Abstract: An electric work vehicle includes a travel battery, an auxiliary battery, a motor drivable on electric power supplied by the travel battery, a travel device drivable by the motor, a voltage converter positioned forward of the travel battery to step down a voltage of electric power from the travel battery and supply the electric power to the auxiliary battery, and a radiator positioned forward of the travel battery, wherein the voltage converter and the radiator are laterally next to each other in a plan view.

Abstract: All-terrain construction vehicles are provided that can include: a central frame; a pair of axles, each of the axles extending substantially normally across an axis of the central frame and pivoting in relation thereto; and at least two pairs of wheels. The vehicles can include at least two pairs of levelers. The vehicles can include out-rigging operatively extending above the one axis and between an operator cab and fluid pump unit in at least one configuration, the pump and fluid therefrom operatively coupled to the axles and wheels, the axles, wheels, and pump being operatively controlled via an operator interface within the operator cab. The vehicle can include levelers along the one side of the axis of the frame configured to support a utility pole above the hydraulic fluid pump unit.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an off-road vehicle having different features such as a frame having a frame structure, an engine assembly, an exhaust assembly, an engine mount assembly, a suspension assembly, a plurality of wheels, a hitch assembly, and other associated components. Embodiments of the present disclosure also describe a removable frame member facilitating the installation of the engine assembly from a seating area into a rearward portion of the vehicle. The off-road vehicle may further include an engine air intake assembly, an engine cooling assembly, a continuously variable transmission (CVT) cooling assembly, a vehicle cabin cooling assembly, a CVT housing assembly, a door assembly, a dashboard assembly, and other components.

Abstract: An electric drive device includes an electric motor and a speed reducer. The electric motor includes a rotor, a stator, an electrical power converter and a motor housing. The electrical power converter is electrically connected to stator windings of the stator and is configured to supply an electric current to the stator windings. The motor housing receives the rotor, the stator and the electrical power converter. The speed reducer includes: a motor-side rotatable body that is coupled to a shaft of the rotor; and a drive-side rotatable body. The speed reducer is configured to reduce a rotational speed of the drive-side rotatable body relative to a rotational speed of the motor-side rotatable body. The motor housing and the speed reducer are integrally formed together.

Abstract: A scratching device and a method for scratching the icy surface for a snowmobile are disclosed. The scratching device, or ice scratcher, comprises a securing portion for laterally attaching the device towards the snowmobile; a scratching portion for scratching an icy surface when the snowmobile is travelling on the icy surface, thereby creating a stream of ice particles; and an orienting component cooperating with the scratching portion for directing the stream of ice particles towards the components of the snowmobile for cooling the components when the snowmobile is travelling. The scratching device may therefore direct, via the orienting component, a stream of ice particles toward the snowmobile components, e.g., for lubrication and cooling. A method of installing the scratching device on the snowmobile is also disclosed.

Abstract: A tank mount system, according to an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure includes, among other things, a center support structure and a retention structure. The center support structure has a first side configured to support a first plurality of tanks and a second side configured to support a second plurality of tanks. The retention structure is attachable to each side of the center support structure to resiliently support the first and second pluralities of tanks.

Abstract: An electric motor power train includes a main motor 4; a power take-off (PTO) motor 7; a PTO shaft 71 configured to transmit an output of the PTO motor 7 to a PTO device 70; a transmission 5 configured to receive an output of the main motor 4 and the output of the PTO motor 7; drive shafts 62 coupled to the respective driving wheels 1; a differential device 61 configured to transmit an output of the transmission 5 to the drive shafts 62; and a motive power transmission switching device 8 configured to switch a state of transmission of the output of the PTO motor 7 to the transmission 5.

Abstract: A ride-on vehicle, such as for a child, includes a vehicle body and one or more wheels that support the vehicle body relative to a surface. At least one of the wheels includes a hub motor arrangement that provides a drive torque for propelling the vehicle. The hub motor arrangement includes a housing defining an interior space. An axle or other mounting element(s) define an axis of rotation of the housing. Preferably, the axle or other mounting element(s) do not pass completely through the housing. A motor drives the housing through a transmission. Preferably, the motor is a standard, compact motor that is positioned on the axis of rotation and can be laterally offset from a central plane of the housing. In some embodiments, a traction element is carried directly by the housing.

