Abstract: A method of controlling an apparatus of multi-air mode for an air conditioner of a vehicle includes turning on power to the air conditioner, by a driver using an air conditioner operation unit provided in the vehicle. The method includes: determining, by a controller, whether a driver has turned on a multi-air mode through the air conditioner operation unit; in response to determining that the multi-air mode is turned on, operating, by the controller, the air conditioner in the multi-air mode; determining, by the controller, whether an intensity of air discharged from the air conditioner is greater than or equal to a first stage; and in response to determining that the intensity of air discharged from the air conditioner is greater than or equal to the first stage, automatically adjusting, by the controller, the intensity of the air to a second stage less than the first stage.

Abstract: A switching device of a thermal management system is configured to switch a thermal management circuit to a first circuit mode or a second circuit mode based on the relationship between a battery temperature and a threshold temperature. When a predetermined condition that the amount of change in chiller temperature associated with switching of the circuit mode of the thermal management circuit is expected to be larger than a reference amount is satisfied before the switching of the circuit mode, the control device adjusts the threshold temperature so that the amount of change in chiller temperature becomes smaller than the reference amount.

Abstract: The embodiments of the present invention are configured to cool the occupant(s) while operating an open-air vehicle, utilizing evaporative cooling, reducing the potential for potentially adverse heat related health conditions. The misting apparatus is comprised of a remote water reservoir, manually gas pressurized by a piston type pump. The apparatus is manually activated by depressing an integral normally closed, manually operated, momentary, push button on/off water control valve, incorporated into the water control manifold, between the pressurized water reservoir, and the misting nozzle manifolds. Water is supplied via a main water supply line, joined at the outlet side of the pressurized water reservoir, to the inlet side of the water control manifold. Depressing the push button on-off water control valve, water flows through the control valve.

Abstract: For assembling a heat pump, an apparatus includes a loading part located in an initial section of the fully automatic intelligent production line of an integrated thermal management module. The apparatus includes a first assembling part, located downstream of the loading part, that assembles a refrigerant side components of the heat pump. The apparatus includes a first testing part, located downstream of the first assembly part, that tests the refrigerant side components. The apparatus includes a second assembling part, located downstream of the loading part, that assembles the cooling water side components of the heat pump. The apparatus includes a second testing part, located downstream of the second assembling part, that tests the cooling water side components. The apparatus includes a finished product part, located downstream of the second testing part, that outputs a finished product.

Abstract: Method for optimizing energy use in vehicles comprising an air-circulation and -recirculation system, the method comprising the steps of measuring a carbon dioxide level of vehicle cabin air, a relative humidity level of cabin air and at least one temperature of at least one window, providing the measured carbon dioxide level, the relative humidity level and the temperature to a processing unit, providing a desired cabin temperature and an indexed optimal carbon dioxide level to the processing unit, calculating deviation of the measured cabin air carbon dioxide level from the indexed optimal carbon dioxide level, calculating optimal cabin air relative humidity level based on the desired cabin temperature, and, based on the calculation, determining the optimal rate at which to provide outside air to the cabin to achieve the calculated optimal cabin air relative humidity level and the indexed optimal carbon dioxide level, determining the recirculation rate required to provide outside air to the cabin at the det

Abstract: A method and system are disclosed for adaptive cabin air quality control. The method includes: collecting, on a computer processor, data from one or more air quality sensors; calculating, by the computer processor, a pollution level for one or more grid locations; receiving, by the computer processor, a location for a vehicle within the one or more grid locations, the vehicle including an air cabin air recirculation system with a controllable air flap; calculating, by the computer processor, a real-time flap position for the controllable air flap based on the pollution for the one or more grid locations and the location for the vehicle within the one or more grid locations; and sending, by the computer processor, the real-time flap position to the vehicle.

Abstract: A pressure relief valve includes a housing configured for installation into a duct opening of a duct, and a diffuser installed into the housing and movable between a closed position and an opened position along a valve axis. The diffuser includes a tubular diffuser body having an inlet opening at a first end, a diffuser cap located at a second end of the tubular diffuser body to close the tubular diffuser body at the second end, and one or more outlet openings located between the inlet opening and the diffuser cap. A biasing element biases a position of the diffuser toward the closed position. When an airflow pressure in the duct exceeds a threshold, the airflow urges the diffuser toward the opened position thus allowing the airflow to exit the pressure relief valve at the one or more outlet openings.

