Range extender assembly and vehicle

Engine warming control method, device, equipment and terminal

Internal combustion engine type integrated generator system and automobile

Power supply system of extended range vehicle and control method thereof

Range-extended hybrid power loading machine

Power system and power transmission method of conveying device, and

Control method for hybrid electric vehicles

Driving control system for extended-range temperature control logistics vehicle

The invention discloses an extended range type temperature control logistics vehicle driving control system which is characterized in that more than three vehicle speed sections are preset in a power generation control system, and corresponding ideal power generation power is set for each vehicle speed section; the power generation control system is further used for collecting the opening degree of a driving pedal switch of the range-extending type temperature control logistics vehicle, calculating needed driving torque according to the opening degree and sending the driving torque to a controller of the driving motor and the range-extending power generation device. And the range extending power generation device collects the current electric quantity of the battery and calculates the required power generation torque and power generation rotating speed according to the current electric quantity and the driving torque, so that the driving motor can output the driving torque. The range extending ...

Control method and control device of range extender system

The invention provides a control method and a control device of a range extender system. The method comprises the following steps: collecting current whole vehicle state information; whether a range extender system is started or not is judged according to the current whole vehicle state information; if it is judged that the range extender system is started, a heat engine of the range extender system is controlled to be reversely dragged and started, and an engine is controlled to enter a power generation mode; the current driving intention of a driver is collected, the generated power of the range extender system is adjusted according to the current driving intention of the driver, and the current driving intention of the driver comprises the accelerator pedal depth and the brake pedal depth; and when the SOC reaches the shutdown electric quantity of the range extender or the whole vehicle is powered off, the range extender system is controlled to be shut down. Intelligent control over ...

Способ производства электрической энергии электромобилем для его движения

Изобретение относится к электрическим тяговым системам транспортных средств. Способ производства электрической энергии электромобилем для его движения заключается в том, что механическая система электромобиля производит электрическую энергию при движении электромобиля. Рабочий орган механической системы состоит из фрикционной обгонной муфты свободного хода двойного действия, которая принимает нагрузку от приводного механизма возвратно-поступательного движения, который одновременно приводит во вращение две обоймы обгонной муфты. Ступица установлена на валу якоря электрогенератора. Фрикционная обгонная муфта свободного хода состоит из ступицы, на которой имеются гнезда, расположенные в два ряда по окружности ступицы, в которых установлены ролики, отжимаемые плунжерами с пружинами. На ступицу посажены обоймы со скользящей посадкой, на наружной поверхности обойм расположены зубья. Приводной механизм имеет форму рамки с зубьями, расположенными на внутренних сторонах зубчатых реек. Рамка с зубьями ...

НАКОПЛЕНИЕ И ПРЕОБРАЗОВАНИЕ ЭНЕРГИИ

Изобретение относится к электротехнике, а именно к накоплению и преобразованию энергии, в частности к преобразованию кинетической или потенциальной энергии текучей среды, например газа, в электрическую энергию. Технический результат заключается в расширении арсенала технических средств, обеспечивающих преобразование энергии текучей среды в электрическую энергию. Устройство содержит сосуд высокого давления, имеющий впускное отверстие для текучей среды и выполненный с возможностью удерживания текучей среды, находящейся под давлением, от указанного впускного отверстия в сосуде высокого давления. Пара электродов накопления заряда расположена на расстоянии друг от друга вдоль направления накапливания заряда и размещена внутри сосуда высокого давления. Генератор электрического поля выполнен с возможностью генерирования электрического поля в сосуде высокого давления вдоль направления поля для разделения заряженных частиц в текучей среде. Другие раскрытые устройства обеспечивают возможность задержки ...

НАКОПЛЕНИЕ И ПРЕОБРАЗОВАНИЕ ЭНЕРГИИ

Hilfsleistungszufuhrvorrichtung und elektrisches Fahrzeug

Eine Hilfsleistungszufuhrvorrichtung (20) umfasst eine Hilfsleistungszufuhr (21); und eine Hilfsleistungszufuhrsteuerungseinheit (22), die konfiguriert ist, eine Betriebsart der Hilfsleistungszufuhr (21) auf eine Ausgabebetriebsart oder eine Nicht-Ausgabebetriebsart zu schalten, wenn eine elektrische Leistung von einer Hauptleistungszufuhr (11) zu einem Antriebsmotor (40) ausgegeben wird. Die Hilfsleistungszufuhrsteuerungseinheit (22) ist konfiguriert, die Betriebsart auf die Nicht-Ausgabebetriebsart zu schalten, wenn ein benötigter Leistungswert, der durch den Antriebsmotor (40) benötigt wird, kleiner oder gleich einem vorbestimmten Leistungswert ist, und die Betriebsart auf die Ausgabebetriebsart zu schalten, wenn der benötigte Leistungswert größer als der vorbestimmte Leistungswert ist, wobei der vorbestimmte Leistungswert auf einen Wert eingestellt wird, der kleiner als eine ausgebbare elektrische Leistung ist, die eine elektrische Leistung ist, die von der Hauptleistungszufuhr (11) ...

Range extender control method, device, equipment and storage medium

Range extender controller driving device for electric vehicle

Generator system integrated structure for extended-range electric vehicle

The invention relates to a generator system integrated structure for an extended-range electric vehicle, which comprises a motor controller, a casing assembly and a rotor assembly, the motor controller comprises a box body, a box cover, and a support capacitor, a power assembly, a filtering assembly and the like which are arranged in the box body, and the box body is of a disc-shaped cavity structure. The casing assembly comprises a casing, a stator assembly, a resolver support, a resolver and a resolver pressing plate, the stator assembly and the casing are in interference fit after being thermally sleeved, the resolver support is fixed on the resolver boss of the box body, the resolver is fixed on the rear end face of the resolver support through the resolver pressing plate, and the resolver pressing plate is fixed on the rear end face of the resolver support. The box body is fixedly connected with the rear end face of the machine shell. Compared with the prior art, the invention has ...

