Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a device, an air mobility, a server, and a method for controlling a vehicle. The device includes a communication device, a memory storing vehicle information and air mobility device information, and a processor. The processor is configured to select, based on the vehicle information, a target vehicle to be coupled to a trailer, select, based on the air mobility device information, a target air mobility device, and transmit, via the communication device, at least one signal. The at least signal includes an indication for requesting the target vehicle to move to a location of the trailer, and an indication for requesting the target air mobility device to capture at least one image containing the target vehicle and the trailer.

Abstract: The present invention provides a land-and-air mobile device that includes an environment information acquirer configured to acquire environment information, a ground travel executor configured to execute ground travel, an air travel executor configured to execute air travel, and a controller. The controller includes one or more processors and one or more memories coupled to the one or more processors. The one or more processors are configured to execute a process including selecting, based on the environment information, a ground travel state in which the ground travel is executed or an air travel state in which the air travel is executed; and changing a priority order for information transmission related to the ground travel executor and the air travel executor in accordance with whether the ground travel state or the air travel state is selected.

Abstract: A vehicle suspension link may include a bushing, a knuckle, a link arm operably coupled to the knuckle via the bushing at a ring formed at one end of the link arm, and a coupling assembly comprising a first bushing ferrule on a first axial end of the bushing and a second bushing ferrule on a second axial end of the bushing. Each of the first and second bushing ferrules may include a serrated face disposed to face away from the bushing, the serrated face comprising serrations for embedding into adjacent components.

Abstract: A vehicle suspension link may include a bushing, a knuckle, a link arm operably coupled to the knuckle via the bushing at a ring formed at one end of the link arm, and a coupling assembly disposed between the knuckle and the bushing. The coupling assembly may include a serrated face and a one-way install feature extending out of a plane of the serrated face to permit orientation of the bushing in the ring such that the serrated face is oriented toward the knuckle, and prevent orientation of the serrated face away from the knuckle.

Abstract: The present disclosure includes an active suspension having an actuator disposed between a carrier member and a vehicle body, a state detection device that detects state information that is information about a current or future acceleration applied to the carrier member, a controller that supplies a control current to the actuator such that, when the up-down direction position of the carrier member is not a preset zero point, the up-down direction position of the carrier member becomes a zero point, and a traveling detection device that detects traveling information that is information about travel of the vehicle, and the controller executes a zero point change processing of changing the zero point based on the traveling information and the state information.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for a vehicle suspension system gas spring. In one embodiment, a vehicle suspension system gas spring includes a compressible main gas chamber and an additional volume combinable with the main chamber to change a gas spring rate of the system. In one embodiment, a low friction piston seal is created by a flexible seal member.

Abstract: A suspension system including hydraulic circuits that extend between dampers located at opposite corners of the vehicle and at least one load distribution unit that is connected in fluid communication with at least two hydraulic circuits. The load distribution unit includes a manifold block with a cylinder bore, a pair of pressure tubes, a piston rod assembly, and a pair of reserve tubes. The pressure tubes are partially received in the cylinder bore to define a pair of opposed cylinders. The piston rod assembly includes a piston rod and a pair of opposed pistons that are slidingly received within the opposed cylinders. The reserve tubes are at least partially received in the cylinder bore and are arranged annularly about the pressure tubes to define a first pair of reservoir chambers between the pressure tubes and the reserve tubes.

Abstract: A suspension system including hydraulic circuits that extend between dampers located at opposite corners of the vehicle and at least one load distribution unit that is connected in fluid communication with at least two hydraulic circuits. The load distribution unit includes a manifold block with a cylinder bore, a pair of pressure tubes, a piston rod assembly, and an integral rod guide and pressure tube coupler. The pressure tubes are partially received in the cylinder bore to define a pair of opposed cylinders and mate with the integral rod guide and pressure tube coupler. The piston rod assembly includes a piston rod and a pair of opposed pistons that are slidingly received within the opposed cylinders. In addition to retaining the pressure tubes, the integral rod guide and pressure tube coupler supports and permits the piston rod to slide longitudinally relative to the manifold block.

