Abstract: A single axle suspension system that includes right and left dampers, first and second hydraulic circuits, and a pressurizing mechanism that is connected in fluid communication with at least one of the hydraulic circuits. The pressurizing mechanism is configured to provide active heave control by adding and removing hydraulic fluid to and from at least one of the hydraulic circuits to increase and decrease pressure inside at least one of the hydraulic circuits independent of damper movements. This in turn causes a simultaneous increase in the fluid pressure inside either the first working chambers of the right and left dampers or the second working chambers of the right and left dampers to provide pitch stiffness that counters fore and aft heave of the vehicle. The pressurizing mechanism is either a bi-directional pump or a ball/screw mechanism that actuates a variable volume chamber.

Abstract: A single axle suspension system including right and left dampers, first and second hydraulic circuits, a first pressurizing mechanism connected in fluid communication with the first and second hydraulic circuits, and a second pressurizing mechanism connected in series with the first pressurizing mechanism. The first pressurizing mechanism provides roll control by generating a pressure differential between the first and second hydraulic circuits. This causes an increase in the fluid pressure inside either the first working chamber of the right damper and the second working chamber of the left damper or inside the first working chamber of the left damper and the second working chambers of the right damper to provide roll stiffness that counters vehicle roll during cornering. The second pressurizing mechanism adjusts static pressure within the first and second hydraulic circuits by adding and removing hydraulic fluid to and from the first and second hydraulic circuits.

Abstract: A suspension system including four dampers is disclosed where each damper includes a compression chamber and a rebound chamber. First and second hydraulic circuits interconnect the compression and rebound chambers of the front left and back right dampers, while third and fourth hydraulic circuits interconnect the compression and rebound chambers of the front right and back left dampers. A first bi-directional pump is connected between the first and second hydraulic circuits and a second bi-directional pump is connected between the third and fourth hydraulic circuits. The first and second bi-directional pumps can either pump in the same direction or in opposite directions. The level of pitch and roll stiffness can be adjusted by running the first and second bi-directional pumps to change the pressure in select hydraulic circuits of the system.

Abstract: A suspension system including four dampers each having a compression chamber and a rebound chamber. First and second hydraulic circuits interconnect the compression and rebound chambers of the front dampers, while third and fourth hydraulic circuits interconnect the compression and rebound chambers of the back dampers. A first longitudinal hydraulic line extends between and connects the first and third hydraulic circuits and a second longitudinal hydraulic line extends between and connects the second and fourth hydraulic circuits. A first bi-directional pump is connected in-line with a fluid distribution line that extends between and connects the first and second longitudinal hydraulic lines a can pump fluid in opposite directions through the fluid distribution line to provide active roll stiffness.

Abstract: A stabilizer bar link includes a hollow rod, an insert part mounted inside the rod, and a socket into which the rod is inserted and mounted, the socket having an outer surface coupled to the rod.

Abstract: A single axle suspension system including right and left dampers, first and second hydraulic circuits, and a first pressurizing mechanism connected in fluid communication with the first and second hydraulic circuits. The first pressurizing mechanism includes a dual chamber ball/screw mechanism to adjust the volumetric capacity of a pair of first and second variable volume chambers that are arranged in fluid communication with the first and second hydraulic circuits. Thus, the first pressurizing mechanism provides roll control by generating a pressure differential between the first and second hydraulic circuits, which causes an increase in the fluid pressure inside either the first working chamber of the right damper and the second working chamber of the left damper or inside the first working chamber of the left damper and the second working chambers of the right damper to provide roll stiffness that counters vehicle roll during cornering.

Abstract: A single axle suspension system including right and left dampers, first and second hydraulic circuits, a first pressurizing mechanism connected in fluid communication with the first and second hydraulic circuits, and a second pressurizing mechanism connected in series with the first pressurizing mechanism. The first pressurizing mechanism is a gerotor pump that provides roll control by generating a pressure differential between the first and second hydraulic circuits, which increases fluid pressure inside either the first working chamber of the right damper and the second working chamber of the left damper or inside the first working chamber of the left damper and the second working chambers of the right damper to provide roll stiffness that counters vehicle roll during cornering. The second pressurizing mechanism adjusts static pressure within the first and second hydraulic circuits by adding and removing hydraulic fluid to and from the first and second hydraulic circuits.

