Abstract: To enhance a long driving experience during sunny days, an extension of the automobile's factory installed visor that can be moved back and forth on the window to block the glare of the sun from hitting the neck and the side of the face, while maintaining a safe partial view. A movable automobile accessory that provides an extension of shade needed for undisturbed travel. A disk that can roll along as needed to change shading with alternating sized holes on the edges that work with the rubber seal of the door providing a good grip. The tiny holes throughout My Sundisk with a diameter depth ratio of 1:3 or 1:4, block the sun at the high irritating angle without obstructing view.

Abstract: A method for forming a vehicular slider window assembly includes providing a fixed window panel defining an open and attaching upper and lower rails at the fixed window panel. The method includes providing a filler including a filler body and a deformable element along each opposing side wall of the filler body. The method includes forming at least one end of opposite ends of the filler body at an oblique angle relative to a longitudinal axis of the filler body. The filler is disposed in a channel of the upper rail. A movable window panel is provided at the upper and lower rails with an upper region of the movable window panel received in the filler. Each of the deformable elements includes a compressible and flexible material and provides a dampening and cushioning function at the movable window panel received in the filler in the channel of the upper rail.

Abstract: An inner weatherstrip is attached to a flange formed on an upper edge of a door panel. The flange is formed with a protrusion portion protruding toward a vehicle inside by cutting and raising a part of the flange to protrude toward a vehicle inside and having a contact surface. On the other hand, a vehicle inside sidewall portion of the inner weatherstrip is formed with a positioning surface by recessing a part facing the protrusion portion toward the vehicle inside. When the inner weatherstrip is attached to the flange, the positioning surface is in contact with the contact surface.

Abstract: A first molded part with a first concave-shaped part is provided on a front door, and a second molded part with a second concave-shaped part is provided on a rear door. The first and second molded parts make elastic contact with a main seal provided on an automobile body of a center pillarless automobile, to seal a gap between the doors. A rear surface of a first rear wall of the first concave-shaped part and a front surface of a second front wall of the second concave-shaped part of a sealing structure for a door of an automobile each have an upper part and an outer-cabin side part inclined toward a front part of the automobile body. The front surface makes elastic contact with the rear surface when the doors are in closed positions.

Abstract: A vehicle cover system is provided that is portable, transparent, quickly applied by a user, and provides interior protection while allowing the vehicle to continue traveling. The cover system provides protection from environmental elements when the vehicle has all its doors, windows, and rooftop removed. Methods of installing the cover system are also disclosed.

Abstract: An electric work vehicle includes a body, a travel device on the body, a motor to drive the travel device, an inverter to supply electric power to the motor, a radiator to cool a coolant, and a cooling path through which the coolant cooled by the radiator circulates through a plurality of cooling targets including the motor and returns to the radiator. The motor is cooled in a region downstream of the other cooling targets in the cooling path.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided securing a battery pack to a vehicle. Embodiments can comprise an internal cross member secured to a first side of the vehicle's chassis. A cooling plate can be placed on one side of the internal cross member opposite to the first side of the vehicle's chassis where the internal cross member is secured. A hat-shaped section can extend at least partially across a width of the vehicle and secured to a second side of the vehicle's chassis. A structural reinforcement member can partially surround a battery pack of the vehicle.

Abstract: A vehicle includes an underbody, a rear subframe, and a battery pack. The rear subframe is connected to the underbody. The battery pack is connected to the underbody and is disposed on a lower side of the underbody. A front end surface of the rear subframe includes a limiting surface for the battery pack to extend backward, and at least a part of an upper surface of the battery pack forms a portion of at least a portion of a floor of a vehicle body.

Abstract: A device for controlling an internal combustion engine in a motor vehicle, in particular, an electrified hybrid vehicle with a traction electric machine. The internal combustion engine has multiple cylinders, each of which is equipped with at least one outlet valve which can be switched to two stages. An electronic control unit controls: i) suppression of each of a plurality of cylinders of the internal combustion engine for at least one work cycle, wherein the outlet valves are kept closed, ii) actuation of the outlet valves and the inlet valves of the cylinders of the internal combustion engine in a synchronized manner, and iii) after the suppression process has ended, opening of the outlet valve at least in the first cylinder when the inlet valve is closed, and the enclosed gas is pushed out without being injected and ignited.

