Hybrid vehicle having notification mechanism
US9981603B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 27, 2017 |
| Grant date | May 29, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 27, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC —)General
Abstract
A hybrid vehicle includes an engine, a fuel tank, a motor, a battery, a charger, and a notification mechanism. The battery is configured to supply electric power to the motor. The charger is configured to carry out external charging that charges the battery by use of electric power from an external power source. The notification mechanism is configured to notify, to an outside of the vehicle, information on a use index indicative of a degree of use of external charging in a predetermined time period.
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