A laser-based warning system for a vehicle, the system including: a laser device located on an inner face of a ceiling of a vehicle frame; and a controller configured to generate an emergency message and send the message to the laser device, wherein the laser device is configured to receive the emergency message and to shape a laser based on the message to irradiate the laser-based message onto a front, left, right, rear glasses of the vehicle selectively.

A display system for use on the exterior of a vehicle having a display and a processor. The processor is configured to determine when the vehicle is stopped or in motion, such that the processor directs the display system to display an image based on that determination.

The present disclosure relates to a motor vehicle, comprising an illumination device, which comprises a plurality of light sources and a control device for illuminating an illumination region which can be simultaneously illuminated and which completely covers the surroundings of the motor vehicle in the circumferential direction. The illumination region is divided by the control device into illumination segments, which are controllable independently for illumination as part of at least one light function, in particular an assisting light function, of a vehicle system, wherein the illumination region of the illumination device has at least two illumination segments, one following the other in a spacing direction from the motor vehicle.

A hybrid vehicle includes an engine, a fuel tank, a motor, a battery, a charger, and a notification mechanism. The battery is configured to supply electric power to the motor. The charger is configured to carry out external charging that charges the battery by use of electric power from an external power source. The notification mechanism is configured to notify, to an outside of the vehicle, information on a use index indicative of a degree of use of external charging in a predetermined time period.

Autonomous vehicle is provided which includes a plurality of sales bins positioned on a side of the vehicle. An awning is configured to deploy from the vehicle over the sales bins. The awning includes a first light source which is configured to illuminate a ground space proximate the awning. A second light source is configured to illuminate the sales bins. A sensor is configured to detect an electronic device proximate the vehicle.

An intervehicle message center system including a message center apparatus including a panel, a plurality of attachment means, functional indicia, and a powerer. The functional indicia may be disposed about a surface area of the panel and configured to provide a visual indicator. The visual indicator includes a plurality of lights powered by the powerer. The plurality of attachment means is configured to attach the elongate member to a vehicle. The apparatus is configured to display a user-selected message.

A laser-based warning system for a vehicle, the system including: a laser device located on an inner face of a ceiling of a vehicle frame; and a controller configured to generate an emergency message and send the message to the laser device, wherein the laser device is configured to receive the emergency message and to shape a laser based on the message to irradiate the laser-based message onto a front, left, right, rear glasses of the vehicle selectively.

A digital license plate supporting both access and analysis of vehicle relevant information is disclosed. The digital license plate includes sensors that provide status data to a processor in the digital license plate. A power path control module can initiate power state changes and adjust power depending on system state as determined by at least one the multiple sensors. In some embodiments a temperature control module is connected to a temperature sensor and configured to modify heat relevant display parameters as critical temperatures are approached.

Vehicle mounted exterior displays and digital license plates able to operate over a wide temperature range are disclosed. In one embodiment, heat relevant display parameters can be modified as critical low temperatures are approached. If decreasing temperature is determined to be likely to interfere with display switching operation, legally required information is displayed and potentially interfering content is eliminated.

A photographic system for use on school buses allowing traffic authorities to issue citations for violations of school bus traffic laws which require drivers to stop when a school bus turns on its flashers. Doppler devices are activated when the flashers are turned on. The Doppler devices detect for vehicle motion and speed facilitating a camera to take a series of snapshots. The snapshots along with locational and time data are sent to the authorities. The photographic system is designed to improve awareness and safety around school buses when loading and unloading school children.