The present disclosure provides a radiator assembly that includes a stationary assembly that includes a fan assembly coupled to a fan frame assembly, a rotating assembly that includes a radiator frame assembly and a support frame assembly coupled to the radiator frame assembly, and an actuation assembly coupled to the rotating assembly. The rotating assembly may be rotatably coupled to the stationary assembly and configured to rotate relative to the stationary assembly in a first direction and a second direction opposite the first direction. The actuation assembly may be configured to enable and limit rotation of the rotating assembly relative to the stationary assembly in the first direction and the second direction.
An electric vehicle includes a first heat exchanger positioned adjacent to a front of the electric vehicle and configured to transfer heat generated from a first heat generating system to an ambient environment. The electric vehicle may further include a second heat exchanger positioned adjacent to a rear of the electric vehicle and configured to transfer heat generated from a second heat generating system to the ambient environment, and an air supply plenum positioned longitudinally between the first heat exchanger and the second heat exchanger and in fluid communication with the ambient environment. The air supply plenum may define a cooling air pathway extending between the ambient environment and the second heat exchanger. The air supply plenum may isolate air flowing through the cooling air pathway from air circulating within the electric vehicle.
The present disclosure provides a method of managing thermal loads in the powertrain of an electric vehicle and controlling various electronic components of a powertrain thermal management system. The method may include heating a coolant of a powertrain coolant loop utilizing waste heat from a liquid-cooled powertrain component (e.g., an electric motor, a DCDC converter, etc.), measuring a coolant temperature, and utilizing combined feedforward and feedback control methods for different components (pump(s), radiator fan(s), valve(s)) of the powertrain thermal management system.
The present disclosure provides a radiator assembly that includes a stationary assembly that includes a fan assembly coupled to a fan frame assembly, a rotating assembly that includes a radiator frame assembly and a support frame assembly coupled to the radiator frame assembly, and an actuation assembly coupled to the rotating assembly. The rotating assembly may be rotatably coupled to the stationary assembly and configured to rotate relative to the stationary assembly in a first direction and a second direction opposite the first direction. The actuation assembly may be configured to enable and limit rotation of the rotating assembly relative to the stationary assembly in the first direction and the second direction.
B60K 11/04 - Arrangement or mounting of radiators, radiator shutters, or radiator blinds
F24D 19/02 - Arrangement of mountings or supports for radiators
F28D 1/04 - Heat-exchange apparatus having stationary conduit assemblies for one heat-exchange medium only, the media being in contact with different sides of the conduit wall, in which the other heat-exchange medium is a large body of fluid, e.g. domestic or mo with the heat-exchange conduits immersed in the body of fluid with tubular conduits
6.
SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE POWERTRAIN THERMAL MANAGEMENT AND CONTROL
The present disclosure provides a method of managing thermal loads in the powertrain of an electric vehicle and controlling various electronic components of a powertrain thermal management system. The method may include heating a coolant of a powertrain coolant loop utilizing waste heat from a liquid-cooled powertrain component (e.g., an electric motor, a DC-DC converter, etc.), measuring a coolant temperature, and utilizing combined feedforward and feedback control methods for different components (pump(s), radiator fan(s), valve(s)) of the powertrain thermal management system.
H01M 10/6568 - Liquids characterised by flow circuits, e.g. loops, located externally to the cells or cell casings
H01M 10/667 - Heat-exchange relationships between the cells and other systems, e.g. central heating systems or fuel cells the system being an electronic component, e.g. a CPU, an inverter or a capacitor
An electric vehicle includes a first heat exchanger positioned adjacent to a front of the electric vehicle and configured to transfer heat generated from a first heat generating system to an ambient environment. The electric vehicle may further include a second heat exchanger positioned adjacent to a rear of the electric vehicle and configured to transfer heat generated from a second heat generating system to the ambient environment, and an air supply plenum positioned longitudinally between the first heat exchanger and the second heat exchanger and in fluid communication with the ambient environment. The air supply plenum may define a cooling air pathway extending between the ambient environment and the second heat exchanger. The air supply plenum may isolate air flowing through the cooling air pathway from air circulating within the electric vehicle.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
Downloadable software in the nature of a mobile application for interfacing with and operating a vehicle; downloadable software in the nature of a mobile application for monitoring vehicle data, tracking vehicle position, and remote control of a vehicle, namely, remote control of door locks, climate settings, cabin vents, horn, and locator beacon.
A pressure vessel mounting system for mounting a pressure vessel to a vehicle chassis is disclosed. The system includes a deformable bracket for dissipating force, for example force applied to an end of the pressure vessel. Via use of the pressure vessel mounting system, impact damage to pressure vessels may be reduced and/or eliminated.
B62D 21/02 - Understructures, i.e. chassis frame on which a vehicle body may be mounted comprising longitudinally or transversely arranged frame members
B62D 21/16 - Understructures, i.e. chassis frame on which a vehicle body may be mounted having fluid storage compartment
B62D 21/15 - Understructures, i.e. chassis frame on which a vehicle body may be mounted having impact absorbing means, e.g. a frame designed to permanently or temporarily change shape or dimension upon impact with another body
A pressure vessel mounting system for mounting a pressure vessel to a vehicle chassis is disclosed. The system includes a deformable bracket for dissipating force, for example force applied to an end of the pressure vessel. Via use of the pressure vessel mounting system, impact damage to pressure vessels may be reduced and/or eliminated. A vehicle fuel tank, such as a pressurized tank for liquid or gaseous fuels, is desirably integrated into a vehicle in a manner that reduces damage and/or rupture in the event of a crash or other operating conditions. Additionally, a vehicle fuel tank is desirably space-efficient and resistant to movement, damage arising from vibration, and so forth.
B62D 21/03 - Understructures, i.e. chassis frame on which a vehicle body may be mounted comprising longitudinally or transversely arranged frame members transverse members providing body support
B62D 21/09 - Means for mounting load bearing surfaces
Connection and control concepts for real-time mass estimation of an electric vehicle are provided. The vehicle comprises a vehicle control module (VCM). Further, the vehicle comprises an inverter coupled to the VCM, and an electric motor coupled to the inverter. The electric motor is configured to measure the torque output from one or more wheels of the vehicle. The VCM is configured to receive the torque output measured by the electric motor and estimate mass of the vehicle based on the received torque output.
Connection and control concepts for real-time mass estimation of an electric vehicle are provided. The vehicle comprises a vehicle control module (VCM). Further, the vehicle comprises an inverter coupled to the VCM, and an electric motor coupled to the inverter. The electric motor is configured to measure the torque output from one or more wheels of the vehicle. The VCM is configured to receive the torque output measured by the electric motor and estimate mass of the vehicle based on the received torque output.
B60W 40/10 - Estimation or calculation of driving parameters for road vehicle drive control systems not related to the control of a particular sub-unit related to vehicle motion
B60W 50/04 - Monitoring the functioning of the control system
B60W 50/08 - Interaction between the driver and the control system
13.
