System and method for optimizing grid charging of an electric/hybrid vehicle
US7402978B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 30, 2006 |
| Grant date | Jul 22, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 5, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02T90/16
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A vehicular charging system is provided that may be deployed on a vehicle configured to be charged from an external power source. The vehicular charging system comprises a battery assembly and a timer coupled to the battery assembly. The timer is configured to electrically couple the external power source to the battery assembly to commence charging the battery assembly at a predetermined charge initialization time.
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