Abstract: A suspension assembly for a vehicle suspension system may include a lower control arm, an upper control arm, a damper, and a drop link. The lower control arm may be operably coupled to a chassis of a vehicle via a first bushing assembly and a second bushing assembly. The first and second bushing assemblies may each pivot about an axis substantially parallel to a longitudinal centerline of the vehicle. The upper control arm may be operably coupled to the chassis. The damper may be operably coupled to the lower control arm to dampen pivoting motion of the upper and lower control arms relative to the chassis. The drop link may operably couple the lower control arm and an anti-roll bar that includes a disconnect assembly to translate a roll motion into a force exerted on the lower control arm in a direction substantially parallel to the axis.

Abstract: An embodiment of the present invention provides a vehicle heat pump system including a compressor configured to compress and circulate a refrigerant, a condenser configured to condense the compressed refrigerant, a first expansion valve configured to expand the condensed refrigerant, an evaporator configured to evaporate the refrigerant expanded by the first expansion valve by allowing the refrigerant to exchange heat with a coolant, a cabin cooler configured to cool a vehicle interior by allowing the coolant having passed through the evaporator to exchange heat with air, and a radiator configured to allow the coolant for cooling an electrical component to exchange heat with outside air, in which the coolant having passed through the radiator flows into the evaporator in a heating mode.

Abstract: A method for setting cooling parameters for a refrigerated transport vehicle includes receiving, from the transport vehicle, first information including energy consumption and performance parameters associated with the transport vehicle, and second information including vehicle type information and transit information associated with the transport vehicle. The method further includes retrieving historical data associated with peer transport vehicles similar to the transport vehicle based on the second information and identifying a peer transport vehicle for which energy and fuel consumption is minimum based on the second information and the retrieved historical data.

Abstract: A temperature control device for a motor vehicle, with a first and second temperature control circuit through which temperature control fluid can flow, a drive machine arranged in the first control circuit, a first pump arranged in the first control circuit to convey the fluid through the first control circuit, an electrical energy store for storing electrical energy, arranged in the second control circuit and temperature-controlled by the fluid flowing through the second control circuit, and a second pump in the second temperature control circuit to convey the fluid through the second temperature control circuit, the pump including a valve device which is switchable.

Abstract: A heat transfer system to alternatively and/or simultaneously provide heating and cooling in a mobile vehicle that includes an electrical power source requiring heating and/or cooling during charging and/or operation and that includes a cabin that requires heat input during low temperature ambient conditions.

Abstract: A transport refrigeration system includes a refrigeration unit including a controller configured to control the refrigeration unit; an electric power device configured to provide power to a refrigeration component of the refrigeration unit; an export power module (EPM) including: an EPM controller in communication with the controller; a power control device configured to receive power from the electric power device; an auxiliary device coupled to the power control device; wherein the controller is configured to communicate with the EPM controller to control power supplied from the electric power device to the auxiliary device.

Abstract: A suspension attachment structure for a motor vehicle is described, comprising a main body adapted to be fixed to a frame of the motor vehicle and adapted to support one or more suspensions of the motor vehicle; and a fluidic path adapted to be crossed, in use, internally by a fluid. The fluidic path comprises, in turn, an opening for the inlet of the fluid, an opening for the outlet of the fluid and a heat exchange portion fluidly interposed between the inlet opening and the outlet opening and supported by the main body. The heat exchange portion, in addition, is adapted to be hit, in use, on the outside by an air flow.

Abstract: A vehicle includes a first area conditioned by a first medium, a second area conditioned by a second medium, and an air management system. The air management system includes a source of third medium, an environmental control system fluidly coupled to the source of third medium and to the second area, and a closed loop vapor compression system having a refrigeration medium circulating therein. The vapor compression system is fluidly coupled to the first area, the second area, and the source of third medium. During normal operation, both a first flow of the third medium conditioned within the environmental control system and a second flow of the third medium are provided to the second area.