ELECTRIC VEHICLE THERMAL MANAGEMENT CONTROL SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MANAGING BATTERY THERMAL LOADS
The present disclosure provides a method of managing thermal loads in an electric vehicle and controlling various electronic components of a thermal management system. The method may comprise heating a battery coolant of a battery coolant loop utilizing waste heat from a battery to form a heated battery coolant, heating a refrigerant of a battery refrigeration loop by exchanging heat with the heated battery coolant, and measuring refrigerant temperature(s) and pressure(s) at an output of a chiller. The measured temperature(s) and pressure(s) may be utilized by the thermal management system as feedback signals for performing a proportional-integral-derivative control to compute an electronic expansion valve position command. Battery temperature(s) and/or battery coolant temperature(s) may be measured and utilized by the thermal management system as feedback signals for computing a pump speed command and performing a proportional-integral-derivative control to compute a compressor speed command and a condenser fan speed command.
B60L 58/26 - Methods or circuit arrangements for monitoring or controlling batteries or fuel cells, specially adapted for electric vehicles for monitoring or controlling batteries for controlling the temperature of batteries by cooling
An electrically driven axle assembly is disclosed. In various embodiments, the electrically driven axle assembly includes a main housing; a differential plate configured for mounting within the main housing; a differential assembly, the differential assembly disposed adjacent the differential plate and having a bearing configured for mounting within a plate orifice that extends within the differential plate; a first drive shaft having a first inboard end connected to the differential assembly and a first outboard end configured to receive a first wheel; a first electric machine configured to drive the differential assembly; and a first gear assembly configured to operably couple the first electric machine to the differential assembly.
The present disclosure provides a method of managing thermal loads in an electric vehicle and controlling various electronic components of a thermal management system. The method may comprise heating a battery coolant of a battery coolant loop utilizing waste heat from a battery to form a heated battery coolant, heating a refrigerant of a battery refrigeration loop by exchanging heat with the heated battery coolant, and measuring refrigerant temperature(s) and pressure(s) at an output of a chiller. The measured temperature(s) and pressure(s) may be utilized by the thermal management system as feedback signals for performing a proportional-integral-derivative control to compute an electronic expansion valve position command. Battery temperature(s) and/or battery coolant temperature(s) may be measured and utilized by the thermal management system as feedback signals for computing a pump speed command and performing a proportional-integral-derivative control to compute a compressor speed command and a condenser fan speed command.
B60H 1/14 - Heating, cooling or ventilating devices the heat being derived from the propulsion plant otherwise than from cooling liquid of the plant
B60L 58/26 - Methods or circuit arrangements for monitoring or controlling batteries or fuel cells, specially adapted for electric vehicles for monitoring or controlling batteries for controlling the temperature of batteries by cooling
B60K 11/00 - Arrangement in connection with cooling of propulsion units
An integrated thermal management system for a fuel cell electric vehicle is disclosed. The integrated thermal management system includes a fuel cell system, a brake resistor, a fuel cell coolant loop that includes a fuel cell radiator thermally and fluidly coupled to the fuel cell system, a brake resistor coolant loop that includes a brake resistor radiator thermally and fluidly coupled to the brake resistor, and a heat exchanger loop that includes a coolant-coolant heat exchanger thermally and fluidly coupled to the fuel cell coolant loop and the brake resistor coolant loop. In a fuel cell cooling operating mode, heat is transferred from the fuel cell system to an ambient environment through the fuel cell radiator and the brake resistor radiator.
B60H 1/14 - Heating, cooling or ventilating devices the heat being derived from the propulsion plant otherwise than from cooling liquid of the plant
B60H 1/20 - Heating, cooling or ventilating devices the heat being derived from the propulsion plant otherwise than from cooling liquid of the plant the air being heated from the plant exhaust gases using an intermediate heat-transferring medium
H01M 8/04007 - Auxiliary arrangements, e.g. for control of pressure or for circulation of fluids related to heat exchange
An integrated thermal management system for a fuel cell electric vehicle is disclosed. The integrated thermal management system includes a fuel cell system, a brake resistor, a fuel cell coolant loop that includes a fuel cell radiator thermally and fluidly coupled to the fuel cell system, a brake resistor coolant loop that includes a brake resistor radiator thermally and fluidly coupled to the brake resistor, and a heat exchanger loop that includes a coolant-coolant heat exchanger thermally and fluidly coupled to the fuel cell coolant loop and the brake resistor coolant loop. In a fuel cell cooling operating mode, heat is transferred from the fuel cell system to an ambient environment through the fuel cell radiator and the brake resistor radiator.
B60H 1/00 - Heating, cooling or ventilating devices
H01M 8/04007 - Auxiliary arrangements, e.g. for control of pressure or for circulation of fluids related to heat exchange
B60H 1/14 - Heating, cooling or ventilating devices the heat being derived from the propulsion plant otherwise than from cooling liquid of the plant
B60L 58/32 - Methods or circuit arrangements for monitoring or controlling batteries or fuel cells, specially adapted for electric vehicles for monitoring or controlling fuel cells for controlling the temperature of fuel cells, e.g. by controlling the electric load
18.
FUEL CELL THERMAL MANAGEMENT CONTROL SYSTEMS AND METHODS
The present disclosure provides a method of managing thermal loads in a fuel cell electric vehicle. The method may include measuring a coolant temperature at an outlet of a fuel cell radiator, calculating a fuel cell coolant flow value, calculating a fuel cell heat generation value, calculating a feedback portion of a fuel cell radiator fan speed command using the coolant temperature at the outlet of the fuel cell radiator, calculating a feedforward portion of the fuel cell radiator fan speed command using an ambient temperature, the fuel cell coolant flow value, and the fuel cell heat generation value calculating the fuel cell radiator fan speed command using the feedforward portion and the feedback portion, and controlling a fuel cell radiator fan speed using the fuel cell radiator fan speed command.
B60L 58/32 - Methods or circuit arrangements for monitoring or controlling batteries or fuel cells, specially adapted for electric vehicles for monitoring or controlling fuel cells for controlling the temperature of fuel cells, e.g. by controlling the electric load
A vehicle provided with a frame (1) comprising two side members (2, 3) connected together at least by a cross member (4), an alternative fuel module (6) and a support system (5) connected to the frame (1) for supporting the alternative fuel module (6), the support system (5) comprising at least a first support element (7) and a second support element (8), both being configured to be fixedly connected to the alternative fuel module (6) via coupling portion (11, 9b′), the coupling portion (9b′) of the second support element (8) being connected to both the side members (2, 3) and the coupling portion (11) of the first support element (7) being connected to the cross member (4) via a movable connection.
B62D 21/09 - Means for mounting load bearing surfaces
B62D 21/03 - Understructures, i.e. chassis frame on which a vehicle body may be mounted comprising longitudinally or transversely arranged frame members transverse members providing body support
20.
HIGH VOLTAGE BATTERY CONDITIONING FOR BATTERY ELECTRIC VEHICLE
Systems and methods provide for battery conditioning for high voltage (HV) electrical vehicles. Battery temperatures are monitored, and responsive to one or more battery temperatures falling within designated ranges, one or more battery temperatures may be increased via heating in order to provide for more uniform battery performance and conditioning.