BATTERY-POWERED RUBBER-TIRED GANTRY CRANE WITH ONBOARD CHARGING SYSTEM

A rubber-tired gantry crane (RTG) includes an energy storage device disposed on and configured to provide power to the RTG and a charging device disposed on the RTG and configured exclusively to charge the energy storage device.

Vehicle Power Management System

An apparatus comprising an interface, a memory and a processor. The interface may be configured to receive sensor data samples during operation of a vehicle. The memory may be configured to store the sensor data samples over a number of points in time. The processor may be configured to analyze the sensor data samples stored in the memory to detect a pattern. The processor may be configured to manage an application of brakes of the vehicle in response to the pattern.

СИСТЕМА ЭЛЕКТРОПИТАНИЯ, СПОСОБ УПРАВЛЕНИЯ ДЛЯ ЭЛЕКТРИФИЦИРОВАННЫХ ТРАНСПОРТНЫХ СРЕДСТВ И ЭЛИКТРИФИЦИРОВАННОЕ ТРАНСПОРТНОЕ СРЕДСТВО

Группа изобретений относится к электрическим тяговым системам транспортных средств. Система электропитания для электрифицированного транспортного средства содержит систему аккумуляторных батарей, увеличитель запаса хода, контроллер и множество переключателей. Увеличитель запаса хода выполнен с возможностью зарядки системы аккумуляторных батарей и/или осуществления электропитания транспортного средства. Контроллер выполнен с возможностью управления режимом генерирования электроэнергии увеличителя запаса хода, управления состоянием подключения каждой аккумуляторной батареи и/или управления состоянием подключения увеличителя запаса хода к высоковольтной шине. Множество переключателей содержит первый переключатель и второй переключатель, предусмотренных для каждой аккумуляторной батареи. При этом первый переключатель размещен между аккумуляторной батареей и высоковольтной шиной. Причем один конец второго переключателя соединен с увеличителем запаса хода, а другой конец соединен с аккумуляторной ...

Verfahren zur Steuerung einer Stromerzeugungs-Vorrichtung zur Reichweitenverlängerung

Die Erfindung betrifft ein Verfahren zur Steuerung einer Stromerzeugungs-Vorrichtung zur Reichweitenverlängerung sowie eine Stromerzeugungs-Vorrichtung zur Stromerzeugung zur Reichweitenverlängerung eines elektrisch betriebenen Fahrzeugs (1), insbesondere eines Nutzfahrzeugs, umfassend einen Verbrennungsmotor, insbesondere einen Kreiskolbenmotor (20), und eine mit dem Verbrennungsmotor gekoppelte, als Generator betreibbare elektrische Maschine (22), wobei mittels eines Navigations- und/oder Kartensystems (3) ein Einfahren des Fahrzeugs (1) in eine Verbotszone, in welcher die Nutzung des Verbrennungsmotors temporär oder dauerhaft verboten ist, erfasst wird und vor oder bei einem Einfahren in die Verbotszone der Verbrennungsmotor automatisiert abgeschaltet wird.

Electric automobile range extender

Double-turbine micro-combustion engine range extender suitable for electric automobile

COMBINED CONTROL OF TWO VOLTAGE SOURCES

Транспортное средство Арзамасцева

Изобретение относится к тяговым системам транспортных средств. Транспортное средство содержит рабочие органы пневматической системы, состоящие из воздушного поршневого насоса вертикального расположения. Воздушный поршневой насос состоит из корпуса, закрепленного герметично к днищу кузова транспортного средства, нескольких воздушных рабочих камер, разделенных перегородкой и закрепленных между собой. К нижней части корпуса прикреплено герметично дно. В воздушных рабочих камерах расположены поршни, которые закреплены на штоке, конец которого закреплен к мосту транспортного средства с возможностью свободного перемещения вдоль моста. Поступление воздушной массы из атмосферы в воздушные рабочие камеры производится через атмосферные окна в стенке корпуса, выпуск рабочего тела из воздушных рабочих камер корпуса производится под давлением через золотники по трубопроводу в воздушный резервуар для аккумулирования энергии сжатого воздуха. Пневматический двигатель энергией сжатого воздуха вращает вал ...

Reichweitenvergrößerungsvorrichtung

Reichweitenvergrößerungsvorrichtung (1) für ein Elektrokraftfahrzeug (2) umfassend zumindest einen Wasserstofftank (3) und zumindest eine Brennstoffzelle (4), welche mit dem Wasserstofftank (3) über eine Verbindungseinrichtung (6), welche zumindest eine Ventilvorrichtung (7) umfasst, fluidisch verbunden ist und mit welcher aus vom Wasserstofftank (3) zugeführtem Wasserstoff (8) ein Ladestrom (9) gleich Demjenigen einer stationären Ladesäule für einen Elektrokraftfahrzeugakkumulator (10) erzeugbar ist, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Reichweitenvergrößerungsvorrichtung (1) weitergehend zumindest eine Aufnahmeeinrichtung (11) aufweist, welche einen Innenraum (12) umfasst, in welchem der Wasserstofftank (3), die Brennstoffzelle (4) und die Verbindungseinrichtung (6) angeordnet ist, wobei die Aufnahmeeinrichtung (1) in einem Laderaum (13) eines Elektrokraftfahrzeugs (2) demontierbar anordnungsbar ist.

Dockable, external generator for electric vehicles

Die Erfindung betrifft eine Anlage (1) zur Bereitstellung elektrischer Energie, die einem Fahrzeug bedarfsgerecht elektrische Energie auf einem im Fahrzeug verwendeten Spannungsniveaus zur Verfügung stellen kann, indem sie mit dem Fahrzeug wiederholt koppelbar und von diesem Fahrzeug wiederholt entkoppelbar ist und indem sie über eine Vorrichtung (2) zur Ausspeisung von elektrischer Energie verfügt, über die elektrische Energie ausspeisbar ist, die in einer anlageninternen Vorrichtung (4) zur Freisetzung elektrischer Energie aus einem chemischen Energieträger erzeugbar ist. Außerdem weist eine erfindungsgemäße Anlage eine Vorrichtung (6) zur Speicherung eines chemischen Energieträgers auf.

