Smarter charging of plug-in vehicles
US9511677B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 1, 2011 |
| Grant date | Dec 6, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 23, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY04S50/10
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A system is described to enable charging of electric vehicles. A scheduler determines charging profiles for electric vehicles based on a time period within a day that is beneficial to an electric grid while still meeting the needs of drivers of the electric vehicles. A service provider charges the electric vehicles according to the charging profiles.
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