B60L 50/60 - Electric propulsion with power supplied within the vehicle using propulsion power supplied by batteries or fuel cells using power supplied by batteries
H02J 7/00 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries
B60L 50/64 - Constructional details of batteries specially adapted for electric vehicles
Truck dealerships; dealerships in the field of zero-emissions heavy-duty vehicles; dealerships in the field of semi-trailer trucks, commercial vehicles, and heavy-duty vehicles; providing information about zero-emission heavy-duty vehicles for sale by means of the internet; advertising zero-emission heavy-duty vehicles for sale by means of the internet
22.
FUEL CELL EXHAUST SYSTEM FOR FUEL CELL ELECTRIC VEHICLE
An exhaust duct of a fuel cell exhaust system includes a convolute duct, a resonator coupled to and in fluid communication with the convolute duct, a mid-duct coupled to and in fluid communication with the resonator, and a tail duct coupled to and in fluid communication with the mid-duct, the tail duct comprising a lower duct and an upper duct. The upper duct includes an incline duct, a transition duct, a decline duct, and a hydrogen sensor having a portion positioned within the transition duct. A first portion of an exhaust is diverted to the lower duct and a second portion of the exhaust is diverted to the upper duct and measured by the hydrogen sensor to determine hydrogen content of the exhaust.
An exhaust duct of a fuel cell exhaust system includes a convolute duct, a resonator coupled to and in fluid communication with the convolute duct, a mid-duct coupled to and in fluid communication with the resonator, and a tail duct coupled to and in fluid communication with the mid-duct, the tail duct comprising a lower duct and an upper duct. The upper duct includes an incline duct, a transition duct, a decline duct, and a hydrogen sensor having a portion positioned within the transition duct. A first portion of an exhaust is diverted to the lower duct and a second portion of the exhaust is diverted to the upper duct and measured by the hydrogen sensor to determine hydrogen content of the exhaust.
B60L 58/30 - Methods or circuit arrangements for monitoring or controlling batteries or fuel cells, specially adapted for electric vehicles for monitoring or controlling fuel cells
B60L 50/72 - Constructional details of fuel cells specially adapted for electric vehicles
F02D 19/02 - Controlling engines characterised by their use of non-liquid fuels, pluralities of fuels, or non-fuel substances added to the combustible mixtures peculiar to engines working with gaseous fuels
37 - Construction and mining; installation and repair services
Goods & Services
Vehicle service stations; vehicle fueling services; vehicle
refueling services; filling services for motor vehicles and
fuel cell vehicles, namely, vehicle service stations and
vehicle fueling services for fuel cell vehicles; fueling of
hydrogen gas for vehicles; vehicle battery charging; vehicle
battery charging, namely, recharging services for electric
vehicles; recharging of batteries.
37 - Construction and mining; installation and repair services
Goods & Services
(1) Vehicle service stations; vehicle fueling services; vehicle refueling services; filling services for motor vehicles and fuel cell vehicles, namely, vehicle service stations and vehicle fueling services for fuel cell vehicles; fueling of hydrogen gas for vehicles; vehicle battery charging; vehicle battery charging, namely, recharging services for electric vehicles; recharging of batteries.
A battery pack assembly comprises a battery enclosure having a first side panel, a second side panel, a third side panel, a fourth side panel, a top panel, and a bottom panel defining a module containing volume. The battery pack assembly may contain a plurality of battery modules in the module containing volume, the plurality of battery modules having a first battery module, a second battery module, and a third battery module. The first battery module and the second battery module are positioned in a first orientation and stacked to form a column of battery modules and the third battery module is positioned in a second orientation and positioned adjacent to the column of battery modules.
B60L 58/25 - Methods or circuit arrangements for monitoring or controlling batteries or fuel cells, specially adapted for electric vehicles for monitoring or controlling batteries for controlling the temperature of batteries by controlling the electric load
B60L 50/60 - Electric propulsion with power supplied within the vehicle using propulsion power supplied by batteries or fuel cells using power supplied by batteries
B60R 16/033 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for; Arrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric for supply of electrical power to vehicle subsystems characterised by the use of electrical cells or batteries
30.
SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND DEVICES FOR CATION-ASSOCIATING FUEL CELL COMPONENTS
Improved membrane electrode assemblies, cation-associating components thereof, and methods of making and treating the same are provided. Membrane electrode assemblies may include an ionomer having a first pKa value, and a water-insoluble net polymer having a weakly-acidic functional group, wherein the weakly-acidic functional group has a second pKa value greater than the first pKa value.
H01M 8/1027 - Polymeric electrolyte materials characterised by the chemical structure of the main chain of the ion-conducting polymer having carbon, oxygen and other atoms, e.g. sulfonated polyethersulfones [S-PES]
H01M 8/1053 - Polymer electrolyte composites, mixtures or blends consisting of layers of polymers with at least one layer being ionically conductive
H01M 8/1004 - Fuel cells with solid electrolytes characterised by membrane-electrode assemblies [MEA]
Clothing, namely, t-shirts, tank tops, polo shirts, jackets,
baby bodysuits, and hats; all the foregoing for use in
connection with the promotion of heavy-duty battery-electric
and fuel-cell zero-emissions commercial vehicles.
(1) Clothing, namely, t-shirts, tank tops, polo shirts, jackets, baby bodysuits, and hats; all the foregoing for use in connection with the promotion of heavy-duty battery-electric and fuel-cell zero-emissions commercial vehicles.
37 - Construction and mining; installation and repair services
Goods & Services
Vehicle fueling services; vehicle refueling services; fuel filling services for motor vehicles and fuel cell vehicles, namely, vehicle fueling services for fuel cell vehicles; fueling of hydrogen gas for vehicles
Connection and control concepts for battery packs in a high voltage battery assembly are provided. Parallel, modular configurations permit improved safety, voltage balancing, and redundancy, improving operation and reliability of an associated high voltage electrical vehicle such as a heavy-duty truck.
B60L 50/60 - Electric propulsion with power supplied within the vehicle using propulsion power supplied by batteries or fuel cells using power supplied by batteries
H02J 7/00 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries
B60L 50/64 - Constructional details of batteries specially adapted for electric vehicles
39.
Thermal management systems and methods with heating component
A vehicle has a thermal management system that comprises an electric power source loop comprising at least one battery. The thermal management system further comprises a heating component thermally coupled to the electric power source loop. When an ambient temperature is less than a first threshold, the heating component pre-heats the at least one battery. In exemplary embodiments, the heating component includes at least one brake resistor that is coupled to the electric power source loop.
B60H 1/00 - Heating, cooling or ventilating devices
B60L 58/12 - Methods or circuit arrangements for monitoring or controlling batteries or fuel cells, specially adapted for electric vehicles for monitoring or controlling batteries responding to state of charge [SoC]
B60L 58/27 - Methods or circuit arrangements for monitoring or controlling batteries or fuel cells, specially adapted for electric vehicles for monitoring or controlling batteries for controlling the temperature of batteries by heating
B60L 58/26 - Methods or circuit arrangements for monitoring or controlling batteries or fuel cells, specially adapted for electric vehicles for monitoring or controlling batteries for controlling the temperature of batteries by cooling
B60H 1/03 - Heating, cooling or ventilating devices the heat being derived from the propulsion plant and from a source other than the propulsion plant
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
Downloadable software in the nature of a mobile application
for interfacing with and operating a vehicle; downloadable
software in the nature of a mobile application for
monitoring vehicle data, tracking vehicle position, and
remote control of a vehicle, namely, remote control of door
locks, climate settings, cabin vents, horn, and locator
beacon.