Abstract: Systems for a vehicle air duct including a passage, the passage including an inlet at a downstream portion of a front wheel well of the vehicle and an outlet upstream of a rear wheel well of the vehicle.

Abstract: A housing assembly for an HVAC system, including: a casing with an air inlet and an air outlet, forming a first portion of an air conduit between the air inlet and the air outlet, the air conduit being configured to guide airflow between the air inlet and the air outlet; a removable cover, attached to the casing and forming a second portion of the air conduit. The casing and the removable cover form a filter slot with a filter volume, configured to receive a filter of complementary shape, the filter slot including four sidewalls for constraining the filter, an inlet aperture and an outlet aperture for allowing the airflow between the air inlet and the air outlet. The air conduit includes a guidance wall neighboring at least one of the filter slot sidewalls, the second portion of the air conduit including a part of the guidance wall.

Abstract: An apparatus for controlling a battery system includes a high voltage battery mounted on a vehicle, high voltage loads electrically connected to the high-voltage battery, and a processor. The processor determines a peak at which an instantaneous output of the high voltage battery exceeds a preset reference range, determines a target load among the high voltage loads electrically connected to the high voltage battery, and enters a peak reduction control period for reducing the peak to control power consumption of the target load.

Abstract: An air delivery system for a vehicle comprises an HVAC system and an air duct fluidly coupled with the HVAC system. The air delivery system comprises a rail extending parallel to the air duct. The system comprises a module having a rail rider slidably coupled with the rail. The module defines an air inlet in selective fluid communication with the air duct. The module defines an air chamber in fluid communication with the air inlet. The module comprises an air register fluidly coupled with the air chamber. The air delivery system comprises a sensor that senses at least one of a distance between the module and the HVAC system; and an air flow therebetween. The air delivery system comprises a controller that controls the air flow based upon at least one of the measured distance between the module and the HVAC system and the air flow therebetween.

Abstract: A heating element for heating air or liquid may include an electrically conductive heating conductor equipped for heating at least one of air and liquid, a converter unit configured to convert a high DC voltage into a high AC voltage, and a transformer. The transformer may include a primary winding and a secondary winding. The secondary winding may have a lower winding number than the primary winding such that the high AC voltage, which is fed to the primary winding by the converter unit, is transformed into a low AC voltage in the secondary winding. The heating conductor may at least partially form the secondary winding and may be flowed through by a secondary current heating the heating conductor. An amperage of the secondary current may materialise as a function of an ohmic resistance of the heating conductor and of the low AC voltage.

Abstract: An air extractor assembly includes a housing, and at least one multilayered flap pivotably secured to the housing, the at least one multilayered flap configured to transition from a sealed position to a pressure-releasing position relative to at least one first aperture of the housing. The at least one multilayered flap can include a first flap layer directly adjacent a second flap layer. The first flap layer can shield the second flap layer from debris.

Abstract: A thermal management system for a motor vehicle, includes a cooling circuit in which a cooler, a cooling circuit pump, and a first heat source are connected in series; a battery branch, in which a chiller and a traction battery are connected in series; a first connection which is arranged downstream of the first heat source, at which coolant can be selectively introduced into the battery branch; a second connection, which leads from the battery branch to a point of the cooling circuit upstream of the first heat source, further comprising a condenser branch that runs between the second connection and the first connection, wherein the condenser branch has a liquid cooled condenser.

Abstract: An air-conditioning register includes a retainer that forms a vent passage for air-conditioning air, multiple movable members that are attached to the retainer and movable in different directions, an actuator that rotates to actuate the movable members, and multiple conversion mechanisms that convert rotation of the actuator into motion in directions in which the movable members move, thereby actuating the movable members.

Abstract: A dust reduction unit for a recreational vehicle has a body adapted to be affixed through a side wall of the recreational vehicle, an external vent in the body, fan within the body to draw air through the external vent and into the recreational vehicle and a filter within the body to catch dust before air passes into the recreational vehicle. The unit is characterized in that the external vent has collection wells for any water which may ingress into the vent, and drains connected to the wells so that water can escape the unit. The external vent has a grille on one of its sides for air intake and the external vent can be rotated with respect to the body so that the unit can be affixed on the left- or right-hand side of the recreational vehicle, which is useful for installation on recreational vehicles in any country.

