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Charge utilization control system and method

US9440638B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 13, 2013
Grant dateSep 13, 2016
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Expiry dateDec 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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