Power switching method and device of range extender and terminal

Range-extending driving system and vehicle with same

External range extender of rectifier bridge

Range extender control

This invention relates to an apparatus for controlling a range extender (104) in an electric vehicle (100). The apparatus comprises means for receiving trip information, means for retrieving power usage information relating to a previous trip, the previous trip having trip information which is at least in part in common with the trip information; and means for activating the range extender (104) in dependence on said power usage information. The invention also extends to an associated method, computer product and system.

HIGH CAPACITY BATTERY BALANCER

An apparatus for balancing charge of a battery in a battery pack includes a plurality of power supplies configured to be selectively coupled to the battery and a plurality of electrical loads configured to be electrically coupled to the battery. Test circuitry is configured to measure an amount of charge of the battery. Control circuitry selectively controls a voltage applied to the battery by the plurality of power supplies and a load applied to the battery by the plurality of electrical loads based upon a measured amount of charge of the battery. A method and apparatus for repairing or testing a used battery pack from an electric vehicle includes optionally removing the battery pack from the vehicle. Batteries within the pack are balanced such that they have similar states of charge. The present invention includes a battery pack maintenance device for performing maintenance on battery packs of hybrid and/or electrical vehicles (referred herein generally as electric vehicles). In various ...

НАКОПЛЕНИЕ И ПРЕОБРАЗОВАНИЕ ЭНЕРГИИ

Изобретение относится к электротехнике, а именно к накоплению и преобразованию энергии, в частности к преобразованию кинетической или потенциальной энергии текучей среды, например газа, в электрическую энергию. Технический результат заключается в расширении арсенала технических средств, обеспечивающих преобразование энергии текучей среды в электрическую энергию. Устройство содержит сосуд высокого давления, имеющий впускное отверстие для текучей среды и выполненный с возможностью удерживания текучей среды, находящейся под давлением, от указанного впускного отверстия в сосуде высокого давления. Пара электродов накопления заряда расположена на расстоянии друг от друга вдоль направления накапливания заряда и размещена внутри сосуда высокого давления. Генератор электрического поля выполнен с возможностью генерирования электрического поля в сосуде высокого давления вдоль направления поля для разделения заряженных частиц в текучей среде. Другие раскрытые устройства обеспечивают возможность задержки ...

ANTRIEBSSTRANGSYSTEM

Ein Antriebsstrangsystem (10; 60; 80; 90) beinhaltet einen Verbrennungsmotor (12), einen Motorgenerator (14; 62) und eine Steuervorrichtung (20; 68; 92). Der Motorgenerator (14; 62) beinhaltet eine rotierende Welle (14a; 62a), die über einen Torsionsdämpfer (50) mit einer Kurbelwelle (12a) des Verbrennungsmotors (12) verbunden ist. Das Antriebsstrangsystem (14; 62) ist so konfiguriert, dass die Kurbelwelle (12a) und die rotierende Welle (14a; 62a) zumindest zu dem Zeitpunkt des Verbrennungsmotorstarts nicht mit Antriebswellen (32; 86) eines Fahrzeugs verbunden sind. Die Steuervorrichtung (20; 68; 92) ist so konfiguriert, dass sie eine Anlassdrehmomentverstärkungssteuerung ausführt, die den Motorgenerator (14; 62) so steuert, dass das von dem Motorgenerator (14; 62) zum Anlassen ausgegebene Motorgenerator-Drehmoment (Tmg) in einer Resonanzperiode (T) des Torsionsdämpfers (50) variiert, wobei das Variationszentrum des Motorgenerator-Drehmoments (Tmg) größer als null ist.

Range extender assembly

Control system of multi-source combined engineering transport vehicle

Extended-range power system and power switching method

Range extender abnormal sound control method and device, terminal equipment and storage medium

The invention provides a range extender abnormal sound control method and device, terminal equipment and a storage medium, and the control method comprises the following steps: responding to a starting signal, controlling a generator to operate at a first preset torque, and enabling the generator to control the rotating speed of an engine to be a first rotating speed; after it is judged that the engine runs at the first rotating speed for a first preset duration, the generator is controlled to run at the running torque, and the running torque is larger than the first preset torque; enabling the engine to operate at the operation torque; according to the scheme, the torque is output in a graded mode in the starting process of the range extender, it can be guaranteed that the transmission gear of the generator is slowly attached to the stress face of the spline, and therefore impact sound is avoided.

Range extender power following control method and device

The invention discloses a range extender power following control method and device, relates to the technical field of vehicle control, and mainly aims to optimize NVH (Noise Vibration and Harshness) performance and dynamic property under a power following working condition so as to improve driving comfort. According to the main technical scheme, when the range extender is in the power following working condition, the generated power upper limit corresponding to the range extender is obtained, and the generated power upper limit is used for representing the maximum generated power corresponding to the range extender giving consideration to the NVH performance and the power generation performance at different vehicle speeds; when the upper limit of the generated power is smaller than the required power of the whole vehicle, the upper limit of the generated power serves as the actual generated power corresponding to the range extender; and when the upper limit of the generated power is greater ...

Circuit arrangement for a vehicle electrical system of an electrically driven motor vehicle and method for operating a circuit arrangement of this type

The invention relates to a circuit arrangement (24) for a vehicle electrical system of an electrically driven motor vehicle (42), comprising: a high-voltage battery (26) for supplying power to an electrical drive machine (28) of the motor vehicle (42); a range extender (22), which is designed to charge the high-voltage battery (26) and which has a plurality of identical fuel-cell base modules (10) having interfaces for supplying reactants in the form of hydrogen and air; a switching device (32) for connecting the range extender (22), the circuit arrangement (42) having no DC-to-DC converter; a control device (36) which is designed to carry out the following steps after the control device has received an activation signal regarding the range extender (22): determining an operating point of the range extender (22) in dependence on at least one variable of the high-voltage battery (26); defining a setpoint value regarding the supply of the reactants to the fuel-cell base modules (10) and/or ...

