SYSTEM FOR PROVIDING AN INTERFACE TO ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATIONS

In some embodiments, the system and method may access a request to charge an electric vehicle at a specific charging station, identify a charging network (e.g., one of multiple, disparate charging networks) associated with the specific charging station, and automatically provide payment information to the charging network via a payment protocol associated with the charging network. The charging interface system, therefore, may facilitate access to any charging network and/or charging station by providing an interface between a driver of an electric vehicle and one of many charging networks. 1receiving a request to charge an electric vehicle at of multiple charging stations provided at the certain location;identifying an available charging station at the certain location; andpresenting information associated with the available charging station.. A method performed by a device in comma cation with multiple charging stations at a certain location, the method comprising: This application is a continuation of the U.S. patent application Ser. No. 14/616,258, filed Feb. 6, 2015, now U.S. Pat. No. 11,091,040, issued Aug. 17, 2021, which claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 61/937,402, filed on Feb. 7, 2014, entitled PROVIDING AN INTERFACE TO ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATIONS, which is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety.Although the adoption of electric vehicles is increasing, there are still many people that find them confusing or inaccessible, or are otherwise not interested in using electric vehicles for their transportation needs. Therefore, technology is being developed to remove such barriers associated with the adoption of electric vehicles.Systems and methods for facilitating access to an electric vehicle charging network are described. In some embodiments, the system (e.g., a “charging interface system”) provides an interface via which an electric vehicle (EV) may access and/or be authorized to one of multiple, disparate charging ...

ELECTRICAL, MECHANICAL, COMPUTING/ AND/OR OTHER DEVICES FORMED OF EXTREMELY LOW RESISTANCE MATERIALS

Electrical, mechanical, computing, and/or other devices that include components formed of extremely low resistance (ELR) materials, including, but not limited to, modified ELR materials, layered ELR materials, and new ELR materials, are described. 1. A computing device , comprising:a component formed at least in part of a modified extremely low resistance (ELR) material.2. An electrical device , comprising:a component formed at least in part of a modified extremely low resistance (ELR) material.3. A mechanical device , comprising:a component formed at least in part of a modified extremely low resistance (ELR) material.4. A computing device , comprising:a component formed at least in part of an extremely low resistance (ELR) material, the ELR material operating in an ELR state at temperatures greater than 150K.5. An electrical device , comprising:a component formed at least in part of an extremely low resistance (ELR) material, the ELR material operating in an ELR state at temperatures greater than 150K.6. A mechanical device , comprising:a component formed at least in part of an extremely low resistance (ELR) material, the ELR material operating in an ELR state at temperatures greater than 150K. This application claims priority to: U.S. Provisional Patent Application Nos. 61/469,283, 61/469,567, 61/469,571, 61/469,573, and 61/469,576, entitled “Extremely Low Resistance Nanowires”; U.S. Provisional Patent Application Nos. 61/469,293, 61/469,580, 61/469,584, 61/469,585, 61/469,586, 61/469,589, 61/469,590, and 61/469,592, entitled “Inductors Formed of Extremely Low Resistance Materials”; U.S. Provisional Patent Application Nos. 61/469,303, 61/469,591, 61/469,595, 61/469,600, 61/469,602, 61/469,605, 61/469,609, 61/469,613, 61/469,618, and 61/469,652 entitled “Capacitors Formed of Extremely Low Resistance Materials”; U.S. Provisional Patent Application Nos. 61/469,313, 61/469,620, 61/469,622, 61/469,627, 61/469,630, 61/469,632, 61/469,635, 61/469,640, and 61/469,645 ...

SCORING CHARGING EVENTS FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLES

A system and method for ranking or scoring charging stations and/or charging events or sessions, and/or performing actions based on the ranking or scoring is described. In some embodiments, a charging station ranking engine is configured to rank charging stations, or potential charging events, based on feedback received from users of the charging stations, such as drivers of electric vehicles, or other dynamically determined factors. 1. A computerized method , comprising:accessing context information associated with a potential charging event at a charging station; anddetermining a score for the potential charging event at the charging station based on the accessed information.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:displaying a display element representative of the charging station along with an indicator of the determined score for the charging station via a mapping application.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the accessed context information includes information identifying a state of charge for an electric vehicle to be charged during the potential charging event claim 1 , a route to be traveled from a current location of the electric vehicle and a location of the charging station claim 1 , and information associated with reviews of previous charging events at the charging station.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the accessed context information includes information identifying a state of charge for an electric vehicle to be charged during the potential charging event and a route to be traveled from a current location of the electric vehicle and a location of the charging station.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the accessed context information includes information identifying a cost to charge the electric vehicle during the potential charging event and information associated with reviews of previous charging events at the charging station.6. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:performing an action on behalf of a driver of the electric vehicle ...

SCORING CHARGING EVENTS AT ELECTRIC VEHICLES

A system and method for ranking or scoring charging stations and/or charging events or sessions, and/or performing actions based on the ranking or scoring is described. In some embodiments, a charging station ranking engine is configured to rank charging stations, or potential charging events, based on feedback received from users of the charging stations, such as drivers of electric vehicles, or other dynamically determined factors. 1. A computerized method , comprising:accessing information associated with a charging event at an electric vehicle;scoring the charging event based on the accessed information; andperforming an action associated with the scored charging event.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein performing an action associated with the scored charging event includes displaying an indication of a score assigned to the charging event via a mapping application associated with a driver of the electric vehicle.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein performing an action associated with the scored charging event includes presenting a reward to a driver of the electric vehicle that is based on a score assigned to the charging event.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein accessing information associated with a charging event at an electric vehicle includes accessing information associated with an energy source used to provide energy to the electric vehicle during the charging event.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein accessing information associated with a charging event at an electric vehicle includes accessing information associated with a cost of energy provided to the electric vehicle during the charging event.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein accessing information associated with a charging event at an electric vehicle includes accessing information associated with a cost of energy provided to the electric vehicle during the charging event and associated with an energy source used to provide energy to the electric vehicle during the charging event.7. The method of ...

