Abstract: The present invention relates to a vehicle air vent improved to maintain an amount of air passing through the inside of a duct without cutting one region of a main wing. A vehicle air vent includes a duct which accommodates air therein and guides a flow of the air, a front wing rotatable toward a side portion of the duct, a rear wing rotated in a direction intersecting a rotation direction of the front wing, a knob unit coupled to the rear wing to determine rotation directions of the front wing and the rear wing, and a guide unit which is disposed in the duct and rotates the front wing in conjunction with movement of the knob unit, wherein the guide unit includes a rod which has a curved shape along a rotational path of the knob unit and is movable toward the side portion of the duct in conjunction with the movement of the knob unit.

Abstract: This windshield comprises: a first glass panel having a first surface and a second surface; a second glass panel having a third surface and a fourth surface; and an intermediate film that is disposed between the first glass panel and the second glass panel, and that joins the second surface of the first glass panel to the third surface of the second glass panel. The failure stress of at least one region of the glass panel which is the inner panel is configured so as to be less than the failure stress of another region.

Abstract: A vehicular glass module includes: a glass panel having an information acquisition region which faces an information acquisition device and through which light passes; and a heating unit configured to heat at least the information acquisition region in the glass panel. The glass panel includes a first glass plate, a second glass plate, and an interlayer disposed between the first glass plate and the second glass plate and made of thermoplastic resin. The heating unit includes a power supply section disposed on the glass panel, and a heater disposed along a plate surface of the glass panel in the information acquisition region and configured to generate heat upon receipt of power supply from the power supply section. The heater is configured to be able to heat at least the whole information acquisition region and includes a uniform heating mechanism that uniformly heats the information acquisition region.

Abstract: A curtain assembly for a vehicle fixed by a magnetic force includes a curtain selectively stored in a vehicle in a rolled state, a shade bar provided at an end portion of the curtain in a deploying direction in a direction perpendicular to the deploying direction of the curtain, a frame to which the shade bar is fixed to maintain a state in which the curtain has been deployed when the curtain is maximally drawn out, a first magnet provided on one of the frame and the shade bar, and a locker provided on another of the frame and the shade bar, protruding therefrom when the shade bar approaches the frame within a predetermined distance, and attached to the first magnet by a magnetic force of the first magnet.

Abstract: Systems and methods of sun visor construction are provided. The method can include obtaining a section of material from a piece of material used to form a headliner of a vehicle. The method can include forming a first portion of material and a second portion of material from the section of material. The method can include stacking the first portion of material with the second portion of material. The method can include coupling a component with the first portion of material and the second portion of material to form a visor of the vehicle, the component covering an outer edge of the first portion of material and an outer edge of the second portion of material.

Abstract: A variable transmittance optical stack and a manufacturing method thereof, and a smart window including the same are proposed.

Abstract: An autonomous mobile body comprises a container apparatus where a plurality of sections can be separately locked and unlocked, where a window using a dimming glass is provided in a door of each of the plurality of sections; and a controller configured to cause movement to a predetermined location corresponding to a user who is a consignee of a first object, in a state where the dimming glass corresponding to a section where the first object is contained is made opaque, and cause the dimming glass of the section where the first object is contained to be transparent, in a case of successful authentication of the user.

Abstract: A USB jack is provided below a bulging part of a door trim. Therefore, the bulging part can prevent rainwater from entering the USB jack. As a result, the USB jack can be provided on the door trim. In addition, since a connection hole is provided in the bulging part, a USB cable can be arranged to extend from an internal space of a storage part to a lower space of the bulging part through the connection hole. As a result, although the USB jack is provided below the bulging part, the USB jack and a smartphone stored in the storage part can be connected by the USB cable.