The present disclosure provides a thermal management system for an electric vehicle. The electric vehicle may include a cabin, a battery system, a battery coolant loop including a battery coolant line thermally coupled to the battery system, a heat pump loop including a heat pump line thermally coupled to an internal heat exchanger, and a refrigerant-coolant heat exchanger thermally coupled to the battery coolant loop and the heat pump loop. The thermal management system may be configured to provide heating or cooling to the cabin or battery system depending on an operating mode.
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
Goods & Services
Software as a service (SAAS) for business operations in the
field of trucking, freight transportation, and logistics,
namely, non-downloadable software for commercial vehicle
fleet management and telematics; software as a service
(SAAS) for commercial vehicle fleets, namely,
non-downloadable software for tracking and monitoring
vehicle location, vehicle operators, vehicle data, vehicle
maintenance, and vehicle software updates.
The present disclosure provides a thermal management system for an electric vehicle. The electric vehicle may include a cabin, a battery system, a battery coolant loop including a battery coolant line thermally coupled to the battery system, a heat pump loop including a heat pump line thermally coupled to an internal heat exchanger, and a refrigerant-coolant heat exchanger thermally coupled to the battery coolant loop and the heat pump loop. The thermal management system may be configured to provide heating or cooling to the cabin or battery system depending on an operating mode.
F25B 7/00 - Compression machines, plants or systems, with cascade operation, i.e. with two or more circuits, the heat from the condenser of one circuit being absorbed by the evaporator of the next circuit
B60H 1/00 - Heating, cooling or ventilating devices
B60L 58/26 - Methods or circuit arrangements for monitoring or controlling batteries or fuel cells, specially adapted for electric vehicles for monitoring or controlling batteries for controlling the temperature of batteries by cooling
B60L 58/27 - Methods or circuit arrangements for monitoring or controlling batteries or fuel cells, specially adapted for electric vehicles for monitoring or controlling batteries for controlling the temperature of batteries by heating
H01M 10/663 - Heat-exchange relationships between the cells and other systems, e.g. central heating systems or fuel cells the system being an air-conditioner or an engine
H01M 10/6569 - Fluids undergoing a liquid-gas phase change or transition, e.g. evaporation or condensation
B60K 1/04 - Arrangement or mounting of electrical propulsion units of the electric storage means for propulsion
B60K 1/00 - Arrangement or mounting of electrical propulsion units
B60K 6/28 - Arrangement or mounting of plural diverse prime-movers for mutual or common propulsion, e.g. hybrid propulsion systems comprising electric motors and internal combustion engines the prime-movers consisting of electric motors and internal combustion engines, e.g. HEVs characterised by apparatus, components or means specially adapted for HEVs characterised by the electric energy storing means, e.g. batteries or capacitors
37 - Construction and mining; installation and repair services
Goods & Services
Vehicle service stations; vehicle fueling services; vehicle
refueling services; filling services for motor vehicles and
fuel cell vehicles, namely, vehicle service stations and
vehicle fueling services for fuel cell vehicles; fueling of
hydrogen gas for vehicles; vehicle battery charging; vehicle
battery charging, namely, recharging services for electric
vehicles; recharging of batteries.
The present disclosure provides an electric vehicle comprising a chassis, a front axle and a rear axle spaced apart and coupled to the chassis, and a battery frame assembly coupled to the chassis between the front axle and the rear axle. The battery frame assembly comprises a plurality of transversely extending members and a plurality of longitudinally extending members, wherein the plurality of transversely extending members and the plurality of longitudinally extending members define a matrix of battery pack receptacles configured to receive at least one battery pack. The battery frame assembly is configured to deflect torsionally in response to torsional deflection of the front axle relative to the rear axle.
B60L 50/60 - Electric propulsion with power supplied within the vehicle using propulsion power supplied by batteries or fuel cells using power supplied by batteries
37 - Construction and mining; installation and repair services
Goods & Services
(1) Vehicle service stations; vehicle fueling services; vehicle refueling services; filling services for motor vehicles and fuel cell vehicles, namely, vehicle service stations and vehicle fueling services for fuel cell vehicles; fueling of hydrogen gas for vehicles; vehicle battery charging; vehicle battery charging, namely, recharging services for electric vehicles; recharging of batteries.
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
Goods & Services
(1) Software as a service (SAAS) for business operations in the field of trucking, freight transportation, and logistics, namely, non-downloadable software for commercial vehicle fleet management and telematics; software as a service (SAAS) for commercial vehicle fleets, namely, non-downloadable software for tracking and monitoring vehicle location, vehicle operators, vehicle data, vehicle maintenance, and vehicle software updates.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
(1) Downloadable software in the nature of a mobile application for interfacing with and operating a vehicle; downloadable software in the nature of a mobile application for monitoring vehicle data, tracking vehicle position, and remote control of a vehicle, namely, remote control of door locks, climate settings, cabin vents, horn, and locator beacon.
A battery pack includes a battery pack housing having a lid joined to an open end via a fluid-impermeable seal. The battery pack further includes a battery module disposed within the battery housing and comprising a plurality of electrochemical cells. In addition, the battery pack includes a pressure compensation device positioned within the battery pack housing, the pressure compensation device having a first bladder fluidly coupled to a second bladder by a primary fitting. The battery pack housing is filled with a dielectric fluid. And further, the pressure compensation device has a second fluid.
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55.
THERMAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS AND METHODS WITH A COMMON RADIATOR
An electric vehicle has a thermal management system that comprises a common radiator, a brake resistor loop, and an electric power source loop. The brake resistor loop comprises a brake resistor and a brake resistor controller that are coupled to the common radiator. The electric power source loop comprises an electric power source coupled to the common radiator. When the brake resistor loop is determined to be in operation, the common radiator is utilized by the brake resistor loop to absorb heat generated by the brake resistor loop. When the brake resistor loop is determined to not be in operation, the common radiator is utilized by the electric power source to absorb heat generated by the electric power source loop.
B60L 58/26 - Methods or circuit arrangements for monitoring or controlling batteries or fuel cells, specially adapted for electric vehicles for monitoring or controlling batteries for controlling the temperature of batteries by cooling
56.
THERMAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS AND METHODS WITH A COMMON RADIATOR
An electric vehicle has a thermal management system that comprises a common radiator, a brake resistor loop, and an electric power source loop. The brake resistor loop comprises a brake resistor and a brake resistor controller that are coupled to the common radiator. The electric power source loop comprises an electric power source coupled to the common radiator. When the brake resistor loop is determined to be in operation, the common radiator is utilized by the brake resistor loop to absorb heat generated by the brake resistor loop. When the brake resistor loop is determined to not be in operation, the common radiator is utilized by the electric power source to absorb heat generated by the electric power source loop.