SCORING CHARGING STATIONS USED BY ELECTRIC VEHICLES

A system and method for ranking or scoring charging stations and/or charging events or sessions, and/or performing actions based on the ranking or scoring is described. In some embodiments, a charging station ranking engine is configured to rank charging stations, or potential charging events, based on feedback received from users of the charging stations, such as drivers of electric vehicles, or other dynamically determined factors. 1. A computerized method , comprising:accessing information associated with a charging station; anddetermining a score for the charging station based on the accessed information.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:presenting a display element representative of the charging station along with an indicator of the determined score for the charging station via a mapping application.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein accessing information associated with a charging station includes accessing information associated with check-in actions at the charging stations and provided by users of electric vehicles; and wherein determining a score for the charging station based on the accessed information includes determining a score between 1 and 10 for the charging station that is based on a date-weighted average of binary station reviews received during the check-in actions.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein accessing information associated with a charging station includes accessing information associated with check-in actions at the charging stations and provided by users of electric vehicles; and wherein determining a score for the charging station based on the accessed information includes determining a score between 1 and 10 for the charging station that is based on information received during a most recent check-in action.5. A system claim 1 , comprising:an information module that accesses information associated with multiple charging stations;a ranking module that ranks each of the charging stations based on the accessed information; ...

AUTOMATICALLY SELECTING A CHARGING STATION FOR AN ELECTRIC VEHICLE

Systems and methods for identifying available charging stations (e.g., charging stations available to be used by an electric vehicle) and/or determining travel routes for electric vehicles are described. In some embodiments, the systems and methods receive a request to find an available charging station, determine a state of charge for an electric vehicle associated with the request, identifies one or more available charging stations located within a suitable distance to the electric vehicle, the suitable distance based on the determined state of the charge for the electric vehicle, and present information to the electric vehicle, or an associated mobile device, that indicates the identified charging stations. 1. A method , comprising:receiving a request from an electric vehicle to find a charging station;accessing context information for a current trip traveled by the electric vehicle associated with the request;identifying one or more charging stations that include characteristics matching the context information for the current trip traveled by the electric vehicle; andpresenting information to the electric vehicle via a user interface of the electric vehicle that indicates the identified one or more charging stations.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:accessing information associated with a state of charge for the electric vehicle; anddetermining at least one of the identified one or more charging stations is located within a suitable distance to the electric vehicle, the suitable distance based on the determined state of the charge for the electric vehicle;wherein presenting information to the electric vehicle that indicates the identified one or more charging stations includes displaying, within a displayed map presented by a mapping application, icons representative of the charging stations that are located within the suitable distance to the electric vehicle.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:accessing information associated with an ...

ELECTRIC SCOOTER DOCKING STATIONS

Various electric scooter docking stations are described herein. In some embodiments, the docking stations facilitate the collection, movement, and/or storage of electric scooters in a compact, elegant, and efficient configuration. For example, the docking stations can be configured to take advantage of the unique shape of a scooter, providing the storage and positioning of many scooters in a compact area. Also, the docking stations can be simple structures that facilitate the self-powered movement of electric scooters within a station. 1. A docking station that dispenses electric scooters , the docking station comprising:an upper channel configured to receive a front wheel of an electric scooter; 'wherein the upper channel is positioned with respect to the lower channel in a configuration that stores electric scooters within the docking station at an angle with respect to the ground; and', 'a lower channel configured to receive a rear wheel of the electric scooter,'}{'b': '2', 'claim-ref': {'@idref': 'CLM-00001', 'claim 1'}, 'a charging rail that contacts a charging port of the electric scooter when the scooter is docked within the apparatus and provides charge to an electric battery of the electric scooter. . The docking station of , wherein the upper channel includes a V-shaped groove configured to receive a guiding peg of the electric scooter and maintain a position the electric scooter proximate to the charging rail when the guiding peg is disposed within the V-shaped groove of the upper channel.'}3. The docking station of claim 1 , wherein the charging port is part of a guiding peg of the electric scooter that is configured to maintain a position of the electric scooter proximate to the charging rail when the guiding peg is disposed within the upper channel or the lower channel.4. The docking station of claim 1 , wherein the charging rail is part of the upper channel of the docking station.5. The docking station of claim 1 , wherein the charging rail is part of ...

PRESENTING ROUTING INFORMATION FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLES

Systems and methods for identifying available charging stations (e.g., charging stations available to be used by an electric vehicle) and/or determining travel routes for electric vehicles are described. In some embodiments, the systems and methods receive a request to find an available charging station, determine a state of charge for an electric vehicle associated with the request, identifies one or more available charging stations located within a suitable distance to the electric vehicle, the suitable distance based on the determined state of the charge for the electric vehicle, and present information to the electric vehicle, or an associated mobile device, that indicates the identified charging stations. 118.-. (canceled)19. A method , comprising:receiving a request to find an available charging station;determining an available energy usage for an electric vehicle associated with the request that is based on a state of charge of a battery of the electric vehicle; 'wherein the predicted energy usage of the route is based on a distance to be traveled by the electric vehicle along the route and an elevation profile for the route; and', 'identifying one or more available charging stations located within a suitable distance to the electric vehicle and on a route having an associated predicted energy usage that is less than the available energy usage for the electric vehicle,'}presenting information to the electric vehicle that indicates the identified one or more available charging stations.20. The method of claim 19 , wherein identifying one or more available charging stations located within a suitable distance to the electric vehicle includes identifying one or more available charging stations not currently reserved by another electric vehicle.21. The method of claim 19 , wherein identifying one or more available charging stations located within a suitable distance to the electric vehicle includes identifying one or more available charging stations not currently ...

FACILITATING ACCESS TO AN ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING NETWORK

A system and method for facilitating access to an electric vehicle charging network is described. In some embodiments, the system provides an interface via which an electric vehicle may access and/or be authorized to one of multiple, disparate charging networks. 1. A method performed by an interface system that provides payment information to electric vehicle charging networks , the method comprising:accessing a request associated with an electric vehicle to charge the electric vehicle at a specific charging station;identifying a charging network associated with the specific charging station; andautomatically providing payment information to the charging network via a payment protocol associated with the charging network.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:before providing the payment information to the charging network, determining the electric vehicle is not registered with the charging network;identifying a registration protocol associated with the charging network;capturing information for the electric vehicle that is identified by the registration protocol; andregistering the electric vehicle with the charging network by providing the captured information to the charging network.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein accessing a request to charge the electric vehicle at a specific charging station includes accessing a request provided by a driver of the electric vehicle via a mobile application associated with the interface system.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein identifying a charging network associated with the specific charging station includes determining a current location of the electric vehicle and identifying a charging network associated with one or more charging stations proximate to the current location of the electric vehicle.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein automatically providing payment information to the charging network via a payment protocol associated with the charging network includes:calling an application programming interface ...