Abstract: A display system includes a display apparatus with a screen carrier to which a flexible screen film is fastened, and a housing with a housing interior space for at least partially receiving the display apparatus. The display apparatus can be moved through a housing opening between use positions. The screen carrier includes, in a first carrier portion, a first inherent rigidity so that the first carrier portion is bendable and/or foldable. Guide rails fixed with respect to the housing and of curved shape in the housing interior space define a curved movement path for the screen carrier. The carrier portion has guide elements mounted to be movable along the guide rails. A respective guide element is in form-fitting engagement with its respective guide rail transversely with respect to the movement path, such that, during a movement along the movement path, the display apparatus is retained on the guide rails.

Abstract: A motor vehicle has a vehicle interior in which a flexible OLED display device is arranged, To create a high degree of individualization with a simple design, the flexible OLED display device is part of an interior panel and at least one electrical servomotor is provided and adjusts the flexible OLED display device for the representation of spatial structures.

Abstract: A transparent display apparatus disposed inside a vehicle is disclosed. the transparent display apparatus comprising: a transparent display panel configured to transmit light from a first surface to a second surface; a rotation part coupled to one end of the transparent display panel; an anchoring part fixed to a ceiling of the vehicle, wherein the anchoring part includes a motor coupled to at least a portion of the rotation part and configured to rotate the rotation part about a longitudinal direction of the rotation part; an interface unit mounted inside the transparent display panel and/or the vehicle to receive a user command; and a control unit operatively connected to the interface unit and the motor, and configured to perform control so that the transparent display panel is switched to a plurality of modes based on a user command received from the interface unit.

Abstract: A battery management system includes a microcontroller, a switch circuit, a DC-to-DC converter and an automatic termination circuit. The switch circuit is adapted to be connected to a battery of an electric vehicle, and is configured to receive an operation command indicating that the microcontroller should be powered or not be powered. The DC-to-DC converter is connected to the switch circuit and the microcontroller. The automatic termination circuit is connected to the microcontroller and the switch circuit, and is configured to receive the operation command, detect an operation state of the microcontroller, obtain a time length based on the operation command and the operation state of the microcontroller, and, when the time length is greater than a predetermined threshold, output a termination command for receipt by the switch circuit so as to cause the switch circuit to break an electrical connection between the battery and the DC-to-DC converter.

Abstract: A common-mode current sensor system and method for a traction inverter of an electric hybrid vehicle. The system and method detects/reduces excess common-mode currents that can be caused by the presence of alternating current (AC)-chassis type short circuit faults at the outputs of an inverter used for driving a two or more-phased load. In an embodiment, the system detects the presence of an AC-chassis fault of any varying strength, e.g., weak, medium, hard, in respective parallel paths. The system and method can isolate a particular AC-chassis type fault to a particular phase leg of the inverter thereby obviating a need of having to shut-down and/or re-program each phase leg of the whole power supply and vehicle operation. Rather, upon detecting a chassis short, a fault signal is asserted to control shutting down of one or more inverter switches without having to shut-down the vehicle or negatively impact the vehicle status.

Abstract: An electric vehicle includes: a mounted object operated by power; and a vehicle body equipped with the mounted object, in which the vehicle body includes: a battery that supplies power to an electric motor for operation of the vehicle body; a first power supply line that supplies the power from the battery to the mounted object; a first protection circuit that is installed on the first power supply line and that is capable of cutting off the power; and a control section that controls an operation of the first protection circuit, and the mounted object includes: a second power supply line that is connected to the first power supply line; a load that receives the power via the second power supply line; and a second protection circuit that is installed on the second power supply line and that is capable of cutting off the power.

Abstract: An electric vehicle including: a battery; a first power supply line that supplies the power from the battery to a mounted object; a first protection circuit that is capable of supplying and cutting off the power via the first power supply line by closing or opening; a third power supply line that supplies the power from a quick charger placed outside the vehicle body to the battery, a third protection circuit that is capable of supplying and cutting off the power via the third power supply line by closing or opening; a first detection section that detects a state of the first protection circuit; a third detection section that detects a state of the third protection circuit; and a battery management section that executes, control transmission of an error signal of the first detection section and/or an error signal of the third detection section to a vehicle control section.

Abstract: An electric vehicle includes: a third power supply line that supplies power from a quick charger placed outside the vehicle body to a battery, a positive-side line being on an upstream side of a current flowing from the quick charger to the battery, a negative-side line being on a downstream side the current flowing from the quick charger to the battery; a third protection circuit that is capable of cutting off the power via the third power supply line by electrically disconnecting the positive-side line and/or the negative-side line; and a control section that executes control for electrically disconnecting between the battery and the third power supply line when determining, based on a detection result of a third detection section, that the third protection circuit is in a state where each of the positive-side line and the negative-side line is not disconnectable.

Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for utilizing a parking brake in conjunction with negative torque from an electric motor during vehicle braking. In one example, a method may include applying the parking brake in conjunction with negative torque from the electric motor, until the vehicle speed reduces to a speed threshold, and then releasing the parking brake.

Abstract: A rotary permanent magnet electrodynamic suspension device includes drive systems, a suspension system, an isolation layer. The drive systems are symmetrically provided in an axial direction of the suspension system. The isolation layer is provided between the suspension system and each drive system. The suspension system includes a magnetic wheel, a non-magnetic conductor and a support. The non-magnetic conductor has electromagnetic induction with the magnetic wheel. The support and the magnetic wheel are both ring-shaped, and the magnetic wheel is sleeved on an outer circumference of the support. The drive systems are configured to drive the magnetic wheel to rotate through electromagnetic induction. The magnetic wheel includes an annular array of permanent magnets to form four pole pairs based on radial magnetization and tangential magnetization. A permanent magnet electrodynamic suspension using the device is also provided.

Abstract: An electrical system having a plurality of power converters each having an input in electrical communication with a power source and an output in electrical communication with a load. A controller is configured to receive an output power request for the plurality of power converters. The controller can then select at least one power converter of the plurality of power converters to satisfy the output power request based on an efficiency of power conversion of each of the plurality of power converters and an operating lifespan of each of the plurality of power converters and direct the at least one power converter to produce power to satisfy the output power request.

Abstract: A precharge apparatus includes a first battery, an electric circuit configured to be supplied with electric power from the first battery, a relay configured to switch electric power supply from the first battery to the electric circuit, a second battery, and a control section configured to control exchange of electric power among the relay, the second battery, and the electric circuit, wherein the control section causes the second battery to supply electric power to the electric circuit while the relay is in an open state, and when a voltage level of the electric circuit reaches a predetermined value or higher, controls the relay to a closed state.

Abstract: The electric vehicle of the present disclosure includes an accelerator pedal, a paddle type shifter, and a motor controller. The paddle type shifter is pre-registered with upshift operation, downshift operation, and mode switching operation. The motor controller switches a control mode of the electric motor between a manual mode and an automatic mode in response to the mode switching operation on the paddle type shifter. When the control mode is the automatic mode, the motor controller changes an output of the electric motor in accordance with the operation of the accelerator pedal. On the other hand, when the control mode is the manual mode, the motor controller changes an output characteristic of the electric motor with respect to the operation of the accelerator pedal in accordance with the upshift operation and the downshift operation of the paddle type shifter.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a vehicle control unit (VCU), wherein a hill hold feature enables keeping a position of a vehicle at standstill on a slope with the aid of an electric drive of the vehicle. The VCU is configured to receive information for determining a hold torque of the electric drive for holding the vehicle at standstill on the slope, information about a cooling of the electric drive and information about an initial temperature of the electric drive when the hill hold feature is enabled. The VCU is configured to determine a time until a derating of the electric drive begins based on a predefined derating model and the above information. The VCU is configured to determine a time indicator indicating the remaining time for which the hill hold feature can be provided based on the time until derating of the electric drive begins.

Abstract: An apparatus and method are provided for adjusting an electrical configuration of a plurality of components of an electrical network associated with a vehicle in order to tune electrical characteristics of the electrical network to continuously match a dynamically changing desired mode of operation of the electrical network associated with the vehicle.

Abstract: Direct current to direct current (DC-DC) boosting and fast charging techniques for an electrified vehicle include providing relay switches electrically connected between a DC charging station rated at a first voltage, an inverter, and a high voltage (HV) battery system rated at a higher second voltage, wherein at least one of the plurality of relay switches is connected to a midpoint of one of three inductor phase legs of the inverter and controlling a boosted fast charging mode wherein the plurality of relay switches are opened/closed such that the first voltage is provided to the inverter and to the HV battery system for recharging, wherein the inverter and the electric motor utilize a first alternating current (AC) phase current based on the first voltage to inductively generate and convert two AC phase currents to a third DC voltage for further boosted recharging of the HV battery system.

Abstract: An integrated charging device for an electric vehicle, including a high-power charging adapter, a charging gun head, a control box and a power supplying plug. The high-power charging adapter, the control box and the charging gun head are detachably and electrically connected in sequence to form a wall-mounted charging pile. The charging gun head, the control box and the power supplying plug are detachably and electrically connected in sequence to form a charging gun of mode 2. The present disclosure integrates the wall-mounted charging pile and the charging gun of mode 2, so that users can assemble the components of the charging device as required to obtain the wall-mounted charging pile or the charging gun of mode 2, thereby realizing free switching under different use conditions, which facilitates the use and saves the purchase cost.