Abstract: A protective barrier affixable to a curved substrate comprises a stack of two or more lenses, each of the two or more lenses including a polyethylene terephthalate (PET) film, a hard coat on a first side of the PET film, and an adhesive layer on a second side of the PET film opposite the first side. The stack of two or more lenses may have a modulation transfer function that exhibits a contrast value greater than 75% for a spatial resolution of one line-pair per 0.0003 radians at 65 degrees angle of incidence. Heat and pressure may be applied to conform the stack of two or more lenses to the shape of the curved substrate.

Abstract: A glass assembly includes a glass body having a first surface and a second surface which are oppositely arranged, wherein at least a portion of incident light entering the glass body is totally reflected between the first surface and the second surface; a light guiding layer arranged on the first surface or the second surface for guiding the incident light out of the second surface; an anti-reflection layer attached to the second surface to reduce the reflection of the light incident on the second surface from outside of the glass body. According to the glass assembly integrated with the anti-reflection layer, the light pollution reflected by the surface of the glass assembly can be particularly reduced on the premise of not affecting the performance and aesthetics of the glass, and the user experience can be improved.

Abstract: A reconfigurable inflatable pickup truck box cover includes a base frame, a side wall system operatively connected to the base frame, and a top wall operatively connected to the side wall system. At least one of the base frame, the side wall system, and the top wall is inflatable.

Abstract: A cover system for shielding automobile parts from ice and snow includes an automobile part and a sleeve covering the automobile part. The sleeve comprises a tubular wall which is elongated and bounds an interior space. A portion of the automobile part is positioned in the interior space. The tubular wall has a slit extending across an entirety of a length of the tubular wall through the tubular wall to the interior space through which the automobile part is movable.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides an electric drive axle and an automobile, comprising an output shaft, a spindle and at least one driving assembly, the spindle includes two half shafts connected with a differential, and each driving assembly includes a motor and an input shaft connected to the motor in a transmission way, and the output shaft connected to the differential in a transmission way, and the output shaft is sleeved on the corresponding half shaft; a plurality of driving assemblies are arranged on two sides of the output shaft; the electric drive axle further comprises at least two gear transmission assemblies and at least one sliding sleeve shifting mechanism, the input shaft and the output shaft are connected through the corresponding gear transmission assembly in a transmission way, and the sliding sleeve shifting mechanism is slidably sleeved on the output shaft; when the electric drive axle is in different speeds, the sliding sleeve shifting mechanism is connected to the corresponding gear trans

Abstract: The disclosure above teaches a race car that utilizes electrical power for the drive train. The car uses two distinct power packs, or batteries. Power from each battery is transferred to one of the rear wheels, thereby creating a twin drive system. The race car further includes at least two receptacles that receive a battery or battery pack, preferably from above, thereby enabling vertical drop-in installation of the batteries. The battery receptacles include mechanisms to protect the interior (and therefore the driver) of the vehicle. The protective mechanisms of the battery receptacles further serve to isolate the batteries from the interior of the race car so that if the integrity of the battery casing is compromised, corrosive materials from the batteries are inhibited from coming into contact with other components of the car and/or the driver of the car.

Abstract: A battery assembly of a vehicle may include a traction battery, and a support structure on which the traction battery is mounted. The support structure has crossmembers and longitudinal members. The support structure is connected to sills of the vehicle. The vehicle has energy-absorbing running boards arranged on both lateral sides of the vehicle. Each of the energy-absorbing running boards is attached directly to the crossmembers of the support structure.

Abstract: A vehicle is provided with a shock absorber arranged along a side of a housing space for a battery pack of the vehicle, and a reinforcing member for reinforcing a lower surface of an enclosure of the battery pack of the vehicle, the reinforcing member being disposed at a bottom of the housing space for the battery pack of the vehicle, in which the reinforcing member has a section protruding from the housing space for the battery pack, the side surface of the reinforcing member is brought into contact with the side surface of the shock absorber, and the upper surface of the reinforcing member is brought into contact with the lower surface of the shock absorber.

