abstract: An embodiment method for automatized selection and documentation of personal highlights during journeys with a vehicle includes capturing journey data during a journey of the vehicle, the journey data including audio, image, or video data taken of an interior or an exterior of the vehicle, storing selected aspects of the journey data to a non-transient data storage in response to a trigger criteria being met during the journey in an associated driving situation, and generating a selection of personal journey highlights based on the selected aspects stored during the journey for presentation during or after the journey.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a contact-analogous head-up display, in particular an augmented reality head-up display, which places information in direct contact with the environment. Contrary to conventional head-up displays, the items of information appear as part of the environment. The subject matter of the disclosure relates to a dynamic improvement of the visibility of concealed AR elements in situations in which several elements are displayed in parallel.

Abstract: A light emission device is installed in a vehicle capable of changing a degree of involvement of a driver in surroundings monitoring during driving. A light emitter is configured to be located in a gaze stable field of view of the driver when an information display device is located in an effective field of view of the driver. The information display device is disposed on a side of a steering device in the mobile entity. The light emitter is configured to emit light in a manner according to the degree of involvement of the driver in the surroundings monitoring during driving.

Abstract: A display system for a vehicle to display vehicle information includes a meter panel, a heads-up display system, and a controller. The meter panel has at least one display section and the heads-up display system includes a projector mounted on the meter panel and arranged at a front of the meter panel opposite to the at least one display section. The projector is configured to project a light to display the vehicle information on the front windshield. The heads-up display system also includes a curve mirror arranged spaced apart from the projector and is adapted to reflect and focus the light on the front windshield to display the vehicle information on the front windshield. The controller is configured to control the meter panel and heads-up display system to display the vehicle information on the meter panel and the front windshield.

Abstract: A control method for an HV contactor and a control unit for the implementation thereof in a battery storage device, preferably a battery storage device of an electric vehicle, wherein in the battery storage device, modules are interconnected via electromechanical components in the form of contactors, fuses, and busbars and are connected to a battery management system for controlling charging and discharging, wherein at least one respective contactor is provided for potential-free isolation at external electrical terminals. The control unit uses HV contactors installed bidirectionally in a positive and negative path of the high-voltage battery storage device to trigger an opening actuation of an HV contactor in order to interrupt a current flow only in a preferred direction of the respective contactor.

Abstract: An electrified vehicle includes a traction battery coupled to an electric machine that provides propulsive force, an auxiliary battery, a voltage converter coupled to the traction battery and configured to convert traction battery voltage to auxiliary battery voltage, and a controller programmed to control the voltage converter to provide either a non-oscillating voltage above a first voltage threshold, or an oscillating voltage having a peak below the first voltage threshold based on a vehicle start signal and a vehicle brake pedal position signal. The controller may control the voltage converter to provide the non-oscillating voltage in response to the vehicle start signal being received while the brake pedal position signal indicates a released brake pedal, and to provide the oscillating voltage in response to the vehicle start signal being received while the brake pedal position signal indicates a depressed brake pedal.

Abstract: A system and method detect and manage conductive gaps between collector devices onboard vehicles and conductive pathways extending along routes traveled by the vehicles. The collector devices are conductively couplable to the conductive pathways. The system and method respond to a detected drop in an amount of electric current being conducted from the conductive pathway to the collector device of a vehicle with a responsive action prior to or during a subsequent drop in voltage being conducted from the conductive pathway to the collector device.

Abstract: A cooling device for cooling a traction battery of a vehicle by means of a fluid. The device includes an evaporation device for installing in a housing body of the traction body, at least one condensation device for installing on the vehicle outside of the housing body of the traction battery, and connection lines which conduct fluid evaporated in the evaporation device to the at least one condensation device and condensed fluid from the at least one condensation device back to the evaporation device. The evaporation device, the at least one condensation device, and the connection lines form a first cooling circuit. The first cooling circuit is designed in the form of a natural circulation.