Abstract: In a register 10, coupling between a transmission shaft 65 and a dial control knob 21 and coupling between the transmission shaft 65 and a boss member 73 are each made with a universal joint. Rotation of the dial control knob 21 is transmitted to a damper 19 via the transmission shaft 65, the boss member 73, and a cam member 75. A case member 74 rotatably holds the boss member 73 and the cam member 75. A boss pivot 74F of the boss member 73 is offset from a camshaft 75B of the cam member 75 in a direction perpendicular to the axial direction of the boss pivot 74F. Accordingly, the cam member 75 rotates about a rotation center eccentric from the boss member 73 as the boss member 73 rotates to open and close the damper 19.

Abstract: [Object] To provide a control apparatus, a control system, a control method, and an ejection apparatus capable of ejecting a scent at an appropriate timing. [Solving Means] A control apparatus according to an embodiment of the present technology includes a calculation section and a signal generation section. The calculation section calculates a breathing cycle based on an output of a body motion detection section that detects a breathing body motion of a user. The signal generation section generates an output signal that causes an ejection section to eject a scent to a predetermined space region based on the output of the calculation section.

Abstract: A system for cleaning environmental air, including a receptable for receive a filter, the filter when installed in the receptacle being instream with a heat radiator of a vehicle in an airstream when air is flowing, the heat radiator for cooling coolant fluid, the coolant fluid for transporting heat from a part of the vehicle to be cooled to the heat radiator. The system includes a controlling circuit for controlling a fan placeable in relation to the radiator so that at least part of the air flow is produced by the fan, when the fan is operating, and to determine if environmental air requires cleaning, and further to, when operate the fan when a vehicle speed is within a speed range of fan influence. The controlling circuit is configured calculate a filter load based on usage time, air quality data, and flow data.

Abstract: A window assembly is provided and designed for use in off-highway equipment designed for material handling, particularly coal handling, wherein the off-highway equipment has a cab with a cab frame and windows. The window assembly includes a frame, a window pane, an adhesive to attach the frame and window pane together and a fastening assembly to attach the metal frame to the cab frame. The frame has an outer peripheral attachment portion that allows the frame to directly attach to the cab frame such that the window pane is not in direct contact with the cab frame and not susceptible to cracking as a result of vibration and flexing of the cab frame during equipment operation.

Abstract: The current invention is a rear window closing clip that can be used to assist in closing the rear window of soft tops for SUV and similar vehicles. The clip will consist of a securing plate, a base and a securing screw. The window fold will be secured by a hook in the base and held into the clip by the securing plate which is attached the base using a securing screw. The window will be closed using flipping motion of the base adding leverage to the action. This smooth action prevents any tearing or undo wear on the soft top window.

Abstract: Automobile window screen allowing the automobile to be driven with the screen attached outside an automobile window frame and capable of suppressing floating or wind noise even under pressure while driving, having a frame body that substantially conforms to the window frame, the frame body including: a rail member constituting a straight portion; a corner member coupled to the rail member; and a fixing stay that is attached to the rail member with an attachment member and that is to be inserted between the window frame and glass, wherein the rail member has a thickness 10 mm or more and 20 mm or less and a width of 20 mm or more and 50 mm or less, and the attachment member is attached in plurality with an interval of 50 mm or more and 250 mm or less on one of the rail member.

Abstract: A motorized windshield shade device is disclosed that comprises a shade component that can be raised and lowered via a push button or by turning off or starting the vehicle ignition. The shade component travels between at least one track and pulley system and motor positioned within the A-pillar of a vehicle between the windshield and the pillar trim. When not in use, the shade component is concealed at the base of the dashboard of the vehicle. Further, the top of the shade component comprises a flexible rod, which allows the shade component to conform to the shape of a windshield. The shade component is raised or lowered over a vehicle windshield to keep the vehicle's interior cool and prevent UV damage.