Abstract: A system includes a meter socket adapter (MSA) to electrically connect a meter socket and a utility meter, electrical contacts to electrically connect the MSA to the meter socket and the utility meter, and a data circuit to measure an electrical load through the MSA, and a pluggable assembly coupled to the MSA, the pluggable assembly including a housing to be coupled to the MSA housing, at least one of a set of power interface connectors extending from the housing into the MSA housing to connect to the MSA electrical contacts and a data interface connector extending from the housing to removably connect to the MSA data circuit, and at least one of an electrical circuit interface to electrically connect the set of power interface connectors to the electrical circuit and a data circuit interface to electrically connect the data interface connector to the data circuit.

Abstract: Tandem charging for electric vehicles (EVs) electrically interconnected with each other. The tandem charging may include determining a plurality of EVs requesting to be charged with electrical power available from a charging station, determining charging parameters for the EVs, scheduling charging of the EVs according to the charging parameters, and/or authorizing a pecuniary charge to billing accounts of the EVs in recompense for the charging.

Abstract: A cable management system for an electric vehicle charging station is provided. The cable management system includes a pulley rotatably mounted to a support structure. The pulley has a first portion with a first guide groove with a constant radius and a second portion with a second guide groove with a dynamic radius provided around a rotation axis of the pulley. Further, the cable management system includes a charging cable having a first end connected to a charging connector and a second end connected to a power supply. A first wire is guided within the first guide groove. Additionally, the cable management system includes a mechanical counterforce system configured for counteracting at least a weight of the charging cable between the pulley and the charging connector, wherein the mechanical counterforce system is connected with the pulley via a second wire guided within the second guide groove.

Abstract: A battery charging assembly includes a load management system, a charging cord with a battery connector, and circuitry for detecting thermal buildup. The load management system monitors the heat buildup in a coiled portion of the charging cord and issues a corresponding signal to control the current flowing through the cord.

Abstract: A system may include an energy provision system, a first converter, a second converter, a traction system, and an auxiliary system. The energy provision system may provide a first voltage. The first converter may increase the first voltage from the energy provision system from the first voltage into at least a second voltage. The traction system of a vehicle may be powered by the second voltage from the first converter. The second converter may decrease the first voltage from the energy provision system from the first voltage to a third voltage which may be less than the second voltage. The auxiliary system of the vehicle may be powered by the third voltage from the second converter that may be less than the second voltage.

Abstract: An electric vehicle hybrid air conditioning system configured for charging an electric vehicle is described. The electric vehicle hybrid air conditioning system comprises at least one air conditioning unit for conditioning a space or medium. At least one electrical vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) is provided for charging at least one electric vehicle.

Abstract: A control apparatus 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 determine whether to prohibit traveling of a vehicle on a wireless charging lane or a power reception of the vehicle from the wireless charging lane, based on: future action data; a fee to be generated when charging is performed by the wireless charging lane; and a fee to be generated when charging is performed by a charging facility adapted to perform the charging with the vehicle being stopped. The future action data is data on a future action estimated in consideration of an intention of a driver who drives the vehicle as an action to be performed in a future by the driver, and relates to an action of the driver to stop, in the future, at the charging facility.

Abstract: A charging system is a charging system for supplying power to a battery for driving an electric vehicle from a rapid charger installed outside the electric vehicle, the system including: a constant current charging control section that executes constant current charging control that supplies power from the rapid charger to the battery based on a constant charging current value; and a constant voltage charging control section that, in a case where a voltage value of the battery reaches a predetermined target voltage value and the constant current charging control is stopped, executes constant voltage charging control that supplies power from the rapid charger to the battery two or more times based on a constant charging voltage value.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a charging system including a charge restart function of an electric vehicle, including a CP line which is installed on a charger side and is connected to an electric vehicle and charges the electric vehicle by Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) charging method, a sensing unit which is installed on the charger side and senses voltage of the CP line, and a control unit which is installed on the charger side and determines charging environment of the electric vehicle according to sensed voltage of the CP line from the sensing unit, and performs a predetermined number of wake-up sequences on the electric vehicle according to the determined charging environment.