Abstract: A drivetrain of a working machine, including at least a first driven axle and a second driven axle, wherein respective wheels of the first driven axle have a smaller effective diameter than respective wheels of the second axle, an electric traction motor, a transmission, and an axle disengagement device. A drive shaft of the transmission is connected to a driven shaft of the electric traction motor. A first driven shaft of the transmission is connected to a drive shaft of the axle disengagement device. A driven shaft of the axle disengagement device is configured to be connected to the first axle. A second driven shaft of the transmission is configured to be connected to the second axle. The driven shaft of the electric traction motor, the first driven shaft of the transmission and the second driven shaft of the transmission extend in one plane.

Abstract: A hub motor driving system for a vehicle includes: a wheel axle fixedly connected to a frame of the vehicle; a driving motor provided with a motor stator and a motor rotor which is located on the radial inner side of the motor stator and can rotate relative to the motor stator, the driving motor and the wheel axle being coaxially disposed; an output flange which radially supports the motor rotor and rotates along with the motor rotor, wherein the output flange is connected to a wheel rim of a wheel on the axial direction side in an anti-torque manner; and bearing devices radially supported between the output flange and the wheel axle, wherein the bearing devices bear both a load of the driving motor and a load of the frame.

Abstract: An electric axle assembly includes a suspension frame, a pair of drive assemblies coupled to opposite sides of the suspension frame, and a drive module coupled to the suspension frame. The drive module controls operation of the drive assemblies. The electric axle assembly is mounted to a vehicle frame and provides motive force to wheels of the vehicle for propelling the vehicle along a roadway.

Abstract: An off-road vehicle includes a frame assembly, a powertrain coupled to the frame assembly and a plurality of wheels at least one of which is operatively coupled to the powertrain. A seating assembly is coupled to the frame assembly and a cargo box is coupled to the frame assembly aft of the seating assembly. A radiator is hingably coupled to the frame assembly aft of the seating assembly and is configured to pivot aftwardly from an operating configuration to an access configuration. In the operating configuration, the radiator has a forwardly tilted orientation in which a top of the radiator is positioned forward of a bottom of the radiator. In the access configuration, the radiator has a substantially vertical orientation or an aftwardly tilted orientation in which the top of the radiator is positioned aftward of the bottom of the radiator.

Abstract: A flap for a motor vehicle shut-off device is disclosed. The flap has a flap body and at least one end piece configured to be assembled with said flap body, where the flap body has a wall having an interior face defining an internal cavity, and an exterior face. The end piece includes a core designed to be inserted into the internal cavity of the flap body, and at least one protuberance configured to press against the exterior face of the wall of said flap body when said at least one end piece is push-fitted into said flap body.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a holding frame for attaching high-pressure storage tanks to a vehicle. Also disclosed are high-pressure fuel storage systems including the holding frame, as well as vehicles including the high-pressure fuel storage system.

Abstract: A vehicle storage tank mounting device configured to mount an LPG storage tank at the rear position of a vehicle body frame using a storage tank mounting frame so as to absorb or block collision impact, thereby avoiding interference with the vehicle body frame and a propeller shaft. The vehicle storage tank mounting device is further configured to reliably absorb or block collision impact transmitted to the storage tank in the event of a side collision and a rear collision, and to satisfy collision safety performance and vehicle laws.

Abstract: Embodiments of a fluid tank may comprise suction tube system that comprises a floating suction tube useful for filling or removing a fluid from the tank. Further in some embodiments, the tank system may be installed in a single port on the fluid tank. A buoyant portion of the suction tube can be constantly submerged in a desired portion of the fluid, allowing the desired fluid to be removed through the inlet port. A level indicator system may include a cable system connected between a biased level indicator that moves in conjunction with the movement of the buoyant portion to indicate the fluid level.

Abstract: A gear wheel assembly, in particular a final stage gear wheel assembly for a transmission system for a dual drive vehicle drive train includes first and second gear wheel arranged coaxially with respect to a first axis. The first gear wheel is adjacent to the second gear wheel and is coupled to the second gear wheel through an intermediate bearing that allows for relative rotation of the first gear wheel with respect to the second gear wheel around the first axis. The intermediate bearing arrangement comprises a first intermediate bearing. The first gear wheel is radially supported through the first intermediate bearing by the second gear wheel and the second gear wheel is radially supported through the first intermediate bearing by the first gear wheel.