FACILITATING ACCESS TO AN ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING NETWORK

A system and method for facilitating access to an electric vehicle charging network is described. In some embodiments, the system provides an interface via which an electric vehicle may access and/or be authorized to one of multiple, disparate charging networks. 1. A method performed by an interface system that provides payment information to electric vehicle charging networks , the method comprising:accessing a request to charge an electric vehicle at a charging station;authorizing a first amount of charge to be provided to the electric vehicle by the charging station in response to the request to charge the electric vehicle at the charging station; andauthorizing a second amount of charge to be provided to the electric vehicle in response to receiving payment information associated with charging the electric vehicle at the charging station.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein authorizing a first amount of charge to be provided to the electric vehicle by the charging station includes authorizing a first amount of charge to be provided to the electric vehicle before receiving the payment information associated with charging the electric vehicle at the charging station.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein authorizing a first amount of charge to be provided to the electric vehicle by the charging station includes authorizing the first amount of charge before receiving the payment information associated with charging the electric vehicle at the charging station for drivers of electric vehicles that are members of a charging network that provides the charging station.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein authorizing a first amount of charge to be provided to the electric vehicle by the charging station includes authorizing the first amount of charge using payment information from a third party network that includes a driver of the electric vehicle as a member of the third party network.5. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:billing a driver of the electric vehicle for ...

CONDITIONING AN ELECTRIC GRID USING ELECTRIC VEHICLES

A grid to vehicle system is described. In some examples, the system selectively controls one or more electric vehicles connected to an electric grid based on conditions associated with the electric grid. For example, the system may control charging operations of the electric vehicles based on load balancing conditions associated with the electric grid, based on cost conditions associated with electric power provided by the electric grid, and so on. 1. A system , comprising:a grid communication component, wherein the grid communication component is configured to receive information from an electric grid associated with a load condition of the electric grid; anda vehicle control component that communicates with multiple computing systems of multiple electric vehicles connected to the electric grid, control instructions to a first electric vehicle configured to start an active charging of the first electric vehicle when the load condition of the electric grid indicates electric production is greater than electric consumption for the electric grid, and', 'control instructions to a second electric vehicle to configured to cause the second electric vehicle to discharge power to the electric grid when the load condition of the electric grid indicates the electric consumption is greater than the electric production for the electric grid., 'wherein the vehicle control component is configured to transmit control instructions to the multiple computing systems of at least two of the multiple electric vehicles based on the load condition of the electric grid, including2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the load condition of the electric grid indicates the electric grid is in an unbalanced load condition.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the load condition of the electric grid is a current load condition of the electric grid.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the load condition of the electric grid is a scheduled load condition of the electric grid.5. The system of claim 1 , ...

Displaying information associated with an electric vehicle

A system and method for displaying information associated with an electric vehicle via an application located remotely from the electric vehicle is described. In some examples, the system transmit a request to a computing device of an electric vehicle, receives status information about one or more components of the electric vehicle, and presents an indication of a status for the one or more components of the electric vehicle based on the received status information.

Manufacturing a battery pack using a welding jig

Various embodiments directed to manufacturing a battery assembly or battery pack are described. In some embodiments, the manufacturing process utilizes a welding jig to facilitate the placement and disposition of cell connection materials to battery cells when forming a battery assembly or pack. Using the jig, the connection materials can be fused to the cells using a laser welding process. In doing so, the process enables certain materials, typically unsuitable for welding processes (e.g., spot welding) to be utilized as connection materials between cells.

MANAGING ELECTRIC VEHICLE LOADS ON AN ELECTRIC GRID

Systems and methods for performing actions in response to charging events, such as charging events associated with a specific electric vehicle and/or a specific charging station, are described. In some embodiments, the systems and methods may receive a request from an electric vehicle to identify a charging station from which to charge a battery of the electric vehicle, provide information associated with the electric vehicle to one or more charging stations proximate to the electric vehicle, receive from the one or more charging stations information identifying parameters associated with potential charging events provided by the one or more charging stations, and provide the information identifying the parameters associated with potential charging events provided by the one or more charging stations to the electric vehicle. 1. A non-transitory computer-readable medium whose contents , when executed by a computing system , cause the computing system to perform a method of managing a load applied to an electric grid , the method comprising:receiving a grid alert from an electric grid that indicates the electric grid is in a demand condition outside of a threshold demand condition; anddirectly controlling charging operations of a fleet of electric vehicles connected to the electric grid to adjust the demand condition of the electric grid.2. The computer-readable medium of claim 1 , wherein directly controlling charging operations of a fleet of electric vehicles connected to the electric grid to adjust the demand condition of the electric grid includes:pausing charging events for one or more of the electric vehicles to lower the demand condition of the electric grid.3. The computer-readable medium of claim 1 , wherein directly controlling charging operations of a fleet of electric vehicles connected to the electric grid to adjust the demand condition of the electric grid includes:commencing charging events for one or more of the electric vehicles to lower an energy ...

Apparatuses for electrically connecting energy systems

One aspect of the present invention pertains to an apparatus for electric energy, storage, control, and use. Another aspect of the present invention pertains to a system for electric energy, storage, control, and use.