Abstract: An electric vehicle or specifically an electric motorcycle, which includes an electric motor mounted on at least one wheel, the electric motor having a rotor fitted on the outer side and a stator fitted on the inner side. The electric motor's stator is arranged to function as an axle for the wheel in such a way that the stator is adapted to bear the loads between the wheel and the remaining structure of the vehicle.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a coolant reservoir tank for a vehicle, and more particularly, to a reservoir tank, in which two reservoir tanks in the related art, which have been provided for respective cooling circuits, may be integrated into a single reservoir tank, and a single coolant injection port may be provided.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a driving assembly. The driving assembly includes a driving rod, a driven member and a limit structure. The driving rod has an axis and is rotatable about the axis in a forward direction and in a reverse direction. The driving rod and the driven member are configured such that the driving rod is capable of driving the driven member to move backwards and forwards in an axis direction of the driving rod when the driving rod rotates in the forward direction and the reverse direction, the driven member having a closed position and an open position in the axis direction of the driving rod. The limit structure is configured such that when the driven member is in the closed position, the limit structure prevents the driven member from moving toward the open position in the axis direction of the driving rod due to an external force.

Abstract: A pair of mounting bracket for a mower fuel tank. The bottom bracket and top bracket are attached adjacent a rear traction drive wheel. The bottom bracket has at least one projection extending upwardly into a recess in a bottom surface of a mower fuel tank, and the top bracket has at least one projection extending downwardly into a recess in a top surface of the mower fuel tank.

Abstract: A fastening structure of an undercover includes a fuel tank disposed under a floor of a vehicle, a first undercover covering the fuel tank from below, and a coupling bracket for mechanically coupling the first undercover to a fixing member, the coupling bracket being fastened to an upper surface of the first undercover and being fastened to the fixing member on both sides in a front-rear direction with the fuel tank interposed between the fixing members.

Abstract: A dual electric motor coupling system for a vehicle including: a vehicle having a vehicle body and a first electric motor, a second electric motor, and a vehicle axle attached to the vehicle body. The vehicle axle including a first rotating member coupled to the first electric motor and connectable to a first wheel assembly of the vehicle, and a second rotating member coupled to the second electric motor and connectable to a second wheel assembly of the vehicle, wherein the first and second wheel assemblies, when connected to the first rotating member and second rotating member, respectively, are disposed on opposing ends of the vehicle axle. A mechanical coupling is disposed in relation to the first electric motor and the second electric motor and is operable to selectively couple the first electric motor and the second electric motor by providing a coupling torque to the vehicle axle.

Abstract: A driving force control device for separately controlling a driving force of drive wheels is configured to: acquire a detection value of a steering angle, a speed of the drive wheels, and a speed of the vehicle; set a driving force generated in each drive wheel; control the driving force of each drive wheel so as to become a set driving force; and set a driving force to be generated in at least one pair of the drive wheels, based on a value calculated by multiplying a difference between a speed difference between the a pair of drive wheels corresponding to a target yaw rate estimated from the steering angle and the speed of the vehicle and an acquired speed difference between the one pair of drive wheels by a coefficient based on at least one of a cornering stiffness and a driving stiffness of each drive wheel.

Abstract: A method includes writing vehicle data parameters (VDPs) into a memory in order of a vehicle outputting the VDPs. The method also includes displaying a first view of a graphical user interface (GUI) on a display. The GUI includes one or more VDP graphs, a graph-axis control, and a first vehicle operating condition (VOC) indicator at the graph-axis control. The method also includes displaying a second view of the GUI on the display in response to a selection of the first VOC indicator. The first and second views include first and second sets of VDP graphs, respectively. The second set of VDP graphs includes VDPs not represented in the first set of VDP graphs. Graph-axis control segments within the graph-axis control in the first and second views cover different portions of the graph-axis control. The graph-axis control segments correspond to different portions of the VDPs written into the memory.

Abstract: A cockpit display system adapted to be installed in a cockpit and including a touch display, at least one head-up display, and a control unit. The touch display is disposed in a steering wheel in the cockpit and is adapted to display image information. A decorative layer of the steering wheel covers a display surface of the touch display. The at least one head-up display is adapted for display on a see-through window of the cockpit. The control unit is electrically connected to the touch display and the at least one head-up display. The control unit is adapted to display the image information on at least one of the touch display and the at least one head-up display according to a touch action performed on the touch display. Another cockpit display system is also provided.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method is provided for controlling a system for playing music in a motor vehicle. The method includes determining a state of charge of a traction battery of the motor vehicle (S1); and playing the music (S2) so that a nature of the play-back is dependent on the state of charge.