Abstract: A single-axis agricultural machine with continuous speed variation and independent power take-off includes an internal combustion engine, a clutch assembly, wheels, a power take-off for work tools controlled by a gearbox, and a guide handlebar with controls. A primary shaft extends from the clutch assembly and controls a gear reduction, at the output of which a coupling transmits the motion to a shaft of the power take-off. A hydrostatic assembly draws motion from the internal combustion engine through the clutch assembly, a first kinematic chain being coupled thereto, and is connected to a second kinematic chain that retracts in the gearbox and that controls an axle of the wheels through a final reduction.

Abstract: Car having: a first axle having two first drive wheels; a second axle having two second drive wheels; an internal combustion engine, which is provided with a plurality of cylinders, where respective pistons slide on the inside, and with a drive shaft connected to the pistons and oriented longitudinally; a transmission shaft, which is oriented longitudinally and is configured to transmit the motion from the internal combustion engine to the first wheels; a gearbox provided with at least one primary shaft, which receives the motion from the drive shaft, and with at least one secondary shaft; a first epicyclic differential, which receives the motion from the secondary shaft of the gearbox and transmits the motion to the first wheels through the transmission shaft and to the second wheels; and a second epicyclic differential, which is coaxial to the two second wheels, is interposed between the first epicyclic differential and the second wheels, receives the motion from the first epicyclic differential and transmi

Abstract: The disclosure is directed to an apparatus or a system for generating energy in response to a vehicle wheel rotation. The apparatus or the system may include a roller configured to be positioned in substantial physical contact within a groove of a wheel of the vehicle. The roller may be configured to rotate in response to a rotation of the wheel. The apparatus or the system may further include a flexible arm rotatably couplable to the roller such that rotation of the roller causes the flexible arm to rotate. The flexible arm may be configured to exert a downward force on the roller to increase the friction between the roller and the groove of the wheel. The apparatus or the system may further include a first generator operably coupled to the flexible arm and configured to generate an electrical output based on the rotation of the flexible arm shaft and convey the electrical output to an energy storage device or vehicle motor.

Abstract: Systems and methods for preventing operation of a vehicle, comprising an onboard operating system comprising instructions stored in a memory, which when executed by one or more processors causes the onboard operating system to receive information from at least one detection device configured to test for the presence of an impairment in a vehicle operator or driver; perform an analysis of the amount or degree or level of impairment of the vehicle operator or driver; display the amount, degree or level of impairment to the vehicle operator or driver via an onboard interface; and enable or disable operation and/or drivability of the vehicle based on the amount, degree or level of impairment of the vehicle operator or driver.

Abstract: A vehicle entertainment interface is disclosed. In one embodiment, the vehicle entertainment interface includes a programming interface configured to receive a plurality of programs which, when executed, provide respective entertainment experiences to occupants of an passenger vehicle utilizing one or more features of the passenger vehicle; and a vehicle interface configured to identify one or more features of an passenger vehicle, select a program of the plurality of programs based on the identified one or more features of the passenger vehicle, and present an entertainment experience of the entertainment experiences corresponding to the selected program to the occupants of the passenger vehicle utilizing the identified one or more features of the passenger vehicle.

Abstract: A vehicle includes a vehicle body having a cabin, a first seat and a second seat arranged in the cabin, a planar transparent member placed on a side surface of the cabin, and that separates an interior of the cabin and a vehicle exterior from each other, and a display device placed on the side surface of the cabin and arranged along the planar transparent member, the display device having a plurality of pixels, wherein there is a case where information can be provided by a display of the plurality of pixels passing through decorative sheet by the display device lighting on, and there is a case of hiding the plurality of pixels by the display device lighting off

Abstract: A display control device for a vehicle includes a memory; and a processor connected to the memory and is configured to: detect an operation of a steering switch; on the basis of the detected operation, display plural icons corresponding to the steering switch at a display section in a cabin, the plural icons including a first icon representing a first function that is implemented by a short press operation of the steering switch, and a second icon representing a second function that is implemented by a long press operation of the steering switch; and in a case in which the short press operation is detected, display the first icon such that a disposition of the first icon in the display section corresponds to a disposition of the steering switch at a steering wheel, and display the second icon at a different position in the display section from the first icon.