CONDITIONING AN ELECTRIC GRID USING ELECTRIC VEHICLES

A grid to vehicle system is described. In some examples, the system selectively controls one or more electric vehicles connected to an electric grid based on conditions associated with the electric grid. For example, the system may control charging operations of the electric vehicles based on load balancing conditions associated with the electric grid, based on cost conditions associated with electric power provided by the electric grid, and so on. 1. A system , comprising:a grid communication component, wherein the grid communication component is configured to receive information from an electric grid associated with a current condition of the electric grid; anda vehicle control component, wherein the vehicle control component is configured to selectively control charging operations of one or more electric vehicles connected to the electric grid based on the information associated with the current condition of the electric grid.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the vehicle control component is configured to start an active charging of the one or more vehicles when the current condition of the electric grid indicates electric production is greater than electric consumption.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the vehicle control component is configured to stop an active charging of the one or more vehicles when the current condition of the electric grid indicates electric consumption is greater than electric production.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the vehicle control component is configured to start an active charging of the one or more vehicles when the current condition of the electric grid indicates a cost of electric power is below a certain threshold cost.5. The system of claim 1 , wherein the vehicle control component is configured to stop an active charging of the one or more vehicles of the electric grid when the current condition indicates a cost of electric power is above a certain threshold cost.6. The system of claim 1 , wherein the vehicle control ...

SCORING CHARGING EVENTS FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLES

A system and method for ranking or scoring charging stations and/or charging events or sessions, and/or performing actions based on the ranking or scoring is described. In some embodiments, a charging station ranking engine is configured to rank charging stations, or potential charging events, based on feedback received from users of the charging stations, such as drivers of electric vehicles, or other dynamically determined factors. 1. A method , comprising: 'wherein the potential charging event is specific to an electric vehicle;', 'accessing context information associated with a potential charging event at a charging station,'} wherein the context information includes information associated with reviews of previous charging events at the charging station, including information based on a date-weighted average of binary station reviews obtained via check-in actions of other electric vehicles at the charging station, and', 'wherein the score for the potential charging event at the charging station is determined for the potential charging event of charging the electric vehicle at the charging station; and, 'determining a score for the potential charging event at the charging station based on the context information,'}rendering an icon representative of the charging station along with an indicator of the score determined for the potential charging event at the charging station on a map presented by a mapping application associated with the electric vehicle.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein determining a score for the potential charging event at the charging station based on the context information includes dynamically determining the score after accessing the context information for the charging station.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:automatically reserving the charging station when the score for the potential charging event at the charging station is above a threshold score for reserving the electric vehicle at a charging station.4. The method of ...

Charging scooters within electric scooter docking stations

An electric scooter docking station facilitates an electric scooter charging other electric scooters within the docking station. The docking station can identify scooters having excess charge, and, when they are docked, cause these scooters to charge other scooters via bus bars or other components of a docking station.

PROVIDING AN INTERFACE TO ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATIONS

In some embodiments, the system and method may access a request to charge an electric vehicle at a specific charging station, identify a charging network (e.g., one of multiple, disparate charging networks) associated with the specific charging station, and automatically provide payment information to the charging network via a payment protocol associated with the charging network. The charging interface system, therefore, may facilitate access to any charging network and/or charging station by providing an interface between a driver of an electric vehicle and one of many charging networks. 1. A method performed by a device in communication with multiple charging stations at a certain location , the method comprising:receiving a request to charge an electric vehicle at one of multiple charging stations provided at the certain location;identifying an available charging station at the certain location; andpresenting information associated with the available charging station.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the multiple charging stations include at least one charging station provided by a first charging network and at least one charging station provided by a second claim 1 , different claim 1 , charging network claim 1 , the method further comprising:receiving payment information that accompanies the request to charge the electric vehicle; andauthorizing a charging event for the electric vehicle with the available charging station on behalf of a charging network providing the charging station.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein identifying an available charging station at the certain location includes identifying an available charging station based on identifying a charging station that is not currently connected to an electric vehicle.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein identifying an available charging station at the certain location includes identifying an available charging station based on identifying a charging station that is not currently reserved by an owner ...

PERFORMING ACTIONS ASSOCIATED WITH A CONNECTED VEHICLE

Systems and methods for collecting data from electric vehicles, and performing various different actions based on the collected data, are described. In some embodiments, a device, such as a remote device that communicates with a server, connects with a controller area network (CAN) of an electric vehicle, and collects data from the CAN and/or other types of data associated with the electric vehicle (e.g., geographical information that identifies a location of an electric vehicle, movement information that identifies whether the electric vehicle is in motion or not, and so on). The systems and methods may perform various actions using some or all of the collected data. 1. A method , comprising:accessing data captured by a remote device from a controller area network of an electric vehicle;accessing data captured by sensors contained by the remote device; anddetermining a state of the electric vehicle based on the accessed data.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:performing an action that is associated with the determined state of the electric vehicle.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein accessing data captured by a remote device from a controller area network of an electric vehicle includes accessing data that identifies a charge mode of the electric vehicle; and wherein determining a state of the electric vehicle based on the accessed data includes determining whether the electric vehicle is currently charging.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein accessing data captured by a remote device from a controller area network of an electric vehicle includes accessing data that identifies a power level of a battery of the electric vehicle; and wherein determining a state of the electric vehicle based on the accessed data includes determining a battery power state for the electric vehicle.5. A method claim 1 , comprising:collecting data from a controller area network of an electric vehicle;comparing the collected data to data previously collected from a group of ...

DETERMINING A ROUTE OF TRAVEL FOR AN ELECTRIC VEHICLE

Systems and methods for identifying available charging stations (e.g., charging stations available to be used by an electric vehicle) and/or determining travel routes for electric vehicles are described. In some embodiments, the systems and methods receive a request to find an available charging station, determine a state of charge for an electric vehicle associated with the request, identifies one or more available charging stations located within a suitable distance to the electric vehicle, the suitable distance based on the determined state of the charge for the electric vehicle, and present information to the electric vehicle, or an associated mobile device, that indicates the identified charging stations. 1. A method , comprising:receiving a request to determine a route to a destination;determining a state of charge for an electric vehicle associated with the request;generating a route of travel to the destination based on the determined state of charge; anddisplaying the generated route via a mapping application associated with the electric vehicle.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein displaying the generated route via a mapping application associated with the electric vehicle includes displaying the generated route via a mapping application supported by a mobile device that is associated with the electric vehicle.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein displaying the generated route via a mapping application associated with the electric vehicle includes displaying the generated route via a user interface of a global positioning system associated with the electric vehicle.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein generating a route of travel to the destination based on the determined state of charge includes:determining a possible driving distance for the electric vehicle based on the determined state of charge; andgenerating a route of travel that includes at least one charging station at a geographical location that is at a driving distance within the determined possible ...