Electric vehicle power management system

An apparatus comprising an interface, a memory and a processor. The interface may be configured to receive sensor data samples during operation of a vehicle. The memory may be configured to store the sensor data samples over a number of points in time. The processor may be configured to analyze the sensor data samples stored in the memory to detect a pattern. The processor may be configured to manage an application of brakes of the vehicle in response to the pattern.

Способ Арзамасцева производства электрической энергии электромобилем для его движения

Изобретение относится к электрическим тяговым системам транспортных средств. Способ производства электрической энергии электромобилем для его движения заключается в том, что электрогенератор производит зарядку тяговых аккумуляторов электромобиля все время его движения, принимая попутную энергию от неровностей дорожного полотна и физических сил. Электрогенератор состоит из статора с обмоткой возбуждения, установленного в корпусе на полу кузова электромобиля неподвижно, внутри статора с обмоткой возбуждения расположен электромагнит, на сердечнике-ползуне установлена катушка из проволоки неподвижно, которая подсоединена проводами к контактным пластинкам. Электромагнит получает электрический ток от тяговых аккумуляторов через контактные пластинки, установленные на изоляторах вдоль концов сердечника-ползуна и входящие в непрерывный электрический контакт через токоподающие щетки, прижимаемые к контактным пластинкам пружинами. Сердечник-ползун установлен в направляющих между пружинами сжатия.

The electric automobile-increasing and increases program

MODULAR RANGE EXTENDER HAVING THERMAL COUPLING WITH A CABIN MODULE OF AN ELECTRIC VEHICLE

A system for transferring waste heat from a range extender module of an electric vehicle to a cabin module includes a cooling circuit in the range extender module and a heating circuit of the cabin module. The cooling circuit is thermally coupled to the heating circuit. The cooling circuit includes a thermal coupler and the heating circuit includes a corresponding thermal coupler. The thermal coupler of the cabin module heating circuit may be disposed at the rear of the cabin module, and the thermal coupler for the cooling circuit of the range extender module may be disposed at the front of the range extender module. The thermal coupler of the range extender module may be longitudinally adjustable.

Managing spacing between a group of vehicles

An apparatus comprising an interface, a memory and a processor. The interface may be configured to receive (i) sensor data samples during operation of a vehicle and (ii) data from a telemetry system. The memory may be configured to store the sensor data samples over a number of points in time. The processor may be configured to (i) analyze the sensor data samples stored in the memory to determine (a) operational parameters of the vehicle and (b) information associated with a second vehicle and (ii) adjust the operational parameters in response to the information associated with the second vehicle. The data from the telemetry system and the information associated with the second vehicle may be used to determine an amount of space between the vehicle and the second vehicle. The operational parameters may be adjusted to keep the amount of space within a pre-determined range.

Locomotive assist

A locomotive being provided electrical energy from a rechargeable battery located on a separate carriage or in an alternative embodiment contained within the locomotive carriage. The rechargeable battery is optionally removable allowing a fresh rechargeable battery to be inserted to reduce down time.

UTILITY VEHICLE HAVING FUEL CELL DEVICE

Anhängerfahrzeug

Die Erfindung betrifft ein Anhängerfahrzeug (1) mit einer Kopplungseinrichtung (7) zum Ankoppeln des Anhängerfahrzeugs (1) an ein Zugfahrzeug. Dabei weist das Anhängerfahrzeug (1) eine Ladefläche oder ein Ladegestell (4) zum Aufnehmen von Transportgut und eine Energieversorgungseinrichtung (3) zum Bereitstellen von Betriebsenergie an das Zugfahrzeug auf.

MODULAR RANGE EXTENDER HAVING THERMAL COUPLING WITH A CABIN MODULE OF AN ELECTRIC VEHICLE

A system for transferring waste heat from a range extender module of an electric vehicle to a cabin module includes a cooling circuit in the range extender module and a heating circuit of the cabin module. The cooling circuit is thermally coupled to the heating circuit. The cooling circuit includes a thermal coupler and the heating circuit includes a corresponding thermal coupler. The thermal coupler of the cabin module heating circuit may be disposed at the rear of the cabin module, and the thermal coupler for the cooling circuit of the range extender module may be disposed at the front of the range extender module. The thermal coupler of the range extender module may be longitudinally adjustable.

Automobile range extender

Extended-range electric automobile and control method thereof

Methods and apparatus for powering a vehicle

This application is directed to an apparatus for providing electrical charge to a vehicle. The apparatus comprises a driven mass, a generator, a charger, a hardware controller, and a communication circuit. The driven mass rotates in response to a kinetic energy of the vehicle and is coupled to a shaft such that rotation of the driven mass causes the shaft to rotate. The driven mass exists in one of (1) an extended position and (2) a retracted position. The generator generates an electrical output based on a mechanical input coupled to the shaft such that rotation of the shaft causes the mechanical input to rotate. The charger is electrically coupled to the generator and: receives the electrical output, generates a charge output based on the electrical output, and conveys the charge output to the vehicle. The controller controls whether the driven mass is in the extended position or the retracted position in response to a signal received from the communication circuit.

Vorrichtung zur Erhöhung der Reichweite eines elektrisch angetriebenen Fahrzeugs

Es wird eine einspurige Vorrichtung zur Erzeugung von elektrischer Energie beschrieben. Die Vorrichtung umfasst ein Gestell, an dem ein freilaufendes Rad befestigt ist. Des Weiteren umfasst die Vorrichtung eine mit dem Gestell verbundene Kupplung, die ausgebildet ist, die Vorrichtung mit einem zumindest teilweise elektrisch angetriebenen Fahrzeug zu verbinden. Die Vorrichtung umfasst ferner einen Kraftstofftank, der ausgebildet ist, Kraftstoff aufzunehmen, einen Generator, der ausgebildet ist, elektrische Energie zu erzeugen, und einen Verbrennungsmotor, der eingerichtet ist, mit Kraftstoff aus dem Kraftstofftank betrieben zu werden und dabei den Generator anzutreiben. Des Weiteren umfasst die Vorrichtung ein oder mehrere Leistungs-Kontaktelemente, die ausgebildet sind, von dem Generator erzeugte elektrische Energie an ein mit der Kupplung verbundenes Fahrzeug zu übertragen.