Abstract: A method of managing a virtual power plant (VPP) and power distribution between a power grid, a battery storage system, an electric vehicle (EV) charging station, and a power plant, includes: obtaining a first data set including information from each of the power grid, the battery storage system, the EV charging station, and the power plant; training a VPP simulation model based on the first data set using a machine learning algorithm; obtaining a second data set including information from each of the power grid, the battery storage system, the EV charging station, and the power plant; determining power condition information based on the second data set and VPP simulation model; generating a power schedule, based on the VPP simulation model and the power condition information; and transmitting a command based on the power schedule.

Abstract: An electric vehicle charging control device includes a charging station and an electronic dynamic charging schedule generator. The charging station has at least a first charging port and a second charging port. The electronic dynamic charging schedule generator has an electronic controller is configured to determine when a first electric vehicle user accesses the first charging port. The electronic controller is further configured to determine when a second electric vehicle user accesses the second charging port. The second electric user accesses the second charging port after the first user accesses the first charging port. The electronic controller is programmed to generate a first charging schedule for the first electric vehicle. The electronic controller is programmed to generate a second charging schedule for the second electric vehicle. The electronic controller is programmed to update the first charging schedule based on the second charging schedule.

Abstract: An electric vehicle charging control device includes an electronic dynamic charging schedule generator, a non-transitory computer readable medium and an electronic communicator. The non-transitory computer readable medium stores vehicle profile data and building profile data. The electronic communicator is configured to receive profile updates to the vehicle profile data from an electronic user interface. The electronic controller is programmed to generate a driver charging profile based on the vehicle profile data and the building profile data. The electronic controller is programmed to update the driver charging profile based on the electric vehicle user's behavior. The electronic controller is programmed to generate a charging schedule for the electric vehicle based on the updated driver charging profile.

Abstract: A method for bidirectional energy exchange between an electric vehicle and a charging station. By use of a value-added service of the ISO 15118-2 communication protocol, at least one parameter and/or command concerning discharging or charging of an energy store of an energy unit of the electric vehicle are/is transferred between the energy unit and the charging station and/or between the charging station and the energy unit. The charging station carries out the discharging or charging taking into account the at least one transferred parameter and/or command. An arrangement for performing the method is also provided.

Abstract: A protective device for a high-voltage battery in an electrified motor vehicle including a charging connection, a terminal, and an electronic control unit. The electronic control unit is connected to an on-board function module configured to locate the motor vehicle and is wirelessly connected to a mobile terminal of a user of the vehicle. The terminal has a function module for locating the user. The electronic control unit is configured to receive data of the mobile terminal, which data represent at least a distance of the user from the motor vehicle when this distance is greater than a predefined limit value.

Abstract: An electric vehicle charging control device includes an electronic dynamic charging schedule generator, a non-transitory computer readable medium and an electronic communicator. The electronic dynamic charging schedule generator has an electronic controller configured to determine when an electric vehicle user accesses a charging port provided at a building structure being powered by an electric source. The non-transitory computer readable medium stores vehicle profile data for the electric vehicle. The electronic communicator is configured to receive profile updates to the vehicle profile data from an electronic user interface. The electronic controller is programmed to generate a charging schedule for the electric vehicle based on the vehicle profile data. The charging schedule has a charge period in which the electric vehicle is receiving charge from the building structure and a discharge period in which the electric vehicle is providing charge to the building structure.

Abstract: An apparatus includes a first analog-to-digital converter configured to measure a first reference voltage and a third reference voltage. The apparatus also includes a second analog-to-digital converter configured to measure a second reference voltage and a fourth reference voltage. The apparatus also includes a controller configured to calculate a first resistance ratio, and determine a positive high voltage associated with the positive high voltage direct current input signal based, at least in part, on the first resistance ratio. The controller is further configured to calculate a second resistance ratio, and determine a negative high voltage associated with the negative high voltage direct current input signal based, at least in part, on the second resistance ratio.

Abstract: A power supply includes a DC-to-DC converter that charges a storage battery and a controller that controls the charging of the storage battery. The power supply has operating modes including a constant-voltage mode where the storage battery is charged at a constant voltage and a current-limiting mode where the storage battery is charged with an upper limit specified for charging current for the storage battery. The controller includes a first control block that controls the constant-voltage mode, a second control block that controls the current-limiting mode, and a conduction ratio command computer that computes a conduction ratio command. The second control block includes a primary lag block that allows a signal to go through for input to the conduction ratio command computer upon an operating mode switchover from the constant-voltage mode to the current-limiting mode.

