In some embodiments, methods and systems are provided for automatically refueling vehicles of authenticated customers of a retailer. After the vehicle driven by an operator is scanned at a refueling station of the retailer and identified as a vehicle associated with an authorized customer of the retailer, the operator and/or the operator's personal electronic device are scanned in order to verify that the operator of the authenticated vehicle is a customer of the retailer authorized to fill up his/her car at the refueling station of the retailer. When both the vehicle and the operator of the vehicle are authenticated and verified, a vehicle refueling device dispenses gasoline to fill up the gas tank of the vehicle.

A robotic refuelling system and method for automatically operating a fuel station for refuelling vehicles includes a first detection unit for identifying the vehicle, a collaborative robot arm, and an adapter tool connected to the collaborative robot arm. The system is configured for detecting and identifying the vehicle, and controlling the collaborative robot arm and the adapter tool to engage at least one fuel dispenser unit of the fuel station and refuel the vehicle.

A fuel distribution system includes a fuel intake in communication with at least one fuel source that delivers a fuel through a fuel path. A filtering mechanism is positioned within the fuel path. A surge tank operates to maintain a minimum fluid pressure within the fuel path. A fuel manifold selectively delivers the fuel to a plurality of external fuel couplings. A flow meter monitors a flow of the fuel through the fuel manifold. The plurality of external fuel couplings are configured to contemporaneously deliver the fuel at a consistent flow rate.

A system includes a plurality of mobile fuel distribution stations. Each mobile fuel distribution station includes a mobile trailer, a pump, a manifold, a plurality of hoses, a plurality of fuel caps connected or connectable with the hoses and attachable on fuel tanks of pieces of equipment, a plurality of valves, and a plurality of fuel level sensors operable to generate signals indicative of fuel levels in the fuel tanks. The mobile fuel distribution station is configured to operate the pump responsive to a low fuel threshold to provide fuel to the manifold, from the manifold to the valves, and from the valves through the hoses. A server is operable to communicate with the mobile fuel distribution stations. An electronic device is operable to communicate with the server and display the fuel levels in real-time.

The disclosure relates to a computer-implemented method for managing a mobile hydrogen refuelling system, the mobile hydrogen refuelling system comprising a hydrogen refuelling vehicle, a hydrogen supply vehicle, and a management system, wherein the method comprises obtaining from the hydrogen refuelling vehicle a first set of data relating to the hydrogen refuelling vehicle, obtaining from the hydrogen supply vehicle a second set of data relating to the hydrogen supply vehicle, in the management system, and obtaining map data relating to an area of operation of said hydrogen refuelling vehicle and said hydrogen supply vehicle. Further, the method comprises determining a resupply location based on said first set of data, said second set of data and said map data, and providing the hydrogen refuelling vehicle and/or the hydrogen supply vehicle with navigation instructions to the resupply location for resupplying the hydrogen refuelling vehicle with hydrogen from the hydrogen supply vehicle.

The disclosure also relates to a management system, and a mobile hydrogen refuelling system for resupplying a hydrogen refuelling vehicle according to the method.

The subject matter discloses a method, the method comprises receiving an event of capturing a capture of a vehicle; generating a signature of the vehicle from the capture; comparing the signature to a second signature; wherein the second signature is associated with an identified vehicle, the comparing resulting in a level of confidence; and if the level of confidence exceeds a threshold then identifying the vehicle as the identified vehicle.

The subject matter discloses a method for receiving an event indicating a starting of fueling a vehicle, while in the fueling: receiving a plurality of captures of the vehicle; processing the plurality of captures for identifying a plurality of locations of the vehicle; each respectively associated with corresponding capture from the plurality of captures; identifying a movement of the vehicle from the plurality of locations; as a result of the identifying performing a mitigation action for mitigation an event associated with the movement.

The subject matter discloses method, the method comprises: receiving a request for fueling of a vehicle in a site; receiving a capture of the vehicle; if location of the vehicle detected from the capture is within a certain powering area of the site then: retrieving from a data repository an identification of a pump associated with the powering area; and instructing a computing device controlling the pump to start the fueling.

A fuel storage system is provided for storing dimethylether (DME), a blend including DME, or other similar highly volatile fuel at a vehicle. The fuel storage system including a main storage tank, an expansion tank, a fuel filling receptacle configured to receive a fuel filling nozzle of a filling station, and a valve arrangement having at least a normal operating setting and a fuel filling setting. The valve arrangement in the normal operating setting provides a fuel passage between the main storage tank and the expansion tank, and the valve arrangement in the fuel filling setting both provides a fuel passage between the fuel filling receptacle and the main storage tank and prevents fuel flow between the main storage tank and the expansion tank. The fuel storage system is configured to mechanically prevent disconnection of the fuel filling nozzle from the fuel filling receptacle unless the valve arrangement is in the normal operating setting. A corresponding method, as well as a further example embodiment of the fuel storage system, are also provided.

A power delivery system having a power receiver and a mobile power transmitter. The mobile power transmitter having a control system having a sensor configured to monitor status data and a processing unit; a drive system operably coupled to the control system to provide propulsion of the mobile power transmitter; a communication system configured to communicate with the power receiver or a user preparing to charge the power receiver identification information; a power source system coupled to the control system configured to provide power for transfer to the power receiver; and a charging system coupled to the control system configured to transmit power from the power storage system to the power receiver. The control system processes the communicated identification information and the monitored status data and instructs the drive system of the mobile power transmitter to relocate to a location of the power receiver.