Method and apparatus of stored energy management in battery powered vehicles
US8314587B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 12, 2009 |
| Grant date | Nov 20, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 15, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY04S40/124
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A secondary battery and charging system are provided within an electric car or other electric drive vehicle. The secondary battery may, e.g., be owned by the electric utility. The battery is removable and can be charged and discharged independently of the primary car battery system. The utility can use the secondary battery to implement vehicle-to-grid functionality.
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