Abstract:
Disclosed are a power control system, a power control method, a power control device and a power control program, which can efficiently supply power to an electric device and charge an electric vehicle. A power control device (16) has: a second communication unit (14) that receives charge information pertaining to charging of an on-board battery (23) from an electric car (2) prior to the arrival of the electric car (2) at a location where power is supplied to the electric car (2); and a control determination unit (11) that determines a power supply start time of supplying power to an electric water heater (1) and a charging start time of charging the on-board battery (23), on the basis of the charge information, such that the supply of power to the electric water heater (1) and the charging of the on-board battery (23) are completed by a predetermined time.
Abstract:
A method and an arrangement for data communication between a service provider and a vehicle having an electric drive are provided. A communication connection can be established between the vehicle and the service provider via a first wireless connection. When the vehicle is connected to a charging station via a charging connection for charging an accumulator provided in the vehicle, a further communication connection is established between the vehicle and the service provider via the charging station.
Abstract:
A battery pack includes a battery module that charges and discharges electricity to be used to drive a vehicle, and a monitoring controller for monitoring charge of the battery module. The monitoring controller stores past charge records and past discharge records in a charge-discharge history. Based on an analysis of learning data of a charge-discharge cycle in the charge-discharge history, the monitoring controller determines a charge operation, which may either be a normal charge or a quick charge, for charging the battery. The normal charge provides a charging electric current per unit time that is less than the charging current per unit time of the quick charge.
Abstract:
A vehicle is provided that includes a capacitor situated on the vehicle adapted to be charged by a source separate from the vehicle. The capacitor is adapted to be charged at a rate faster than a maximum charge rate of a battery of the vehicle. The vehicle also includes a charging circuit coupled to the capacitor and adapted to receive electrical charge from the capacitor and regulate the flow of electrical charge below the maximum charge rate of the battery. The vehicle also includes the battery coupled to the charging circuit and adapted to be charged by electrical charge flowing from the capacitor through the charging circuit, and an electric motor adapted to be energized by the battery to propel the vehicle. A method for operating a vehicle is provided that includes charging a capacitor arranged in the vehicle from a source separate from the vehicle.
Abstract:
Exemplary embodiments are directed to wireless charging and wireless power alignment of wireless power antennas associated with a vehicle. A wireless power charging apparatus includes an antenna including first and second orthogonal magnetic elements for detecting a horizontal component of a magnetic field generated from a second charging base antenna. A processor determines a directional vector between the antennas.
Abstract:
A system includes a plurality of rechargeable batteries, a housing in form of a storage facility configured to house the plurality of rechargeable batteries, and a bi-directional charger coupled to a power grid at one end and coupled to the plurality of rechargeable batteries at another end, and configured to charge the plurality of rechargeable batteries.
Abstract:
A charger configured to charge at least one battery used in transportation means or stationary equipment, includes a plurality of power connections configured to couple to a plurality of power sources. The charger is adapted to receive power from the plurality of power sources simultaneously.
Abstract:
The present invention describes an electric vehicle with hybrid drive system, which provides optimization of speed, power and maximizing efficiency levels. In one embodiment, the vehicle includes at least one driven wheel, an electric motor connected to the driven wheel through a fixed transmission system or a continuous variable transmission (CVT) unit, an internal combustion engine (ICE) connected to the driven wheel through a fixed transmission system or a CVT unit and a selector switch to select the modes of power supply to the electric vehicle. Further, the electric motor is powered by a battery power pack and the ICE is powered by a hydrocarbon fuels stored in a hydrocarbon fuel tank. Furthermore, the different position of selector switch provides different modes of the power supply to the vehicle. In another embodiment, the electric motor is adapted to be operated as a generator.
Abstract:
A method and apparatus for an all-electric vehicle using a primary drive system and a secondary drive system is provided. The primary drive system and the secondary drive system each utilize a single electric motor. In one configuration, a single electrical energy storage system (ESS) is used to supply power to both drive systems. A DC/DC converter can be used so that the two drive systems can utilize different DC bus voltage ranges. In another configuration, each drive system is coupled to a different electrical ESS. A bi-directional DC/DC converter can be used to provide an electrical path between each motor's inverter and the electrical ESS of the other drive system. An energy transfer control module connected to the bi-directional DC/DC converter and one or more sensors can be used to control the use of the bi-directional DC/DC converter.
Abstract:
The System For On-Board Metering Of Recharging Power Consumption In Vehicles Equipped With Electrically Powered Propulsion Systems uses a unique identification of the associated Self-Identifying Outlet and the power consumption as metered on the Self-Reporting Vehicle to enable the Self-Reporting Vehicle to report the Self-Reporting Vehicle's power consumption to the utility company to enable the utility company to bill the vehicle owner and credit the account of the Self-Identifying Outlet for the power consumed by the recharging of the vehicular battery banks.