Described herein is a fuel cell and battery hybrid system (1) comprising one or more sets (2) of serially connected fuel cells (FC1-n). The one or more sets (2) of serially connected fuel cells (FC1-n) are further serially connected via a respective fuel cell series enhancer (3). The serially connected sets (2) are further connected in parallel with a battery (4) via a fuel cell power charge controller (5). Each respective set (2) of serially connected fuel cells (FC1-n) is further arranged be controlled by the fuel cell series enhancer (3) to operate electrically independent from other sets (2) of serially connected fuel cells (FC1-n) and at its own unique maximum power point or uniquely selected other operating point, regardless of the operating points of other sets (2) of serially connected fuel cells (FC1-n).

An apparatus structured to control an electric vehicle accessory of an electric vehicle during a charge event includes a controller communicatively coupled to a battery and an electric vehicle accessory. The controller is structured to determine that the battery of an electric vehicle is undergoing a charge event, and based on determining that the battery of the electric vehicle is undergoing the charge event, place the electric vehicle accessory in an on-state during the charge event, and cause the electric vehicle accessory to recharge by absorbing energy from the charging station during the charge event.

An apparatus structured to control an electric vehicle accessory of an electric vehicle during a charge event includes a controller communicatively coupled to a battery and an electric vehicle accessory. The controller is structured to determine that the battery of an electric vehicle is undergoing a charge event, and based on determining that the battery of the electric vehicle is undergoing the charge event, place the electric vehicle accessory in an on-state during the charge event, and cause the electric vehicle accessory to recharge by absorbing energy from the charging station during the charge event.

A system for powering an electric vehicle includes a first switch disposed on a first electrical path between at least one electrochemical battery and the electric vehicle, a second switch disposed on a second electrical path between at least one supercapacitor top-off battery and the electric vehicle, and a controller communicatively coupled to the first switch and the second switch, wherein the controller, responsive to a first switching condition, disconnects the at least one electrochemical battery from the electric vehicle via the first switch and connects the at least one supercapacitor top-off battery to the electric vehicle via the second switch to power the electric vehicle, wherein the at least one electrochemical battery is coupled to an generator of the electric vehicle via a third electrical path, such that the at least one electrochemical battery is recharged by the generator while the electric vehicle is powered by the at least one supercapacitor top-off battery.

A system for powering an electric vehicle includes a first switch disposed on a first electrical path between at least one electrochemical battery and the electric vehicle, a second switch disposed on a second electrical path between at least one supercapacitor top-off battery and the electric vehicle, and a controller communicatively coupled to the first switch and the second switch, wherein the controller, responsive to a first switching condition, disconnects the at least one electrochemical battery from the electric vehicle via the first switch and connects the at least one supercapacitor top-off battery to the electric vehicle via the second switch to power the electric vehicle, wherein the at least one electrochemical battery is coupled to an generator of the electric vehicle via a third electrical path, such that the at least one electrochemical battery is recharged by the generator while the electric vehicle is powered by the at least one supercapacitor top-off battery.

Vehicles can be equipped to operate in both autonomous and occupant piloted mode. Refueling stations can be equipped to refuel autonomous vehicles without occupant assistance. Refueling stations can be equipped with a fueling control computer that communicates with vehicles via wireless networks to move vehicles between waiting zones, service zones and served zones. Refueling stations can include liquid fuel, compressed gas and electric charging.

Vehicles can be equipped to operate in both autonomous and occupant piloted mode. Refueling stations can be equipped to refuel autonomous vehicles without occupant assistance. Refueling stations can be equipped with a fueling control computer that communicates with vehicles via wireless networks to move vehicles between waiting zones, service zones and served zones. Refueling stations can include liquid fuel, compressed gas and electric charging.

A mobile power station for the purpose of recharging electric vehicles is provided. The charging station includes separate, but different, types of electrical generation capabilities. For example, the charging station may include two or more of: wind power, solar power and power generated from suspension mounted oscillators, which charge its battery pack over land. If desired, the mobile power station can be amphibious, as well, with the ability to navigate small and large bodies of water.

The law enforcement standoff inspection drone capability (L-SID) integrates Various technology to enable a capability implemented at the squad car level to allow the first-to-scene the ability to remotely pre-screen the scene for threat, before an on-foot approach. This is accomplished with an officer launched and controlled and specially configure small unmanned aircraft system (UAS). The LAS is integrated with a specially configured one-hand drone controller, a wearable see through heads-up-display glasses, microphone that's linked to the UAS's onboard loudspeaker, and a special processing that enables looking through a vehicle of building tinted windows during enforcement event. The system operates on a private ad-hoc network, implements IEEE 802.1 1 g/n WPA 3 standards, and provides continuous live steamed scene data throughout the enforcement event. All data and video collected is transmitted in real-time to headquarters.

The law enforcement standoff inspection drone capability (L-SID) integrates Various technology to enable a capability implemented at the squad car level to allow the first-to-scene the ability to remotely pre-screen the scene for threat, before an on-foot approach. This is accomplished with an officer launched and controlled and specially configure small unmanned aircraft system (UAS). The LAS is integrated with a specially configured one-hand drone controller, a wearable see through heads-up-display glasses, microphone that's linked to the UAS's onboard loudspeaker, and a special processing that enables looking through a vehicle of building tinted windows during enforcement event. The system operates on a private ad-hoc network, implements IEEE 802.1 1 g/n WPA 3 standards, and provides continuous live steamed scene data throughout the enforcement event. All data and video collected is transmitted in real-time to headquarters.