Abstract: A charging connector apparatus for an electrically driven motor vehicle. The apparatus has a charging socket designed in a country-specific manner and an adapter element for fastening the charging socket designed in a country-specific manner on a vehicle body which includes a charging port. In order to simplify the manufacture and assembly of the charging connector apparatus, the adapter element for fastening charging socket designed in a country-specific manner is attached to a combined drive-and-guide device for a cover which, with the aid of the combined drive-and-guide device, can be moved between a closed position in which the charging port is closed by the cover and an open position in which, with the aid of the combined drive-and-guide device, the charging port is exposed by the cover.

Abstract: The invention relates to a contact unit (1) for establishing an electrically conducting connection, comprising: a first connecting part (100) including a first electrical contact (121) and a second connecting part (200) including a second electrical contact (221), wherein the first connecting part (100) comprises a first section (101) and a second section (102); the first connecting part (100) can be positioned with respect to the second connecting part (200) along the contacting axis (11) in an idle position; the first electrical contact (121) and the second electrical contact (221) are designed, upon contact, to establish an electrically conducting connection between the first connecting part (100) and the second connecting part (200), which is designed to conduct electrical energy; the contact unit (1) furthermore comprising a positioning unit (131, 110, 210) for an idle position; and an actuator (140), which is designed to displace the second section (102) of the first connecting part (100) in the contact

Abstract: A cooling system for an electric vehicle charge port includes a member having a base wall including an opening and a perimetrical wall extending from the base wall. The base wall and the perimetrical wall defining a volume. A heat spreader arranged in the volume. A terminal extends from the heat spreader through the opening in the base wall. An amount of phase change material (PCM) arranged in the volume, the amount of PCM is in contact with the terminal.

Abstract: A new pole design for on-route vehicle charging systems. According to preferred embodiments, the improved pole design of the present invention includes a removable hinge to allow the structure to be shipped on standard height flatbed trailers, fully wired, from the manufacturing facility.

Abstract: A positioning unit and a method for forming an electrically conductive connection between a stationary charging station and a vehicle using a positioning unit, the positioning unit having a positioning device and a drive unit for driving the positioning device. A charging contact is positionable between a contacting position for transmitting current and a retraction position for interrupting current by the positioning device. The drive unit includes a displacement drive acting on the positioning device and a spring device capable of providing a contact force on the charging surface. The positioning device includes a fixed bearing, an upper segment, and a lower segment, which are linearly movable in the vertical displacement direction. The spring device includes a contact spring coupled with the fixed bearing and the upper segment, which is moveable in relation to the lower segment by means of the displacement drive.

Abstract: An apparatus for holding a cable for an electric vehicle charger includes a cable holding unit configured to restrict a charging cable extended and connected to a charging coupler, and to ascend or descend to predetermined positions, a housing unit mounted in a manner that is rotatable along a leftward-rightward direction, the cable holding unit being accommodated inside the housing unit, a driving unit configured to provide drive power for enabling the cable holding unit to ascend and descend and drive power for rotating the housing unit, and a control unit configured to control the driving unit in such a manner that the cabling holding unit and the housing unit are selectively driven when the charging coupler is removed from an electric vehicle charger or rests thereon.

Abstract: A system for charging an electric vehicle from an overhead position includes a storage container defining an interior space therein and a bottom lid connected to the storage container. A charging cable fits within the interior space of the storage container. A charging controller connects the charging cable to a power source and has wireless communications hardware to receive wireless data that operates the system. An automated actuator is in data communication with electronic hardware to move the charging cable out of the storage container. A lid cable and/or a retractor cable is connected to the automated actuator to control the position of the bottom lid and/or the charging cable.

Abstract: An exemplary aspect of this disclosure relates to a charging system comprising a first battery; a photovoltaic array; a battery management system configured to cause a photovoltaic switchgear to open and close, wherein the high voltage switchgear is configured to receive power from the first battery at the same time the first battery receives power from the photovoltaic array through the photovoltaic switchgear; a junction including the photovoltaic switchgear; and a high voltage switchgear, wherein the first battery is configured to receive power from the photovoltaic array when the photovoltaic switchgear is closed.

