A rack for mounting solar panels on a vehicle includes a framework that couples to and support the solar panels. The framework has opposite first and second sides and a width therebetween. A first framework support attaches to the vehicle. The first framework support includes a first framework connector that couples to the first side of the framework. A second framework support attaches to the vehicle at a location spaced apart from the first framework support. The second framework support couples to the second side of the framework. The first framework connector defines a first plurality of different coupling locations for the first side of the framework to couple to in order to accommodate the width of the framework when the first and second framework supports are attached to the vehicle.

A wind turbine panel is configured to distribute electricity to a load. The wind turbine panel includes a frame further comprising a first slot having a first slot first end and a first slot second end. A first alternator is located in a first alternator mount on the first slot first end. A second alternator is located in a second alternator mount on the first slot second end. A wind turbine is connected to the first alternator and the second alternator via a first alternator shaft and a second alternator shaft, respectively. The first alternator and the second alternator are electrically coupled to an electrical outlet point on the frame. Wind traveling through the frame rotates the wind turbine, impels the alternator shafts to generate electricity which is then transferred to an electrical outlet point and further to an electrical panel for use in a plurality of downstream applications.

An apparatus comprising an interface, a memory and a processor. The interface may be configured to receive sensor data samples during operation of a vehicle. The memory may be configured to store the sensor data samples over a number of points in time. The processor may be configured to analyze the sensor data samples stored in the memory to detect a pattern. The processor may be configured to manage an application of brakes of the vehicle in response to the pattern.

An airplane, which includes an airframe and a full-segregated thrust hybrid propulsion system mounted on the airframe. The propulsion system includes: one or more sustainer thrust producers; a plurality of electrically powered thrust producers disposed in predetermined positions as a means for providing additional thrust to the airplane, and to supplement airflow over the wings, flaps, and roll control devices of said airplane; whereby increasing the lift of the wing surfaces and providing enhanced control in the roll axis. The trust producers operate independently from one another, with no aerodynamic, electrical or mechanical inter-connection. Safety is enhanced by the ability of either the sustainer thrust producer(s), or the electrically powered augmentation thrust producers to sustain flight to a suitable landing area, should the other system fail.

When the amount of charge of a temporary battery exceeds a predetermined amount of charge, a solar ECU31 constitutes a charge controller pumps up and boosts power stored in the battery collaborating with a solar charger of a power supply portion, and carries out pumping charge in a main electric storage. While the solar ECU31 carries out the pumping charge, the power supply portion solar charger supplies the generated power from an in-vehicle solar cell to solar ECU31 when the power generated by the in-vehicle solar cell is a predetermined power or less, and supplies the generated power from an in-vehicle solar cell to solar ECU31 and main battery when the power generated by the in-vehicle solar cell is larger than the predetermined power. Even where the pumping charge is being carried out, the power which the in-vehicle solar cell is continuously generating can be used without being discarded futilely.

An automobile roof panel including solar cells, wherein a seating groove for seating a solar cell module is formed on a surface of the automobile roof panel, the solar cell module is inserted and seated in the seating groove, and an outer protective film for protecting the solar cell module is attached onto the surface of the automobile roof panel.

A highly efficient, utility scale energy storage system employs large masses transported uphill to store energy and downhill to release energy. An electric powered cable winch or chain drive shuttles the masses between two storage yards of different elevations separated by a steep incline on rail vehicles supported by track and operated by an automated control system.

The invention provides an alternative electrical charging system for a vehicle which is at least partially powered by electricity. The system employs a wind driven generator which produces electricity in response to air motion. When the generator is operating, electricity is communicated the battery of the vehicle. Operation of the generator involves a controller that monitors the electrical status of the battery and selectively activates a fan or opens a ducting system communicating with the generator. The controller also, in some embodiments, monitors the motion and the attitude of the vehicle.

A motor vehicle comprises an assembly for charging an energy store, which assembly has: an element for converting radiation energy into electrical energy, a further element for providing electrical energy, the energy store, a control device which is coupled to the conversion element, to the further element and to the energy store, in order to control the charging of the energy store by the conversion element and the further element, as a function of prediction data which comprises weather data, and as a function of a predefined value of the state of charge of the energy store.

A smoke detector capable of multi-mode charging and a firefighting system including the smoke detector. The smoke detector includes a housing, a working module arranged in the housing and configured for detecting smoke and making a response, and a battery module configured for providing electrical energy to the working module, and further includes: a wireless charging module electrically connected to the battery module, and configured for being in wireless connection with an external wireless charging device to receive electrical energy therefrom and provide the received electrical energy to the battery module; and a light energy charging module electrically connected to the battery module, and configured for collecting light energy in a surrounding environment and converting it into electrical energy which is then provided to the battery module.