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SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR AUTONOMOUS VEHICLE PATH SELECTION

A method for operating an autonomous vehicle may include generating a plurality of possible paths. The method further may include identifying one or more decision points along each of the plurality of…

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CHARGING AN EXTERNAL BATTERY USING AN ONBOARD GENERATOR

Presented are apparatuses, methods, and non-transitory machine-readable storage mediums for providing power to an external device using an onboard generator of an integrated system without providing p…

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ALTERNATING CURRENT CHARGING OF A DIRECT CURRENT BATTERY PACK OF AN ELECTRIC VEHICLE USING FIELD-ORIENTED CONTROL

A method includes coupling a charge port to an inverter and an alternating current (AC) electric motor. The method also includes performing field-oriented control (FOC) for controlling the inverter an…

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METHOD FOR PRIORITIZING CHARGING MULTIPLE VEHICLES AT PUBLIC AND RESIDENTIAL SPACE

A charging station includes a first charging cord, a second charging cord, a third charging cord, and a processor. The processor is configured to receive a first departure time and first power require…

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VOICE ACTIVATED ADVANCED DRIVER ASSISTANCE SYSTEM FOR VEHICLE

A computer-implemented method when executed by data processing hardware causes the data processing hardware to perform operations. The operations include receiving, at a virtual control module, a voic…

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AGILE ADAPTIVE CONTROL

A method using agile adaptive control (A2C) includes receiving, as input to an agile adaptive control model, planning data including a desired path of a vehicle, and receiving, as input to the agile a…

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LEAF SPRING SHACKLE

A leaf spring shackle for a vehicle includes an upper bracket adapted to be pivotally connected to a distal end of a leaf spring, a lower bracket adapted to be pivotally connected to a frame component…

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POWER CONTROL SYSTEM WITH A POWER SPLITTER

Provided is a power control system and method for providing power from a first power source to an outlet while a battery is simultaneously being charged by the first power source. The first power sour…

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Spigot assembly for a rechargeable battery thermal management system and a vehicle having same

A spigot assembly for connecting a coolant flow conduit to a rechargeable battery thermal management system includes a male spigot, a coolant spigot having a connector body defining an internal coolan…

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Prismatic Inverted-U battery stack geometry

A prismatic battery includes a prismatic battery can having an upper region, a vertical Z-direction along a height of the prismatic battery can, and a horizontal Y-direction along a width of the prism…

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Optimized electric headers and manufacturing processes for ergonomic pack assembly and potting leakage prevention

Presented are optimized electric header designs for ergonomic battery unit assembly and potting leakage prevention, methods for making/using such electric headers, and vehicles powered by battery pack…

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Single-piece over-molded coolant subsystem

A multi-cell rechargeable energy storage system (RESS) includes a plurality of battery cells arranged in rows and a single-piece cooling subsystem configured to remove thermal energy from the pluralit…

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Bushing load transducer

A bushing transducer comprising a transducer body, comprising a first end, a second end spaced axially from the first end with respect to a longitudinal axis, a first flange extending radially from th…

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Vehicle system

A vehicle system for a vehicle includes a vehicle processor for storing vehicle data including vehicle location, vehicle event data, and vehicle mode. The vehicle system also includes a server communi…

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Composite cover and method of manufacturing the cover

A composite cover includes a generally rectangular main portion having four main portion edges about a perimeter of the main portion and having opposing top and bottom surfaces defining respective upw…

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Intelligent vehicle systems and control logic for enabling vehicle charging using smart wireless connectivity

Presented are vehicle charging systems and control logic provisioning smart vehicle charging using encrypted wireless connectivity, methods for making/using such systems, and vehicles interoperable wi…

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PERCEPTION DATA GEOMETRY CALIBRATION SYSTEM

A perception data geometry calibration system calibrates perception data geometry captured by one or more vehicles located within a predefined geographical area. In one embodiment, the perception data…

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INTELLIGENT TURN SIGNAL SYSTEM

A method includes, responsive to a turn signal tap by an operator of a vehicle, controlling an external turn signal indicator to provide a turn signal for a pre-determined duration, the turn signal vi…

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FAST AWAKENING OXYGEN SENSOR

A vehicle includes at least a first oxygen sensor having a sensing element and a heater. The vehicle also includes an electric energy storage system, an internal combustion engine, and a controller co…

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SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING ELECTRONIC DEVICES

A system for controlling vehicle components for a vehicle is provided. The system may include a plurality of vehicle components, a universal human-interface-device (HID) operable to receive an occupan…

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DYNAMIC CONDITION-BASED POINT CLOUD GENERATION FOR AUTONOMOUS DRIVING

A method includes determining, using a light detection and ranging (LiDAR) system, a first point cloud representing an environment of a vehicle, determining, based on the first point cloud, an autonom…

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STACKED CELL ARCHITECTURE FOR VEHICLE BATTERY CELLS

A lithium manganese iron phosphate (LMFP)-based vehicle battery cell is provided. The vehicle battery cell includes a cathode current collector, a cathode disposed on a surface of the cathode current …