Abstract: A cooling system for a motor vehicle includes a first cooling circuit through which a coolant can flow, and at least one drive machine by means of which the motor vehicle can be driven, disposed in the first cooling circuit and thus is cooled by means of the coolant. A first cooler for cooling the coolant flowing through the first cooling circuit is disposed in the first cooling circuit. The system further includes a second cooling circuit through which the coolant can flow, and a flow branch, through which the coolant can flow and in which a second cooler is disposed for cooling the coolant flowing through the flow branch. A valve device can be switched between a first switching state and a second switching state to thereby connect the second cooler selectively, and thus as required, to the first cooling circuit or to the second cooling circuit.

Abstract: Embodiments provide a 3-way valve and a heat pump system using same, the 3-way valve comprising: a housing in which an inlet, a first outlet, and a second outlet are disposed; and a ball valve which is disposed inside the housing, wherein the ball valve comprises: an inlet hole which is connected to the inlet and into which a refrigerant flows; a first outlet hole and a second outlet hole, through which the refrigerant flowing into the inlet hole flows out, and when the ball valve rotates, the refrigerant flowing out through the first outlet hole passes through the first outlet, and the flow rate of the refrigerant flowing out through the second outlet hole is controlled through the second outlet.

Abstract: A power unit structure includes a driving shaft of a driving source, and a driven shaft interlocked with the driving shaft, the structure of a power unit further includes an auxiliary machinery driven by receiving a rotational motion of an output shaft which is one of the driving shaft and the driven shaft, an auxiliary machinery input shaft disposed coaxially with the output shaft is connected to the auxiliary machinery, and a connecting portion configured to integrally rotatably connect the auxiliary machinery input shaft is formed integrally with the output shaft.

Abstract: A heat pump system for a vehicle is configured by including a valve, a first cooling apparatus, a second cooling apparatus, and a flow control line, to be configured for adjusting a temperature of a battery module by use of a single chiller where a refrigerant and a coolant are heat-exchanged, selectively recollecting waste heat of the electrical component and the battery module and using the same for heating of the vehicle interior, and forming a plurality of coolant flowing lines by a single valve according to selected mode of the vehicle.

Abstract: An air-conditioning system for a vehicle has an air treatment part with an evaporator, past which an air stream to be conditioned is conducted by a supply air fan. A condensate collection trough collects the condensate which forms on the evaporator. The condensate collection trough is connected to an outlet opening to its surroundings in order to discharge collected condensate. A discharge of condensate from the condensate collection trough through the outlet opening is assisted by way of a compressed air device which is arranged in such a way that it acts on the collected condensate in the direction of the surroundings of the condensate collection trough.

Abstract: The disclosure concerns a sunshade have a collapsible body with a first elongated compartment and a second elongated compartment slidably coupled to the first elongated compartment. A first retractable substrate is coupled to the first elongated compartment where the first retractable substrate is configured to retract within the first elongated compartment. Likewise, a second retractable substrate is coupled to the second elongated compartment where the second retractable substrate is configured to retract within the second elongated compartment. A first and second attachment components are coupled to the first and second retractable substrates, respectively. The first and second attachment components are configured to engage with clips disposed on visors of a vehicle for maintaining the first and second retractable substrates in a deployed state for covering a windshield of the vehicle for blocking sunlight and heat.

Abstract: A vehicle roof having a frame device of a roof module and having a guide rail attached to the frame device for movable mounting of a vehicle component, in particular of a sunroof cover, wherein the guide rail is arranged on a frame part of the frame device with a seal placed in between, and in that a reference point is provided for positioning the guide rail at a defined installation spacing between the guide rail and the frame part, and the reference point is formed on the frame part, is defined on the frame part or is assigned to the frame part.

Abstract: A top for an automobile can include a fabric layer. The top can include a front header cable that is embedded in the fabric layer. The top can include a preformed header rail defining a channel that is configured to releasably couple to a windshield frame of the automobile. The top can include at least one rear strap configured to couple to the automobile and to the fabric layer.

Abstract: A rack for a truck, SUV or vehicle is disclosed herein which allows the user to lift a load above a roof of the vehicle. The load can be secured to the roof via the rack. Rotating rails are attached to a stationary rails. The stationary rails are mounted to the roof of the vehicle. A basket may be traversably slideable from the rotating rails to the stationary rails. The rotating rails may be lifted up after loading a basket to also lift the basket and the load up and allow the basket to slide onto the stationary rails. Once the basket and load are on the stationary rails, the basket is locked into place with a lock so that the load remains in place while the user is driving.