Abstract: A light-blocking device that includes a display device is provided. A method for unfolding a light-blocking device that includes a display device is provided. The light-blocking device is used for a vehicle. The light-blocking device includes a light-blocking portion, a storage portion, and a driving means. The light-blocking portion includes a display portion on a surface on the inside of the vehicle. The storage portion is positioned in a roof portion of the vehicle. The driving means has a first function of unfolding the light-blocking portion in a first position, a second function of unfolding the light-blocking portion in a second position, and a third function of storing the light-blocking portion in a third position inside the storage portion. The first position is a position where the light-blocking portion does not obstruct driver's forward vision. The second position is a position where the light-blocking portion covers 80% or higher of the area of a windshield of the vehicle.

Abstract: A body for a motor vehicle facilitates replacement of a vehicle roof by another roof of the same type or a different type. The body defines a roof opening having a roof frame arranged around the roof opening with a reinforcing profile around the periphery of the opening. A roof seal is supported by the reinforcing profile and has a highest point higher than immediately adjacent regions of the roof frame on the side of the roof seal facing away from the roof opening. The body has a closed state with the roof releasably fastened to the roof frame in contact with the roof seal over the entire periphery from above and an open state in which the roof is no longer fastened to the roof frame and is displaced from the closed state upwardly and away from the roof seal for replacement of the roof with another.

Abstract: In a vehicle roof system and a method for mounting such a vehicle roof system, the vehicle roof system has a front roof module and a rear roof module, wherein the front roof module has a front frame and the rear roof module has a rear frame. The rear roof module fixedly closes a rear region of a roof opening or a rear roof opening, and the front roof module can partly expose or completely close a front region of the roof opening or a front roof opening by a displaceable cover. A central strut part is arranged between the two roof modules, transversely with respect to a vehicle longitudinal axis. A reinforcing plate is foamed or bonded on the rear roof module and is connected to the front frame or to the rear frame, in particular riveted, screwed or bonded, wherein the reinforcing plate forms the central strut part.

Abstract: An apparatus configured to expel a medium outwardly from an opening of a motor vehicle to inhibit the medium from entering an interior cabin of the motor vehicle upon opening a closure panel closing off the opening, motor vehicle therewith, and method of expelling a medium outwardly from an opening of a motor vehicle. The apparatus includes an air duct and a source of high-pressure air configured to generate high pressure air flow through the air duct to expel the medium outwardly away from the interior cabin.

Abstract: Various examples of a window seal for a door assembly, e.g., for a vehicle, a door assembly, and a method of making a seal or door assembly are provided. A window seal may include a longitudinally extending channel having a cross section opened toward a moveable window. The belt seal structure may further comprise an insert having a base received longitudinally in the channel. An example door assembly may include an exterior door panel having a visible exterior surface and an interior surface. The door assembly may further comprise a window seal having a channel extending along the interior surface and an insert comprising a base received longitudinally in the channel. Example inserts may comprise a sealing lip extending laterally out of the channel to contact the moveable window.

Abstract: A windshield protective device for protecting a windshield of a towed vehicle includes a panel, which has a size and a shape that are complementary to a windshield of a vehicle. The panel is resiliently flexible so that the panel is bendable to conform to contours of the windshield. A plurality of webbing straps is attached to a front face of the panel, with each webbing strap extending between and past opposed sides of the panel. The webbing straps thus are extendable around the windshield and into a passenger area of the vehicle. Fasteners are attached to each opposed end of each webbing strap. The fasteners are mutually couplable to secure the panel in a covering position upon the windshield, wherein the panel protects the windshield from damage and soiling.