PRESENTING ROUTING INFORMATION FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLES

Systems and methods for identifying available charging stations (e.g., charging stations available to be used by an electric vehicle) and/or determining travel routes for electric vehicles are described. In some embodiments, the systems and methods receive a request to find an available charging station, determine a state of charge for an electric vehicle associated with the request, identifies one or more available charging stations located within a suitable distance to the electric vehicle, the suitable distance based on the determined state of the charge for the electric vehicle, and present information to the electric vehicle, or an associated mobile device, that indicates the identified charging stations. 1. A method , comprising:receiving a request to find an available charging station;determining a state of charge for an electric vehicle associated with the request;identifying one or more available charging stations located within a suitable distance to the electric vehicle, the suitable distance based on the determined state of the charge for the electric vehicle; andpresenting information to the electric vehicle that indicates the identified charging stations.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein identifying one or more available charging stations located within a suitable distance to the electric vehicle includes identifying one or more available charging stations not currently reserved by another electric vehicle.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein identifying one or more available charging stations located within a suitable distance to the electric vehicle includes identifying one or more available charging stations not currently charging another electric vehicle.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein identifying one or more available charging stations located within a suitable distance to the electric vehicle includes:determining a travel time associated with the electric vehicle traveling to one or more prospective charging stations; andselecting prospective ...

Identifying available charging stations for an electric vehicle

Systems and methods for identifying available charging stations (e.g., charging stations available to be used by an electric vehicle) and/or determining travel routes for electric vehicles are described. In some embodiments, the systems and methods receive a request to find an available charging station, determine a state of charge for an electric vehicle associated with the request, identifies one or more available charging stations located within a suitable distance to the electric vehicle, the suitable distance based on the determined state of the charge for the electric vehicle, and present information to the electric vehicle, or an associated mobile device, that indicates the identified charging stations.

AUTOMATICALLY SELECTING A CHARGING STATION FOR AN ELECTRIC VEHICLE

Systems and methods for identifying available charging stations (e.g., charging stations available to be used by an electric vehicle) and/or determining travel routes for electric vehicles are described. In some embodiments, the systems and methods receive a request to find an available charging station, determine a state of charge for an electric vehicle associated with the request, identifies one or more available charging stations located within a suitable distance to the electric vehicle, the suitable distance based on the determined state of the charge for the electric vehicle, and present information to the electric vehicle, or an associated mobile device, that indicates the identified charging stations. 1. A method , comprising:receiving a request to find an available charging station;identifying one or more charging stations that satisfy parameters for a current trip of an electric vehicle that is associated with the request;automatically selecting a charging station that is a best match for the electric vehicle; andpresenting information to the electric vehicle that indicates the selected charging station.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:automatically reserving the selected charging station on behalf of the electric vehicle.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:automatically authorizing use of the selected charging station by the electric vehicle.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein identifying one or more charging stations that satisfy parameters for a current trip of an electric vehicle that is associated with the request includes identifying one or more charging stations not currently reserved by another electric vehicle.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein identifying one or more charging stations that satisfy parameters for a current trip of an electric vehicle that is associated with the request includes identifying one or more available charging stations not currently charging another electric vehicle.6. The method of claim 1 , ...

MANAGING ELECTRIC VEHICLE LOADS ON A HOME NETWORK

Systems and methods for managing a home electrical network or system, such as managing loads applied to the network by one or more associated electric vehicles, are described. For example, the systems and methods predict or estimate use of a home electrical network (e.g., via a charging station connected to the network) by one or more electric vehicles, and manage use or operation of other devices on the home network accordingly. 1. A computerized method , comprising:accessing information for an electric vehicle associated with a home electrical network;determining current load conditions of the home electrical network; andperforming an action to modify load conditions of the home electrical network based on the information for the electric vehicle.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein performing an action to modify load conditions of the home electrical network based on the information for the electric vehicle includes shutting off operation of one or more home network devices.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein performing an action to modify load conditions of the home electrical network based on the information for the electric vehicle includes turning on one or more home network devices.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein accessing information for an electric vehicle associated with a home electrical network includes accessing information identifying a future time period for a charging event that provides power to a battery of the electric vehicle from the home electrical network.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein accessing information for an electric vehicle associated with a home electrical network includes accessing information identifying a charge state of a battery of the electric vehicle.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein accessing information for an electric vehicle associated with a home electrical network includes accessing location information for the electric vehicle with respect to a location of the home electrical network.7. The method of claim 1 , ...

SECURING ELECTRIC SCOOTERS

In some embodiments, a docking station includes a scooter locking section that allows the electric scooter to be removed from the docking station when the electric scooter is in a non-rotated orientation and prevents the electric scooter to be removed from the docking station when the electric scooter is in a rotated orientation.

LIGHTING ASSEMBLIES FOR ELECTRIC SCOOTERS

Systems and methods for illuminating an electric scooter are described. The systems and methods generate randomized patterns of lights based on movement of the electric scooter, such as in response to vibrations or other forces applied to the electric scooter as it travels through an environment. For example, the systems and methods can receive movement data from one or more vibration sensors of the electric scooter, generate a continuous wave pattern based on the movement data, and cause lighting devices (e.g., addressable LEDs (light emitting diodes)) to emit light in response to the continuous wave pattern. The resulting light, in some cases, is an ever-changing pattern of light and intensity. 1. An electric scooter , comprising:a chassis that includes an electric battery, a controller, and a memory accessible by the controller;a deck disposed on top of the chassis;a steering tube attached to the chassis;handlebars supported by the steering tube;a front wheel, a back wheel, and a hub motor fixed to the front wheel and controlled by the controller;one or more lighting devices;one or more vibration sensors; and receives data captured by the one or more vibration sensors;', 'generates illumination patterns based on the data received from the one or more vibration sensors; and', 'causes the one or more lighting devices to emit light in response to the generated illumination patterns., 'a scooter lighting system stored within the memory of the electric scooter, wherein the scooter lighting system2. The electric scooter of claim 1 , wherein the one or more lighting devices are light emitting diode (LED) strips having multiple addressable LEDs; andwherein the scooter lighting system causes, for every discrete vibration event captured by the one or more vibration sensors, a single LED of the multiple addressable LEDs to emit light or stop emitting light.3. The electric scooter of claim 1 , wherein the one or more vibration sensors include accelerometers.4. The electric ...

