A method of controlling electrical energy in a battery-powered vehicle wherein the vehicle includes a battery and a traction motor is provided. A rigid bond adhesive with a preferably high glass transition temperature can be applied directly between the die and the die supporting structure in a pattern to eliminate time dependent gradual stress effects upon SAW sensor. An annular flange is disposed on the inner wall. If it is determined to modify the visual appearance of the input video stream, at least one modification function to apply to the input video stream is determined. The linking rod also has a first end and a second end. A section sets ON-timing of the switching elements.