B60L 58/26 - Methods or circuit arrangements for monitoring or controlling batteries or fuel cells, specially adapted for electric vehicles for monitoring or controlling batteries for controlling the temperature of batteries by cooling
12 - Land, air and water vehicles; parts of land vehicles
Goods & Services
Motor vehicles; Structural parts for motor vehicles; Electric vehicles; Structural parts for electric vehicles; Electric vehicle parts, namely, motors; Vehicles; Motor land vehicles; Vehicles, namely, semi-trailer trucks; Motor vehicle bodies; Seats for vehicles, upholstery for vehicles, steering wheels, wheel hubs; Vehicle wheels; Parts and fittings for motor land vehicles, namely, structural parts and powertrain components; Anti-skid chains, roof-racks, shock absorbers, springs, stabilizer bars, suspensions, all for vehicles; Trim panels for vehicle bodies; Brake calipers for land vehicles; Motor vehicle body parts; Trim panels for motor vehicle bodies.
An electric vehicle has a thermal management system that comprises a common radiator, a brake resistor loop, and an electric power source loop. The brake resistor loop comprises a brake resistor and a brake resistor controller that are coupled to the common radiator. The electric power source loop comprises an electric power source coupled to the common radiator. When the brake resistor loop is determined to be in operation, the common radiator is utilized by the brake resistor loop to absorb heat generated by the brake resistor loop. When the brake resistor loop is determined to not be in operation, the common radiator is utilized by the electric power source to absorb heat generated by the electric power source loop.
B60H 1/00 - Heating, cooling or ventilating devices
B60L 58/12 - Methods or circuit arrangements for monitoring or controlling batteries or fuel cells, specially adapted for electric vehicles for monitoring or controlling batteries responding to state of charge [SoC]
B60L 58/27 - Methods or circuit arrangements for monitoring or controlling batteries or fuel cells, specially adapted for electric vehicles for monitoring or controlling batteries for controlling the temperature of batteries by heating
B60L 58/26 - Methods or circuit arrangements for monitoring or controlling batteries or fuel cells, specially adapted for electric vehicles for monitoring or controlling batteries for controlling the temperature of batteries by cooling
B60H 1/03 - Heating, cooling or ventilating devices the heat being derived from the propulsion plant and from a source other than the propulsion plant
A battery pack assembly comprises a battery enclosure having a first side panel, a second side panel, a third side panel, a fourth side panel, a top panel, and a bottom panel defining a module containing volume. The battery pack assembly may contain a plurality of battery modules in the module containing volume, the plurality of battery modules having a first battery module, a second battery module, and a third battery module. The first battery module and the second battery module are positioned in a first orientation and stacked to form a column of battery modules and the third battery module is positioned in a second orientation and positioned adjacent to the column of battery modules.
B60L 50/60 - Electric propulsion with power supplied within the vehicle using propulsion power supplied by batteries or fuel cells using power supplied by batteries
The present disclosure provides an electric vehicle comprising a chassis, a front axle and a rear axle spaced apart and coupled to the chassis, and a battery frame assembly coupled to the chassis between the front axle and the rear axle. The battery frame assembly comprises a plurality of transversely extending members and a plurality of longitudinally extending members, wherein the plurality of transversely extending members and the plurality of longitudinally extending members define a matrix of battery pack receptacles configured to receive at least one battery pack. The battery frame assembly is configured to deflect torsionally in response to torsional deflection of the front axle relative to the rear axle.
B62D 21/02 - Understructures, i.e. chassis frame on which a vehicle body may be mounted comprising longitudinally or transversely arranged frame members
The present disclosure provides an electric vehicle comprising a chassis, a front axle and a rear axle spaced apart and coupled to the chassis, and a battery frame assembly coupled to the chassis between the front axle and the rear axle. The battery frame assembly comprises a plurality of transversely extending members and a plurality of longitudinally extending members, wherein the plurality of transversely extending members and the plurality of longitudinally extending members define a matrix of battery pack receptacles configured to receive at least one battery pack. The battery frame assembly is configured to deflect torsionally in response to torsional deflection of the front axle relative to the rear axle.
B60L 50/60 - Electric propulsion with power supplied within the vehicle using propulsion power supplied by batteries or fuel cells using power supplied by batteries
Connection and control concepts for battery packs in a high voltage battery assembly are provided. Parallel, modular configurations permit improved safety, voltage balancing, and redundancy, improving operation and reliability of an associated high voltage electrical vehicle such as a heavy-duty truck.
B60L 50/60 - Electric propulsion with power supplied within the vehicle using propulsion power supplied by batteries or fuel cells using power supplied by batteries
H02J 7/00 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries
B60L 50/64 - Constructional details of batteries specially adapted for electric vehicles
The present disclosure provides an electric vehicle comprising a chassis, a front axle and a rear axle spaced apart and coupled to the chassis, and a battery frame assembly coupled to the chassis between the front axle and the rear axle. The battery frame assembly comprises a plurality of transversely extending members and a plurality of longitudinally extending members, wherein the plurality of transversely extending members and the plurality of longitudinally extending members define a matrix of battery pack receptacles configured to receive at least one battery pack. The battery frame assembly is configured to deflect torsionally in response to torsional deflection of the front axle relative to the rear axle.
B62D 21/02 - Understructures, i.e. chassis frame on which a vehicle body may be mounted comprising longitudinally or transversely arranged frame members
64.
HIGH VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FOR BATTERY ELECTRIC VEHICLE
Connection and control concepts for battery packs in a high voltage battery assembly are provided. Parallel, modular configurations permit improved safety, voltage balancing, and redundancy, improving operation and reliability of an associated high voltage electrical vehicle such as a heavy-duty truck.
B60K 1/02 - Arrangement or mounting of electrical propulsion units comprising more than one electric motor
B60K 1/04 - Arrangement or mounting of electrical propulsion units of the electric storage means for propulsion
B60R 16/02 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for; Arrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric
B60R 16/03 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for; Arrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric for supply of electrical power to vehicle subsystems
B60R 16/033 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for; Arrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric for supply of electrical power to vehicle subsystems characterised by the use of electrical cells or batteries
65.
HIGH VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FOR BATTERY ELECTRIC VEHICLE
A high voltage (HV) vehicle electrical system comprises: a front distribution box having a front positive HV connector and a front negative HV connector; a rear distribution box having a rear positive HV connector and a rear negative HV connector; and a battery pack assembly comprising a battery pack. The battery pack assembly comprises pack positive HV connectors and pack negative HV connectors. The front distribution box, the battery pack assembly, and the rear distribution box are electrically coupled in parallel. The front positive HV connector is directly coupled to a first of the pack positive HV connectors, a second of the pack positive HV connectors is directly coupled to the rear positive HV connector, the rear negative HV connector is directly coupled to a first of the pack negative HV connectors, and a second of the pack negative HV connectors is directly coupled to the front negative HV connector.
B60L 50/60 - Electric propulsion with power supplied within the vehicle using propulsion power supplied by batteries or fuel cells using power supplied by batteries
B60L 50/64 - Constructional details of batteries specially adapted for electric vehicles
B60R 16/03 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for; Arrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric for supply of electrical power to vehicle subsystems
B60R 16/033 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for; Arrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric for supply of electrical power to vehicle subsystems characterised by the use of electrical cells or batteries
66.