Abstract: Embodiments include methods and systems for identifying a root cause of battery cell degradation in a battery pack. Aspects include collecting voltage data for a plurality of battery cells in the battery pack and identifying a first cell of the plurality of battery cells as a defective battery cell. Aspects also include identifying a second cell of the plurality of battery cells as a nominal battery cell and calculating a self-discharge of the defective battery cell based on the voltage data of the defective battery cell and the nominal battery cell. Aspects further include calculating a capacity fade of the defective battery cell based on the voltage data of the defective battery cell and the nominal battery cell and determining the root cause of a defect of the defective battery cell based on the self-discharge and the capacity fade of the defective cell.

Abstract: Discussed is a battery system applied to an electric vehicle. The battery system can include: a battery pack including a plurality of battery cells; a battery management system configured to obtain information on the battery pack, and manage the battery pack based on the obtained information; and a battery black box configured to, while the electric vehicle is turned off, supply a power voltage to the battery management system, and store battery pack management information generated by the battery management system. The battery pack management information may include information on at least one of a plurality of cell voltage of the plurality of battery cells, a current and a temperature of the battery pack, and an insulating resistance of the battery pack.

Abstract: A battery control apparatus is to be mounted on an electric vehicle and includes a processor. The processor is configured to control a variable resistor of the electric vehicle. The processor is configured to execute a resistance adjustment process, based on a difference between a temperature of a first battery group of the electric vehicle and a temperature of a second battery group of the electric vehicle. The resistance adjustment process is configured to control the variable resistor to cause a current per unit capacity of the first battery group and a current per unit capacity of the second battery group to be evenly closer to each other than when the resistance adjustment process is unexecuted. The processor is configured to refrain from executing the resistance adjustment process upon driving of the electric vehicle in which electric power is to be outputted from a battery of the electric vehicle.

Abstract: A preconditioner system for a battery for a vehicle, the preconditioner system including detecting a state of charge of the battery. The system including determining the state of charge is below a first threshold. The system including prompting a user to connect the battery to a charger and detecting a temperature of the battery. The system including determining the temperature of the battery is outside a targeted battery temperature range and determining the charging capacity of the charger is below a second threshold at the temperature. The system including detecting a condition for a cabin defroster being deactivated and deactivating the cabin defroster in response to determining that the condition for the cabin defroster being deactivated is met. The system changing the temperature of the battery toward the targeted battery temperature range.

Abstract: Example embodiments of systems, devices, and methods are provided herein for cooling a modular energy system. The embodiments can utilize an enclosure surrounding the modular energy system to route the coolant in a manner that passes in proximity with components of modules of the modular energy system. The embodiments can provide for a sequence of pumping coolant such that the coolant cools components of the electric vehicle having the lowest desired operating temperature first, followed by the components having relatively higher desired operating temperatures. Example embodiments of systems, devices, and methods are also provided herein for a modular energy system with removable and replaceable energy sources. The system can be positioned within an electric vehicle in a manner that permits rapid removal of energy sources having a relatively low state of charge and replacement of those energy sources with different energy sources having a relatively higher state of charge.

Abstract: A vehicle having an ambient temperature sensor, a low voltage lithium-ion battery and a controller is provided. The controller is configured to monitor the ambient temperature sensor and based on a determination that an ambient temperature is below a threshold value, provide an alternating current power to the low voltage lithium-ion battery. The alternating current power causes the low voltage lithium-ion battery to heat.

Abstract: Increased versatility of a seat with a sensor provided therein is sought for. Disclosed is an in-seat experience system (SYS) including: a seat which includes a seat body (S0), a sensor (pressure sensor PS) provided in the seat body (S0), and a seat controller (100) connected to the sensor and thereby allowed to acquire a measurement value from the sensor; an experience instruction device (smartphone SP) connected to the seat controller (100), configured to notify an occupant seated on the seat body a motion instruction and to store user identification information for use in identifying the occupant; and a server (300) capable of communicating with the experience instruction device.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a power swivel device for preventing spacing or jamming caused by individual component tolerances, assembly tolerances, accumulated tolerances, environment, etc. and may include a fixing base installed in a body or a seat of a vehicle; a rotary plate rotatably installed on the fixing base and on which a driven gear part is formed on an inner surface or an outer surface; a variable actuator device which swivels and rotates the rotary plate relative to the fixing base by utilizing a drive gear engaged with the driven gear part of the rotary plate, wherein position of the drive gear is variably installed relative to the fixing base; and an elastic pressurization device for elastically pressurizing the variable actuator device such that the drive gear is elastically pressurized in a direction to the driven gear part.