Abstract: A display system mounted on a vehicle that travels in a driving mode selected from among a plurality of driving modes having different degrees of autonomy of driving tasks, the display system includes: a display unit configured to display information to a driver; and a control unit configured to execute at least one of setting a refresh interval of predetermined information displayed on the display unit to be longer than that before a driving mode change and setting visibility of the predetermined information to be lower than that before the driving mode change, when a degree of autonomy decreases due to the driving mode change.

Abstract: A vehicle control device includes a step drive over control section that performs a step drive over control for a vehicle to drive over a step, a protection control section that performs a protection control to protect a rotating electric machine that drives the vehicle by suppressing the rotating electric machine from overheating, a temperature acquisition section that acquires the temperature of the rotating electric machine, and an execution deferment section that defers an execution of the protection control until a predetermined period has elapsed if the temperature of the rotating electrical machine becomes equal to or higher than a first threshold value at which the protection control should be executed while the vehicle is performing the step drive over control.

Abstract: A vehicle, particularly a rail vehicle, includes at least one brake resistor assembly having electrical brake resistors which can receive electrical braking energy and convert the electrical braking energy into waste heat during braking operation of the vehicle. The brake resistors are divided into a first subgroup and a second subgroup, the first sub-group and the second sub-group are electrically connected in parallel, and an evaluating device monitors functional capability of the brake resistors on the basis of a measured variable indicating a differential current between a first subgroup current flowing through the first subgroup and a second subgroup current flowing through the second subgroup. A method for monitoring electrical braking resistors of a vehicle is also provided.

Abstract: A system and method includes identifying one or more operating conditions of a vehicle based at least in part on data received from one or more sensors, and determining whether a change in the one or more operating conditions of the vehicle indicates an event involving the vehicle. A responsive action involving one or more onboard power sources of the vehicle is initiated responsive to determining the occurrence of the event.

Abstract: A vehicle control unit arranged to control motion of a heavy-duty vehicle comprising first and second electric machine (EM) arrangements, wherein the vehicle control unit is arranged to control the first and second EM arrangement by transmitting wheel slip requests to respective EM control units, wherein the control unit is arranged to obtain a desired total longitudinal force to be jointly generated by the first and second EM arrangements, wherein the control unit is arranged to determine a desired first wheel slip corresponding to a first longitudinal force generated by the first EM arrangement, and a desired second wheel slip corresponding to a second longitudinal force generated by the second EM arrangement, wherein the control unit is arranged to balance a magnitude of the first wheel slip relative to a magnitude of the second wheel slip in dependence of the efficiency characteristics of the first and second EM arrangements.

Abstract: A method for controlling wheel slip in a braking system of a vehicle involves receiving, by a wheel slip control sub-module of a wheel slip main control module a first plurality of input information, determining, by the wheel slip control sub-module, a braking torque request to be applied to a corner of the vehicle and a braking torque control component, providing the braking torque request, the braking torque control component, and an enabled wheel slip control confirmation value, to a braking regeneration sub-module of the main wheel slip control module, receiving, by the braking regeneration sub-module, a second plurality of input information, and determining a regenerative braking torque command as a function of the braking torque request or of the braking torque control component, based on a status of an enabling input signal. The braking regeneration sub-module determines a dissipative braking torque command as a function of the braking torque request and of the regenerative braking torque command.

Abstract: An electric power system for a vehicle includes one or more power conversion systems electrically connected in parallel for each phase of an electric motor of an electric drive system. Each power conversion system is electrically coupled to a set of energy storage modules from among a plurality of energy storage modules of an energy storage pack. Each power conversion systems includes a power circuit and a power controller. The power circuit is electrically coupled to a respective set of energy storage modules and configured to provide a drive power output to the electric drive system and an auxiliary power output to a power bus. The power controller is configured to control the power circuit to provide the drive power output based on a desired power output of the electric drive system.

Abstract: A high voltage battery mounting structure for an electric vehicle includes a battery module mounted on a center floor panel, front battery mounting members configured to extend from front side seal parts that support the center floor panel towards an inside of a vehicle, and coupled to front side members, and rear battery mounting members configured to connect rear side seal parts that support the center floor panel to a rear cross member, where the battery module is coupled to the front battery mounting members and the rear battery mounting members. The battery module may be coupled to the front and rear battery mounting members in a state in which the battery module is disposed such that a front part and a rear part of the battery module overlap the front battery mounting members and the rear battery mounting members, respectively.