Abstract: The present utility model discloses a folding car cover with support bars, including a front bar assembly, a flipping plate and a support bar system. The front bar assembly is connected to the flipping plate through a first rotating shaft system, the flipping plates are connected to each other through a second rotating shaft system. The support bar system includes a support bar and a support bar clamp block, the support bars and support bar clamp blocks are respectively connected to the flipping plate and the car body, the support bar system is used to support the flipping plate. In the present utility model, one end of the support bar system is connected to the car body, which can well ensure the stability when supporting, and the use of the support rod system does not affect the use of the guide rail.

Abstract: The invention discloses a hard folding car cover, including a fixed cover plate and a reversible cover plate, wherein the fixed cover plate is provided with one and the reversible cover plate is provided with at least one, the reversible cover plate is connected to another reversible cover plate by a first rotational shaft system, the first rotational shaft system includes a first intermediate bar, the fixed cover plate is connected to the reversible cover plate by a second rotational shaft system, the second rotational shaft system includes a second intermediate bar wherein the second intermediate bar is of the same width as the first intermediate bar. The present invention sets the first intermediate bar and the second intermediate bar to equal width, making the first intermediate bar and the second intermediate bar require only one set of mould for processing, saving production costs and improving production and installation productivity.

Abstract: The present invention provides retractable roof systems for vehicles that have an occupant space for one or more individuals. Advantageously, these systems can be operated with one hand by an occupant in a vehicle without the need for an external power source.

Abstract: The present invention discloses an embedded car cover including a front bar assembly, a cover plate, a rotating shaft system, a rear bar assembly, a lock system and a guide rail, the front bar assembly, guide rail and rear bar assembly forming a rectangular car cover frame, the guide rail is provided with two, both guide rails are connected to the cargo hopper on each side, the guide rails plane is connected with a first waterproof rubber strip, the rotating shaft system is locked to the guide rail by means of a lock system, the rotating shaft system includes a left intermediate bar, a right intermediate bar and intermediate rotating bar, the left intermediate bar and the right intermediate bar are respectively connected to the intermediate rotating bar by rotation, a second waterproof rubber strip is connected at the rotation of the left intermediate bar and the intermediate rotating bar, and at the rotation of the right intermediate bar and the intermediate rotating bar.

Abstract: A frameless vehicle door sealing strip structure is applied to a sealing connection of a glass piece and a cover plate and includes a sealing strip body and a first and second sealing part. The strip body arranged between the glass piece and the cover plate is fixedly connected to a spigot component of the side wall of the cover plate. The first sealing part is arranged on the side, facing the glass piece, of the strip body in a protruding mode and abuts against and is attached to the side, facing the strip body, of the glass piece. The second sealing part is arranged on the side, facing the glass piece, of the strip body in a protruding mode and fills a gap between the glass piece and the cover plate. Two defensive lines for sealing and water retaining are formed through the first and second sealing part.

Abstract: Disclosed is a reusable protective panel configured to adhere to an exterior surface of a vehicle, and to protect the exterior surface of the vehicle against scratches and dents. The reusable protective panel is flexible and can be shaped and dimensioned to fit on a particular exterior surface. An example reusable protective panel comprises a substrate layer that is a flexible material suitable for being printed on, an ink layer printed on the substrate layer, and a protective layer bonded to the ink layer. The protective layer is configured to protect the ink layer against scratches.

Abstract: A battery pack mounting structure and a truck are provided. The battery pack mounting structure includes a connecting member, a clamping plate, a first clamping member, and a second clamping member. The connecting member is configured to load a battery pack. The back plate is connected to the connecting member. The clamping plate is spaced apart from a side of the back plate away from the connecting member. A clamping space configured to accommodate the crossbeam is formed between the clamping plate and the back plate. The first clamping member and the second clamping member that are provided between the clamping plate and the back plate, and configured to fix the crossbeam between the clamping plate and the back plate in a vertical direction.

