Abstract: A charging control device of a vehicle includes a power storage device, a communicator configured to communicate with a charger, and a controller configured to control charging by the charger. The controller is configured to perform control of transmitting second information as information regarding voltage at a time of charging when performing retransmission of the information regarding the voltage at the time of the charging to the charger through the communicator, after transmitting first information as information regarding voltage at the time of charging to the charger through the communicator. The first information is information indicating that the charging is to be performed using the first voltage. The second information is information indicating that the charging is to be performed using the second voltage.

Abstract: The energy management method includes scheduling charging of the electrified vehicle for energy management to be performed at a predetermined charging center on a predetermined execution date, when pre-charging operation of the electrified vehicle is detected at a location other than the charging site on the execution date, calculating a recommended value of a charging amount at the location for the electrified vehicle, requesting permission from a user of the electrified vehicle to set an upper limit value of a charging amount at a location other than the charging site to the recommended value, and when the permission is received from the user of the electrified vehicle, setting the upper limit value of the charging amount at a location other than the charging site to the recommended value.

Abstract: A system includes circuitry configured to: acquire a first electric power amount that is an electric power amount of an accommodation region when controlling a temperature of a vehicle parked in the accommodation region by using an air conditioner in a parking lot; acquire an total electric power amount that is a total of electric power amounts when controlling a temperature for each vehicle by using a temperature control device of each vehicle; and set a temperature control method based on the first electric power amount and the total electric power amount. The circuitry is configured to: control a temperature by using the air conditioner in the parking lot when the first electric power amount is smaller than the total electric power amount; and control a temperature for each vehicle parked in the accommodation region when the first electric power amount is greater than the total electric power amount.

Abstract: A charging system, a management terminal, a vehicle, a charging method, and a non-transitory computer-readable recording medium capable of completing charging of a plurality of vehicles by scheduled departure times of the plurality of vehicles are provided. The charging system includes an obtaining section that obtains a scheduled departure time and work time, during which a certain operation is performed, of each of a plurality of vehicles, a setting section that sets a charging plan including charging periods and charging times such that both charging and the certain operations of the plurality of vehicles will be completed by the scheduled departure times, and a control section that controls the charging of the battery of each of the plurality of vehicles in accordance with the charging plan.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method for automatically controlling the charging of an energy storage system in an electric heavy-duty vehicle is provided. The method comprises determining, by a processor device of a computer system, a level of ECO-driving of the heavy-duty vehicle, determining, by the processor device, a level of battery aging of the at least one battery pack in the energy storage system of the heavy-duty vehicle, wherein said determination is based on a battery model, determining, by the processor device, a maximum allowable charging condition of the at least one battery pack, wherein the determination is 10 based on the level of ECO-driving and the level of aging of the battery pack and controlling the charging of the at least one battery pack based on the maximum allowable charging condition in order to control the aging of the battery pack.

Abstract: A charging system, a management terminal, a vehicle, a charging method, and a a non-transitory computer-readable recording medium capable of prompting a driver or a manager to perform charging before charge amount actually decreases by notifying the driver or the manager of occurrence of deviation from power consumption estimated from an operation plan. The charging system includes a storage section that stores planned charge amount, which is charge amount while an operation plan for a plurality of vehicles is being carried out, while associating the planned charge amount with progress of the operation plan, an obtaining section that obtains progress information regarding the operation plan and remaining charge from the plurality of vehicles that are carrying out the operation plan, and a notification section that performs certain notification if a difference between the obtained planned charge amount and the remaining charge exceeds a threshold.

Abstract: The disclosure pertains to optimizing a charging strategy for one or more charging stations to which one or more electric vehicles are connected. The charging strategy is optimized taking into account power generation within a decentral energy system, also referred to as microgrid.

Abstract: A charging system, a management terminal, a vehicle, a charging method, and a non-transitory computer-readable recording medium capable of detecting improper charging from a charger and responding to the improper charging while charging control based on a charging plan is being performed are provided. The charging system includes an obtaining section that obtains a scheduled departure time and a target level of charge for each of a plurality of vehicles, a setting section that sets a charging plan including charging periods and charging times such that charging of the plurality of vehicles will be completed by the scheduled departure times, a control section that performs the charging in accordance with the charging plan, and a monitoring section that monitors power supply states of chargers during the charging.