Battery Module including Insulating Bus Bar Assemblies
A battery module includes a module terminal, electrochemical cells and a bus bar that electrically connects at least a subset of the cells to the module terminal. The bus bar includes an electrically conductive substrate and an insulation layer disposed between the substrates and ends of the cells. The substrate includes primary connection through holes, each primary connection through hole having a second diameter and being aligned with the first end of a unique one of the cells. The insulation layer includes secondary connection through holes. Each secondary connection through hole has a third diameter and is concentric with a corresponding one of the primary through holes. The third diameter is less than the second diameter, and an electrical connector extends between the substrate and the cell terminal and provides an electrical connection between the substrate and the cell terminal.
H01M 50/503 - Interconnectors for connecting terminals of adjacent batteries; Interconnectors for connecting cells outside a battery casing characterised by the shape of the interconnectors
H01M 50/209 - Racks, modules or packs for multiple batteries or multiple cells characterised by their shape adapted for prismatic or rectangular cells
H01M 50/296 - Mountings; Secondary casings or frames; Racks, modules or packs; Suspension devices; Shock absorbers; Transport or carrying devices; Holders characterised by terminals of battery packs
H01M 50/526 - Interconnectors for connecting terminals of adjacent batteries; Interconnectors for connecting cells outside a battery casing characterised by the material having a layered structure
A battery module includes an array of electrochemical cells, and a frame configured to support the cells within the battery module, the fame encircling the array in such a way as to overlie the cell sidewall of each cell and expose the cell first end and the cell second end of each cell. The frame is surrounded by a spacer. The spacer includes a first wall portions that faces the cell first ends, and a second wall portion that faces the cell second ends. The first and second wall portions include grooves that serve as coolant fluid passages. The frame is disposed in the spacer interior space in such a way that each of the cell first ends and each of the cell second ends are exposed to the fluid passages of the first wall portion and the second wall portion.
H01M 50/289 - Mountings; Secondary casings or frames; Racks, modules or packs; Suspension devices; Shock absorbers; Transport or carrying devices; Holders characterised by spacing elements or positioning means within frames, racks or packs
H01M 10/6556 - Solid parts with flow channel passages or pipes for heat exchange
H01M 50/213 - Racks, modules or packs for multiple batteries or multiple cells characterised by their shape adapted for cells having curved cross-section, e.g. round or elliptic
A battery pack including a battery pack housing, and a battery module disposed in the battery pack housing, Tire pack housing is sealed and flooded with a dielectric fluid. The battery module includes a module housing that is fluid permeable and includes a fluid passageway, and electrochemical cells disposed in the module housing in such a way that terminals of the cells are exposed to fluid disposed in the fluid passageway. The battery pack includes a thermal management system having an inlet plenum assembly disposed at a first end of the battery module, an outlet plenum assembly disposed at a second end of the battery module, and a fluid pump that directs fluid to the inlet plenum assembly via a fluid delivery line and receives fluid from the outlet plenum assembly via a fluid return line.
H01M 50/213 - Racks, modules or packs for multiple batteries or multiple cells characterised by their shape adapted for cells having curved cross-section, e.g. round or elliptic
H01M 50/507 - Interconnectors for connecting terminals of adjacent batteries; Interconnectors for connecting cells outside a battery casing comprising an arrangement of two or more busbars within a container structure, e.g. busbar modules
69.
Systems, methods, and devices for cation-associating fuel cell components
Improved membrane electrode assemblies, cation-associating components thereof, and methods of making and treating the same are provided. Membrane electrode assemblies may include an ionomer having a first pKa value, and a water-insoluble net polymer having a weakly-acidic functional group, wherein the weakly-acidic functional group has a second pKa value greater than the first pKa value.
H01M 8/1027 - Polymeric electrolyte materials characterised by the chemical structure of the main chain of the ion-conducting polymer having carbon, oxygen and other atoms, e.g. sulfonated polyethersulfones [S-PES]
H01M 8/1053 - Polymer electrolyte composites, mixtures or blends consisting of layers of polymers with at least one layer being ionically conductive
H01M 8/1004 - Fuel cells with solid electrolytes characterised by membrane-electrode assemblies [MEA]
The present disclosure provides a method of managing thermal loads in a fuel cell vehicle. The method may comprise heating a fuel cell coolant of a fuel cell coolant loop utilizing waste heat from a fuel cell to form a heated fuel cell coolant, heating a battery coolant of a battery coolant loop utilizing waste heat from a battery to form a heated battery coolant, heating a refrigerant of a battery refrigeration loop by exchanging heat with the heated battery coolant, and superheating the refrigerant of the battery refrigeration loop by exchanging heat with the heated fuel cell coolant.
H01M 8/04 - Auxiliary arrangements, e.g. for control of pressure or for circulation of fluids
B60L 58/31 - Methods or circuit arrangements for monitoring or controlling batteries or fuel cells, specially adapted for electric vehicles for monitoring or controlling fuel cells for starting of fuel cells
B60L 58/33 - Methods or circuit arrangements for monitoring or controlling batteries or fuel cells, specially adapted for electric vehicles for monitoring or controlling fuel cells for controlling the temperature of fuel cells, e.g. by controlling the electric load by cooling
B60L 58/34 - Methods or circuit arrangements for monitoring or controlling batteries or fuel cells, specially adapted for electric vehicles for monitoring or controlling fuel cells for controlling the temperature of fuel cells, e.g. by controlling the electric load by heating
H01M 10/50 - Heating or cooling or regulating temperature (control of temperature in general G05D 23/00)
The present disclosure provides a method of managing thermal loads in a fuel cell vehicle. The method may comprise heating a fuel cell coolant of a fuel cell coolant loop utilizing waste heat from a fuel cell to form a heated fuel cell coolant, heating a battery coolant of a battery coolant loop utilizing waste heat from a battery to form a heated battery coolant, heating a refrigerant of a battery refrigeration loop by exchanging heat with the heated battery coolant, and superheating the refrigerant of the battery refrigeration loop by exchanging heat with the heated fuel cell coolant.
B60L 58/31 - Methods or circuit arrangements for monitoring or controlling batteries or fuel cells, specially adapted for electric vehicles for monitoring or controlling fuel cells for starting of fuel cells
B60L 58/33 - Methods or circuit arrangements for monitoring or controlling batteries or fuel cells, specially adapted for electric vehicles for monitoring or controlling fuel cells for controlling the temperature of fuel cells, e.g. by controlling the electric load by cooling
B60L 58/34 - Methods or circuit arrangements for monitoring or controlling batteries or fuel cells, specially adapted for electric vehicles for monitoring or controlling fuel cells for controlling the temperature of fuel cells, e.g. by controlling the electric load by heating
72.
Fuel cell vehicle thermal management system and method for managing fuel cell thermal loads
The present disclosure provides a method of managing thermal loads in a fuel cell vehicle. The method may comprise heating a fuel cell coolant of a fuel cell coolant loop utilizing waste heat from a fuel cell to form a heated fuel cell coolant, heating a battery coolant of a battery coolant loop utilizing waste heat from a battery to form a heated battery coolant, heating a refrigerant of a battery refrigeration loop by exchanging heat with the heated battery coolant, and superheating the refrigerant of the battery refrigeration loop by exchanging heat with the heated fuel cell coolant.
