Charge utilization control system and method
US8463473B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 10, 2010 |
| Grant date | Jun 11, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 20, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S903/903
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A charge utilization control system for an electric vehicle includes a controller, an electric motor connected to the controller, a battery connected to the electric motor and an internal combustion engine connected to the controller. The controller is adapted to minimize electric charge stored in the battery as the electric vehicle approaches a charging destination for the battery.
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