All-terrain vehicle

HIGH CAPACITY BATTERY BALANCER

The present invention includes a battery pack maintenance device for performing maintenance on battery packs of hybrid and/or electrical vehicles (referred herein generally as electric vehicles). In various embodiments, the device includes one or more loads for connecting to a battery pack for use in discharging the battery pack, and/or charging circuitry for use in charging the battery pack. Input/output circuitry can be provided for communicating with circuitry of in the battery pack and/or circuitry of the vehicle.

Heat dissipation system of extended range electric vehicle and control method thereof

Electric automobile with high cruising ability

Self-charging type electric vehicle

CONTROL SYSTEM FOR GENERATING ELECTRICITY

METHOD FOR CONTROLLING ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLE

A method for controlling an all-terrain vehicle, comprising: obtaining an engine speed value and the SOC value of a power battery; and controlling the operation mode of a motor according to the engine speed value and the SOC value of the power battery, wherein the operation mode comprises at least one of a driving mode, a power generation mode, and a field weakening mode.

VEHICLE WITH AN INTEGRATED CHARGING SYSTEM

SYSTEM UND VERFAHREN FÜR EINEN RANGE-EXTENDER-MOTOR EINES HYBRIDELEKTROFAHRZEUGS

Die Offenbarung stellt ein System und Verfahren für einen Range-Extender-Motor eines Hybridelektrofahrzeugs bereit. Es werden Verfahren und Systeme zum Verbessern der Betriebsreichweite eines Elektromotors mit einem Motor bereitgestellt, wobei während des Elektromotorbetriebs erzeugte Abwärme übertragen wird, um den Motor vorzuwärmen. Der Motorstart wird auf Grundlage des elektrischen Drehmomentbedarfs des Fahrzeugs relativ zu dem tatsächlichen und prognostizierten elektrischen Energieverbrauch des Elektrofahrzeugs prognostiziert. Vor dem Starten des Motors, um eine Batterie des Elektromotors zu laden, werden verschiedene Motorkomponenten in einer Reihenfolge vorgewärmt, die die Fahrzeugreichweite verbessert, während gleichzeitig die Kraftstoffeffizienz optimiert wird.

Electric vehicle range extender control system

A car-increasing control method and device

System for supplying propulsion energy from an auxiliary drive and method of manufacturing the same

Electric motor car of taking air condition compressor increases journey ware

Electric drive vehicle system adopting diesel power generation and vehicle

Method and device for controlling range extender starting and range extending type electric vehicle

Integrated range-extending power driving module based on structure optimization and mounting method thereof

Whole vehicle arrangement structure of incremental electric vehicle

Range extender shutdown control method and device, electronic equipment and storage medium

The invention discloses a range extender shutdown control method and device, electronic equipment and a storage medium. The range extender shutdown control method comprises the following steps that current state information of a vehicle is obtained; and according to the current state information, a range extender is controlled to stop, and when fuel cut-off of the engine occurs, the opening degree of a throttle valve is controlled to be maintained at the preset opening degree of the throttle valve. According to the range extender, the technical problem that in the shutdown process of a range extender in the prior art, vibration and noise are accompanied by a vehicle is solved.

CHARGING CONTROL METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR EXTENDED-RANGE ELECTRIC VEHICLE, AND ELECTRIC VEHICLE

A charging control method and system for an extended-range electric vehicle, and an electric vehicle. The control method comprises: presetting a first threshold value and a second threshold value; and executing the following steps: when the electric quantity of a battery is lower than the second threshold value, performing forced charging on the battery; when the electric quantity of the battery is lower than the first threshold value and higher than the second threshold value, entering a subsequent step to determine whether Pv+Pb1> Pu is met, wherein Pv, Pb1 and Pu respectively represent a current vehicle driving power requirement, a minimum charging power requirement of the battery and a maximum power value in a high-efficiency running interval of an engine; if not, this being an optimal charging time, controlling the engine to increase the power to Pu, and charging the battery with a power of Pu-Pv; and if so, performing no charging, but predicting an optimal charging time for charging ...

VEHICLE WITH AN INTEGRATED CHARGING SYSTEM

A system is provided for performing an electric power charging process for one or more electric devices. Included in the system is a charging system integrated into the electric vehicle by installing the charging system on-board the electric vehicle. The charging system is configured to receive electric power from the electrified vehicle's powertrain, convert the received electric power into an electric current capable of charging the one or more electric devices, and charge the one or more electric devices based on the converted electric current.

RANGE-EXTENDED ELECTRIC VEHICLES HAVING LITHIUM TITANATE OXIDE (LTO) BATTERY WITH SUPER HIGH CHARGE AND DISCHARGE RATES

An electric vehicle includes an electric drive component; a lithium titanate oxide battery pack comprising LTO battery cells; and a range extender. The range extender has a first state to deliver power to the electric drive component, a second state to charge the LTO battery pack, a third state to deliver power to the electric drive component and charge the LTO battery pack, and a fourth state in which it does not deliver power outward. The electric drive component has a first state to receive power delivered from the LTO battery pack, a second state to receive power delivered from the range extender, a third state to receiver power delivered from the LTO battery pack and the range extender, a fourth state to recover braking energy to charge the LTO battery pack, and a fifth state in which it does not receive power and does not recover the braking energy.

