An external shift control device commands an actuator to move a coupling into a neutral position, disconnecting the electric motor from the wheel hub.
Front and rear mounts support primary load while engine and transmission mounts restrict roll displacement, resolving NVH performance trade-offs.
Segmented truss-like members redirect impact energy away from sensitive components, resolving structural rigidity trade-offs.
A traction battery securing assembly uses a rail and groove system with a damper to manage vehicle loads.
Integrated hollow profile side wall distributes fluid to base channels, resolving mechanical protection and thermal management trade-offs.
Flexible hinge connectors join sheet-shaped heating elements on opposite lateral sides of a prismatic battery cell, reducing integration complexity and cost.
A vehicle side rocker structure incorporates movement permitting portions that allow the rocker to shift outward during a side collision event.
A cooling plate merges with mounting elements to secure battery cells directly.
A battery pack lid uses upward bulging fixing portions to secure the case bottom wall without increasing vertical height.
A second electric machine acts as an intermediary to maintain traction force continuity during gear shifts in a manual transmission.
A battery housing incorporates a honeycomb structure to support vehicle seats directly on the casing.
Bent aluminum extrusions with different inner radii join the frame and bottom part, eliminating welding distortion that compromises sealing effectiveness.
Integrating tank with cross frame reduces weight increase while enhancing impact resistance performance.
Segmented cross members balance structural stability with adaptable battery arrangements in electric vehicles.
Elastomeric mounting brackets conform to frame rails to secure battery housings, reducing noise and vibrations while allowing limited structural movement.
A modular transmission assembly uses coaxial input shafts and ring-carrier gearsets to transfer torque efficiently.
Segmented front case and lightweight plate reduce assembly labor and vehicle weight while preventing incorrect installation.
A traction motor control apparatus compares wheel velocity signals with vehicle acceleration data to determine slip status.
An indented trim panel portion meets a closure member to form an integrated air passage, eliminating separate ducts.
Lateral electromotor positioning simplifies the vehicle frame structure while suppressing vibrations through localized damper members.