Methods and vehicle systems for selectively using energy obtained from a solar subsystem
US9156359B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 28, 2012 |
| Grant date | Oct 13, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 3, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02T90/40
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The present disclosure relates to an automobile electrical system including a solar subsystem. Components collect and store solar energy in an advanced energy storage subsystem including a base portion and, in some embodiments, a solar-energy buffer. The components use the solar energy selectively to meet vehicle loads, including selectively using one or more of: energy obtained directly from the solar subsystem; energy from the advanced energy storage system; and energy from a high-voltage energy converter such as an alternator or accessory power module.
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