Abstract: A battery case that accommodates a battery for an electric vehicle includes a pair of side frames that constitute left and right side walls of the battery case in a vehicle width direction and extend along a vehicle front-rear direction, a cross member that partitions an internal space of the battery case in the vehicle front-rear direction and extends from one of the side frames to the other side frame, and a side bracket that is fixed to an outer surface of the side frame and is configured to attach the battery case to a vehicle body. The side frame includes a frame rib extending in the vehicle width direction inside the side frame and the side bracket includes a bracket rib extending in the vehicle width direction inside the side bracket.

Abstract: Disclosed in the present invention are a battery pack for an electric vehicle, and an electric vehicle comprising the battery pack. The battery pack for an electric vehicle is mounted on a vehicle body longitudinal beam of the electric vehicle, and comprises: a box body comprising at least two box body units, battery modules for externally charging and discharging being arranged in the box body units; and locking shafts provided horizontally, arranged on the upper part between two adjacent box body units, and corresponding to the position of a locking mechanism on the longitudinal beam. As for an electric vehicle, the center of gravity can be reduced, the driving stability is improved, and the height space below the vehicle can be fully utilized, so that a battery swapping device can conduct battery swapping easily, the station building cost, time and difficulty of a battery swapping station are reduced.

Abstract: The present application discloses a top hanging type battery pack and an electric vehicle. The top hanging type battery pack is detachably connected to locking mechanisms on longitudinal beams of an electric vehicle. The top hanging type battery pack comprises a battery pack case and lock connecting structures. When the top hanging type battery pack is installed on an electric vehicle, the center of gravity of the battery pack is low and located below the longitudinal beams, thereby lowering the center of gravity of the whole electric vehicle and improving the driving stability of the electric truck; moreover, the battery pack does not occupy the space behind the driver, and thus, the driving experience can be improved, or the electric vehicle can provide more space to carry more goods.

Abstract: A support device for a vehicular battery pack that is mounted under side rails constituting a ladder frame of a vehicle and that includes a pair of battery side-faces each of which faces outward in a vehicle width direction and is located outside in the vehicle width direction further than the side rails. The support device includes a battery-side bracket that includes an opposing plate facing one of the battery side-faces and receives the vehicular battery pack. A frame-side bracket couples the battery-side bracket to one of the side rails. A patterned opening unit is provided with a plurality of holes formed on the opposing plate of the battery-side bracket and mounts an on-board device on the battery-side bracket via at least one of the plurality of holes, the plurality of holes being arranged in a predetermined pattern.

Abstract: A vehicle comprises an internal combustion engine, a wheel propulsion shaft, wheels and a kinetic energy recovery system configured to recover and store kinetic energy of the vehicle, and restore the stored energy by propelling the wheel propulsion shaft and/or by cranking the internal combustion engine. To reduce the emissions of the vehicle, a method for operating the vehicle comprises, when the vehicle operates: when the vehicle is not stationary, recovering and storing kinetic energy of the vehicle in the KERS, when the vehicle is stationary, measuring an energy level stored in the KERS and comparing the measured energy level to a predetermined high threshold value, so that the method comprises, if the energy level stored in the KERS is above the predetermined high threshold value: stopping the internal combustion engine, then when the vehicle start is required, propelling the wheel propulsion shaft exclusively by the KERS.

Abstract: The first fastening member, to which the engine-side end of the plate part that fixes a part of the power control device, is fastened is connected to the first wall part of the case body. In addition, the connection part between the housing to which the engine block is connected and the first wall part and the connection part between the first fastening member and the first wall part are located at positions facing each other with the first wall part interposed between the connection parts. Thus, the rigidity of the connection part between the housing and the case body is improved, bending of the case body starting from the connection part is suppressed, and vibration of the electromechanical integration unit is suppressed. Therefore, deterioration of NV in the electromechanical integration unit is able to be suppressed.