Abstract: The action schedule item creation ECU creates action schedule items demanded of an ego vehicle capable of switching between autonomous driving and manual driving. The HUD and the meter display are provided inside a cabin of the ego vehicle. The display control ECU displays the action schedule items created by the action schedule item creation ECU on the HUD and the meter display, and emphasizes display of action schedule items to be performed by manual driving compared to display of action schedule items to be performed by autonomous driving.

Abstract: A selection assembly includes a primary interface that is operable in at least two directions of movement. A user interface is incorporated within the primary interface and having a selector that is operable relative to the primary interface. The selector includes operative movement along a primary movement path to select between a first transmission setting and a second transmission setting. The selector includes a secondary movement path that deviates from the primary movement path. A combination of the primary movement path and the secondary movement path operate the selector between the second transmission setting and a third transmission setting.

Abstract: A method generates and outputs an operating signal in a vehicle with a steering wheel. The method includes the steps of operating the vehicle at a standstill or in an autonomous driving mode. The method also includes detecting a steering wheel angle and generating and outputting the operating signal. The operating signal controls a vehicle component, or can be used for a menu navigation of an on-board computer based on the detected steering wheel angle.

Abstract: A device for improved visualization of an indication in an instrument cluster of a transportation vehicle and a corresponding system, method and computer program. Due to the greatly limited display area of the mini-FID in the instrument cluster, the device displays traffic signs, supplementary signs and warning lights in one display region. The supplementary signs information is displayed in reduced size in response to a warning light appearing above the traffic signs in the display region.

Abstract: In a method for adjusting a display device and a motor vehicle having such a display device, the display device is arranged on a dashboard of the motor vehicle. The display device has at least two rimless screens. Each of the screens is connected to the dashboard by an adjustment element. The respective adjustment element can move the respective screens into a plurality of adjustment positions in all spatial directions. In a combined adjustment position, the screens are arranged as a combined display surface, and the screens are designed to display a uniform display image on the combined display surface. In at least one separated adjustment position, a first screen is assigned to a driver's position and a second screen is assigned to a passenger's position.

Abstract: The disclosure provides a display control device and a display control method thereof. The display control device controls a display device to project an information image representing a target recognition vehicle in a first mode on a screen member. The screen member is provided between the target recognition vehicle and a user of the vehicle. When a traveling direction of the target recognition vehicle intersects with a traveling direction of the vehicle, the display control device controls the display device to project the information image in a second mode on the screen member. The information image in the second mode includes an image simulating a vehicle headlight beam of the target recognition vehicle.

Abstract: An electric work vehicle includes a storage battery to be charged and discharged, a motor drivable by electric power from the storage battery, a travel device drivable by the motor, a regenerative mechanism to charge the storage battery with electric power that the motor generates when the body is decelerated, a charged state detector to detect a charged state of the storage battery, and a controller configured or programmed to, in accordance with the charged state detected by the charged state detector, reduce torque of the motor when the motor generates the electric power to be supplied to the storage battery.

Abstract: The present disclosure describes a solar energy storage system. A storage container is provided, comprising a base having a compartment defined by a planar exterior surface and a planar interior service and a battery stored in the compartment of the base. A plurality of solar panels are operably coupled to an exterior surface of the container and electrically coupled to the battery. At least one access panel disposed in the exterior corners of the top and base and at least one plug receptacle disposed behind the at least one access panel such that each access panel is associated with one plug receptacle. The at least one plug receptacle is electrically coupled to the battery. The plurality of solar panels are configured to receive sunlight and convert to solar energy for storage in the battery and supply energy to electric vehicles during transport of the container(s).

Abstract: A system includes a paver work machine, one or more tow machines, and a controller. The paver includes a motor-generator unit (MGU) selectively operable in a motor mode and a generator mode, and a power source electrically connected to the MGU and configured to supply electrical power to and receive electrical power from the MGU. Each of the one or more tow machines are configured to be connected to and pull the paver. The controller is communicatively connected to and configured to selectively operate the MGU in the generator mode to supply electrical power to and charge the power source or in the motor mode to use electrical power from the power source to power at least a portion of operation of the paver.