Abstract: A sealing arrangement for sealing a closure member against a frame portion. The sealing arrangement comprises a first sealing profile strand, a second sealing profile strand, and a corner sealing portion. The first sealing profile strand is arranged along a first direction and has a first cross-section. The second sealing profile strand is arranged along a second direction transverse to the first direction, and has a second cross-section. The corner sealing portion joins the first sealing profile strand and the second sealing profile strand in a region of respective ends thereof. The corner sealing portion comprises a third sealing profile strand having a third cross section and a first end and a second end. The first end of the third sealing profile strand is joined to the first sealing profile strand. The second end of the third sealing profile strand is joined to the second sealing profile strand.

Abstract: A modular system for a vehicle. The modular system includes a plurality of energy source modules configured to be connected to or included in a propulsion system of a vehicle, each one of the energy source modules having a rectangular cross-section. The modular system also includes a support structure operatively connectable to a chassis of the vehicle, the support structure defining a space for receiving said energy source modules. At least one of the energy source modules is a pressurized vessel containing a gas. The invention also relates to a vehicle and to an installation method.

Abstract: A hybrid drive system has an internal combustion engine, electric engine, and transmission having a first spur gear section and a second spur gear section, which provide output via at least one layshaft, and a four-shaft planetary transmission, which has a first planetary gear set having a first sun gear, a first planetary carrier and a first annular gear, and a second planetary gear set having a second sun gear, a second planetary carrier and a second annular gear. The first annular gear is couplable with a crankshaft of the internal combustion engine. The first sun gear is permanently connected to the second annular gear fixed against rotation. A rotor of the electric engine is couplable with the second annular gear fixed against rotation. The first planetary carrier is permanently connected to the second planetary carrier fixed against rotation. A first input shaft of the first spur gear section rotatable around a main axis of rotation is connected to the second planetary carrier fixed against rotation.

Abstract: An electric vehicle in which a mechanical-electrical integrated unit including a driving apparatus and an electric-power control device is housed in a single casing and is located in a position adjacent to an engine including a supercharger, an air cleaner is located on one of opposite sides of the mechanical-electrical integrated unit which is remote from the engine in a width direction of the vehicle, and an intake pipe includes a portion which is located downstream of the air cleaner and upstream of the supercharger, wherein the portion of the intake pipe is located on an upper side of the mechanical-electrical integrated unit in a vertical direction of the vehicle, and straddles the mechanical-electrical integrated unit in the width direction.

Abstract: Disclosed is a power transmission apparatus for a hybrid vehicle.

Abstract: A motor unit includes a first rotating shaft driven by a motor and including a first gear, a pair of first bearings, each of which is located on each side of the first gear, and that supports the first rotating shaft to the casing such that the first rotating shaft is rotatable, a second rotating shaft being parallel to the first rotating shaft and including a second gear meshing with the first gear, and a pair of second bearings, each of which is located on each side of the second gear, and that supports the second rotating shaft to the casing such that the second rotating shaft is rotatable. The second bearings are located between the first bearings in an axial direction parallel to the first rotating shaft and the second rotating shaft, and each of the second bearings includes an outer ring, an inner ring, and a rolling element.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a computer system and a method for controlling pressure release in a liquid gas fuel volume of a vehicle, the vehicle including a liquid gas fuel volume, a valve controllable to ventilate a volume of fuel gas into ambient surroundings of the vehicle, a sensor assembly, a navigational system and a computer system including a processor device. The method includes, by the processor device identifying the vehicle approaching a confined space, measuring by the sensor assembly a status of the liquid gas fuel volume. Based on the measured status of the liquid gas fuel volume and on historical data, estimating an amount of fuel gas that would be released while the vehicle is located in the confined space, and controlling the valve to preemptively ventilate at least the estimated amount of fuel gas from the liquid gas fuel volume before reaching the confined space.

Abstract: A vehicular charge port closure system includes a cover panel and an actuator that is electrically operable to move the cover panel between a closed position and an opened position. The actuator includes a motor operable to drive an input gear of a gear train, an output element coupled to the cover panel and a clutch element coupled to the output element and to an output gear of the gear train. The output element moves together and in tandem with the cover panel. The motor, when operated, drives the input gear to drive the output gear and drive the clutch element to impart movement of the output element and the cover panel. The clutch element, when the cover panel is manually moved, decouples the output element from the output gear and manual movement of the cover panel does not impart movement of the gear train.