MANAGING ELECTRIC VEHICLE LOADS ON AN ELECTRIC GRID

Systems and methods for generating grid alerts for an electric grid, and performing actions in response to the grid alerts, such as shaping, shifting, or otherwise modifying a load applied to the grid, are described. In some embodiments, the systems and methods access information identifying states of charging events for one or more electric vehicles at one or more charging stations, the one or more charging stations coupled to an electric grid and providing charge to the one or more electric vehicles, determine that the information identifying the states of the charging events for the one or more electric vehicles at the one or more charging stations coupled to the electric grid indicates a condition of the electric grid that is outside threshold condition of the electric grid, and perform an action in response to determining the condition of the electric grid is outside the predetermined threshold condition of the electric grid. 1. A computerized method , the method comprising:accessing information identifying states of charging events for one or more electric vehicles at one or more charging stations, the one or more charging stations coupled to an electric grid and providing charge to the one or more electric vehicles;determining that the information identifying the states of the charging events for the one or more electric vehicles at the one or more charging stations coupled to the electric grid indicates a condition of the electric grid that is above a predetermined threshold condition of the electric grid; andperforming an action in response to determining the condition of the electric grid is above the predetermined threshold condition of the electric grid.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein determining that the information identifying the states of the charging events for the one or more electric vehicles at the one or more charging stations coupled to the electric grid indicates a condition of the electric grid that is above a predetermined threshold ...

PERFORMING ACTIONS IN RESPONSE TO CHARGING EVENTS

Systems and methods for performing actions in response to charging events, such as charging events associated with a specific electric vehicle and/or a specific charging station, are described. In some embodiments, the systems and methods may receive a request from an electric vehicle to identify a charging station from which to charge a battery of the electric vehicle, provide information associated with the electric vehicle to one or more charging stations proximate to the electric vehicle, receive from the one or more charging stations information identifying parameters associated with potential charging events provided by the one or more charging stations, and provide the information identifying the parameters associated with potential charging events provided by the one or more charging stations to the electric vehicle. 1. A computerized method , comprising:receiving a request from an electric vehicle to identify a charging station from which to charge a battery of the electric vehicle;providing information associated with the electric vehicle to one or more charging stations proximate to the electric vehicle;receiving from the one or more charging stations information identifying parameters associated with potential charging events provided by the one or more charging stations; andproviding the information identifying the parameters associated with potential charging events provided by the one or more charging stations to the electric vehicle.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein providing information associated with the electric vehicle to one or more charging stations proximate to the electric vehicle includes providing information identifying an amount of current charge of the battery and information identifying a predicted route currently driven by the electric vehicle.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein providing information associated with the electric vehicle to one or more charging stations proximate to the electric vehicle includes providing information ...

ELECTRICAL, MECHANICAL, COMPUTING, AND/OR OTHER DEVICES FORMED OF EXTREMELY LOW RESISTANCE MATERIALS

Electrical, mechanical, computing, and/or other devices that include components formed of extremely low resistance (ELR) materials, including, but not limited to, modified ELR materials, layered ELR materials, and new ELR materials, are described. 16-. (canceled)7. A Josephson junction comprising:a first ELR conductor comprising a modified ELR material;a second ELR conductor comprising the modified ELR material; anda barrier material disposed between the first ELR conductor and the second ELR conductor,wherein the modified ELR material comprises a first layer of ELR material and a second layer of modifying material bonded to the first layer of ELR material, wherein the modified ELR material has improved operating characteristics over those of the ELR material alone.8. The Josephson junction of claim 7 , wherein the barrier material comprises an insulating material.9. The Josephson junction of claim 7 , wherein the barrier material comprises an conductive material.10. The Josephson junction of claim 9 , wherein the barrier material comprises an conductive metal.11. The Josephson junction of claim 7 , wherein the barrier material comprises an semi-conductor material.12. The Josephson junction of claim 7 , wherein the barrier material comprises an ELR material.13. The Josephson junction of claim 7 , wherein the first ELR conductor and the second ELR conductor each comprise an ELR wire formed from the modified ELR material.14. The Josephson junction of claim 7 , wherein the first ELR conductor and the second ELR conductor each comprise an ELR nanowire formed from the modified ELR material.15. The Josephson junction of claim 7 , wherein the first ELR conductor and the second ELR conductor each comprise an ELR trace formed from the modified ELR material.16. The Josephson junction of claim 7 , wherein the modified ELR material operates in an ELR state at temperatures greater than 150.17. A Josephson junction comprising:a first ELR conductor comprising a modified ELR ...

PERFORMING ACTIONS ASSOCIATED WITH A CONNECTED VEHICLE

Systems and methods for collecting data from electric vehicles, and performing various different actions based on the collected data, are described. In some embodiments, a device, such as a remote device that communicates with a server, connects with a controller area network (CAN) of an electric vehicle, and collects data from the CAN and/or other types of data associated with the electric vehicle (e.g., geographical information that identifies a location of an electric vehicle, movement information that identifies whether the electric vehicle is in motion or not, and so on). The systems and methods may perform various actions using some or all of the collected data.

Conditioning an electric grid using electric vehicles

A grid to vehicle system is described. In some examples, the system selectively controls one or more electric vehicles connected to an electric grid based on conditions associated with the electric grid. For example, the system may control charging operations of the electric vehicles based on load balancing conditions associated with the electric grid, based on cost conditions associated with electric power provided by the electric grid, and so on.