Abstract: A driving force control method controls front wheel driving force and rear wheel driving force by a front wheel motor connected to a front wheel of a vehicle and a rear wheel motor connected to a rear wheel, respectively. The driving force control method includes: executing a cooperative process of lifting up or lifting down a vehicle body by cooperation of adjustment of at least one of the front wheel driving force and the rear wheel driving force and application of friction braking force to at least one of the front wheel and the rear wheel.

Abstract: A method (400) for operating an electrically driven vehicle (300), comprising the following steps: emitting a signal for controlling (420) a connectable charging means (160) for charging an intermediate circuit capacitor (140); determining (440) a voltage at an intermediate circuit capacitor (140) or of the charge thereof; emitting a signal for closing (460) the switches (130) for connecting the traction battery (150) to the high-voltage grid (110) as a function of the determined voltage or charge.

Abstract: An electric all-terrain vehicle includes a set of wheels, a drive system, a battery pack, and an MCU. A projection of the MCU, a projection of the battery pack, and a projection of the electric motor all on a horizontal plane cooperatively define a Tri-core system projection area with a Tri-core longitudinal length. A ratio of the wheelbase distance to the Tri-core longitudinal length is in the range from 0.7 to 2.5. The positions of the Tri-core system are reasonably arranged and the relevant components are highly integrated, the center of gravity of the entire vehicle are reasonably allocated, thereby making the overall performance of the vehicle more superior and achieving better driving performance.

Abstract: Responsive to a voltage across a capacitor being greater than a voltage across a traction battery, a controller may open switches such that charge current from a DC charger flows through a diode to the traction battery without following through coils of an electric machine and without flowing through an inverter.

Abstract: A charging station for charging electric vehicles, having a connection unit for connecting the charging station to an electrical supply infrastructure and for supplying the charging station with electrical supply current; at least two direct current voltage sources, at least one of which is electrically coupled to the connection unit in order to be supplied with the electrical supply current by the connection unit, and which are configured to provide a proportionate electrical power for charging at least one electric vehicle by means of a direct current charging voltage which can be set in a respective direct current charging voltage range; a coupling unit for temporarily coupling the electric vehicle to at least one of the DC voltage sources; and a control unit for adjusting the DC charging voltages of the DC voltage sources and for connecting the DC voltage sources to the coupling unit depending on a voltage requirement.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides an electric connection structure, a charging socket and an automobile, which are applied to a circuit board provided with a plugging hole, the electric connection structure including: a plurality of metal domes and a plugging terminal, in which the plurality of metal domes are fixed to the circuit board along a circumferential direction of the plugging hole, and the plugging terminal is in contact connection with the plurality of metal domes in a state that the plugging terminal is plugged into the plugging hole, to form an electrical connection between the plugging terminal and the circuit board.

Abstract: An electric vehicle charging structure can include a base portion including a front surface and a rear surface, a base compartment that is rigidly coupled to the base portion, the base compartment defined by a base compartment upper surface and a base compartment lower surface that each protrude away from the front surface of the base portion, an electrical connector passing through the base compartment upper surface at a specified location, a conduit entry opening in the base compartment configured to allow insertion of electrical service conductors to inside the base compartment, a power terminal inside the base compartment, the power terminal configured to removably secure the electrical service conductors, and an internal electrical conductor inside the base compartment electrically coupling the power terminal to the electrical connector.

Abstract: A heat exchanger for an inductive charging device of a motor vehicle may include two separate bases and a flow conducting assembly. The two bases may be connected permanently to one another to form a one-piece heat exchanger housing and a flow channel through which a flow path for a heat exchanger fluid extends. The flow channel may have, along the flow path, a plurality of channel passages through which the heat exchanger fluid is flowable in succession. The plurality of channel passages may each have a free flow cross-section oriented transversely to the flow path. The flow cross-section of a plurality of first channel passages may be flatter than the flow cross-section of a plurality of second channel passages. The flow conducting assembly may be inserted completely into the flow channel. The two bases may be composed of a metallic material.