Abstract: An embodiment stackable battery includes a plurality of battery cases stacked in a height direction of a vehicle, each of the battery cases including a side member on an outer side thereof extending in a length direction of the vehicle and a mounting portion including a plurality of hollows penetrating vertically in the side member, wherein the mounting portion of the bottommost battery case is configured to be engaged to a roof of the vehicle by penetration of first engaging members into first hollows of the plurality of hollows.

Abstract: Cell modules (3) are aligned on front and rear sides and left and right sides in a tray (2), and a cross member (11) is disposed to cross inside of the tray (2) in a left-right direction between the front and rear cell modules (3). The cross member (11) is configured to have a hollow shape with a front wall (11e) and a rear wall (11f) coupled with four structure walls (11a to 11d). An upper notch (16) is formed at an upper edge of the cross member (11), and a lower notch (17) is formed at a lower edge, in a state where third and fourth structure walls (11c, 11d) are left.

Abstract: An electric all-terrain vehicle includes a frame (11), a vehicle body cover (12), a set of wheels (13) a drive system (14), a motor control unit (15), a drive train (16), a battery pack (17), a steering assembly (18), and a suspension (19). The drive train includes a drive shaft (163) disposed between a front differential (161) and a rear differential (162). The drive shaft is at least partially disposed under the battery pack such that the drive shaft and the battery pack at least partially overlap in plan view, and a battery pack offset distance between the battery pack center of gravity and the transverse mid-plane is less than or equal to 300 mm.

Abstract: A direct current (DC) fast charger for charging batteries of electric vehicles (EVs), includes a primary circuit, including seven bidirectional switches, electrically linked to a primary wire of a transformer and configured to receive alternating current (AC) power from a power grid; a secondary circuit electrically linked to a secondary wire of the transformer for converting AC power into DC power; and a control system, electrically linked to the primary circuit and the secondary circuit, that changes the frequency of the AC power received from the power grid in five switching states.

Abstract: A vehicle charging apparatus is described herein, which may include a battery pack comprising a plurality of individual batteries, a power input port receiving electrical power at a first wattage, an AC-to-DC conversion circuit configured to provide DC power to charge groups of batteries in the plurality of individual batteries, a power conversion circuit configured to condition a DC output of at least one group of batteries to provide a charging current output to a vehicle via a coupling, and a processing circuit configured to control the power conversion circuit to provide the charging current at a second wattage greater than the first wattage. The first wattage may be actively or inherently limited to a level less than the second wattage in order to provide fast DC charging with a limited power input.

Abstract: This disclosure provides a control method and apparatus for a power supply circuit, and an electric vehicle. The power supply circuit includes a first switch, three bridge arms, and a motor. Each bridge arm includes a first switching transistor and a second switching transistor. The control method is: when detecting that the direct current power supply stops supplying power, controlling the first switch to be turned off; after the first switch is turned off, controlling a second switching transistor of a first bridge arm, a first switching transistor of a second bridge arm among the bridge arms, and a first switching transistor of a third bridge arm among the bridge arms to be turned on, and providing, by the power battery, a first current to the motor, where the first current controls a torque of the motor. This disclosure is implemented to improve NVH characteristics of the electric vehicle.

Abstract: A charger for an electric vehicle (EV) comprises a printed circuit board (PCB) on which power circuits defining respective phases of a multi-phase power conversion circuit are disposed along a first dimension, a conductive input bus bar mounted on a surface of the PCB and extending along the first dimension, a conductive output bus bar mounted on the surface of the PCB and extending along the first dimension parallel to the input bus bar, an input connector disposed at an end of the input bus bar, configured to receive input power for the plurality of power circuits; and an output connector disposed at an end of the output bus bar, configured to receive output power from the plurality of power circuits. The input bus bar and the output bus bar provide a substantially equal, low-resistance resistance path for current distribution to each of the plurality of power circuits.

Abstract: A motor vehicle electrically connectable to an external electric charging source includes a body defining a passenger compartment to accommodate a user, an electrical charging assembly comprising a base portion carried by the body in a fixed position and a charging port configured to receive in coupling an electrical connector of the external electric charging source, releasable coupling means configured to attach the charging port to the base portion in a releasable manner, release means operable to control the releasable coupling means so as to release the charging port with respect to the base portion, and a release controller operable by the user to operate the release means to release the charging port with respect to the base portion, characterised in that the release controller is usable by the user from inside the passenger compartment to operate the release means.