A method includes receiving an identification signal from a bridge module associated with a component of a vehicle. Responsive to receiving the identification signal, the method also includes retrieving a command list and a dependency list associated with the component. Responsive to detecting a…
A power rail assembly for a vehicle includes a tray configured for mounting the power rail assembly at a vehicle. A power connector is accommodated by the tray and is configured to electrically connect between a power source of the vehicle and an electrically operable component of the vehicle with…
A method includes receiving an eco-cruise control request that includes a requested cruise control velocity and a velocity tolerance. The eco-cruise control request instructs an drive unit to operate a vehicle at a velocity within the velocity tolerance of the requested cruise control velocity. The…
A suspension includes inner magnets coupled to an inner cylindrical member and outer magnets coupled to an outer cylindrical member that circumscribes the inner cylindrical member. The inner magnets are stacked on top of one another in an axial direction and include a first set having a first…
A modular platform for a vehicle includes a scalable frame structure. The scalable frame structure includes a front frame portion configured to receive a front vehicle suspension, a rear frame portion configured to receive a rear vehicle suspension, and a pair of rails extending between the front…
A modular battery pack for a vehicle includes a scalable enclosure structure that includes a front enclosure rail, a rear enclosure rail, and a pair of rocker attachment rails extending between the front and rear enclosure rails along opposing sides of the enclosure structure. Each of the rocker…
A suspension includes inner magnets coupled to an inner cylindrical member and outer magnets coupled to an outer cylindrical member that circumscribes the inner cylindrical member. The inner magnets are stacked on top of one another in an axial direction and include a first set having a first…
A method of estimating a battery current limit for operation of a battery cell over the course of a specified prediction time. The method includes generating a plurality of current limit estimations by means of a plurality of current limit estimation sub-methods, wherein at least one current limit…
A multi-axis hinge mechanism for a vehicle door. The multi-axis hinge mechanism moves the vehicle door laterally and vertically by means of multiple axial rotations. An actuator pivots the door hinges attaching the door to the vehicle to move the door away from the vehicle while a set of gears…
A system for illuminating an area around a motor vehicle, having: a pair of radar systems and a pair of lighting systems mounted on the motor vehicle; a vehicle level sensor configured to detect changes in pitch or roll of the motor vehicle; and an illumination control system in the motor vehicle…
A vehicle battery assembly having a battery stack that includes a plurality of modules. The plurality of modules fastened by vertical and horizontal bolts. The battery stack includes cooling plates that is configured to be flexible and non-rigid placed between the modules. The cooling plates have…
A method includes receiving an energy transfer mode input identifying a selected energy transfer mode for the first vehicle, and receiving a total energy request input identifying a value of total requested energy associated with the selected energy transfer mode for the first vehicle. The…
A vehicle battery assembly having specialized fasteners that includes an integrated compression limiter. The compression limiter provides protection for the fastening joint of a cover and a tray of a housing for the battery assembly. The battery assembly may also include nut and bolt assembly which…
A method of estimating a battery current limit for operation of a battery cell over the course of a specified prediction time. The method includes generating a plurality of current limit estimations by means of a plurality of current limit estimation sub-methods, wherein at least one current limit…
A battery module made from a plurality of side-by-side pouch cell modules, wherein each pouch cell module is formed with a pair of cells on either side of an insulation pad with the cells in turn positioned between first and second metal brackets such that each cell contacts an insulation pad on…
A method of estimating a maximum power limit of a battery cell at a specified prediction time using an improved RC equivalent circuit battery model and based on the battery cell's state of charge (SOC), temperature, and state of health (SOH). The method includes determining the battery cell's peak…
An online method of detecting and compensating for errors in flux estimation in operation of a motor system. The method includes determining a voltage compensation term by comparing an expected voltage and an actual voltage. The method also includes determining a flux compensation term by passing…
A drive module for an electric vehicle having noise, vibration, and harshness counter measures. The drive module includes multiple covers and mass dampeners in order to detune vibration and noise from the cabin of the vehicle.
A method of estimating a battery current limit for operation of a battery cell over the course of a specified prediction time. The method includes generating a plurality of current limit estimations by means of a plurality of current limit estimation sub-methods, wherein at least one current limit…
A method of estimating a maximum power limit of a battery cell at a specified prediction time using an improved RC equivalent circuit battery model and based on the battery cell's state of charge (SOC), temperature, and state of health (SOH). The method includes determining the battery cell's peak…