Charge utilization control system and method
US9440638B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 13, 2013 |
| Grant date | Sep 13, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 14, 2033 |
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- 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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