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Method and system for use with a vehicle electric storage system

US7791216B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 1, 2004
Grant dateSep 7, 2010
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Expiry dateAug 21, 2027

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02T90/14
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method and system for controlling a vehicle having an electric powertrain and an electric energy storage system. The electric energy storage system includes a capacitor, DC/DC converter, and a battery. The electric energy storage system is controlled to maximize use of the capacitor relative to use of the battery.

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