Low-floor electric vehicle

The invention provides for a high occupancy or heavy-duty vehicle with a battery propulsion power source, which may include lithium titanate batteries. The vehicle may be all-battery or may be a hybrid, and may have a composite body. The vehicle battery system may be housed within the floor of the vehicle and may have different groupings and arrangements.

Methods and apparatus for powering a vehicle

This application is directed to an apparatus for providing electrical charge to a vehicle. The apparatus comprises a driven mass, a generator, a charger, a hardware controller, and a communication circuit. The driven mass rotates in response to a kinetic energy of the vehicle and is coupled to a shaft such that rotation of the driven mass causes the shaft to rotate. The driven mass exists in one of (1) an extended position and (2) a retracted position. The generator generates an electrical output based on a mechanical input coupled to the shaft such that rotation of the shaft causes the mechanical input to rotate. The charger is electrically coupled to the generator and: receives the electrical output, generates a charge output based on the electrical output, and conveys the charge output to the vehicle. The controller controls whether the driven mass is in the extended position or the retracted position in response to a signal received from the communication circuit.

INTELLIGENT ENERGY MANAGEMENT ARCHITECTURE

MODULAR RANGE EXTENDER HAVING THERMAL COUPLING WITH A CABIN MODULE OF AN ELECTRIC VEHICLE

Motorized Transport Vehicle

A motorized wheel is connected to a single boom pivotally connected to a body having front wheels. The body carries a power supply for the motorized wheel in the form of batteries and a generator. A work piece is removably carried on the body by extending across horizontal supports or in a tray having pivot extrusions slideably received on attachment brackets while support extrusions abut with the horizontal supports. The body includes first and second frames including first, second and third legs extending at obtuse angles from each other and a handle extending between the third legs. The body further includes support components holding the first and second frames in a spaced, parallel relation and supporting the batteries and the generator. A sulky is slideably connected to the single boom and upon which a worker stands.

Range enhancing mechanism

An assist apparatus for an electric vehicle which is powered by rechargeable batteries. To assist in the range of the electric vehicle, a platform is secured or towed by the vehicle. On the platform is a hydrocarbon internal combustion engine/motor that generates electricity. The hydrocarbon engine/motor is activated, either manually, via a handheld switch, or automatically by sensors in the electric vehicle, to charge the rechargeable batteries within the electric vehicle.

Power management in an autonomous vehicle

A vehicle comprising a power train, a drive train, a sensor interface, a storage device and a processing device. The sensor interface may be configured to receive sensor data samples during operation of a vehicle. The storage device may be configured to store the sensor data samples over a number of points in time. The processing device may be configured to (i) analyze the sensor data samples stored in the storage device to detect a pattern, (ii) monitor operational parameters of the vehicle based on the pattern and (iii) determine an efficient speed to travel a route in response to the operational parameters. An amount of power corresponding to the efficient speed is applied to the power train.

Turbinenantrieb

Turbinenantrieb, umfassend:- einen batteriebetriebenen elektrischen Kompressor (2) zur Druckbeaufschlagung eines Arbeitsgases, wobei der Kompressor (2) wenigstens einen Einlass (8,9) zum Ansaugen des Arbeitsgases und wenigstens einen Auslass (10,11) zum Ausstoßen des Arbeitsgases aufweist,- einen stromabwärts dem Kompressor (2) nachgeschalteten Ausgleichsbehälter (3) zur Speicherung des mit Druck beaufschlagten Arbeitsgases, wobei der Ausgleichsbehälter wenigstens einen Einlass (12,13) zur Aufnahme des durch den Kompressor (2) ausgestoßenen Arbeitsgases und wenigstens einen Auslass (14,15) zur Abgabe des Arbeitsgases aufweist, und wobei stromabwärts dem Ausgleichsbehälter (3) eine Turbine (4) mit einer Drehwelle und ein elektrischer Generator (5) mit jeweils einem Einlass (16,18) zum Einströmen des Arbeitsgases und mit jeweils einem Auslass (17,19) zum Ausströmen des Arbeitsgases parallel zueinander geschaltet sind, und- einen der Turbine (4) und dem Generator (5) nachgeschalten Unterdruckbehälter ...

Vehicle power system

Control method for range extender of electric automobile

Range extender, range extension type electric automobile and information processing method and device

Battery temperature adjusting method and device, terminal equipment and computer storage medium

The invention discloses a battery temperature adjusting method and device, terminal equipment and a computer storage medium, and relates to the technical field of vehicles. The battery temperature adjusting method comprises the steps that the real-time remaining electric quantity of a power battery in a vehicle is detected, and whether the real-time remaining electric quantity is smaller than a preset electric quantity threshold value or not is judged; if it is judged that the real-time remaining electric quantity is smaller than the electric quantity threshold value, a range extender in the vehicle is started, and the maximum output power corresponding to the range extender and the real-time maximum charging power corresponding to the power battery are determined; calculating the whole vehicle power corresponding to the vehicle, and adjusting the real-time maximum charging power based on the whole vehicle power to obtain a current change value corresponding to the power battery; and current ...

Hybrid vehicle

In a case where external electricity feed is being performed, a water temperature threshold Tref is set to a temperature T2 that is lower than in a case where the external electricity feed is not being performed, and canister puree is executed when an engine is in operation and a cooling water temperature Tw is the water temperature threshold Tref or higher. Thereby, it is possible to increase the opportunity to perform the canister purge, and to enhance evaporative emission performance. Furthermore, in the case where the external electricity feed is being performed, a maximum purge rate Pmax is set to a value P2 that is greater than in the case where the external electricity feed is not being performed. Thereby, it is possible to quickly complete the canister purge.

Apparatus and method for controlling battery of vehicle

A vehicle battery controlling apparatus is provided and includes a sensor that senses a SOC of a battery connected to a switch among a plurality of batteries and a controller that controls the on/off of the switch based on a first result of determining whether a vehicle enters a fuel-cut section and a second result of comparing the SOC of the battery with at least one or more predetermined reference values. The apparatus improves fuel efficiency by increasing energy regeneration, and improves battery durability by minimizing battery SOC in a non-regeneration section.