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BATTERY CELL COOLING

A cooling system for a rechargeable battery pack includes a plurality of thermal cooling channels adapted to be positioned between adjacent rows of individual battery cells of the battery pack, an inl…

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SEPARATOR PLATE ASSEMBLIES HAVING METALLIC FRAMES FOR ELECTROCHEMICAL CELLS

A separator plate assembly for an electrochemical cell, the separator plate assembly including first and second metallic plates. The first metallic plate includes a flow field, a first periphery regio…

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Electrochemical devices with multifunctional electrode separator assemblies having built-in reference electrodes

Presented are electrochemical devices with in-stack reference electrodes, methods for making/using such devices, and battery cells with stacked electrodes segregated by electrode separator assemblies …

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Panel assembly for a vehicle

A panel assembly for a vehicle door includes an interior panel that has an inner surface and an outer surface. The inner surface and the outer surface collectively define a body and a trim element tha…

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System and method for preventing trailer sway

A method of operating a tow vehicle and a trailer to prevent trailer sway. The method includes detecting a predetermined maneuver for the tow vehicle and the trailer based on operating parameters. The…

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AUGMENTED REALITY INFORMATION OVERLAY WITH GAZE TRACKING

A method for displaying information to an occupant of a vehicle may include generating a three-dimensional (3D) map of an environment surrounding the vehicle. The 3D map includes a plurality of 3D bou…

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THERMAL MANAGEMENT IN BATTERY CELL

A cooling system for a battery pack includes a plurality of thermal cooling channels, an inlet flow channel in fluid communication with each one of the plurality of thermal cooling channels, an exit f…

DRIVE·Jun 4·1 min read

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Electrolyte Formulations for Ultra-Fast Chargeable Battery Electric Vehicle Cell

An electrolyte for a battery cell, a battery cell for a vehicle, and a method of forming an electrolyte. The electrolyte includes a carbonate solvent, a primary lithium salt present in the solvent at …

DRIVE·Jun 4·1 min read

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METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR NOTIFICATION AND FACILITATION OF MULTIPLE CHOICES OF FORTHCOMING ACTION FOR ASSISTED DRIVING

A method of presenting multiple choices to a host vehicle operator during automated driving of a host vehicle and system is provided. The method includes receiving information at least partially based…

DRIVE·Jun 4·2 min read

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Busbar for high conductivity distribution of electrical power within an electric vehicle

A busbar for high conductivity distribution of electrical power within a power module of an electric vehicle (EV). The busbar may include a plurality of multilayer composites having copper-graphene la…

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Vehicle control based on pathway paving status and location telemetry

A system for controlling the operation of a vehicle includes a controller and a command unit. The command unit is adapted to generate a respective paving status of a respective pathway based on aggreg…

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Electrolyte composition including lithium salt, fluoroethylene carbonate, vinylene carbonate, and metal-trifluoromethanesulfonimide salt additive and battery and device including the electrolyte composition

An electrolyte composition for batteries is provided. The electrolyte composition includes a solvent blend that includes cyclic carbonate and linear carbonate. The electrolyte composition further incl…

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H01M10/0567 GM Global Technology Operations LLC

DESIGN AND METHOD OF RECHARGEABLE ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM COVER WITH ACCESS HOLES AND SEALING PLUGS

A rechargeable energy storage system (RESS) assembly includes a battery module, a casing, a potting material, and a plug. The casing accommodates the battery module within a cavity of the casing. The …

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HYBRID FOIL WELD JOINT AND WELDING METHODS

A battery cell, a method of welding electrode foils in a battery, and a method of forming a battery cell. The battery includes a foil stack. The foil stack includes a plurality of foil tabs each exten…

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METHOD FOR ADAPTING RESPONSES OF AN ADVANCED DRIVER ASSISTANCE SYSTEM

A method for adapting a response of an advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) equipped vehicle includes collecting telemetry data. The telemetry data includes crash events and near-crash events rela…

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ENERGY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR OPTIMIZING ELECTRIC LOADS TO MAXIMIZE POWER BACKUP DURATION

A method for determining a power source using a digital break-out box between a first energy source and a second energy source for powering a plurality of circuits by setting at least a first limit an…

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SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MITIGATING THE RISK OF OPERATING A VEHICLE USING A CONTEXTUALIZED RISK FACTOR

A method for mitigating the risk of operating a vehicle using a contextualized risk factor includes receiving a first input from a plurality of first sensors within the vehicle and a second input from…

DRIVE·May 14·2 min read

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COLLABORATIVE PERCEPTION SYSTEM FOR CREATING A BIRD’S EYE VIEW COOPERATIVE PERCEPTION MAP

A collaborative perception system for creating a bird’s eye view cooperative perception map based on bird’s eye view perception data collected by a plurality of vehicles includes one or more central c…

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