A storage unit intended for mounting on the rear of a golf cart type vehicle is designed to protrude from the rear of the golf cart to provide more storage space. The storage unit is further designed to be removable, and may be subdivided with movable partitions. Several features are described for its attachment onto the rear of the golf cart in different ways, including specific types of attachments and frameworks for use with and without rear shelf wells on the golf cart. These are designed for greater security in holding the storage unit onto the golf cart, and include adjustable or removable bottom protrusions for use with a rear shelf well, or the attachment frame system without a rear shelf well. In addition, a system is described to allow greater interior volume in the storage unit by stepping the side of the unit which faces the rear of the golf card.

The present invention relates to a roof rack assembly and a hood light-blocking fabric assembly, the hood light-blocking fabric assembly capable of photovoltaic generation comprising: a lower photovoltaic generation plate fixedly installed to cover the hood of a vehicle and configured to prevent inflow of heat energy of sunlight into the vehicle, to absorb sunlight, and to produce electricity accordingly; and an upper photovoltaic generation plate installed on an upper portion of the lower photovoltaic generation plate and configured to change between a first position at which the upper photovoltaic generation plate overlaps the upper portion of the lower photovoltaic generation plate and a second position at which the upper photovoltaic generation plate covers a front glass of the vehicle.

A system and methods are provided for a wing stabilizer charging system for recharging onboard batteries during operation of an electrically powered vehicle. The wing stabilizer charging system comprises a wing stabilizer configured to be coupled with a rear of the vehicle. One or more air inlets are disposed in the wing stabilizer and configured to receive an airstream during forward motion of the vehicle. Wind turbines are disposed within the wing stabilizer and configured to be turned by the airstream. A circuit box is configured to combine electricity received from the wind turbines into a useable electric current. A power cable extends from the circuit box and is configured to supply the useable electric current to any one or more electronic devices, such as any of an onboard battery for powering the vehicle, mobile phones or smart phones, portable music players, tablet computers, cameras, and the like.

A vehicle includes a roof that is elongated in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle. Two solar panels are arranged on the roof along a longitudinal direction of the vehicle such that they are spaced from each other longitudinally. A lidar transmitter-receiver is disposed between the two solar panels.

A solar-powered vehicle that includes a body having opposing sides and defining a cavity; two or more wheels; a first and second solar panel assembly respectively disposed on the opposing sides of the body; one or more electric motor disposed within the cavity of the body between the first and second solar panel assemblies, the one or more electric motors configured to rotate at least one of the two or more wheels; and one or more electric battery disposed within the cavity of the body between the first and second solar panel assemblies, the one or more electric batteries configured to power the one or more electric motors and to be charged by electric current generated by the first and second solar panel assemblies.

An intelligent autonomous electrical vehicle platform assembly provides a mobile platform that comprises a self-motorized, electrical power drive to carry at least one platform container or passenger vehicle while being controlled remotely by an operator, or autonomously driven through artificial intelligence, or operated in a shared transportation system. The mobile platform has a platform chassis having wheels with a hub motor assembly contained therein. The hub motor is powered electrically from a battery charged by an external power source and/or a solar panel. The mobile platform carries a platform container that forms an enclosed area with various themes, including: a cargo transport area, a food and beverage area, a medical assistance area, or a home area having an inhabitant-assigned parking area and utility. The inhabitant of the mobile home receives creature comforts of a home environment, and controls movement, parking, energy, temperature, and payment options for the mobile home.

An aeronautical car includes a ground-travel system including a drivetrain; an air-travel system including a detachable portion configured to house a propulsion device configured to provide thrust and to be driven by the drivetrain when the detachable portion is connected to the aeronautical car, and at least one flight mechanism configured to provide lift once the aeronautical car is in motion; and a weather manipulation device. The weather manipulation device may be configured to manipulate at least one aspect of a weather condition while the aeronautical car is in the air.

A system and method are provided for a fairing panel charging system for recharging onboard batteries during operation of an electrically powered vehicle. The fairing panel charging system comprises a fairing panel configured to be coupled with a front of the vehicle. One or more air inlets are disposed in the fairing panel and configured to receive an airstream during forward motion of the vehicle. A wind turbine is disposed rearward of each air inlet and configured to be turned by the airstream. A circuit box is configured to combine electricity received from the wind turbines into a useable electric current. A power cable extends from the circuit box and is configured to supply the useable electric current to any one or more electronic devices, such as any of an onboard battery for powering the vehicle, mobile phones or smart phones, portable music players, tablet computers, cameras, and the like.

A supplemental propulsion system for a vehicle may include a Flettner rotor. The Flettner rotor includes a rotatable cylinder mounted on a vehicle, e.g., either horizontally or vertically. An airflow deflector is located on the vehicle behind (i.e., downwind of) the Flettner rotor, and the airflow deflector is configured to redirect a vehicle headwind to generate an airflow past the cylinder in a direction transverse to the headwind. An electronic controller may be configured to control a motor to rotate the cylinder. In some examples, the rotational speed of the cylinder is maintained at a selected multiple of a speed of the airflow past the cylinder.

A modular electric truck system provides an electric truck that has a scalable chassis that can be equipped with interchangeable modular body components that detachably attach to the truck chassis to change the appearance and functionality of the electric truck. An interior cabin comprises furniture, lighting elements, computer devices, and entertainment systems. The driver sits in a center driving position where visibility and positional awareness is enhanced. The electric truck is 100% electrical; and thereby provides convenient electrical charging means for the truck through a charging trailer that attaches to the truck, and/or at least one solar panel on the roof, bed, or trailer of the truck. The solar panel charges a battery that operatively connects to a hub motor in the wheels. A remote control system remotely controls at least one trailer. The trailer may be tethered, wireless, or autonomous to wirelessly track and follow the truck.