Abstract: A charging system, a management terminal, a vehicle, a charging method, and a non-transitory computer-readable recording medium capable of inhibiting, by revising a charging plan, an effect of an interruption or the like due to occurrence of an error while charging control is being performed on the basis of the charging plan. The charging system includes a setting section that sets, based on a scheduled departure time and a target level of charge set for each of a plurality of vehicles, a charging plan including charging periods and charging times such that charging of the plurality of vehicles will be completed by the scheduled departure times, a control section that performs the charging in accordance with the plan, and a detection section that detects a charging error in one of the plurality of vehicles. The setting section revises the plan if the charging error satisfies a certain condition.

Abstract: A charging system, a management terminal, a vehicle, a charging method, and a non-transitory computer-readable recording medium capable of vehicles to be properly operated are provided. The charging system controls a plurality of vehicles and at least one charger that supplies charging power to the plurality of vehicles. The charging system includes a setting section that sets, for the plurality of vehicles, a charging plan indicating charging start times and charging end times and a control section that controls charging of a battery of each of the plurality of vehicles based on the charging plan. Even when one of the plurality of vehicles and the charger are connected to each other in a period for which the charging plan is set, the control section does not perform charging with the charging power supplied from the charger when present time is within a charging stop period in the charging plan.

Abstract: A charging system, a management terminal, a vehicle, a charging method, and a non-transitory computer-readable recording medium capable of enabling a plurality of vehicles to be properly operated and prepared for the operation are provided. The charging system includes a setting section that sets, based on a scheduled departure time and a target level of charge set for each of a plurality of vehicles, a charging plan including charging periods and charging times such that charging of the plurality of vehicles will be completed by the scheduled departure times and a control section that performs the charging in accordance with the charging plan. The setting section revises the charging plan when one of the plurality of vehicles is connected to a charger.

Abstract: A charging system, a management terminal, a vehicle, a charging method, and a non-transitory computer-readable recording medium capable of checking progress in a charging plan by displaying. The charging system includes a setting section that sets, based on a scheduled departure time and a target level of charge set for each of a plurality of vehicles, a charging plan including charging periods and charging times such that charging of the plurality of vehicles will be completed by the scheduled departure times, a control section that performs the charging in accordance with the charging plan, and a presentation section capable of displaying, for each of the plurality of vehicles, percentage of charge amount with respect to the target level of charge and percentage of the charge amount with respect to full charge.

Abstract: A charging system, a management terminal, a vehicle, a charging method, and a non-transitory computer-readable recording medium capable of completing charging of a plurality of vehicles by scheduled departure times of the plurality of vehicles are provided. The charging system includes an obtaining section that obtains a scheduled departure time and a target level of charge of each of a plurality of vehicles, a setting section that sets, based on the scheduled departure times and the target levels of charge, a charging plan including a period where a battery of each of the plurality of vehicles is charged, and a control section that controls the charging of the battery of each of the plurality of vehicles in accordance with the charging plan.

Abstract: A method of charging an electrified vehicle using charging equipment that is configured to automatically charge an electrified vehicle includes user authentication to be performed through communication between the charging equipment and a user terminal linked to the electrified vehicle, and when the user authentication is successful and the charging equipment becomes capable of charging the electrified vehicle, notifying the user terminal that the electrified vehicle can be charged.

Abstract: A charging control device includes: an acquisition unit that is configured to acquire charging schedule information related to a scheduled timing of charging; and a signal output unit that is configured to output a request signal for updating a digital certificate when a term of validity of the digital certificate expires by the scheduled timing of charging.

Abstract: A charging system, a management terminal, a vehicle, a charging method, and a non-transitory computer-readable recording medium capable of properly monitoring a state of charging control based on a charging plan when a manager performs the charging control are provided. The charging system includes a setting section that sets a charging plan indicating charging start times and charging end times for a plurality of vehicles, a control section that controls charging of a battery of each of the plurality of vehicles based on the charging plan, and a notification section that notifies a user of information regarding the charging plan and charging control based on the charging plan.