Abstract: An axle assembly having a differential carrier, a drive pinion, a bearing assembly, and a preload nut. The drive pinion has a shaft that has a threaded portion. The bearing assembly rotatably supports the drive pinion on the differential carrier. The preload nut mates with the threaded portion and exerts a preload force on the bearing assembly.

Abstract: A drive system for a vehicle for variable distribution of torque, from a primary input and secondary input, between a left wheel and a right wheel of a vehicle, the drive system includes a first and second torque output shaft, one for each of the left wheel and the right wheel, an open differential, and independently controllable first and second clutch packs, configured such that: torque from the primary input is transferred to each of the torque output shafts via the clutch packs; torque from the secondary input is transferred to each of the torque output shafts via the open differential; torque from one output of the open differential is summed with torque from one clutch pack output in the first torque output shaft; and torque from another output of the open differential is summed with torque from the other clutch pack output in the second torque output shaft.

Abstract: A system and method for controlling displays within a vehicle via a mobile computing device is provided. Generally, a user may activate a display device within a vehicle and control content presented via a computing device operably connected to the display device. A computer readable signal containing login credentials may be sent to the display device, allowing the system to identify the user. In some embodiments, the system may create custom advertisement blocks for the user based on user data collected by the system. In other embodiments, the system may attempt to locate the positions of the users within the vehicle to determine which displays within the vehicle should be used to present content. In some embodiments, machine-based learning may be used to assist with identifying users and targeted advertising.

Abstract: The information processing device includes an acquisition unit that acquires detection information detected by a detection unit including the vehicle speed of the own vehicle and the inter-vehicle distance from another vehicle running ahead of the own vehicle in the traveling direction of the own vehicle; displaying on a display unit in the vehicle a graphical image representing information about the inter-vehicle time required for the own vehicle to reach the position where the other vehicle is located, which is derived using the acquired detection information; a display control unit that changes display of the graphic image when a magnitude of variation in at least one of the vehicle speed and the inter-vehicle distance included in the information exceeds a predetermined threshold.

Abstract: An information provision device, information provision method, and a non-transitory recording medium storing a program for causing a computer to execute the information provision method. Each of the information provision device and the information provision method includes projecting an image light to a light transmission member to display a for-driver information image indicating for-driver information to be provided to a driver of a mobile object in a prescribed display area, and displaying at a first point where a normal for-driver information image is displayed a priority for-driver information image in place of the normal for-driver information image, where the displaying includes displaying the normal for-driver information image at a second point different from the first point for at least some of a period during which the priority for-driver information image is displayed at the first point.

Abstract: A display assembly for a vehicle is disclosed. The display assembly may include a variable transmittance panel in connection with a support structure connecting the display assembly to the vehicle. The variable transmittance panel may include an electro-optic element configured to vary in transmittance in response to a transmittance control signal and a display that is at least partially light transmissive. The display may include opposing display surfaces on a first side and a second side. The first side is disposed adjacent to the electro-optic element. In operation, the display may output display content as display light from both the first side and the second side. The visibility of the display light output from the first side may be controlled or adjusted by the transmittance of the electro-optic element.

Abstract: A vehicle display device can include: a cover glass that is multicurved, wherein the cover glass is free floating and has an exposed glass edge; display modules that each has a free-form shape, the display modules positioned side by side and covered by the cover glass; an active pixel area visible through the cover glass, wherein the active pixel area includes a first area that has touch sensitivity and a second area that does not have touch sensitivity; and a connection portion configured for mounting the vehicle display device to a dashboard so that the vehicle display device floats from the dashboard.

Abstract: A method for adapting a display of the surroundings of a motor vehicle includes: (i) acquiring a first spatial area formed in the surroundings of the motor vehicle having a first partial area and a second partial area by way of a first image sensor; (ii) displaying an image detail which includes the first partial area by way of a display device; (iii) carrying out object recognition on the second partial area by way of an algorithm for object recognition stored in an evaluation device; and (iv) adapting the image detail by way of an algorithm for image processing stored in the evaluation device such that at least the object of the second partial area is displayed by the display device when carrying out the object recognition has had the result that an object is displayed in the second partial area and when the object meets a specified criterion.

Abstract: A component for a vehicle interior may comprise a composite structure comprising a cover structure comprising a cover base, a cover layer and a cover surface. The cover structure may provide a user interface comprising an input device. The cover layer may cover at least a portion of the cover base. The cover base may comprise a core and a perimeter. The cover layer may deform between the core and the perimeter. The core may provide the cover surface for the input device. The cover layer may be softer than the cover base. The cover layer may be molded on the cover base. The cover layer may comprise a projection fit within a recess in the cover base. The cover surface may comprise a surface of the core projecting above a surface of the cover layer. The cover structure may comprise a decorative layer on the cover layer.