Abstract: A suspension element includes a housing, a first joint, and a second joint. The housing is configured to couple a tractive element assembly to a vehicle. The housing has a first end configured to engage a portion of the vehicle and a second end configured to interface with the tractive element assembly. The first joint includes a first actuator and a first resilient member. The first actuator is configured to facilitate linear extension and retraction of the suspension element. The second joint includes a second actuator and a second resilient member. The second actuator is configured to facilitate rotational movement of the suspension element. The first resilient member and the second resilient member are configured to support a static load of the vehicle.

Abstract: An acceleration device can prevent abnormal acceleration of a vehicle even when an accelerator pedal is erroneously abnormally stepped on instead of a brake pedal, and alert a driver of occurrence of erroneously stepping on the accelerator pedal. Assuming that a driver erroneously steps on an accelerator pedal hard instead of a brake pedal, a magnet of a fixation part of a transmission/blocking mechanism and a magnetic opposing surface of a movable part are disengaged and separated from each other. Accordingly, movement of the accelerator pedal with respect to an accelerator lever is blocked, and the accelerator lever is returned to an idling state due to the action of the accelerator mechanism. Also, an impact and sound of the disengagement of the magnet is transmitted to the driver, and the foot takes a position different from a normal position. Accordingly, the driver can notice erroneous stepping on the accelerator pedal.

Abstract: An electronic vehicle steering accessory may include a body portion including an external surface; an electronic display screen positioned on the external surface of the body portion; and a computing device at least partially positioned within an interior of the body portion. The computing device may be communicatively coupled to the electronic display screen and configured to communicate with an external electronic device. The body portion may be removably couplable to a steering input and the computing device may be configured to render customizable content on the electronic display screen.

Abstract: A head-up display device (1), comprising a housing including a front wall (11), a rear wall and two opposing side walls connecting the side edges of the front wall (11) and the rear wall, and a covering wall (15), each of said walls including an upper edge (110, 120, 130, 140),—the covering wall (15) being connected to the upper edges of the front, rear and side walls so as to cover the internal cavity of the housing (10),—wherein said walls each include a lower edge opposite their upper edge, and at least one of the front (11), and/or rear and/or side walls comprise a frangible portion (55) arranged so as to allow the covering wall (15) to be moved closer to one of the lower edges by breaking said frangible portion.

Abstract: To provide a display system in which a display unit which is on the outside of a vehicle can be effectively used. According to an embodiment, when a person is not seated on a driver's seat of a vehicle, warning images regarding the vehicle are displayed on a display unit disposed on an exterior part of the vehicle; the display unit displays an authentication state of the person and a locked/unlocked state of a door of the vehicle; the warning image is also displayed on a meter of the vehicle; the warning image represents an alighting time warning about the vehicle; the warning image is hidden from display when the person is seated on the driver's seat; and the warning image is hidden from display when the door of the vehicle is locked.

Abstract: A method for protecting the battery of a wheel unit fitted to a wheel of a motor vehicle. The motor vehicle includes a central processing unit and the wheel unit includes at least a first sensor capable of measuring and of supplying an operating parameter of the wheel unit and a battery which supplies the wheel unit with power. The method including that the wheel unit transitions from an operational state to a non-operational state when the operating parameter reaches a predetermined upper threshold, and the wheel unit transitions from the non-operational state to the operational state when the operating parameter reaches a predetermined lower threshold.

Abstract: Method for controlling the operation of an electric machine of a motor vehicle comprising the following: detection of a fault condition; bringing the electric machine into one of at least two fault operation modes in which the electric machine generates a torque below a maximum torque particularly so as to be torque-free. The fault operation mode is selected depending on the value of a detected current through an electric or electronic component part associated with the electric machine.

Abstract: An electrified vehicle includes a drive device including an alternating current motor and an inverter that drives the alternating current motor, a control device that controls the drive device, and a heat transfer device that transfers heat of the drive device to a heating target. When a predetermined heat requirement condition transferred to the heating target is satisfied, the control device executes loss increase control to control the drive device so that the power loss increases compared to a case where the heat requirement condition is not satisfied. When an index value regarding a rotation speed of the alternating current motor is less than a first threshold, the loss increase control includes first control to make a d-axis current of the alternating current motor larger than a reference d-axis current, which is the d-axis current when the heat requirement condition is not satisfied.