PERFORMING ACTIONS IN RESPONSE TO CHARGING EVENTS

Systems and methods for performing actions in response to charging events, such as charging events associated with a specific electric vehicle and/or a specific charging station, are described. In some embodiments, the systems and methods may receive a request from an electric vehicle to identify a charging station from which to charge a battery of the electric vehicle, provide information associated with the electric vehicle to one or more charging stations proximate to the electric vehicle, receive from the one or more charging stations information identifying parameters associated with potential charging events provided by the one or more charging stations, and provide the information identifying the parameters associated with potential charging events provided by the one or more charging stations to the electric vehicle. 1. A computerized method , comprising:receiving a request from an electric vehicle to identify a charging station from which to charge a battery of the electric vehicle;providing information associated with the electric vehicle to one or more charging stations proximate to the electric vehicle;receiving from the one or more charging stations information identifying parameters associated with potential charging events provided by the one or more charging stations, including parameters that identify whether a charging station has previously charged electric vehicles having a similar make and model to the electric vehicle;providing the information identifying the parameters associated with potential charging events provided by the one or more charging stations to the electric vehicle.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein providing information associated with the electric vehicle to one or more charging stations proximate to the electric vehicle includes providing information identifying an amount of current charge of the battery and information identifying a predicted route currently driven by the electric vehicle.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein ...

Managing electric vehicle loads on an electric grid

Systems and methods for performing actions in response to charging events, such as charging events associated with a specific electric vehicle and/or a specific charging station, are described. In some embodiments, the systems and methods may receive a request from an electric vehicle to identify a charging station from which to charge a battery of the electric vehicle, provide information associated with the electric vehicle to one or more charging stations proximate to the electric vehicle, receive from the one or more charging stations information identifying parameters associated with potential charging events provided by the one or more charging stations, and provide the information identifying the parameters associated with potential charging events provided by the one or more charging stations to the electric vehicle.

ELECTRIC SCOOTER DOCKING STATIONS

Various electric scooter docking stations are described herein. In some embodiments, the docking stations facilitate the collection, movement, and/or storage of electric scooters in a compact, elegant, and efficient configuration. For example, the docking stations can be configured to take advantage of the unique shape of a scooter, providing the storage and positioning of many scooters in a compact area. Also, the docking stations can be simple structures that facilitate the self-powered movement of electric scooters within a station.

Electrical, mechanical, computing, and/or other devices formed of extremely low resistance materials

Electrical, mechanical, computing, and/or other devices that include components formed of extremely low resistance (ELR) materials, including, but not limited to, modified ELR materials, layered ELR materials, and new ELR materials, are described.

Performing actions associated with a connected vehicle

Systems and methods for collecting data from electric vehicles, and performing various different actions based on the collected data, are described. In some embodiments, a device, such as a remote device that communicates with a server, connects with a controller area network (CAN) of an electric vehicle, and collects data from the CAN and/or other types of data associated with the electric vehicle (e.g., geographical information that identifies a location of an electric vehicle, movement information that identifies whether the electric vehicle is in motion or not, and so on). The systems and methods may perform various actions using some or all of the collected data.

Managing electric vehicle loads on an electric grid

Systems and methods for generating grid alerts for an electric grid, and performing actions in response to the grid alerts, such as shaping, shifting, or otherwise modifying a load applied to the grid, are described. In some embodiments, the systems and methods access information identifying states of charging events for one or more electric vehicles at one or more charging stations, the one or more charging stations coupled to an electric grid and providing charge to the one or more electric vehicles, determine that the information identifying the states of the charging events for the one or more electric vehicles at the one or more charging stations coupled to the electric grid indicates a condition of the electric grid that is outside threshold condition of the electric grid, and perform an action in response to determining the condition of the electric grid is outside the predetermined threshold condition of the electric grid.

Electric scooter docking stations

Various electric scooter docking stations are described herein. In some embodiments, the electric scooter docking stations facilitate collection, movement, and/or storage of the electric scooters in a compact, elegant, and efficient configuration. For example, the electric scooter docking stations can be configured to take advantage of a unique shape of an electric scooter, providing the storage and positioning of many electric scooters in a compact area. Also, the electric scooter docking stations can be simple structures that facilitate self-powered movement of electric scooters within the electric scooter docking stations.

Scoring charging stations used by electric vehicles

A system and method for ranking or scoring charging stations and/or charging events or sessions, and/or performing actions based on the ranking or scoring is described. In some embodiments, a charging station ranking engine is configured to rank charging stations, or potential charging events, based on feedback received from users of the charging stations, such as drivers of electric vehicles, or other dynamically determined factors.

Performing actions associated with a connected vehicle

Systems and methods for collecting data from electric vehicles, and performing various different actions based on the collected data, are described. In some embodiments, a device, such as a remote device that communicates with a server, connects with a controller area network (CAN) of an electric vehicle, and collects data from the CAN and/or other types of data associated with the electric vehicle (e.g., geographical information that identifies a location of an electric vehicle, movement information that identifies whether the electric vehicle is in motion or not, and so on). The systems and methods may perform various actions using some or all of the collected data.

Managing electric vehicle loads on an electric grid

Systems and methods for performing actions in response to charging events, such as charging events associated with a specific electric vehicle and/or a specific charging station, are described. In some embodiments, the systems and methods may receive a request from an electric vehicle to identify a charging station from which to charge a battery of the electric vehicle, provide information associated with the electric vehicle to one or more charging stations proximate to the electric vehicle, receive from the one or more charging stations information identifying parameters associated with potential charging events provided by the one or more charging stations, and provide the information identifying the parameters associated with potential charging events provided by the one or more charging stations to the electric vehicle.

Electrical, mechanical, computing, and/or other devices formed of extremely low resistance materials

Electrical, mechanical, computing, and/or other devices that include components formed of extremely low resistance (ELR) materials, including, but not limited to, modified ELR materials, layered ELR materials, and new ELR materials, are described.

Electrical, mechanical, computing, and/or other devices formed of extremely low resistance materials

Electrical, mechanical, computing, and/or other devices that include components formed of extremely low resistance (ELR) materials, including, but not limited to, modified ELR materials, layered ELR materials, and new ELR materials, are described.

Facilitating access to an electric vehicle charging network

A system and method for facilitating access to an electric vehicle charging network is described. In some embodiments, the system provides an interface via which an electric vehicle may access and/or be authorized to one of multiple, disparate charging networks.

Scoring charging stations used by electric vehicles

A system and method for ranking or scoring charging stations and/or charging events or sessions, and/or performing actions based on the ranking or scoring is described. In some embodiments, a charging station ranking engine is configured to rank charging stations, or potential charging events, based on feedback received from users of the charging stations, such as drivers of electric vehicles, or other dynamically determined factors.

