Vehicle and control method thereof
US10994622B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 5, 2017 |
| Grant date | May 4, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 5, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02T90/16
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A vehicle comprises a motor configured to output a power for driving; a power storage device configured to supply electric power to the motor; a main relay provided between the motor and the power storage device; a power receiving connector configured to be connectable with a power feed connector of an external charger; and a charging relay connected with the power receiving connector and connected with the power storage device via the main relay. This vehicle further comprises a control device configured to determine whether electric power from the external charger is supplied to the power receiving connector during charging of the power storage device with the electric power from the external charger in closed positions of the main relay and the charging relay and to open the main relay when it is determined that the electric power from the external charger is not supplied to the power receiving connector.
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