H01M 8/04007 - Auxiliary arrangements, e.g. for control of pressure or for circulation of fluids related to heat exchange
H01M 8/04014 - Heat exchange using gaseous fluids; Heat exchange by combustion of reactants
B60H 1/14 - Heating, cooling or ventilating devices the heat being derived from the propulsion plant otherwise than from cooling liquid of the plant
B60L 58/27 - Methods or circuit arrangements for monitoring or controlling batteries or fuel cells, specially adapted for electric vehicles for monitoring or controlling batteries for controlling the temperature of batteries by heating
B60L 58/34 - Methods or circuit arrangements for monitoring or controlling batteries or fuel cells, specially adapted for electric vehicles for monitoring or controlling fuel cells for controlling the temperature of fuel cells, e.g. by controlling the electric load by heating
73.
High voltage electrical system for battery electric vehicle
Connection and control concepts for battery packs in a high voltage battery assembly are provided. Parallel, modular configurations permit improved safety, voltage balancing, and redundancy, improving operation and reliability of an associated high voltage electrical vehicle such as a heavy-duty truck.
B60L 50/60 - Electric propulsion with power supplied within the vehicle using propulsion power supplied by batteries or fuel cells using power supplied by batteries
H02J 7/00 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries
B60L 50/64 - Constructional details of batteries specially adapted for electric vehicles
74.
Fuel cell vehicle thermal management system and method for managing fuel cell thermal loads
The present disclosure provides a method of managing thermal loads in a fuel cell vehicle. The method may comprise heating a fuel cell coolant of a fuel cell coolant loop utilizing waste heat from a fuel cell to form a heated fuel cell coolant, heating a battery coolant of a battery coolant loop utilizing waste heat from a battery to form a heated battery coolant, heating a refrigerant of a battery refrigeration loop by exchanging heat with the heated battery coolant, and superheating the refrigerant of the battery refrigeration loop by exchanging heat with the heated fuel cell coolant.
H01M 8/04007 - Auxiliary arrangements, e.g. for control of pressure or for circulation of fluids related to heat exchange
H01M 8/04014 - Heat exchange using gaseous fluids; Heat exchange by combustion of reactants
B60H 1/14 - Heating, cooling or ventilating devices the heat being derived from the propulsion plant otherwise than from cooling liquid of the plant
B60L 58/27 - Methods or circuit arrangements for monitoring or controlling batteries or fuel cells, specially adapted for electric vehicles for monitoring or controlling batteries for controlling the temperature of batteries by heating
B60L 58/34 - Methods or circuit arrangements for monitoring or controlling batteries or fuel cells, specially adapted for electric vehicles for monitoring or controlling fuel cells for controlling the temperature of fuel cells, e.g. by controlling the electric load by heating
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
Downloadable software in the nature of a mobile application for interfacing with and operating a vehicle; downloadable software in the nature of a mobile application for monitoring vehicle data, tracking vehicle position, and remote control of a vehicle, namely, remote control of door locks, climate settings, cabin vents, horn, and locator beacon
37 - Construction and mining; installation and repair services
Goods & Services
Vehicle fueling services; vehicle refueling services; filling services for motor vehicles and fuel cell vehicles, namely, vehicle fueling services for fuel cell vehicles; fueling of hydrogen gas for vehicles
Improved membrane electrode assemblies, cation-associating components thereof, and methods of making and treating the same are provided. Membrane electrode assemblies may include an ionomer having a first pKa value, and a water-insoluble net polymer having a weakly-acidic functional group, wherein the weakly-acidic functional group has a second pKa value greater than the first pKa value.
Improved membrane electrode assemblies, cation-associating components thereof, and methods of making and treating the same are provided. Membrane electrode assemblies may include an ionomer having a first pKa value, and a water-insoluble net polymer having a weakly-acidic functional group, wherein the weakly-acidic functional group has a second pKa value greater than the first pKa value.
Improved membrane electrode assemblies, cation-associating components thereof, and methods of making and treating the same are provided. Membrane electrode assemblies may include an ionomer having a first pKa value, and a water-insoluble net polymer having a weakly-acidic functional group, wherein the weakly-acidic functional group has a second pKa value greater than the first pKa value.
H01M 8/1027 - Polymeric electrolyte materials characterised by the chemical structure of the main chain of the ion-conducting polymer having carbon, oxygen and other atoms, e.g. sulfonated polyethersulfones [S-PES]
H01M 8/1053 - Polymer electrolyte composites, mixtures or blends consisting of layers of polymers with at least one layer being ionically conductive
H01M 8/1004 - Fuel cells with solid electrolytes characterised by membrane-electrode assemblies [MEA]
Improved catalyst layers for use in fuel cell membrane electrode assemblies, and methods for making such catalyst layers, are provided. Catalyst layers can comprise structured units of catalyst, catalyst support, and ionomer. The structured units can provide for more efficient electrical energy production and/or increased lifespan of fuel cells utilizing such membrane electrode assemblies. Catalyst layers can be directly deposited on exchange membranes, such as proton exchange membranes.
The invention relates to a cooling system (10) for fuel cell stacks (22, 26), comprising a first cooling module (14) and a second cooling module (18). The first cooling module (14) comprises a fuel cell stack (22, 26), a supply line connection (30, 34) for connecting a supply line (38, 42) for supplying coolant to the fuel cell stack (22, 26), a discharge line connection (46, 50) for connecting a discharge line (54, 58) for discharging coolant from the fuel cell stack (22, 26), and a venting line connection (94, 98) for connecting a venting line (102, 106).
H01M 8/04225 - Auxiliary arrangements, e.g. for control of pressure or for circulation of fluids during start-up or shut-down; Depolarisation or activation, e.g. purging; Means for short-circuiting defective fuel cells during start-up
H01M 8/04007 - Auxiliary arrangements, e.g. for control of pressure or for circulation of fluids related to heat exchange
H01M 8/04223 - Auxiliary arrangements, e.g. for control of pressure or for circulation of fluids during start-up or shut-down; Depolarisation or activation, e.g. purging; Means for short-circuiting defective fuel cells
H01M 8/249 - Grouping of fuel cells, e.g. stacking of fuel cells comprising two or more groupings of fuel cells, e.g. modular assemblies
87.
HIGH VOLUME, FAST HYDROGEN FUELING OF A HEAVY-DUTY VEHICLE
The present disclosure relates to systems and methods for fueling a tank of a heavy-duty vehicle having a total volume above 1000 liters with a gaseous hydrogen fuelin an accelerated manner An average slope of the mass flow of a first part of the fueling implemented as a first fueling method is higher than the slope of the mass flow of a second part of the fueling implemented as a second fueling method.
Systems and methods for fueling (or charging) communication, for example between a hydrogen fueling station and a hydrogen powered vehicle (or an electric vehicle and charging station) may utilize near field communication as well as vehicle to infrastructure communication. Safety information, fueling or charging information, payment information, and other information may be transmitted, and the redundant nature of the communication permits fault recovery and improved process monitoring. In this manner, fueling and/or recharging is made safer, faster, and more efficient.