Abstract: A vehicle mount having a new structure capable of improving assembly performance, durability, and dynamic characteristics, and a method of manufacturing the vehicle mount. The vehicle mount includes: an inner pipe coupled to a vehicle-mounted device; an outer pipe disposed outside the inner pipe and coupled to a vehicle body side portion; and an insulator interposed between the inner pipe and the outer pipe. The inner pipe has a flat portion formed at an upper outer surface thereof. The upper outer surface having a flat horizontal surface and being coupled to the insulator.

Abstract: Systems and method for an electric axle assembly. The electric axle assembly includes, in one example, an electric machine rotationally coupled to a planetary differential and a first and second axle shaft directly rotationally coupled to the planetary differential. In the axle assembly, the second axle shaft is longer than the first axle shaft and the electric machine is positioned laterally between a first drive wheel shaft and a second drive wheel shaft that are rotationally coupled to the first axle shaft and the second axle shaft.

Abstract: Compact electric drive units and vehicles with such drive units are provided. An exemplary electric drive unit includes an electric motor configured to provide an electric motor torque; an input differential configured to split the electric motor torque into a first path and a second path; a final drive gear on each path; a pinion gear on each path; and a rear transfer shaft assembly and a front transfer shaft assembly on each path. Further, each pinion gear is configured to transfer torque to a respective rear transfer shaft assembly and a respective front transfer shaft assembly, and the respective rear transfer and front transfer shaft assemblies are configured to transfer torque to the respective final drive gear.

Abstract: A motor vehicle electric drive system includes first and second electric machines, arranged coaxial to each other and respectively having first and second rotors, a differential gear having a differential input shaft and a first and second differential output shafts arranged coaxially to the first rotor. A transmission stage has a transmission input shaft and a transmission output shaft. The transmission output shaft is connected in a rotationally fixed manner with the differential input shaft. A first switching element couples the first rotor in a rotationally fixed manner with the first differential output shaft. A second switching element couples the second rotor in a rotationally fixed manner with the second differential output shaft. A third switching element couples the first rotor in a rotationally fixed manner with the differential input shaft. A fourth switching element couples the second rotor in a rotationally fixed manner with the transmission input shaft.

Abstract: An electric drive system for a motor vehicle includes a first electric machine having a first rotor, a differential having a differential input shaft and a first differential output shaft and a second differential output shaft. The two differential output shafts are arranged coaxially with respect to the first rotor. A first side shaft is coupled to the first differential output shaft for conjoint rotation. A second side shaft is coupled, or is couplable, to the second differential output shaft for conjoint rotation. A second electric machine has a second rotor arranged coaxially with respect to the first rotor. A first switching element is configured to couple the first rotor to the first side shaft for conjoint rotation. A second switching element is configured to couple the second rotor to the second side shaft for conjoint rotation. The first rotor is coupled, or couplable, to the differential input shaft for conjoint rotation.

Abstract: Discloses an electric vehicle battery swapping assembly and battery swapping station. An electric vehicle battery swapping assembly comprises a battery swapping equipment and a battery pack box, both the battery swapping equipment and the battery pack box are arranged at the bottom of the electric vehicle, and the battery pack box is removed or installed from the bottom of the electric vehicle by means of the battery swapping equipment, during the removal or installation process, the height of the electric vehicle is unchanged, and the bearing plane for carrying the battery swapping equipment and the bearing plane for carrying the electric vehicle are in the same plane. The invention does not need to lift the vehicle or dig a hole on the ground to set up the battery swapping equipment, which improves the safety of the battery swapping station and can improve the battery swapping efficiency.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a motor vehicle comprising a structure (8) with a floor, a tray (2) for electrical traction energy accumulators, which tray is arranged under the floor and comprises two side profile members (6), and a rear drive unit (4) arranged at the rear of the tray (2) and attached to the structure by attachment means (10). The motor vehicle is characterized in that the attachment means are additionally attached to each of the two side profile members via a connecting piece (20, 30, 40), respectively.