Presenting routing information for electric vehicles

Systems and methods for identifying available charging stations (e.g., charging stations available to be used by an electric vehicle) and/or determining travel routes for electric vehicles are described. In some embodiments, the systems and methods receive a request to find an available charging station, determine a state of charge for an electric vehicle associated with the request, identifies one or more available charging stations located within a suitable distance to the electric vehicle, the suitable distance based on the determined state of the charge for the electric vehicle, and present information to the electric vehicle, or an associated mobile device, that indicates the identified charging stations.

Automatically selecting a charging station for an electric vehicle

Systems and methods for identifying available charging stations (e.g., charging stations available to be used by an electric vehicle) and/or determining travel routes for electric vehicles are described. In some embodiments, the systems and methods receive a request to find an available charging station, determine a state of charge for an electric vehicle associated with the request, identifies one or more available charging stations located within a suitable distance to the electric vehicle, the suitable distance based on the determined state of the charge for the electric vehicle, and present information to the electric vehicle, or an associated mobile device, that indicates the identified charging stations.

Facilitating access to an electric vehicle charging network

A system and method for facilitating access to an electric vehicle charging network is described. In some embodiments, the system provides an interface via which an electric vehicle may access and/or be authorized to one of multiple, disparate networks. The method performed by the system comprises accessing a request associated with the electric vehicle to charge the electric vehicle at a specific charging station, identifying a charging network associated with the specific charging station, and automatically providing payment information to the charging network via a payment protocol associated with the charging network.

Automatically selecting a charging station for an electric vehicle

Systems and methods for identifying available charging stations (e.g., charging stations available to be used by an electric vehicle) and/or determining travel routes for electric vehicles are described. In some embodiments, the systems and methods receive a request to find an available charging station, determine a state of charge for an electric vehicle associated with the request, identifies one or more available charging stations located within a suitable distance to the electric vehicle, the suitable distance based on the determined state of the charge for the electric vehicle, and present information to the electric vehicle, or an associated mobile device, that indicates the identified charging stations.

Collecting electric scooters

Systems and methods for collecting electric scooters are described herein. In some embodiments, the systems and methods facilitate a “snaking” configuration of attaching, coupling, or fixing multiple electric scooters to one another. The snaking configuration enables multiple electric scooters to be collected together and moved to various locations, such as locations where the electric scooters can be rented, serviced, and so on. Further, the systems and methods enable any electric scooter to act as a collecting scooter, and thus a scooter share service or other fleet of scooters can manage the collection and provisioning of scooters in a location without special vehicles or equipment, among other benefits.

Electric scooter docking stations

Manufacturing a battery pack using a welding jig

Various embodiments directed to manufacturing a battery assembly or battery pack are described. In some embodiments, the manufacturing process utilizes a welding jig to facilitate the placement and disposition of cell connection materials to battery cells when forming a battery assembly or pack. Using the jig, the connection materials can be fused to the cells using a laser welding process. In doing so, the process enables certain materials, typically unsuitable for welding processes (e.g., spot welding) to be utilized as connection materials between cells.

Collecting electric scooters

Systems and methods for collecting electric scooters are described herein. In some embodiments, the systems and methods facilitate a "snaking" configuration of attaching, coupling, or fixing multiple electric scooters to one another. The snaking configuration enables multiple electric scooters to be collected together and moved to various locations, such as locations where the electric scooters can be rented, serviced, and so on. Further, the systems and methods enable any electric scooter to act as a collecting scooter, and thus a scooter share service or other fleet of scooters can manage the collection and provisioning of scooters in a location without special vehicles or equipment, among other benefits.

Collecting electric scooters

Systems and methods for collecting electric scooters are described herein. In some embodiments, the systems and methods facilitate a "snaking" configuration of attaching, coupling, or fixing multiple electric scooters to one another. The snaking configuration enables multiple electric scooters to be collected together and moved to various locations, such as locations where the electric scooters can be rented, serviced, and so on. Further, the systems and methods enable any electric scooter to act as a collecting scooter, and thus a scooter share service or other fleet of scooters can manage the collection and provisioning of scooters in a location without special vehicles or equipment, among other benefits.

Vorrichtung zum Einschneiden von Profilkerben in fortlaufendes Bandmaterial

Conditioning an electric grid using electric vehicles

A grid to vehicle system is described. In some examples, the system selectively controls one or more electric vehicles connected to an electric grid based on conditions associated with the electric grid. For example, the system may control charging operations of the electric vehicles based on load balancing conditions associated with the electric grid, based on cost conditions associated with electric power provided by the electric grid, and so on.

Collecting electric scooters

Systems and methods for collecting electric scooters are described herein. In some embodiments, the systems and methods facilitate a “snaking” configuration of attaching, coupling, or fixing multiple electric scooters to one another. The snaking configuration enables multiple electric scooters to be collected together and moved to various locations, such as locations where the electric scooters can be rented, serviced, and so on. Further, the systems and methods enable any electric scooter to act as a collecting scooter, and thus a scooter share service or other fleet of scooters can manage the collection and provisioning of scooters in a location without special vehicles or equipment, among other benefits.

Vorrichtung zum magnetischen Lesen und Aufzeichnen digitaler Daten

Electrical, mechanical, computing, and/or other devices formed of extremely low resistance materials

Electrical, mechanical, computing, and/or other devices that include components formed of extremely low resistance (ELR) materials, including, but not limited to, modified ELR materials, layered ELR materials, and new ELR materials, are described.

Presenting routing information for electric vehicles

Systems and methods for identifying available charging stations (e.g., charging stations available to be used by an electric vehicle) and/or determining travel routes for electric vehicles are described. In some embodiments, the systems and methods receive a request to find an available charging station, determine a state of charge for an electric vehicle associated with the request, identifies one or more available charging stations located within a suitable distance to the electric vehicle, the suitable distance based on the determined state of the charge for the electric vehicle, and present information to the electric vehicle, or an associated mobile device, that indicates the identified charging stations.

Conditioning an electric grid using electric vehicles

A grid to vehicle system is described. In some examples, the system selectively controls one or more electric vehicles connected to an electric grid based on conditions associated with the electric grid. For example, the system may control charging operations of the electric vehicles based on load balancing conditions associated with the electric grid, based on cost conditions associated with electric power provided by the electric grid, and so on.