Vehicle power management system

An apparatus comprising an interface, a memory and a processor. The interface may be configured to receive sensor data samples during operation of a vehicle. The memory may be configured to store the sensor data samples over a number of points in time. The processor may be configured to analyze the sensor data samples stored in the memory to detect a pattern. The processor may be configured to manage an application of brakes of the vehicle in response to the pattern.

Methods and apparatus for powering a vehicle

This application is directed to an apparatus for providing electrical charge to a vehicle. The apparatus comprises a driven mass, a generator, a charger, a hardware controller, and a communication circuit. The driven mass rotates in response to a kinetic energy of the vehicle and is coupled to a shaft such that rotation of the driven mass causes the shaft to rotate. The driven mass exists in one of (1) an extended position and (2) a retracted position. The generator generates an electrical output based on a mechanical input coupled to the shaft such that rotation of the shaft causes the mechanical input to rotate. The charger is electrically coupled to the generator and: receives the electrical output, generates a charge output based on the electrical output, and conveys the charge output to the vehicle. The controller controls whether the driven mass is in the extended position or the retracted position in response to a signal received from the communication circuit.

ELEKTRIFIZIERTE FAHRZEUGE MIT ENTFERNBAREN UND AUSTAUSCHBAREN GENERATOREN ZUM AUSWEITEN DER REICHWEITE

Diese Offenbarung stellt elektrifizierte Fahrzeuge mit entfernbaren und austauschbaren Generatoren zum Ausweiten der Reichweite bereit. Diese Offenbarung beschreibt im Detail elektrifizierte Fahrzeuge, die mit entfernbaren Generatoren zum Ausweiten der elektrischen Reichweite der Fahrzeuge ausgestattet sind. Ein beispielhaftes elektrifiziertes Fahrzeug beinhaltet einen Laderaum, wie etwa eine Ladefläche, und einen Generator, der entfernbar im Laderaum positioniert ist. Der Generator ist dazu ausgelegt, selektiv Leistung zuzuführen, um entweder ein Batteriepack des elektrifizierten Fahrzeugs zu laden oder ein oder mehrere Antriebsräder des Fahrzeugs anzutreiben. In einigen Ausführungsformen ist der Generator wie eine Werkzeugkiste geformt und daher als eine solche getarnt.

Power supply management method applied to extended-range cold storage vehicle

Oil-electric hybrid track self-propelled obstacle avoidance mower

The invention discloses an oil-electric hybrid track self-propelled obstacle avoidance mower which comprises an oil-electric hybrid track self-propelled chassis (100), an inter-row mowing mechanism (200) and an inter-plant obstacle avoidance mowing mechanism (300). And the inter-row mowing mechanism (200) and the inter-plant obstacle avoidance mowing mechanism (300) are mounted on the oil-electric hybrid crawler self-propelled chassis (100). By adopting the oil-electric hybrid crawler self-propelled chassis and remote control, compared with a riding type mower, the whole mower is smaller and can adapt to orchard environments in hilly and mountainous areas; the inter-row mowing mechanism and the inter-plant obstacle avoidance mowing mechanism are adopted, so that not only can inter-row grass be mowed, but also inter-plant grass can be mowed, the labor intensity is greatly reduced, and the working efficiency is improved.

Front auxiliary frame suspension system capable of giving consideration to various vehicle types, power assembly and vehicle

The invention relates to a front auxiliary frame suspension system considering various vehicle types, a power assembly and a vehicle, the front auxiliary frame comprises a rear cross beam main body and front longitudinal beam main bodies symmetrically arranged on the left side and the right side of the rear cross beam main body, and the front ends of the two front longitudinal beam main bodies are connected with the front cross beam main body; the suspension assembly comprises a rear suspension assembly which is arranged at the bottom of the rear cross beam main body and is used for connecting the electric driving assembly or the range extending power assembly and/or a front suspension assembly which is arranged at the top of the front cross beam main body and is used for connecting the electric driving assembly; when the front suspension assembly is connected with the front cross beam main body, the front auxiliary frame and the suspension assembly form a pure electric front auxiliary ...

SYSTEM CONTROLLER FOR SERIES HYBRID POWERTRAIN

Briefly, example methods, apparatuses, and/or articles of manufacture are disclosed that may be implemented, in whole or in part, to facilitate and/or support one or more operations and/or techniques for a system controller for a series hybrid powertrain, such as employed for propulsion of a hybrid electric aircraft, for example.

Range extender AGV

Electric mixer truck

Aftermarket electrical propulsion system for vehicles

A supplemental propulsion system for a vehicle includes an electrical generator coupled to the vehicle's engine. At least one electric motor is coupled to one or more propulsion devices, such as road wheels of a motor vehicle. Electrical power from the generator is supplied to an electronic control unit that then supplies electric power to the electric motor. The system may be configured to be retrofitted to a conventional gasoline or diesel-powered vehicle.

Power supply device for vehicle

The invention has an object of providing a power supply device for vehicle of high efficiency while keeping longer service life of a capacitor. By supplying an electric power of a capacitor to various electronic devices for a first predetermined time period after a vehicle engine has been stopped and discharging an electric power of the capacitor to a battery for a second predetermined time period after the first predetermined time period has ended, the voltage of the capacitor is reduced. By forcing the electric power of the capacitor to discharge at a forced discharge circuit until the voltage of the capacitor is substantially equal to a predetermined voltage after the second predetermined time period has ended, the time period during which the capacitor is held at a high voltage is made shorter. Longer service life of the capacitor and higher efficiency of the power supply device can be achieved.

Interactive driver system for an electric vehicle

An interactive driver system is provided that alleviates range anxiety for the driver of an electric vehicle. The system includes: a range monitor module that determines range of the electric vehicle and identifies a given condition of the vehicle in which the range of the vehicle may be exceeded during ongoing operation of the vehicle; a load monitor module that identifies one or more electric loads being placed on a battery of the electric vehicle; and a driver notification module that presents suggestions on a display of the vehicle to the driver of the vehicle for reducing energy consumption by the vehicle upon occurrence of the given condition, where the suggestions relate to the identified electric loads. The suggestions presented to the driver preferably identify an action to be taken by the driver that reduces energy consumption and an associated change in the range of the vehicle if the action is taken by the driver.

