A composite running board for use with an automotive vehicle. The running board includes a step portion formed by a top deck and an aerodynamic bottom cover. A mounting portion is formed integrally with the step portion and includes a vertical mounting plate and a horizontal mounting plate for attaching the running board to the vehicle. A plurality of support ribs are sandwiched between the top deck and the bottom cover and connected to the mounting portion to provide structural rigidity to the running board.

Embodiments disclosed herein describe systems and methods for a universal electric engine mount for vehicles, wherein the universal engine mount may be configured to be installed into at least any front wheel drive vehicle.

A hybrid electric vehicle retrofit kit provides an aftermarket solution to increase performance, fuel economy and/or reduce emissions. The retrofit kit includes an electric motor mechanically connected in a series configuration to a non-drivetrain side of an internal combustion engine. For example, the electric motor may be mechanically connected to a crankshaft of the internal combustion engine.

A retrofittable hybrid parallel power flow distribution system for a vehicle. In various embodiments, the system comprises an electric rotating machine and a parallel power input gearbox. The parallel power input gearbox is structured and operable to receive torque from the electric rotating machine and/or an internal combustion engine of the vehicle and selectively distribute the received torque, i.e., a power flow, in any proportion/ratio to one or more of the electric rotating machine, a rear axle differential of the vehicle, a transmission or transfer case and front axle of the vehicle, or an auxiliary device of the vehicle.

A throttle control modification assembly includes an attachment assembly configured to removably attach the modification assembly to an existing throttle pedal of a vehicle. A foot plank is coupled to the attachment assembly, the foot plank being configured to extend from the throttle pedal of the vehicle toward the floor of the vehicle.

A self-unloading modular conveyor device designed for standard trailers, trucks, and similar transport vehicles, enabling them to transport and unload loose materials efficiently. The device generally includes a chassis, conveyor, motor, left door, right door, and front door, with optional components like a hydraulic power unit and a self-driven sandbagging device. Engineered for easy installation on the bed of a standard transport vehicle without permanent modifications, the device can be removed when not in use. The invention also provides methods for converting standard trailers, trucks, or similar transport vehicles into self-unloading ones; self-unloading loose material from the beds of standard transport vehicles; and moving and unloading loose material using the self-unloading modular conveyor device. This invention enables trailers, trucks, and similar transport vehicles to be suitable for efficiently transporting and self-unloading loose materials utilizing a conveyor mechanism.

Provided herein is an auxiliary hybrid system (AHS) that may be configured to provide electrical propulsion to an e.g., internal combustion-powered vehicle through the use of a battery and electric motor. Alternatively, the AHS may be configured to increase range to electric vehicles through the use of an internal combustion-powered generator. In either embodiment, the AHS is added to a vehicle without altering the operation of the vehicles' standard drivetrain, allowing the vehicle to operate conventionally when the AHS is not engaged. The AHS is compatible with a wide range of vehicles with a minimum of vehicle-specific parts.