B60K15/03

HYBRID PLUG-IN BATTERY AND HYDROGEN FUEL ENGINE VEHICLE WITH SWAPPABLE HYDROGEN TANKS AND METHOD FOR MODULAR HYDROGEN STORAGE AND TRANSPORTATION AND DISTRIBUTION
20220402354 · 2022-12-22 ·

A hybrid plug-in battery and hydrogen fuel engine vehicle with swappable modular hydrogen tanks and integrated with solar power generation system synergistically combines the advantages of electric vehicle, the solar powered electric vehicle, and the hydrogen fuel engine vehicle. This combination of battery electric vehicle and hydrogen fuel engine vehicle mitigates the issues of prolong charging time of battery electric vehicle and prohibitive high cost of fuel cell electric vehicle. This hybrid configuration of vehicle is able to take advantages of the electric vehicle charging station infrastructure and the hydrogen charging station infrastructure simultaneously. The introduction of the water electrolysis system into the new structure of the hybrid vehicle enables onboard hydrogen generation; has the advantage of conventional hybrid vehicle, but without using fossil fuel. The swappable hydrogen tanks comprise sensors and wireless communication electronic terminals to be shared by all vehicles.

HYBRID PLUG-IN BATTERY AND HYDROGEN FUEL ENGINE VEHICLE WITH SWAPPABLE HYDROGEN TANKS AND METHOD FOR MODULAR HYDROGEN STORAGE AND TRANSPORTATION AND DISTRIBUTION
20220402354 · 2022-12-22 ·

A hybrid plug-in battery and hydrogen fuel engine vehicle with swappable modular hydrogen tanks and integrated with solar power generation system synergistically combines the advantages of electric vehicle, the solar powered electric vehicle, and the hydrogen fuel engine vehicle. This combination of battery electric vehicle and hydrogen fuel engine vehicle mitigates the issues of prolong charging time of battery electric vehicle and prohibitive high cost of fuel cell electric vehicle. This hybrid configuration of vehicle is able to take advantages of the electric vehicle charging station infrastructure and the hydrogen charging station infrastructure simultaneously. The introduction of the water electrolysis system into the new structure of the hybrid vehicle enables onboard hydrogen generation; has the advantage of conventional hybrid vehicle, but without using fossil fuel. The swappable hydrogen tanks comprise sensors and wireless communication electronic terminals to be shared by all vehicles.

INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, AND PROGRAM
20220398614 · 2022-12-15 · ·

An information processing apparatus capable of accurately predicting demand for hydrogen at hydrogen stations is provided. An information processing apparatus includes an input data acquisition unit and a prediction unit. The input data acquisition unit acquires a behavior pattern of a customer regarding a vehicle that uses hydrogen as a fuel. The prediction unit predicts the demand for hydrogen at least one hydrogen station using a demand prediction model, which is a trained model generated by machine learning in advance, the demand prediction model receiving at least the behavior pattern and outputting a predicted demand for hydrogen.

INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, AND PROGRAM
20220398614 · 2022-12-15 · ·

An information processing apparatus capable of accurately predicting demand for hydrogen at hydrogen stations is provided. An information processing apparatus includes an input data acquisition unit and a prediction unit. The input data acquisition unit acquires a behavior pattern of a customer regarding a vehicle that uses hydrogen as a fuel. The prediction unit predicts the demand for hydrogen at least one hydrogen station using a demand prediction model, which is a trained model generated by machine learning in advance, the demand prediction model receiving at least the behavior pattern and outputting a predicted demand for hydrogen.

Filter element center tube cage with poke yoke feature

Various example embodiments relate to a filtration system. The filtration system includes a filter housing having a first housing end and a second housing end. The filter housing includes a housing cover defining an outlet. The housing cover includes a first guidance element extending from an internal portion of the housing cover axially away from the outlet. A second guidance element extends from the internal portion of the housing cover axially away from the outlet. A filter element has a first filter end and a second filter end. The filter element includes an end cap adjacent the first filter end and defining an end cap opening therethrough. The end cap includes a channel around the end cap opening. Filter media has a first media end and a second media end. The filter media extends axially from the first media end toward the second media end.

Liquid level detecting apparatus of tank for vehicle

A liquid level detecting apparatus of a tank for a vehicle is provided. The apparatus includes a main detecting part that detects the liquid level of the liquid in a tank to output a liquid level detection signal corresponding to the liquid level and an auxiliary floater assembly that has an auxiliary floater provided to float on the liquid surface of the liquid in the tank. A gyro sensor is mounted to the auxiliary floater, and an angle detection signal corresponding to an inclined angle of the tank is output by the gyro sensor. A controller determines a final liquid level value by correcting a liquid level value obtained from the liquid level detection signal based on the angle detection signal.

Liquid level detecting apparatus of tank for vehicle

A liquid level detecting apparatus of a tank for a vehicle is provided. The apparatus includes a main detecting part that detects the liquid level of the liquid in a tank to output a liquid level detection signal corresponding to the liquid level and an auxiliary floater assembly that has an auxiliary floater provided to float on the liquid surface of the liquid in the tank. A gyro sensor is mounted to the auxiliary floater, and an angle detection signal corresponding to an inclined angle of the tank is output by the gyro sensor. A controller determines a final liquid level value by correcting a liquid level value obtained from the liquid level detection signal based on the angle detection signal.

Compressed air-powered engine

An engine capable of operating on compressed air includes one or more first pressurized air tanks, one or more second pressurized air tanks, a first motor including a casing, a transmission shaft disposed within the casing, a first motor entry port coupled to the one or more first pressurized air tanks for receiving compressed air, and a first motor exit port for exhausting the received compressed air, a second motor including a turbine housing, a crankshaft, and a turbine for rotating the crankshaft disposed within the turbine housing, a second motor entry port coupled to the one or more second pressurized air tanks for receiving compressed air, and a second motor exit port for exhausting the received compressed air, and an auto clutch for selectively coupling the transmission shaft to the crankshaft.

Filter arrangement
11517839 · 2022-12-06 · ·

A filter arrangement may include a filter housing and a ring filter element arranged in the filter housing. The ring filter element may include an upper end plate, a lower end plate, and a filter material arranged therebetween. An axially projecting pin may be disposed on the lower end plate and may engage into a channel on a filter housing side. The filter arrangement may also include a tubular dome which may engage into an interior of the ring filter element. The tubular dome may have a guide contour. The guide contour may cooperate with a guide element arranged on the ring filter element and may have an axial groove. The guide contour may be configured as at least one of a circular ramp and a chamfered cannula. On the upper end plate, an axial stop may project into the interior of the ring filter element.

Filter arrangement
11517839 · 2022-12-06 · ·

A filter arrangement may include a filter housing and a ring filter element arranged in the filter housing. The ring filter element may include an upper end plate, a lower end plate, and a filter material arranged therebetween. An axially projecting pin may be disposed on the lower end plate and may engage into a channel on a filter housing side. The filter arrangement may also include a tubular dome which may engage into an interior of the ring filter element. The tubular dome may have a guide contour. The guide contour may cooperate with a guide element arranged on the ring filter element and may have an axial groove. The guide contour may be configured as at least one of a circular ramp and a chamfered cannula. On the upper end plate, an axial stop may project into the interior of the ring filter element.