Abstract: Disclosed are a lower vehicle body of a vehicle, a skateboard chassis, and a vehicle. The lower vehicle body includes an front compartment, a energy compartment frame, and a rear compartment. The energy compartment frame is configured for mounting battery cells, and the front compartment and the rear compartment are connected to two ends of the energy compartment frame. At least one of the front compartment and the rear compartment is detachably connected to the energy compartment frame. Costs of vehicles can be reduced.

Abstract: A hybrid machine includes an engine, a first and second motor, a first and second generator, and a first and second geartrain. The engine generates power from a combustion reaction and includes an intake port, a combustion chamber, a piston, a crankshaft, and an exhaust port. The intake port receives air from an external environment. The combustion chamber mixes the air with fuel to create a mixture that is ignited. The piston actuates to rotate the crankshaft. The exhaust port delivers exhaust gases out of the engine. The first and second motors respectively include a first and second hub that rotate from supplied power. The first and second generators respectively generate power when a first and second shaft rotate. A first and second geartrain respectively connect to the first and second motors, the first and second generators, and the crankshaft to transmit power to a first and second wheel.

Abstract: An electric axle system includes a first shaft for connecting to an electric motor and being rotatable about a first axis; a second shaft for connecting to a gearbox, the second shaft being coaxial with the first shaft and being rotatable about the first axis; and a gearing drivingly connecting the first shaft to the second shaft and having an effective rotation axis vertically below the first axis.

Abstract: An electrified fire fighting vehicle includes a chassis, a front axle coupled to the chassis, a first rear axle coupled to the chassis, a second rear axle coupled to the chassis, a water tank supported on the chassis in a location above the first rear axle, an electromechanical transmission device coupled to the chassis in a location above the first rear axle and below the water tank, and a high voltage module supported on the chassis in a location above the second rear axle. The first rear axle is between the front axle and the second rear axle. The high voltage module includes a battery pack assembly and a high voltage wiring harness connected to the electromechanical transmission device.

Abstract: A drive train for a vehicle includes an internal combustion engine coaxial to a first axis, a first electric machine, and a second electric machine. The first electric machine has larger dimensions than the second electric machine. The second electric machine is connectable to the internal combustion engine. A rotor axis of the first electric machine is axially offset from a rotor axis of the second electric machine. Additionally, the drive train includes a transmission arrangement connectable to a drive output, with the first electric machine being connectable to the transmission arrangement.

Abstract: A drive system (10), in particular for a vehicle, comprising a driven unit (12), a drive unit (18) for driving the driven unit (12), a drive interface (20) by means of which the driven unit (12) can be coupled to the drive unit (18), at least one brake unit (22) for braking the driven unit (12), and at least one brake interface (24) which is different from the drive interface (20) and by means of which the driven unit (12) can be coupled to the at least one brake unit (22), wherein the at least one brake interface (24) has a transmission stage (28) with a driven-side transmission component (30) arranged on the driven unit (12) and a brake-side transmission component (32) arranged on the at least one brake unit (22), and a vehicle, in particular an industrial truck, with a drive system (10) of this kind.

Abstract: A cooling system for a rechargeable energy storage system (RESS) of a vehicle includes a coolant circuit configured to direct a coolant flow through the RESS to remove thermal energy from the RESS, and a refrigerant circuit through which a flow of refrigerant is circulated. A chiller is fluidly connected to the coolant circuit and the refrigerant circuit and is configured to transfer thermal energy between the coolant circuit and the refrigerant circuit. An auxiliary circuit is fluidly connected to the coolant circuit. The auxiliary circuit is configured to selectably direct at least a portion of the coolant flow across a first side of a cold plate for thermal energy exchange with a phase change material located at a second side of the cold plate. One or more valves are configured to selectably direct the at least a portion of the coolant flow through the auxiliary circuit.

Abstract: An active grill shutter assembly incorporating at least one locking mechanism in the case where a vane component is missing to improve the ability of an actuator to sense damage within the active aerodynamic system. This functionality may be achieved by including these features within the frame as an integral component, or it may be added as a separate component.

