A vehicle tire inflation system includes a central gas supply system configured for distribution of inflation gas to a vehicle tire and a distributed gas supply system configured for compressing gas and supplying the compressed gas to a vehicle tire.

A vehicle tire inflation system includes a vehicle-based compressed gas source for tire inflation and a controller configured to dynamically control the supply of compressed gas to a vehicle tire.

Systems and methods are disclosed for providing a work vehicle with an auxiliary air conditioner and/or an auxiliary heater. The systems include power conversion circuitry configured to convert AC power from an AC power source to power conditioned to drive the auxiliary air conditioner and/or auxiliary heater. The AC power source may be configured to drive various loads, and accordingly may include control circuitry to manage the power provided to the various loads, including the auxiliary air conditioner and/or auxiliary heater.

Described are devices, systems and methods for managing power generation, storage and/or distribution in autonomous vehicles. In some aspects, a system for power management in an autonomous vehicle having a main power source and one or more alternators includes a vehicle control unit, a secondary power source, and a power management unit. In some embodiments, the power management unit is configured on an autonomous vehicle having a single alternator-charging system for battery charging and battery power control with different battery packs. In some embodiments, the power management unit is configured on an autonomous vehicle having multiple alternator-charging systems for battery charging and battery power control for different battery packs.

Systems and methods for an energy harvester proximate to a rotatable component of a vehicle's wheel are disclosed. In some embodiments, an energy harvester system includes: a substrate having a first surface configured to contact and interface with a surface of a wheel, and a second surface opposite the first surface; a piezoelectric component configured to produce energy in response to mechanical strain imparted on the piezoelectric component, wherein the piezoelectric component is configured to deform while experiencing the mechanical strain so as to contact at least a portion of the second surface.

Provided herein is a system and method for heat exchange of a vehicle. The system comprises an enclosure disposed on the vehicle. The enclosure comprises a vent at a base of the enclosure. The enclosure houses one or more sensors. The enclosure comprises a fan disposed at a base of the enclosure. The heat exchange system comprises an deflector disposed on the vehicle outside the enclosure and configured to direct an airflow into the vent of the enclosure. The heat exchange system comprises a motor configured to: generate electricity from the airflow and selectively supply electricity to operate the fan. The heat exchange system comprises a controller configured to adjust the deflector and regulate an amount of electricity supplied from the motor to the fan.

A power control device for a power supply mounted on a vehicle is provided, which includes a generator mounted on the vehicle and configured to regenerate power from kinetic energy of the vehicle, a high-voltage battery configured to accumulate the power regenerated by the generator, a low-voltage battery of which a nominal voltage is lower than the high-voltage battery, a voltage converter configured to lower an output voltage from the high-voltage battery and charge the low-voltage battery at the lower voltage, and a controller configured to control the voltage converter. The controller operates the voltage converter to start the charging of the low-voltage battery after the vehicle is powered ON and before an engine mounted on the vehicle is started.

The present disclosure discloses an on-board starting power supply detachably installed in a vehicle. The on-board starting power supply includes: an energy storage module configured to store electrical energy; a first output interface electrically coupled to the energy storage module and a starting device of the vehicle; and a plurality of second output interfaces respectively electrically coupled to the energy storage module and a variety of electrical equipments. The energy storage module is configured to output an instantaneous large current for the starting device through the first output interface to start the starting device and output a corresponding working voltage to a corresponding electrical equipment through the plurality of second output interfaces. The present disclosure can not only start the vehicle, but also includes a plurality of second output interfaces that can be coupled to a variety of electrical equipments, thereby improving a versatility of the on-board starting power supply.

An illustrative example embodiment of an auxiliary power system for a transport vehicle includes an APU, at least one circuit configured to supply power from the APU to at least one load, and a circuit protection device associated with the at least one circuit. The circuit protection device is configured to protect against an arc fault condition.

Energy conversion systems and methods are disclosed. In one aspect, the system is for converting or redirecting energy received by an impact to an automobile in a proximal direction into another type of energy. The system includes a body having a first engagement structure and an impact member configured to be installed within an outer perimeter compartment of the automobile to receive an impulse. The impact member having a second engagement structure and a third engagement structure. The second engagement structure being configured to engage with the first engagement structure of the body to facilitate the impact member translating in the direction relative to the body. The system further includes a converter having a fourth engagement structure, the fourth engagement structure being configured to engage with the third engagement structure of the impact member and convert the energy received by the impact member into another type of energy. The system may change or redirect a direction of a force vector associated with the received impulse.