Abstract: A vehicle display control device includes: a processor configured to: acquire a vehicle speed of a subject vehicle, an inter-vehicle distance to another vehicle traveling in front of the subject vehicle in a traveling direction, and at least one of a specified value or a detected value of an inter-vehicle time required for the subject vehicle to reach a position at which the other vehicle is present; and display inter-vehicle information indicating the specified value or the detected value of the inter-vehicle time and the inter-vehicle distance at a position corresponding to a forward side of the subject vehicle represented by a first icon in the traveling direction on a display equipped in the subject vehicle.

Abstract: An in-vehicle cutoff device includes a first input terminal, a first output terminal, a first conductor wire, a second input terminal, a second output terminal, a second conductor wire, a first current detector capable of detecting a current flowing through the first conductor wire or the second conductor wire, a second current detector capable of detecting a current flowing through the first conductor wire or the second conductor wire, a pyrotechnic circuit breaker capable of irreversibly disconnecting the first conductor wire, and controller capable of controlling a cutoff operation of the pyrotechnic circuit breaker in response to the detected currents. The controller causes the cutoff operation of the pyrotechnic circuit breaker to perform the cutoff operation when both of a first current value generated based on a first detection signal and a second current value generated based on the second detection signal exceed an overcurrent threshold.

Abstract: An electric vehicle solar charging system for recharging the vehicle's main battery using solar energy. The system includes multiple solar panels covered with tempered curved plastic or glass covering the solar panels for protection from physical damage and weather elements wherein each solar panel is connected to a battery charge controller that regulates the amount of current and voltage sent to the integrated battery(s), preventing overcharging, or undercharging of the integrated battery(s). In some embodiments, the system also includes a secondary battery that can be used to provide power to the main battery when solar energy is insufficient. The system can be integrated or retrofitted in an electric vehicle. The solar panels are recessed about ½? below the car exterior and positioned at an angle that closely follows the angle of the exterior surface of the vehicle.

Abstract: A motor performing power driving and regeneration has an inverter, a mechanical brake, a power storage device supplying energy to the motor, an accelerator operator controlling the motor to adjust a drive torque of a driving wheel, a mechanical brake operator controlling the mechanical brake to adjust a braking torque, a regenerative brake operator adjusting a braking torque of the driving wheel and recovering the energy into the power storage device, and a detector detecting a rotation speed of the motor. When the rotation speed of the motor is equal to or higher than a predetermined value, a predetermined braking torque, based on an operation amount of the regenerative brake operator, is generated by regenerative braking.

Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for operating a vehicle system, including determining a motion of a universal joint in a drive axle assembly of the vehicle system and adjusting a speed of a motor of the vehicle system based on the motion of the universal joint.

Abstract: The electrified vehicle includes a first motor that drives a first wheel, a second motor that drives a second wheel different from the first wheel, a temperature sensor provided for the first motor, and a control device. The control device estimates the temperature of the first motor based on the detection signal from the temperature sensor, and corrects the temperature of the first motor based on information indicating a relative relation between operation of the first motor and operation of the second motor. These processes allow the control device to estimate the temperature of the second motor, control the operation of the first motor based on the estimated temperature of the first motor, and control the operation of the second motor based on the estimated temperature of the second motor.

Abstract: The controller of the electric vehicle is configured to control the torque of the electric motor using the MT vehicle model based on the operation amount of the accelerator pedal, the operation amount of the pseudo-clutch pedal, and the shift position of the pseudo-shifter. The electric vehicle also includes a pedal reaction force generator that generates a pedal reaction force in response to the operation of the pseudo-clutch pedal using by the operating of the reaction force actuator. The controller is configured to store the pedal reaction force characteristic simulating the characteristic of the pedal reaction force according to the operation of the clutch pedal. Then, the controller is configured to control the pedal reaction force output by the pedal reaction force generator in response to the operation of the pseudo-clutch pedal using the stored pedal reaction force characteristic.

Abstract: A method implemented by one or more processors includes receiving vehicle data associated with an operation of a micromobility vehicle, and determining, based on the vehicle data, a braking action to be performed by the micromobility vehicle. The braking action is configured to effect the operation of the micromobility vehicle. The method further includes identifying, based at least in part on one or more components of a powertrain of the micromobility vehicle, one or more authentication identifiers associated with a secured functionality of the one or more components of the powertrain, and in response to determining that the one or more authentication identifiers satisfies a predetermined condition, causing the micromobility vehicle to perform the braking action.