Abstract: An active vehicle air intake shutter system is provided for installation at first and second air intake openings on a front end of a motor vehicle that are angled relative to one another in both the rearward and lateral directions. The system comprises first and second intake shutter assemblies for mounting at the intake openings. A lateral shaft comprises a first and second shaft couplings each oriented axially with respect to the shaft axis. The first shaft coupling is configured to connect to a first coupling of the first intake shutter assembly at an angle to define a first angled joint that transfers pivotal movement therebetween without changing the angle therebetween. The second shaft coupling is also configured to connect to the second coupling of the second intake shutter assembly at an angle to define a second such angled joint.

Abstract: A modular platform of an electric motor vehicle chassis is disclosed. The modular platform includes batteries and an electric powertrain of the electric motor vehicle. The modular platform also includes an upper and lower floor. Between the upper and lower floor is arranged at least one cooling module configured to have an external flow passing through it. The cooling module includes at least one heat exchanger configured to have the external flow passing through it and a first collector housing attached to the heat exchanger. The first collector housing forms a volute within which a tangential-flow turbomachine extends. The first collector housing includes a first open end facing the heat exchanger and a second open end at the end of its volute. The cooling module is arranged so the second open end of the cooling module faces one of the upper or lower floors.

Abstract: An airflow metering device for metering airflow to a heat exchanger of a vehicle includes a first movable airflow fabric member and a second airflow fabric member. In a first closed position, the first movable airflow fabric member and second airflow fabric members meet at a central area of the airflow. The first movable airflow fabric member and second airflow fabric member are actuatable for withdrawing away from each other for providing an opening from the close position outward. This provides a central opening for metering airflow to the heat exchanger such as a radiator or the like. A continuous loop drive system is used for actuating both first and second airflow fabric members simultaneously.

Abstract: A fuel system for supplying gaseous fuel to a power plant comprises a tank array comprising at least first and second tanks, each tank being configured to receive pressurised gaseous fuel for supply to the power plant; and an auxiliary control fluid delivery system. The auxiliary control fluid delivery system comprises a reservoir of auxiliary control fluid; an auxiliary control fluid pipeline, configured to enable supply of the auxiliary control fluid to the tank array so as to cause discharge of the gaseous fuel held in the tank array and to enable return of the auxiliary control fluid from the tank array; and a valve arrangement which is operable to control the supply and return of auxiliary control fluid to and from the tank array, respectively, so as to control the discharge of the gaseous fuel.

Abstract: A multi-axle drive unit includes an electric drive machine, a primary drive axle, a hydraulic device and a secondary drive axle. The primary drive axle has a primary axle drive element that is couplable to a rotor shaft of the electric drive machine mechanically directly or indirectly to thereby transmit torque. The hydraulic device has a hydraulic pump with a pump drive shaft which is couplable mechanically directly or indirectly to the rotor shaft. The secondary drive axle, on which a hydraulic motor of the hydraulic device is arranged, the hydraulic motor having a motor output shaft that is couplable to a secondary axle drive element of the secondary drive axle couplable mechanically directly or indirectly to thereby transmit torque, the hydraulic pump and the hydraulic motor being connected hydraulically to one another.

Abstract: Methods for generating a non-fungible token for controlling a physical vehicle and methods of controlling a physical vehicle are disclosed. In one embodiment, a method of generating a non-fungible token for controlling a physical vehicle includes generating a virtual vehicle within a virtual environment, wherein the virtual vehicle corresponds to the physical vehicle, receiving, within the virtual environment, requests corresponding to a sequence of actions for one or more virtual vehicle components, controlling the virtual vehicle such that the virtual vehicle performs the sequence of actions, generating instructions for performing the sequence of actions by the physical vehicle, and generating the non-fungible token, wherein the non-fungible token comprises the instructions for performing the sequence of actions by the physical vehicle such that the non-fungible token is configured to control one or more physical vehicle components of the physical vehicle to perform the sequence of actions.