Abstract: A control system for off-highway battery application powertrain systems that allows the operator to select one or more performance/operating modes. The one or more performance modes may be based on the work that needs to be accomplished using the machine vs. the hours needed before the next charge opportunity. Modes will take typically into consideration battery management system performance maps, Electric motor/inverter performance maps, pump performance maps and other systems communicating with the powertrain system. The operator is in control to optimize refill and/or next battery charge. The operator may have the option to select performance modes based on excavator performance vs. battery life. Remaining time and warning messages may be periodically sent to the operator based on the performance mode selected and current state of charge.

Abstract: A control system for a vehicle (1) provided with a differential mechanism (3) that applies a torque difference to left and right wheels (5) and two electric motors (2) coupled to the differential mechanism (3), the control system including: two control units (11, 12) being connected to each other via high-speed communication means and each controlling one of the two electric motors (2); a first rotation speed sensor (26R) that detects a first rotation speed of a first electric motor (2R) of the two electric motors (2) and outputs the first rotation speed to the two control units (11, 12); a second rotation speed sensor (26L) that detects a second rotation speed of a second electric motor (2L) of the two electric motors (2) and outputs the second rotation speed to the two control units (11, 12); and a superordinate control unit (10) that calculates demanded torques of the two electric motors (2) based on vehicle information of the vehicle (1).

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an apparatus comprising a controller, an inverter, a load and a DC link. The DC link is coupled to the load and couplable to a power source. The load comprises an AC electrical component. The inverter is configured to provide an output voltage and an output current to the AC electrical component, the output voltage having an output frequency. The controller is configured to: evaluate a component startup criterion relating to whether the AC electrical component is performing a startup process; in response to a determination that the component startup criterion has been met, operate the inverter in a protected startup mode; and when operating the inverter in the protected startup mode, control the output frequency such that the output frequency increases with time until the output frequency reaches a predefined operating frequency.

Abstract: This invention pertains to a three-port isolated active bridge DC-DC power converter comprising a control unit, a first primary-side port, a second primary-side port, two primary-side switching elements, a blocking switch, a secondary-side port and two secondary-side switching elements. The control unit is configured to open and to close the blocking switch, for preventing and allowing power flow between a primary side and a secondary side of the power converter. The control unit is configured to control the two primary-side switching elements and the two secondary-side switching elements for converting power between the primary-side ports and the secondary-side port. This invention further pertains to a three-port isolated active bridge DC-DC power converter system, a multi-port isolated active bridge DC-DC power converter, a multi-port isolated active bridge DC-DC power converter system, a solar power assembly, and a vehicle.

Abstract: An electric work vehicle includes a battery, a motor to be driven by electric power supplied from the battery, a cover covering the battery, and a support portion supported by the battery. The cover is supported by the support portion and swingable about a horizontal axis relative to the support portion to enable opening and closing, and the support portion is supported by a side portion of the battery.

Abstract: A vehicle body of a rolling compaction vehicle is provided with a battery case and a motor. A removable battery is removably housed in an insertion hole of the battery case. The battery case is in an inclined position. This inclination causes an opening of the insertion hole to face an outer edge of the vehicle body, and causes a wall portion that holds back the removable battery to face the inside of the vehicle body. Here, the lower end of the wall portion is located at a position lower than the lower end of the opening. Electric power of the removable battery is supplied to the motor.

Abstract: An electric vehicle includes a first power generation device that generates power, based on natural energy, a first power storage device that stores the power obtained by the first power generation device, an input-side terminal unit that externally receives power supply for charging, a cable that electrically connects the first power storage device and the input-side terminal unit, a second power storage device that stores the power stored in the first power storage device and supplied via the cable and the input-side terminal unit, and a motor that is driven based on the power from the second power storage device.