Abstract: A charging system, a management terminal, a vehicle, a charging method, and a non-transitory computer-readable recording medium capable of revising, when charging of a vehicle is interrupted while charging control based on a charging plan is being performed, the charging plan in consideration of the interruption and continuing the charging while inhibiting an effect of the interruption are provided. The charging system includes a setting section that sets a charging plan for a plurality of vehicles and a control section that controls charging of a battery of each of the plurality of vehicles based on the charging plan. If charging of one of the plurality of vehicles based on the charging plan is interrupted, the setting section revises the charging plan.

Abstract: A battery swapping station includes an emergency power generation function capable of, when the supply of power to a battery swapping station (BSS) for charging a swappable battery is interrupted due to power failure or system error, enabling the BSS system to be operated without interruption.

Abstract: A management apparatus includes: a use duration acquisition portion that acquires a use duration of a battery provided on a movable body; an index acquisition portion that acquires an index indicating a degradation state of the battery; an allowable reference value acquisition portion that acquires an allowable reference value which becomes a criterion of whether or not to allow a supply of electric power from the battery to an electric power trade market and is determined in accordance with the use duration of the battery; and a determination portion that determines a priority for determining whether or not to supply electric power to the electric power trade market in accordance with the use duration of the battery, the index, and the allowable reference value.

Abstract: A system for control of a battery system includes a processor connected to the battery system and configured to perform, in real time during a charging process, acquiring a set of charging parameter measurements, estimating a dynamic performance variable related to an electrochemical phenomenon occurring within the battery system during the charging process, and selecting a stored charging profile from a stored relation based on the charging parameter measurements. The processor is further configured to perform applying a charging current to the battery system based on the selected stored charging profile, inputting the charging parameter measurements, the stored charging profile and the stored relation to a learning agent, and evaluating the stored charging profile according to a reward-based learning process, the learning process including estimating a performance value associated with the stored charging profile.

Abstract: A battery management apparatus according to the present disclosure includes a memory to store a charging sequence table that records a correspondence relationship between first to mth temperature ranges, first to mth SOC lists and first to mth current lists, a sensing unit to detect a voltage, a current and a temperature of a battery, and a control unit. Each of the SOC lists defines first to nth SOC ranges. The control unit determines a current SOC of the battery based on the detected voltage and the detected current. The control unit determines a temperature range of interest, a SOC list of interest and a current list of interest based on the detected temperature. The control unit determines a remaining charging time required to charge the battery to a target SOC based on the detected current, the current SOC, the SOC list of interest and the current list of interest.

Abstract: A battery management method includes: obtaining a current high-voltage inflection point power value of each cell; obtaining a current historical cumulative balance power value of each cell; obtaining a current equivalent self-discharge value of each cell through calculation; obtaining an equivalent self-discharge value at a previous moment of each cell; obtaining a target equivalent self-discharge value of each cell through calculation; determining a maximum target equivalent self-discharge value and a minimum target equivalent self-discharge value; obtaining a maximum equivalent self-discharge rate and a minimum equivalent self-discharge rate through calculation; and when a difference between the maximum equivalent self-discharge rate and the minimum equivalent self-discharge rate is greater than a preset threshold, managing a target cell corresponding to the maximum target equivalent self-discharge value.

Abstract: Provided is an in-vehicle switching device including a switching circuit; a first conduction path through which a current is allowed to flow in the series connection state and a current does not flow in the parallel connection state; a second conduction path through which a current is allowed to flow in the parallel connection state and a current does not flow in the series connection state; a third conduction path that forms a path between a negative electrode of a first battery and a positive electrode of a second battery in the series connection state, and forms a path between both positive electrodes or between both negative electrodes of the first battery and the second battery in the parallel connection state; and a fuse portion that is provided in the first conduction path and performs an operation of interrupting the first conduction path based on an external signal.