B60L 53/66 - Data transfer between charging stations and vehicles
B60L 50/71 - Arrangement of fuel cells within vehicles specially adapted for electric vehicles
B60S 5/02 - Supplying fuel to vehicles; General disposition of plant in filling stations
B67D 7/04 - Apparatus or devices for transferring liquids from bulk storage containers or reservoirs into vehicles or into portable containers, e.g. for retail sale purposes for transferring fuels, lubricants or mixed fuels and lubricants
B67D 7/32 - Arrangements of safety or warning devices; Means for preventing unauthorised delivery of liquid
H04B 5/00 - Near-field transmission systems, e.g. inductive loop type
H04W 4/40 - Services specially adapted for particular environments, situations or purposes for vehicles, e.g. vehicle-to-pedestrians [V2P]
H04W 4/80 - Services using short range communication, e.g. near-field communication [NFC], radio-frequency identification [RFID] or low energy communication
37 - Construction and mining; installation and repair services
Goods & Services
Vehicle service stations; vehicle fueling services; vehicle
refueling services; filling services for motor vehicles and
fuel cell vehicles, namely, vehicle service stations and
fueling stations for fuel cell vehicles; fueling of hydrogen
gas for vehicles; vehicle battery charging; recharging
services for electric vehicles; recharging of batteries.
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
Goods & Services
Engineering consultancy, namely, engineering consultancy for
the transportation industry; engineering design services,
namely, development of hydrogen infrastructures and hydrogen
fueling and refueling stations; engineering services,
namely, engineering services for the transportation
industry; engineering services in the field of reducing
carbon emissions.
37 - Construction and mining; installation and repair services
Goods & Services
(1) Vehicle service stations; vehicle fueling services; vehicle refueling services; filling services for motor vehicles and fuel cell vehicles, namely, vehicle service stations and fueling stations for fuel cell vehicles; fueling of hydrogen gas for vehicles; vehicle battery charging; recharging services for electric vehicles; recharging of batteries.
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
Goods & Services
(1) Engineering consultancy, namely, engineering consultancy for the transportation industry; engineering design services, namely, development of hydrogen infrastructures and hydrogen fueling and refueling stations; engineering services, namely, engineering services for the transportation industry; engineering services in the field of reducing carbon emissions.
The present disclosure provides an electric vehicle comprising a chassis, a front axle and a rear axle spaced apart and coupled to the chassis, and a battery frame assembly coupled to the chassis between the front axle and the rear axle. The battery frame assembly comprises a plurality of transversely extending members and a plurality of longitudinally extending members, wherein the plurality of transversely extending members and the plurality of longitudinally extending members define a matrix of battery pack receptacles configured to receive at least one battery pack. The battery frame assembly is configured to deflect torsionally in response to torsional deflection of the front axle relative to the rear axle.
B60L 50/60 - Electric propulsion with power supplied within the vehicle using propulsion power supplied by batteries or fuel cells using power supplied by batteries
A pressure vessel mounting system for mounting a pressure vessel to a vehicle chassis is disclosed. In various embodiments, the system includes a first end frame; a second end frame spaced a distance from the first end frame, the distance being sufficient to receive a pressure vessel between the first end frame and the second end frame; a first side frame extending between the first end frame and the second end frame, the first side frame configured for coupling to a first chassis rail of the vehicle chassis via at least one of the first end frame and the second end frame; and a second side frame extending between the first end frame and the second end frame. Via use of the pressure vessel mounting system, impact damage to pressure vessels may be reduced and/or eliminated.
A pressure vessel mounting system for mounting a pressure vessel to a vehicle chassis is disclosed. In various embodiments, the system includes a first end frame; a second end frame spaced a distance from the first end frame, the distance being sufficient to receive a pressure vessel between the first end frame and the second end frame; a first side frame extending between the first end frame and the second end frame, the first side frame configured for coupling to a first chassis rail of the vehicle chassis via at least one of the first end frame and the second end frame; and a second side frame extending between the first end frame and the second end frame. Via use of the pressure vessel mounting system, impact damage to pressure vessels may be reduced and/or eliminated.
A pressure vessel mounting system for mounting a pressure vessel to a vehicle chassis is disclosed. In various embodiments, the system includes a first end frame; a second end frame spaced a distance from the first end frame, the distance being sufficient to receive a pressure vessel between the first end frame and the second end frame; a first side frame extending between the first end frame and the second end frame, the first side frame configured for coupling to a first chassis rail of the vehicle chassis via at least one of the first end frame and the second end frame; and a second side frame extending between the first end frame and the second end frame. Via use of the pressure vessel mounting system, impact damage to pressure vessels may be reduced and/or eliminated.
A trailer truck is the combination of a truck and one or more trailers used to haul freight. A trailer attaches to the truck via a trailer coupling (hitch), with much of its weight borne by the truck. The result is that both the truck and the trailer will have a distinctly different design than a rigid truck and trailer. Exemplary vehicles are provided, such as heavy duty trucks having truck bodies with improved aerodynamic characteristics, including improved drag coefficients.
B60R 3/00 - Arrangements of steps, e.g. running-boards
B60K 6/20 - Arrangement or mounting of plural diverse prime-movers for mutual or common propulsion, e.g. hybrid propulsion systems comprising electric motors and internal combustion engines the prime-movers consisting of electric motors and internal combustion engines, e.g. HEVs
E05F 15/73 - Power-operated mechanisms for wings with automatic actuation responsive to movement or presence of persons or objects
E05F 15/60 - Power-operated mechanisms for wings using electrical actuators
B60J 5/06 - Doors arranged at the vehicle sides foldable
E05F 15/70 - Power-operated mechanisms for wings with automatic actuation
E05F 15/632 - Power-operated mechanisms for wings using electrical actuators using rotary electromotors for horizontally-sliding wings
B60K 6/26 - Arrangement or mounting of plural diverse prime-movers for mutual or common propulsion, e.g. hybrid propulsion systems comprising electric motors and internal combustion engines the prime-movers consisting of electric motors and internal combustion engines, e.g. HEVs characterised by apparatus, components or means specially adapted for HEVs characterised by the motors or the generators
B60N 3/00 - Arrangements or adaptations of other passenger fittings, not otherwise provided for
B60N 3/16 - Arrangements or adaptations of other passenger fittings, not otherwise provided for of cooking or boiling devices
B60N 3/10 - Arrangements or adaptations of other passenger fittings, not otherwise provided for of receptacles for food or beverages, e.g. refrigerated
E05D 15/06 - Suspension arrangements for wings for wings sliding horizontally more or less in their own plane
E05F 15/41 - Detection by monitoring transmitted force or torque; Safety couplings with activation dependent upon torque or force, e.g. slip couplings
B60K 6/28 - Arrangement or mounting of plural diverse prime-movers for mutual or common propulsion, e.g. hybrid propulsion systems comprising electric motors and internal combustion engines the prime-movers consisting of electric motors and internal combustion engines, e.g. HEVs characterised by apparatus, components or means specially adapted for HEVs characterised by the electric energy storing means, e.g. batteries or capacitors
B60L 58/26 - Methods or circuit arrangements for monitoring or controlling batteries or fuel cells, specially adapted for electric vehicles for monitoring or controlling batteries for controlling the temperature of batteries by cooling