Abstract: An embodiment fuel cell module includes a fuel cell, a power distribution unit disposed above the fuel cell, the power distribution unit including a concave portion, and a cable configured to be connected to a connector of the power distribution unit within the concave portion. The power distribution unit according to an embodiment includes a front surface, a rear surface located opposite the front surface in a first direction, and first and second side surfaces facing each other in a vehicle width direction between the front surface and the rear surface, the vehicle width direction being a direction intersecting the first direction. In an embodiment, the connector is disposed on the first side surface or the second side surface to be connected to the cable.

Abstract: A method is for operating a commercial vehicle having a fuel cell system and an electromotive drive. The method includes: supplying reactants to a fuel cell of the fuel cell system, wherein the fuel cell is adapted to be operated at a changeable working point, activation of the fuel cell such that, via reaction of the supplied reactants, electrical energy is generated at a generated power, intermediate storage of the generated electrical energy at the corresponding power in a buffer store, and driving of the electromotive drive by withdrawal of electrical energy from the buffer store at a corresponding power. The method can further include: determination of weight information that is representative of the load state of the commercial vehicle, and adaptation of the working point in dependence on the determined weight information.

Abstract: In a control device for a power receiving device that is equipped with a power receiving coil that receives power contactlessly transmitted from a power transmitting coil of a power transmitting device, a switching element provided between the power receiving coil and a load is operated to perform a switching operation to control the output terminal of the power receiving coil. When executing the short-circuit mode that short-circuits between the two, the short-circuit mode is executed so as to avoid a region where the phase of the current in the inverter of the power transmission device is advanced.

Abstract: The present patent application describes a charger for electric vehicles that features a fault ride through capability, allowing it to use power from the vehicle's battery as a backup power source during low voltage faults of the grid. The charger includes a backup circuit that comprises a first coupling circuit connected to the power path of the electric vehicle battery through the charger, a second coupling circuit connected to the power path of the charger's power supply, and optionally a connection or conditioning circuit to match the voltages of the coupling circuits. The backup circuit enables the control and communication units of the charger to keep operating during low voltage faults of the grid, which can vary in duration from milliseconds to several seconds. The coupling circuits may be placed at various points in the charger's circuitry, such as the input, output, or internal points of the converter or power supply.

Abstract: An embodiment integrated charging and discharging apparatus includes an outlet configured to be inserted into and engaged with an inlet of a vehicle and a gender configured to be inserted into a distal end of the outlet in a removable manner and configured to switch a charging state to a discharging state or the discharging state to the charging state.

Abstract: A secondary connector of a power cable which is designed for electrical connection to a vehicle. The secondary connector includes a plug-in connector for detachable electrical connection to a power supply device, in particular a cable connection for detachable electrical connection to a coupling of the power cable, a limiting unit which is designed to limit an electric current flowing through the power cable to a maximum value, and an adjusting unit via which the maximum value can be adjusted.

Abstract: Conductive, dynamic and static connection device for electrical supply of electrically propelled vehicles comprising one current collector on board the vehicles, and one fixed conduit, comprising a vertical slot, opening into a cavity of the conduit to receive, vertically or horizontally, the current collector, the cavity containing electrical contact surfaces connected to a source, the contact surfaces being recessed from direct access through the slot, the electrical conductive supply comprises at least three conductors, one of which is “ground”, the vertical slot of the fixed conduit having a width “L” of less than 12 mm preventing the introduction of fingers in the slot, and in case the current collector is entering the conduit vertically, the collector comprises two current shoe assemblies articulated on a longitudinal horizontal axis, the rotation around the longitudinal horizontal axis between the vertical retrieval position and the contact position being less than 60 degrees.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a supply cable (10) for electrically connecting a vehicle (12) both to an energy supply device (16) and to a consumer, comprising: —a connecting line (13) having a coupling (6); —a primary connector (14) which is electrically coupled to the connecting line (13) and which has a vehicle connection point (14A) for releasably electrically connecting to the vehicle (12); —a secondary connector (15A) which, depending on its type, is provided either for releasably electrically connecting to the energy supply device (16) or to the consumer; wherein the vehicle connection point (14A) has at least one transmission element by means of which a status line of the supply cable (10) can be connected to the vehicle (12), the status line being designed to have a first characteristic indicating readiness of the supply cable (10) to transmit electrical energy to the vehicle (12) and to have a second characteristic indicating readiness of the supply cable (10) to draw electrical energy from the v