Abstract: A thermal management system for a rechargeable battery pack assembly includes a conduit having an upstream end and a downstream end, the downstream end operatively connectable to an enclosure of the rechargeable battery pack assembly at a port of the rechargeable battery pack assembly. A sealing mechanism is configured to transition from a first state in which the sealing mechanism blocks flow of an applied stream of water through the conduit from the upstream end through the port, to a second state in which the sealing mechanism permits flow from the upstream end to the port and through the port into the interior cavity to cool the interior cavity.

Abstract: One aspect provides a method of charging a battery of an electric vehicle including plugging the electric vehicle into a charging station, measuring a temperature of the battery, and adjusting the temperature of the battery to be within a charging temperature range using power from the charging station.

Abstract: A thermal management system includes: a first flow path, a second flow path, a third flow path, and a fourth flow path; an electrical storage device configured to exchange heat with the heat medium in the first flow path; a drive device configured to exchange heat with the heat medium in the second flow path; a radiator located in the third flow path; a chiller device located in the fourth flow path; and a switching device. The switching device is configured to cause a switching circuit to be formed. In the switching circuit, the first flow path is disconnected from and independent of the second flow path, the third flow path, and the fourth flow path, the second flow path is connected to the fourth flow path, and the third flow path is disconnected from and independent of the second flow path and the fourth flow path.

Abstract: A control method of a vehicle includes: predicting a first charging time that is a charging time at a charging equipment in a case where the temperature of the battery is adjusted so that the first temperature of a first battery module having a relatively high temperature included in a battery reaches the target temperature; predicting a second charging time that is a charging time at the charging equipment in the case where the temperature of the battery is adjusted so that the second temperature of a second battery module having a relatively low temperature included in the battery reaches the target temperature; and adjusting, based on a comparison result between the first charging time and the second charging time, the temperature 10 of the battery so that the first temperature or the second temperature reaches the target temperature.

Abstract: An assembly of a vehicle comprises a floor assembly arranged stationary in the vehicle, a floor portion and an adjustment apparatus for longitudinal adjustment of a vehicle seat in the vehicle, the adjustment apparatus having a guide rail which is connected to the floor assembly and extends along a longitudinal axis on the floor assembly, an adjustment assembly which is guided on the guide rail along the longitudinal axis and is assigned to the vehicle seat, and a drive device with a drive motor, an adjusting transmission and a transmission element connecting the drive motor to the adjusting transmission. The adjusting transmission can be driven by the drive motor for adjusting the adjustment assembly relative to the guide rail.

Abstract: Systems and methods for establishing a seat parameter may include determining one or more physical characteristics of an operator using one or more sensors. The one or more sensors sense an operator, and, using the output of the one or more sensors, the one or more physical characteristics of the operator are determined. One or more seat parameters are determined using the physical characteristics of the operator, and a seat of a vehicle or machine is automatically configured based on the determined seat parameters.

Abstract: An entry/egress system for a vehicle includes a housing mountable to a structural member in the vehicle. An actuator is arranged at the housing. The actuator is connectable to a source of electrical power in the vehicle. A lift mechanism is operatively connected to the actuator. A support member is operatively connected to the lift mechanism. The support member is selectively shiftable between a user entry position and a user egress position. A control system is operatively connected to the actuator. The control system is operable to shift the support member to one of the user entry position and the user egress position.

Abstract: A vehicle seating assembly includes a seat, a seatback, a track assembly, a front anchor, a rear anchor, and a first gear. The seatback is coupled to the seat. The seatback is pivotable relative to the seat. The track assembly is configured to couple the seat to a floor of a vehicle. The rear anchor is coupled to the seat and configured to engage with the track assembly. The front anchor is coupled to the seat and configured to engage with the track assembly. A position of the seat relative to the front anchor and the second anchor is adjustable. The first gear extends between the front anchor and the seat. The first gear defines a guide slot therein that receives a guide pin. Movement of the first gear adjusts a position of a front region of the seat relative to a rear region of the seat.

Abstract: A vehicle according to an embodiment may include: a vehicle body including a main frame, a floor panel directly or indirectly fixed to the main frame and provided above the main frame, a front seat base and a rear seat base which are directly or indirectly fixed to the main frame and protruded above the floor panel; a front seat including a front seat bottom attached to the front seat base and a front seat back; a rear seat including a rear seat bottom attached to the rear seat base and a rear seat back; and left and right rear pillars directly or indirectly fixed to the main frame and extending upwardly. The rear pillars are provided at positions overlapping widthwise end portions of the rear seat back in view of a front-rear direction of the vehicle.