Abstract: An electrified vehicle includes a motor including windings, a power factor correction circuit including AC and DC terminals and including legs corresponding to respective AC terminals and connected between the DC terminals, and a DC/DC converter including a first switching circuit including first, second, and third primary legs connected between terminals of a battery, a second switching circuit including at least one secondary leg connected between the DC terminals, and a transformer connected between the first and second switching circuits. In a battery discharging mode, the DC/DC converter switches the first primary leg and the at least one secondary leg, outputting a voltage of the battery to the DC terminals via the transformer. When the motor may be driven, the DC/DC converter switches the second and third primary legs electrically disconnected from the transformer, outputting the voltage of the battery to the motor.

Abstract: A DC charging circuit includes a first inverter module corresponding to a first battery; a second inverter module corresponding to second battery; and DC terminals tapping off a high-side of the first inverter module and a low-side of the second inverter module. A front-end switching circuit is also described. The front-end switching circuit controls charging input from a DC source to at least one inverter circuit, each inverter circuit corresponding to at least one respective battery. The front-end switching circuit is an add-on for interfacing to high voltage DC inputs.

Abstract: A method of operating a vehicle fleet includes identifying, by a fleet controller, a first vehicle within a vehicle fleet as a charger vehicle, identifying, by the fleet controller, a second vehicle within the vehicle fleet as a vehicle to be charged, navigating, by a controller of the charger vehicle, the charger vehicle to the second vehicle, and transferring, through a first wireless charging coil of the charger vehicle and a second wireless charging coil of the second vehicle, electrical energy to charge a battery of the second vehicle.

Abstract: A controller of a charge system, in response to detecting occurrence of a predefined condition, commands switches of pilot and proximity communication lines to open. This severs a physical communication link between a charge port that is configured to receive a plug of electric vehicle supply equipment and the controller. The controller, after expiration of a predetermined period of time, may command the switches to close to reestablish the physical communication link.

Abstract: An ECU performs processing including: a step of obtaining a pilot signal CPLT and a connector connection signal PISW; a step of determining, when a connector is attached, a type of the connector; a step of controlling, when there is a function corresponding to the type of the attached connector, the connector to be set to a lock state; a step of performing control corresponding to the attached connector; and a step of maintaining, when there is no function corresponding to the type of the attached connector, an unlock state of the connector.

Abstract: An electric or Hybrid vehicle is provided, the electric or Hybrid vehicle including: a battery configured to provide motive power to the vehicle; one or more electrical systems controlling one or more operations of the vehicle; a turbine configured to be exposed to airflow while the vehicle is in motion; a generator coupled to the turbine and configured to generate electricity in response to rotation of the turbine; and a control system configured to selectively control flow of electricity from the generator to the battery for charging the battery and to the one or more electrical systems for powering the one or more electrical systems.

Abstract: A charging and discharging apparatus and a vehicle, to reduce complexity of a structural layout of the vehicle and improve integration of the vehicle. The charging and discharging apparatus includes: an AC/DC conversion circuit configured to convert an input first alternating current into a first direct current; a DC/DC conversion circuit configured to rectify the first direct current to output a second direct current used to charge a power battery and a third direct current used to charge a low-voltage battery; a DC/AC conversion circuit configured to convert a fourth direct current output by the power battery into a second alternating current used to supply power to a power-consuming device; and a controller configured to control output voltages and/or output currents of the AC/DC conversion circuit, the DC/DC conversion circuit, and the DC/AC conversion circuit.

Abstract: Precast charging station pads comprising a base, a first barrier attached to the base, and a conduit chase extending through the base. A method of installing a precast charging station pad having a base, one or more barriers, a conduit chase, and lifting pins, the method comprising digging a hole at least 6 inches wider in each direction as the precast charging station pad, filling the hole with sufficient crushed stone so that the precast charging station pad will be level with a final grade, installing a conduit, placing the precast charging station pad over the conduit using lifting pins, backfilling soil around the precast charging station pad, and compacting the soil.

Abstract: The server device communicates with a plurality of power supply vehicles that dispatch from a power supply base to the power supply destination and return to the power supply base through the communication unit through the communication unit, and performs a first power supply during returning. a control unit that instructs the vehicle and a second power supply vehicle on the move to merge at a junction and provide the remaining power of the first power supply vehicle to the second power supply vehicle.