The disclosed technology includes devices, systems, and methods for a battery-integrated heat pump system. The disclosed technology can include a heat pump system having a battery, a compressor, and a variable speed drive in electrical communication with the battery and the compressor. The variable speed drive can be configured to control a speed of the compressor. The heat pump system can include a fan that can be configured to move air across a heat exchanger coil of the heat pump system and the battery can be located in an airflow path of the fan such that the fan can also move air across the battery to regulate a temperature of the battery.

A system and method for enhanced operation of an electric vehicle having a main battery for powering an electric drive motor by which the vehicle is drivable, including at least one air intake device operable, in forward motion of the vehicle or when the vehicle is stationary, to capture and channel air in flow through the intake device to at least one turbine adjacent to an outlet end of the air intake device to drive the turbine(s) to generate a first electrical energy at a first energy level and/or including one or more photovoltaic solar panels integrated with or adjacent to one or more body components of the electric vehicle and the one or more photovoltaic solar panels is/are adapted to generate a/the first energy at a/the first energy level. A secondary battery pack connected to an electrical energy outlet of the turbine(s) and/or photovoltaic panels receives the electrical energy generated by the turbine(s) and/or photovoltaic panels. A first auxiliary electric motor is drivable by the secondary battery pack for rotating an output shaft of the first auxiliary electric motor. A second auxiliary electric motor having an input shaft connected to the output shaft of the first auxiliary electric motor has an output terminal connectable to the main battery of the vehicle. A transmission couples the output and input shafts and provides a rotational speed step up from the first to the second of the auxiliary electric motors, whereby the second auxiliary electric motor is drivable to generate a second electrical energy, at a second energy level higher than the first energy level, able to be supplied from the output terminal of the second auxiliary electric motor to the main battery and/or the drive motor of the vehicle.

Methods and systems for substantially continual electrical power generation for a moving vehicle are disclosed herein. According to the various embodiments discussed herein, the battery range can be increased significantly using a variety of energy sources. The energy sources are configured to facilitate continual electricity generation based on: (i) one or more generators positioned around predetermined vehicle parts; (ii) wind energy created by the motion of the vehicle in relation to the surrounding medium, and (iii) solar energy. According to an embodiment, the system for continual electrical power generation in a moving vehicle comprises a generator having a coil-and-magnet arrangement around one or more vehicle components/modified components. In another embodiment, the system comprises an energy generator for converting solar energy and wind energy into electricity.

An energy storage vehicle includes a solar cell, a power storage equipment, an engine, a transmission module, an electric motor, a pump, a hydraulic motor, a remote control module, and a generator. The transmission module includes an input terminal, a first output terminal, a first clutch, a second output terminal, and a second clutch. The input terminal of the transmission module is driven by the engine. The power storage equipment is configured to store the electrical energy generated by the solar cell and the generator. The power storage equipment is electrically connected to the first electric motor. The hydraulic motor drives multiple wheels of the energy storage vehicle under the control of the remote control module. The remote control module is configured to control the power output of the hydraulic motor and the orientation of the wheels of the energy storage vehicle.

A gas tank arrangement for an internal combustion engine of a vehicle is provided. In particular, a gas tank arrangement comprising a gas tank for containing a combustible fuel and an electrically propelled gas burning arrangement provided downstream the gas tank.

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.

The present invention relates to a personal transportation vehicle that protects riders from weather conditions and contracting or spreading airborne diseases while traveling through crowded city environments. The vehicle is comprised of a pod-like enclosure having a plurality of panels and preferably three wheels, wherein each panel is further comprised of a viewing window. Several features of the personal transportation vehicle may also be controlled by voice command such as, but not limited to, GPS navigation, vehicle direction, vehicle engine, etc. The vehicle is also comprised of at least one interior display and a virtual and/or augmented reality system

A customizable power and propulsion kit includes is shown and described. The customizable power and propulsion kit includes an enclosure, an electric motor disposed in the enclosure, a battery disposed in the enclosure and electrically connected to the electric motor, and a connection point disposed on the enclosure, wherein the connection point facilitates connection of the kit to an object.

A laterally deployable photovoltaic device and a solar vehicle are provided. The photovoltaic device includes at least one movable plate on which a solar cell module is arranged, a rotation drive apparatus which fixedly connects the movable plate to a vehicle body and a flipping apparatus. The rotation drive apparatus includes a fixed end and a drive end, and is secured to the vehicle body via the fixed end, the drive end of the rotation drive apparatus is fixedly connected to the movable plate, and the movable plate is driven by the rotation drive apparatus to rotate to a side of the vehicle body. A fixed end of the flipping apparatus is fixedly connected to the vehicle body, and a flipping adjusting end of the flipping apparatus is fixedly connected to the movable plate, for adjusting an angle of the movable plate relative to the vehicle body.

A solar cell module for a vehicle panel includes a solar cell that generates electric power using sunlight. The solar cell module further includes a connector that is electrically connected to the solar cell and that electrically connects a panel-side electrode formed on an inner surface of the vehicle panel and the solar cell. The connector extends from the solar cell in a coupling direction in which the solar cell is combined with the vehicle panel. The connector is connected to the panel-side electrode to electrically connect the panel-side electrode and the solar cell when the solar cell is mounted in a predetermined position of the vehicle panel.