Abstract: A vehicle includes a vehicle seat having a seat frame. The vehicle includes a lock fixed relative to the vehicle seat. The lock is movable from an unlocked position to a locked position. The vehicle includes a child restraint system anchor having a loop and a webbing extending from the loop to the lock. The webbing is engageable with the lock and releasably lockable relative to the vehicle seat in the locked position and movable relative to the vehicle seat in the unlocked position.

Abstract: A vehicle seat, an air conditioned vehicle seat, and an air conditioning system for a vehicle seat that includes an air mover attached to a first side of a connecting member of the vehicle seat; a gasket attached to a second side of the connecting member; and an air distributor provided adjacent to the gasket on the first side of the connecting member. The air conditioning system is free of adhesive between the air distributor and the gasket.

Abstract: A seat trim attachment system may have a seat adjuster that has an upper, intermediate, and lower portion. The seat adjuster may be connected to a seat base to assist with the movement of a lower seat cushion. A trim adjuster made up of one layer of an elastic material may be connected to an end of a seat trim. A trim flange with apertures may extend along the lower portion and be used as a retainer. A trim compensator made up of a connector portion, transition portion, and first and second side portions may be used to keep the trim taut.

Abstract: Disclosed is a lumbar support device for improvement of exhaust performance, the lumbar support device including a plurality of air bladders, each of the air bladders expanding or contracting, a control valve connected to an air pump configured to provide pneumatic pressure for expansion of the air bladder, wherein the control valve performs a control operation of supplying air supplied from the air pump to the air bladder or discharging the air supplied to the air bladder, and a ventilation blower connected to the control valve, wherein the ventilation blower is selectively driven, when a preset air bladder operation mode is terminated, so as to discharge the air remaining in the air bladder.

Abstract: A large-stroke electric headrest structure for a car seat, comprising: two guide rods (1) that are disposed in a same direction; a headrest body (2) externally connected with a slider (21), the slider (21) being provided with two through holes for the guide rods and a threaded through-hole all of which are disposed vertically, and the two guide rods (1) being disposed slidably in the two through holes, respectively; a supporting plate (3) connected to the two guide rods (1) and provided with a vertical through hole (d) aligned with the threaded through-hole; and a driving motor (4) mounted in a tiltable manner on a side of the supporting plate (3) away from the slider (21), wherein an elastic energy-absorbing plate (41) is padded between the driving motor (4) and the supporting plate (3), the driving motor (4) is connected in a transmission manner with a lead screw (42) movably inserted in the vertical through hole (d), an end of the lead screw (42) away from the driving motor (4) is screwed in the threaded t

Abstract: Provided is a conveyance seat that can be appropriately changed in shape so that a seated occupant can take a comfortable posture. The conveyance seat includes a seat back frame; a skin material covering the seat back frame; movable bodies arranged between the seat back frame and the skin material and protruding forward with respect to the seat back frame; and a control device controlling movements of the movable bodies. The movable bodies have the right and left shoulder movable bodies arranged at upper parts of the seat back frame, and the lumbar movable body arranged below the shoulder movable bodies in the seat back frame, and the control device controls the amount of protrusion of one of the shoulder movable body and the lumbar movable body based on the amount of protrusion of the other.

Abstract: A selectively engageable and interlocking cupholder assembly, which may be used an aircraft or vehicle interior while in movement.

Abstract: A sliding truck bed platform to assist one or more individuals with unloading one or more items from a truck bed of a pick-up truck. The sliding truck bed platform includes a planar base that is bendable and is configured to pull out of the truck bed. The sliding truck bed platform also includes a coating on an underside surface of the planar base, such as to reduce friction when the sliding truck bed platform is pulled out from the truck bed. The sliding truck bed platform additionally includes a plurality of cutout handles disposed on the planar base with which the sliding truck bed platform is controlled.

