System and method for recharging electric vehicle batteries
US8174235B2 · kind B2 · utility
17Cited by
4References
17Claims
0Family size
Assignee
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 25, 2011 |
| Grant date | May 8, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 25, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02T90/14
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method for recharging an electric vehicle having an electric battery for powering a vehicle drive system is provided. The method includes recharging the electric vehicle during a first period at a first electrical power and recharging the electric vehicle during a second period shorter than the first period at a second electrical power higher than the first electrical power. The recharging includes delivering coolant to the electric vehicle to cool the electric battery during the second period. Other methods of recharging an electric vehicle are also provided.
Source: USPTO / EPO open patent data. Objective bibliographic and citation counts.