Abstract: One example provides an electric vehicle (EV) charging system including a charging station having a charging plug including an end surface on which at least one pair of alignment magnets and a plurality of charging contacts are arranged in a layout pattern. A charging port disposed on an EV has at least one pair of alignment magnets and a plurality of charging contacts which are arranged in the layout pattern on a surface of the charging port, the charging port to receive the charging plug, wherein the alignment magnets of the charging plug magnetically align with and magnetically couple to the alignment magnets of the charging port such that the charging contacts of the charging plug are aligned with an in electrical contact with the charging contacts of the charging port.

Abstract: A vehicle includes a chassis, an energy storage device, and a positioning mechanism coupled to the chassis. The positioning mechanism includes an actuator and a charging coil configured to receive electrical energy from an external charging coil and transfer the electrical energy to the energy storage device. The positioning mechanism is configured to adjust the positioning of the charging coil relative to the chassis by actuating the charging coil in a first direction.

Abstract: A vehicular electrical power generation system includes an air capture device that is disposed at a vehicle and, when the vehicle is travelling in a forward direction, receives air flow through an inlet of the air capture device. A turbine is in fluid communication with the inlet and, responsive to air flow through the turbine, generates electricity. Electricity generated by the turbine is used to at least one of electrically charge a battery of the vehicle and electrically operate a system of the vehicle.

Abstract: A traction powertrain system of an electrified vehicle includes a power electronics module and a controller. The power electronics module, such as in the form of an inverter, is configured to drive a traction motor with power from a traction battery via a DC-link capacitor. The controller has an on-board power source, such as in the form of a super capacitor. The controller is configured to, in response to detecting an event in which the DC-link capacitor is to be discharged, use power from the on-board power source for controlling the power electronics module and control the power electronics module to operate in a manner causing the DC-link capacitor to be discharged.

Abstract: A system for charging an electric vehicle and heating a space. The system includes an electric heater and a thermostat. The thermostat includes a temperature sensor, a first electrical outlet, a second electrical outlet, a first circuit, a second circuit, and an electronic controller. The electronic controller receives, via the temperature sensor, a signal, determines a temperature value, and determines whether the temperature value is greater than a temperature threshold. In response to determining the temperature value is greater than the temperature threshold, the electronic controller supplies power to the first circuit and controls the first circuit to supply a charging current to the electric vehicle via the first electrical outlet. In response to determining the temperature value is less than the temperature threshold, the electronic controller supplies power to the second circuit and controls the second circuit to supply power to the electric heater via the second electrical outlet.

Abstract: A system for monitoring an electric power storage system includes: a processor electrically connected to multiple sensors, each of the sensors being configured to detect at least one parameter of the electric power storage system the processor being configured to acquire a set of direct measurement data of the set of power cells from the plurality of sensors, provide the set of direct measurement data to a physics model within the processor and generate a set of derived measurement data using the physics model, provide the derived measurement data and at least a portion of the direct measurement data to a machine learning model and generate a coordinate position corresponding to a fault condition of the set of power cells, compare the coordinate position to a fault map and identifying a probable fault cause based on the comparison, and alter an operation of the vehicle based on the comparison.

Abstract: A control system for controlling a vehicle charger including a power factor correction (PFC) circuit includes a resistance measuring circuit configured to make first resistance measurements at a positive DC terminal of the PFC circuit and second resistance measurements at a negative DC terminal of the PFC circuit. The control system includes a controller configured to, in response to the PFC circuit being in a selected switching state, compare one of the first resistance measurements to a positive threshold. The one of the first resistance measurements is made while the PFC circuit is in the selected switching state. The positive threshold is based on a first parallel combination of one or more resistances corresponding to the selected switching state of the PFC circuit. If the one of the first resistance measurements is less than the positive threshold, the controller disables operation of the vehicle charger.

Abstract: A power system of an electric vehicle, a controller, and the electric vehicle. The power system includes two drive motors and two motor control units. The two drive motors are separately in transmission connection with wheels of the electric vehicle through two clutch apparatuses. Windings of the two drive motors and three-phase bridge arms of the two motor control units form two boost circuits. The two boost circuits are configured to charge a power battery of the electric vehicle by performing boost conversion on an output voltage of a charging pile. The two clutch apparatuses are configured to disconnect a connection between a drive motor corresponding to a boost circuit that is in an operating state and a wheel. The power system can reduce shake and noise in a boost charging process of the electric vehicle.