Abstract: An Electric Vehicle onboard program feature that provides charge assistance to other EV requiring roadside assistance (EV2EV) called the EV Onboard Charge Distribution System. An EV Owner/Operator who did not make it to the next charging station could implement a smart phone APP and/or other means of implementing the onboard charge to share program menu screen to locate other EV Owner/Operators participants in the program to share their EV driving distance charges. The EV onboard menu called the Charge2Share onboard program feature works hand in hand with a Smart Phone APP and/or others, with the EV Owner/Operator first registering into a website, example www.EVChargetoShare.com, www.evcharge2share.com or a similar website to setup an account. The EVCharge2Share onboard program feature contains a payment system that allows EV Owner/Operator participants to earn some cash and/or credit for their next driving distance charge sharing services.

Abstract: A management apparatus includes a controller configured to manage a power supply vehicle. The controller is configured to notify a user of a result of a determination of whether the power supply vehicle can supply power to a vehicle of the user under specified conditions that include a position specified by the user and a time specified by the user. The controller is configured to accept a reservation for the power supply vehicle to supply power to the vehicle of the user.

Abstract: A battery charging system with enhanced time-based charging, which may be static or dynamic. A user provides a time available for charging a vehicle to a control unit of the vehicle, a mobile device of the user, or a control unit of a charging station directly. In any case, this information is received by the control unit of the charging station via a wired connection, a wireless connection, a near field connection, a cloud network, or directly. When the vehicle is connected to the charging station and charging commences, a charging power is selected and utilized such that enhanced charging can be provided in the available time period, illustratively providing as much charge as possible in the available time period. This charging power may be modified responsive to user changes to the available charging time while charging is ongoing.

Abstract: A battery charging system with enhanced time-based charging and coupling detection, as well as battery health monitoring and battery cell selection. A user provides a time available for charging to the vehicle or a mobile device and indirectly to a charging station, or the charging station directly. The time available for charging, as well as battery health information, is shared with the charging station when the charging station detects coupling of the associated connector/coupler to the vehicle, or when the vehicle is detected within a predetermined proximity of the charging station. Subsequently, a standard charging power may be utilized or a charging power may be selected and utilized such that enhanced or optimized charging can be provided for the available time period. A battery control unit identifies degraded or faulted battery cells and charging of these battery cells is avoided or deprioritized.

Abstract: An adaptive pre-charge control circuit includes include a high-voltage switch and a control circuit. The high-voltage switch controls the flow of current between an electric battery and a DC link capacitor, the electric battery to supply power to an electric vehicle. The DC link capacitor is made up of a sum of individual input capacitors of multiple subunits within an electric vehicle. The control circuit sends a PWM signal to the high-voltage switch based on a difference between an electric battery voltage and a DC link capacitor voltage.

Abstract: A battery charging system with enhanced time-based charging and coupling detection, as well as battery health monitoring. A user provides a time available for charging to the vehicle, a mobile device, or a charging station directly. In the case that the time available for charging is provided to the vehicle or the mobile device, this information, as well as battery health information, is then shared with the charging station when the charging station detects coupling of the associated connector/coupler to the vehicle, or when the vehicle is detected within a predetermined proximity of the charging station. When the vehicle is connected to the charging station and charging commences, a standard charging power may be utilized or a charging power may be selected and utilized such that enhanced or optimized charging can be provided for the available time period.

Abstract: This application provides a charging plug and socket-outlet, charging and to-be-charged apparatuses, a charging system, and a control method. The charging system includes: a charging apparatus and a to-be-charged apparatus. The charging apparatus includes a charging plug and a first cooling system. The charging plug includes a first electrical transmission interface, a first heat conduction output interface, and a first heat conduction input interface. The to-be-charged apparatus includes a battery, a charging socket-outlet, and a second cooling system. The charging socket-outlet includes a second electrical transmission interface, a second heat conduction output interface, and a second heat conduction input interface. The solutions of this application can be used to meet a heat dissipation requirement of the battery in the to-be-charged apparatus during super charging.

Abstract: A power system includes: a CEMS server; at least one power apparatus; and at least one vehicle. The power apparatus charges the vehicle in a first charging pattern, the vehicle transmits charging power values by the power apparatus to the CEMS server, and the server pairs an intended power apparatus having performed charging in the first charging pattern and an intended vehicle having transmitted a second charging pattern obtained based on the charging power values, if the first charging pattern and the second charging pattern match.

