A processor unit (3) is configured for executing an MPC algorithm (13) for model predictive control of a motor vehicle (1). The MPC algorithm (13) includes a longitudinal dynamic model (14) of the motor vehicle (1) and a cost function (15) to be minimized. The cost function (15) includes multiple terms, a first term of which represents an output of the cooling pump (28). In addition, the processor unit (3) is configured for, by executing the MPC algorithm (13) as a function of the longitudinal dynamic model (14), ascertaining a speed trajectory of the motor vehicle (1) situated within a prediction horizon and simultaneously ascertaining a pump operating value trajectory situated within the prediction horizon such that the first term of the cost function (15) is minimized.

A method for determining a remaining range of a vehicle, including: determining a remaining range of the vehicle driven depending on a current residual energy of a power battery, determining a remaining range of the vehicle driven depending on a current residual energy of a fuel cell, and determining a remaining range of the vehicle driven depending on a recuperated energy when an energy recuperation function of the vehicle is activated; and determining the remaining range of the vehicle based on the aforesaid remaining ranges of the vehicle. According to this method of the present disclosure, the remaining range of the vehicle may be accurately reflected, and it is more convenient for a user to schedule a vehicle trip.

A solar and wind powered vehicle for use with an all electric or hybrid electric vehicle. The solar and wind vehicle comprises a plurality of solar panels arranged on an outside surface of the vehicle and a wind turbine mounted to a surface of the vehicle. Both the plurality of solar panels and wind turbine are electrically connected to the battery pack of the vehicle and charge the battery pack when the sun and wind activate the solar panels and wind turbine.

A thermal architecture of an electric vehicle includes a drivetrain system having a drivetrain, a cabin air system for providing conditioned air to an occupant compartment, a battery system having cooling components, and a refrigeration system for providing cooling to the cabin air system and the battery system. Control circuitry is configured to manage cooling or heating of components of the thermal architecture. For example, the control circuitry selects from among a mode for cooling a battery system and another mode for heating the battery system. In the heating mode, the control circuitry causes heat to be generated by the drive system, which may include one or more electric motors, and transferred to the battery system. The control circuitry receives a plurality of sensor signals from a sensor interface, generates one or more control signals, and cause valves and other components to achieve one or more cooling modes.

A vehicle system is directed to providing a driver with a utility mode, which is an indoor environment condition of a vehicle where it may be rested, and includes: a vehicle communication portion that is configured to receive a first request message requesting execution of the utility mode by communicating with a service terminal provided in the vehicle or a driver terminal possessed by the driver; and a vehicle controller that is configured to set electric components and controllers involved in driving of the vehicle to an off mode when an entry condition for the execution of the utility mode is satisfied and the vehicle's starting is in an on-state, and sets an air conditioning device controlling an indoor air condition of the vehicle and a stack generating power required in the utility mode to a driving mode to execute the utility mode.

A power module for a transport climate control system that supplies power to a plurality of components of the transport climate control system is provided. The power module includes a power module housing, a power terminal, and a power protection shroud. The power terminal extends through an external surface of the power module housing. The power protection shroud extends from the external surface of the power module housing. The power protection shroud includes a curved wall having a horseshoe shape that surrounds the power terminal.

A power module for a transport climate control system that supplies power to a plurality of components of the transport climate control system is provided. The power module includes a power module housing, a power terminal, and a power protection shroud. The power terminal extends through an external surface of the power module housing. The power protection shroud extends from the external surface of the power module housing. The power protection shroud includes a curved wall having a horseshoe shape that surrounds the power terminal.

A heat management system and an electric vehicle. The heat management system may be configured in the electric vehicle. A plurality of heat management requirements are generated under different conditions such as different operating conditions (such as driving and a charging request) of the electric vehicle, a current ambient temperature of the electric vehicle, a temperature of a battery pack, or a heat status (that is, a heat value) of a power assembly. Therefore, the heat management system can select different circulation manners of a coolant for different heat management requirements. The heat management system adjusts opening or closing of each valve port in the multi-path direction control valve assembly to select different circulation manners of the coolant, to reduce energy consumption and costs generated when the heat management system performs heat management on the power assembly and the battery pack.

The invention relates to a vehicle, preferably a commercial vehicle, a tour coach or a city bus. The electrically drivable vehicle (1) comprises an electric machine (2) that can be operated as a generator, an accumulator for electrical energy (3), an electrically conductive vehicle part, and a control device (5). The accumulator for electrical energy (3) is designed to receive electrical energy (4) from the electric machine (2) and/or to deliver electrical energy (4) to the electric machine (2). The control device (5) is designed, when at least one predetermined energy-dissipation condition is met, to divert electrical energy (4) generated when the electric machine (2) is being operated as a generator to the electrically conductive vehicle part for conversion into thermal energy, wherein the electrically conductive vehicle part is a vehicle frame (6) and/or a vehicle body (7) and/or a bodywork (8).

The invention relates to a vehicle, preferably a commercial vehicle, a tour coach or a city bus. The electrically drivable vehicle (1) comprises an electric machine (2) that can be operated as a generator, an accumulator for electrical energy (3), an electrically conductive vehicle part, and a control device (5). The accumulator for electrical energy (3) is designed to receive electrical energy (4) from the electric machine (2) and/or to deliver electrical energy (4) to the electric machine (2). The control device (5) is designed, when at least one predetermined energy-dissipation condition is met, to divert electrical energy (4) generated when the electric machine (2) is being operated as a generator to the electrically conductive vehicle part for conversion into thermal energy, wherein the electrically conductive vehicle part is a vehicle frame (6) and/or a vehicle body (7) and/or a bodywork (8).