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.
5.
SUPPORT SYSTEM FOR AN ALTERNATIVE FUEL HEAVY VEHICLE
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
The present disclosure provides a method for torque management in a multi-motor electric vehicle. The method may include receiving a total torque request value from a vehicle control module (VCM), determining a first torque split value associated with a first motor and a second torque split value associated with a second motor, the sum of the first torque split value and the second torque split value being equal to the total torque request value, monitoring a thermal parameter of at least one of the first motor or the second motor, and adjusting the first torque split value and the second torque split value in response to the thermal parameter exceeding a threshold.
B60L 15/20 - Methods, circuits or devices for controlling the propulsion of electrically-propelled vehicles, e.g. their traction-motor speed, to achieve a desired performance; Adaptation of control equipment on electrically-propelled vehicles for remote actuation from a stationary place, from alternative parts of the vehicle or from alternative vehicles of the same vehicle train for control of the vehicle or its driving motor to achieve a desired performance, e.g. speed, torque, programmed variation of speed
The present disclosure provides a method for torque management in a multi-motor electric vehicle. The method may include receiving a total torque request value from a vehicle control module (VCM), determining a first torque split value associated with a first motor and a second torque split value associated with a second motor, the sum of the first torque split value and the second torque split value being equal to the total torque request value, monitoring a thermal parameter of at least one of the first motor or the second motor, and adjusting the first torque split value and the second torque split value in response to the thermal parameter exceeding a threshold.
B60K 17/356 - Arrangement or mounting of transmissions in vehicles for driving both front and rear wheels, e.g. four wheel drive vehicles having fluid or electric motor, for driving one or more wheels
B60L 15/32 - Control or regulation of multiple-unit electrically-propelled vehicles
B60L 50/50 - Electric propulsion with power supplied within the vehicle using propulsion power supplied by batteries or fuel cells
B60W 10/08 - Conjoint control of vehicle sub-units of different type or different function including control of propulsion units including control of electric propulsion units, e.g. motors or generators
H02P 29/60 - Controlling or determining the temperature of the motor or of the drive
H02P 5/74 - Arrangements specially adapted for regulating or controlling the speed or torque of two or more electric motors controlling two or more ac dynamo-electric motors
8.
SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE POWERTRAIN THERMAL MANAGEMENT AND CONTROL
The present disclosure provides a powertrain thermal management system for managing thermal loads in the powertrain of an electric vehicle. The system may comprise a first coolant flow path comprising a flow split valve upstream of a first DC-DC converter, a second coolant flow path comprising a first electric motor, a third coolant flow path comprising a second electric motor, a bypass valve positioned downstream of the first DC-DC converter, the first electric motor, and the second electric motor, and a radiator positioned one of directly upstream or directly downstream of the bypass valve. The first coolant flow path, the second coolant flow path, and the third coolant flow path are fluidly connected in parallel.
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
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.
Components and systems for mounting fuel tanks to a vehicle and vehicle chassis are disclosed. An exemplary system includes a vertically oriented structure for mounting multiple fuel tanks to outboard brackets of a vehicle chassis. Via use of the system, improved vehicle mechanical characteristics and improved impact absorption are obtained.
Components and systems for mounting fuel tanks to a vehicle and vehicle chassis are disclosed. An exemplary system includes a vertically oriented structure for mounting multiple fuel tanks to outboard brackets of a vehicle chassis. Via use of the system, improved vehicle mechanical characteristics and improved impact absorption are obtained.
B62D 21/02 - Understructures, i.e. chassis frame on which a vehicle body may be mounted comprising longitudinally or transversely arranged frame members
14.
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 58/24 - 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
B60L 3/00 - Electric devices on electrically-propelled vehicles for safety purposes; Monitoring operating variables, e.g. speed, deceleration or energy consumption
B60L 50/64 - Constructional details of batteries specially adapted for electric vehicles
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.
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.
The present disclosure provides a method for heating a dual stack fuel cell system of a vehicle. The method may include receiving a heat power request from a first fuel cell stack, receiving a first temperature of the first fuel cell stack and a second temperature of a second fuel cell stack, initiating, responsive to the first temperature and the second temperature indicating that the first fuel cell stack and the second fuel cell stack are frozen, a freeze-start thermal operating mode for the first fuel cell stack, and transferring, during the freeze-start thermal operating mode for the first fuel cell stack, heat from a brake resistor to the first fuel cell stack.
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
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 58/34 - 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 8/04007 - Auxiliary arrangements, e.g. for control of pressure or for circulation of fluids related to heat exchange
The present disclosure provides systems and methods for monitoring temperature and pressure of a hydrogen storage system. Various temperature and pressure sensors are used to monitor temperature and pressure in one or more tanks of hydrogen gas.
B60L 50/71 - Arrangement of fuel cells within vehicles specially adapted for electric vehicles
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 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
The present disclosure provides systems and methods for monitoring temperature and pressure of a hydrogen storage system. Various temperature and pressure sensors are used to monitor temperature and pressure in one or more tanks of hydrogen gas.
B60L 50/70 - Electric propulsion with power supplied within the vehicle using propulsion power supplied by batteries or fuel cells using power supplied by fuel cells
F17C 5/02 - Methods or apparatus for filling pressure vessels with liquefied, solidified, or compressed gases for filling with liquefied gases
H01M 8/04082 - Arrangements for control of reactant parameters, e.g. pressure or concentration
H01M 8/04089 - Arrangements for control of reactant parameters, e.g. pressure or concentration of gaseous reactants
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.
B60K 1/04 - Arrangement or mounting of electrical propulsion units of the electric storage means for propulsion
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 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
28.
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
35.
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
40.
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
b′) 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
42.
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
44.
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
52.
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]
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
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
61.
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
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.
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.
B60K 1/04 - Arrangement or mounting of electrical propulsion units of the electric storage means for propulsion
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.
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.
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
75.
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
76.
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.
B60K 1/04 - Arrangement or mounting of electrical propulsion units of the electric storage means for propulsion
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
84.
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
85.
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
86.
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 10/6568 - Liquids characterised by flow circuits, e.g. loops, located externally to the cells or cell casings
H01M 50/204 - Racks, modules or packs for multiple batteries or multiple cells
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 50/271 - Lids or covers for the racks or secondary casings
H01M 50/291 - 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 characterised by their shape
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
89.
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
92.
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
93.
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
94.
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
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.