Abstract: An article transport vehicle includes a body, a travel drive section held by a central portion of the body in the front-back direction, a control device supported by a portion of the body which portion is on a first side of the travel drive section in the front-back direction, a power supply device supported by a portion of the body which portion is on a second side of the travel drive section in the front-back direction, and a cable disposed in a wiring space extending across the travel drive section in the front-back direction and electrically connecting the control device and the power supply device.

Abstract: A vehicle system includes a vehicle including a frame and a factory bed which has been removed from the frame. The factory bed had a factory bed height when the factory bed was attached to the vehicle. The factory bed height is a height of the factory bed above factory frame rail mounting points when the factory bed was attached to the frame and the vehicle is stationary on level ground. The vehicle system also includes a custom bed attached to the frame. The custom bed includes a deck attached to the frame and at least one box for storage attached to the deck. The deck defines a custom bed height that is approximately equal to the factory bed height. The custom bed height is a height of the deck above factory frame rail mounting points when the custom bed is attached to the frame and the vehicle is stationary on level ground.

Abstract: A cover assembly for mounting onto a rescue vehicle includes a housing extending between a first end and a second end. The housing includes a first wall, a side wall, and a top wall defining an interior region. A hose reel extends within the interior region of the housing and is coupled with the first end of the housing and the second end of the housing. The hose reel is spring loaded within the housing. A cover is disposed about the hose reel, and the cover includes a bottom end having at least one fastening mechanism configured to engage with the rescue vehicle. The cover is actuated between a stored configuration and a deployed configuration.

Abstract: A bracket for use as an intermediate connector element for connecting a tie-down strap to a side rail of a load platform in a manner to avoid interference between the tie-down strap and a barrier element of a gate unit positioned at the perimeter of the load platform, the bracket having a body of monolithic, single piece construction with a first end and a second end, the first-end being adapted for connecting to a side rail of a load platform and the second end being adapted for connecting to a tie-down strap, wherein the bracket body is shaped and dimensioned to closely conform to outer surfaces of the load platform.

Abstract: An emergency lights assembly for emergency vehicles provided with an air conditioning unit is aerodynamically shaped, surrounds at least a portion of an air conditioning unit, and includes a front fresh air inlet and a top air outlet allowing the assembly to be mounted directly in contact with the cab of an emergency vehicle.

Abstract: A high-definition lamp unit emits lamp beam with a light distribution containing a cut-off line. A sensor is provided to detect a dynamic component of a pitch angle of a vehicle body during travel. A controller shifts the level of a cut-off line of the light distribution up and down, with reference to a predetermined level defined as a base, corresponding to the dynamic component of the pitch angle of the vehicle body.

Abstract: A vehicle, headlight system and method of operating the headlight. The headlight system includes a headlight, a sensor configured to obtain an image of an object, and a processor. The processor is configured to determine a projection of the object within the headlight, identify a pixel having a portion thereof within the projection, and turn off the pixel to reduce glare from the headlight at the object.

Abstract: An electronic device including a first light source, a second light source, and a light guiding element is provided. The first light source provides a first light. The second light source provides a second light. The light guiding element includes a first microstructure, a second microstructure, and a light emitting surface. The first microstructure faces the first light source. The second microstructure faces the second light source. The first microstructure includes a plurality of first grooves. The first light enters the light guiding element through the first grooves, and exits the light guiding element via the light emitting surface. The second microstructure includes a plurality of second grooves. The second light enters the light guiding element through the second grooves, and exits the light guiding element via the light emitting surface.

Abstract: According to some embodiments, a unitary lighting device is disclosed. The unitary lighting device includes a housing that comprises a clear lens area and a printed circuit board assembly. The printed circuit board assembly is disposed within the housing, and includes light emitting diodes (LEDs) that are configured for outputting multiple different colors.

Abstract: A system for communicating a marshalling status of a vehicle to an observer located outside a vehicle. A memory storing instructions executable by a processor includes instructions to receive a marshalling command by the vehicle from a marshalling controller. The vehicle's marshalling state is changed in response to the marshalling command. The marshalling state is mapped to an optical output encoded for and understandable to the human observer. At least a first status light is illuminated according to the optical output.