Abstract: A confirmation method has: converting first information based on second information to generate third information; transmitting the third information to the to-be-confirmed apparatus; receiving, from the to-be-confirmed apparatus, (i) fifth information generated through inverse conversion, by the to-be-confirmed apparatus, of the third information based on fourth information paired with the second information or (ii) sixth information generated through information processing, by the to-be-confirmed apparatus, on the fifth information according to a predetermined first algorithm; and (a) comparing the first information with the fifth information if the fifth information is received, or (b) if the sixth information is received, (i) comparing seventh information to be generated through information processing on the first information according to the first algorithm with the sixth information or (ii) comparing the first information with eighth information to be generated through information processing on the sixt

Abstract: A method and a system for controlling battery swapping of a vehicle and a vehicle are provided. The method includes: receiving, by a vehicle control unit (VCU), a battery swapping instruction, and transmitting the battery swapping instruction to a battery manager when the vehicle is in a high-voltage power-on state; transmitting, by the battery manager, an enable instruction to a direct current (DC) charger assembly in response to the received battery swapping instruction; and performing, by the DC charger assembly, a starting operation in response to the enable instruction, so as to provide a power supply voltage to a vehicle load after an electrical connection between a power battery pack and a high-voltage circuit of the vehicle is cut off during battery swapping of the vehicle.

Abstract: A system and method for selectively charging removable batteries used for powering a fleet of local use vehicles may include placing and selectively charging batteries in a charging repository. Batteries are charged to an at least threshold charge level at which the batteries may be used to power a vehicle in a duty cycle. Charging can be managed based on at least one of fleet battery replacement needs and electrical cost optimization. The repository includes at least one rack in which batteries may be charged and a robotic device for moving batteries back and forth between the rack and the vehicles. Charging batteries within the repository and supplying them to vehicles that drive to the repository for battery exchange provides efficient spatial usage.

Abstract: A wireless communication system for batteries removably mountable in local use vehicles and chargeable in a charging repository includes a plurality of batteries, each battery having a housing; a first wireless communication device attached to an outer surface of the housing for receiving and transmitting data; and electrical contacts attached to the housing for selectively providing power to or from the battery. A plurality of second wireless communication devices is mountable to either a one of the local use vehicles or to a location in the charging repository for communication with one of the first wireless communication devices when in an adjacent communication orientation.

Abstract: A battery system that collects and considers multiple variables to provide optimal charge and range information, either on a battery module or per cell basis. This system may provide the required charge time to complete a trip and provides a minimum SOC, which may be achieved by charging or via cell swapping. Variables considered may include expected traffic conditions for a trip, expected temperature for a trip, expected wind conditions for the trip, expected trip topography, etc., all gathered prior to the start of and/or updated during the trip. Based on this smart range estimation, the system can provide the cell swaps required, the number cells to charge, the expected charging time required, and alert the user if charge/swap related stops will be required during the trip in order to successfully complete the trip.

Abstract: A battery system that, based upon the state of charge (SOC), state of health (SOH), and discharge profile of a battery module, or removable cells of the battery module, apprises the user of optimal or allowable storage temperature and time before the charge and range of a fully charged battery module or removable cell is degraded. In the event that this optimal or allowable storage temperature or time is deviated from or exceeded, the battery system recalculates the necessary charging power and time to meet the original range calculation and satisfy original trip requirements. This may be utilized for cells stored both in the vehicle and cells stored remote from the vehicle.

Abstract: A vehicle power transfer system includes a current collector device, one or more actuators, and a controller. The current collector device is configured to be mounted on a vehicle and is movable relative to the vehicle. The current collector device is configured to receive electrical energy from an offboard power source for powering one or more operations of the vehicle. The controller is configured to determine an occurrence of a designated extend event. The controller is configured to control the one or more actuators to move the current collector device in an extending direction away from the vehicle for electrically connecting to a current-carrying device of the offboard power source in response to the occurrence of the designated extend event.