Abstract: An electronic circuit includes a power factor correction and inverter stage electrically connected to a power source. The power factor correction and inverter stage includes at least one relay. The electric circuit also includes an isolated direct current to direct current converter stage configured to convert power from the power factor correction and inverter stage and to provide the converted power to a load. The power factor correction and inverter stage is configured to selectively direct power from the power source to the isolated direct current to direct current converter stage and at least one power outlet.

Abstract: An energy management system can comprise a capacitor device, a first diode electrically coupled with the capacitor device and configured to bias an energy flow toward the capacitor device, a battery device having a greater energy density and a smaller power density than the capacitor device, the battery device configured to receive the capacitor energy from the capacitor device to store as battery energy, and a second diode electrically coupled with the capacitor device and the battery device. The second diode can convey capacitor energy from the capacitor device to the battery device and inhibit battery energy from passing from the battery device to the capacitor device. An electrical load electrically coupled with the battery device can receive battery energy from the battery device.

Abstract: A floor assembly for an inductive charging device for inductive charging of a motor vehicle parked on an underground may include a base plate extending transversely to a spacing direction, at least one flat coil disposed spaced apart from the base plate in the spacing direction, a core arrangement for magnetic flux guidance, and at least one support. The flat coil may include a spirally wound conductor. The core arrangement may be disposed spaced apart from the base plate and the flat coil in the spacing direction. The core arrangement may include at least one core body extending transversely to the spacing direction in the form of a plate. A lower cavity may be formed between the core body and the base plate. The support may be arranged between the core body and the base plate, and may extend through the lower cavity in the spacing direction.

Abstract: A system may include a charging station configured to charge an electric vehicle. The charging station includes a DC input configured to receive a DC input power. The charging station includes a DC output configured to be connected to an electric vehicle. The charging station is a DC-DC charging station.

Abstract: An energy storage and distribution system includes one or more battery energy storage systems (BESS) for storing electrical energy in batteries, and a power distribution module (PCM) for distributing power from the batteries to AC and/or DC electric vehicle chargers for charging electric vehicles (EVs). Incoming AC power is provided to each BESS, which may be connected or disconnected from the incoming AC power. In one embodiment, two BESS systems may be independently isolated from the incoming AC power such that the batteries in one BESS system may be charging while the other BESS is providing output power from its batteries. In another embodiment, connection to the incoming AC power is scheduled to allow the batteries to be charged during off-peak times. In another embodiment, connection to the incoming AC power is combined with the BESS stored electrical power to provide a higher available capacity that either operating alone.

Abstract: A vehicle control device is mounted on a vehicle that includes a power receiving device that receives power transmitted in a non-contact manner from a ground-side supply device and a battery that charges the power received by the power receiving device. The drive frequency determined based on the requested power of the side is set as the first drive frequency, and the first drive frequency is transmitted to the supply device using wide area wireless communication. When the inverter included in the supply device is controlled to the first drive frequency, the power receiving device receives the power transmitted in a contactless manner and charges the battery, and the power is transferred before and after changing the inverter drive frequency to the first drive frequency. Feedback control is performed to check whether the transmission efficiency is high.