Method and apparatus for power electronics and control of plug-in hybrid propulsion with fast energy storage
US7740092B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 12, 2006 |
| Grant date | Jun 22, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 24, 2029 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S903/907
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A plug-in hybrid propulsion system includes a fast energy storage device that preserves battery life, where the energy storage elements of the hybrid drive train may be charged with externally supplied electricity as well as energy from the engine or regenerative braking. Electronic switches, passive electronics, an enclosure, controller circuitry, and/or control algorithms are used to manage the flow of power between a fuel powered engine, a battery, a fast energy storage system, traction motors; a charger, ancillary systems, an electrical distribution system, and/or a drive train.
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