Electrically driven vehicle

An electrically driven vehicle includes: a vehicle body; a first battery mounted in the vehicle body and usable for running; a generator unit that is detachably mounted in the vehicle body and charges the first battery; diagnosis means for diagnosing whether the generator unit is capable of generating power; and management means for performing a management of an amount of charge of the first battery according to a diagnostic result of the diagnosis means.

Method of detecting battery capacity of secondary battery

A method detecting a battery capacity of a secondary battery, in which charging mode includes first mode including only ON state, and second mode including ON state and OFF state, the method includes: charging mode selection process of selecting the charging mode; internal resistance calculation process calculating internal resistance of secondary battery when ON state and OFF state are switched; remaining capacity calculation process calculating remaining capacity of secondary battery; remaining capacity variation amount calculation process calculating variation amount of remaining capacity from most recent full charge capacity calculation time; charged electricity amount calculation process of calculating amount of charged electricity in accordance with integrated value of current that flowed from point of time at which most recent full charge capacity is calculated; and full charge capacity detection process of detecting full charge capacity of secondary battery based on variation amount of remaining capacity and amount of charged electricity.

System and Method for Extending the Physical Life of Batteries in Mobile Devices

Disclosed is a method and device 700 for determining an expected usage of the device, determining a charge level of a battery 750 associated with the device, and tuning the charge level of the battery by at least one of charging the battery based on the determined expected usage of the device and the determined charge level of the battery, and discharging the battery by changing an operation of the device based on the determined charge level of the battery and the determined expected usage of the device.

System and method of assisting driver in driving electric vehicle in more environmentally efficient manner

A system and a method of assisting a driver in driving an electric vehicle in a more environmentally efficient manner are disclosed. In particular, an information collecting section collects information operating the electric vehicle and a control logic section generates control logic and models related to route calculation to a destination and operation of the electric vehicle based on the collected information. A route setting section calculates a plurality of travel routes based on the control logic and the model related to the route calculation and sets an optimum travel route having the highest energy efficiency among the plurality of travel routes. A vehicle driving controller monitors the vehicle state and controls driving of the electric vehicle based on the control logic and the model related to the driving of the electric vehicle when the electric vehicle travels along the optimum travel route set by the route setting section.

ENGINE FUEL ECONOMY UNIT

A fuel economy unit () is disclosed for an engine system comprising an internal combustion engine or electric motor having a demand input, an output member drivable by the engine, and a user-operable demand control () for providing a demand signal (PP) coupled to the engine demand input to control the engine output. The fuel economy unit receives an input signal (D) indicative of acceleration of the output member, or from which acceleration of the output member can be derived, and modifies the coupling of the demand signal to the engine demand input in dependence on the acceleration of the output member to limit the acceleration of the output member. 1. A fuel economy unit for an engine system comprising an engine having a demand input , an output member drivable by the engine , and a user-operable demand control for providing a demand signal coupled to the engine demand input to control the engine output , the fuel economy unit comprising:means for receiving an input signal indicative of acceleration of the output member or from which acceleration of the output member can be derived; andmeans for modifying the coupling of the demand signal to the engine demand input in dependence upon the acceleration of the output member to limit the acceleration of the output member.2. A fuel economy unit as claimed in claim 1 , wherein:the modifying means is operable to modify the demand signal to represent a lesser demand when the acceleration of the output member reaches an acceleration threshold value.3. A fuel economy unit as claimed in claim 1 , wherein:the modifying means is operable to modify the demand signal to represent a progressively reducing demand while the acceleration of the output member exceeds an acceleration threshold value.4. A fuel economy unit as claimed in claim 2 , wherein:the acceleration threshold value is preset.5. A fuel economy unit as claimed in claim 1 , wherein:the input receiving means, or a further input receiving means, is arranged to receive ...

Method and device for operating a generator in a recuperation system of a motor vehicle

A setpoint for a mechanical torque of a generator in a recuperation system of a motor vehicle is specified, and a generator current of the generator for setting the specified mechanical torque of the generator is set.

CONTROL OF A PERSONAL TRANSPORTER BASED ON USER POSITION

An apparatus controller for prompting a rider to be positioned on a vehicle in such a manner as to reduce lateral instability due to lateral acceleration of the vehicle. The apparatus has an input for receiving specification from the rider of a desired direction of travel, and indicating means for reflecting to the rider a propitious instantaneous body orientation to enhance stability in the face of lateral acceleration. The indicating may include a handlebar that is pivotable with respect to the vehicle and that is driven in response to vehicle turning. 1. A method for alerting a rider of a vehicle to reduce a speed of the vehicle , the method comprising:sensing a specified condition of the vehicle representative of the vehicle speed; andproviding a modulated signal to a motorized drive of the vehicle to shake the rider in response to the specified condition indicating that a speed limit is exceeded.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the specified condition is a current power output of the motorized drive.3. The method according to claim 2 , wherein the speed limit is a specified maximum power output of the motorized drive.4. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the modulated signal is maintained until the vehicle slows to a desired dropout speed below the speed limit.5. The method according to claim 4 , wherein the signal to the motorized drive is smoothed after the dropout speed is reached.6. The method according to claim 1 , additionally comprising:monitoring a vehicle battery voltage;estimating a maximum vehicle speed from the battery voltage; andsetting the speed limit based on the maximum vehicle speed.7. The method according to claim 6 , additionally comprising:monitoring a motorized drive voltage; andcalculating a velocity margin from the difference between the battery voltage and the motorized drive voltage.8. The method according to claim 7 , wherein the modulated signal is provided to the motorized drive when the velocity margin falls ...

Electric vehicle driving support system

An electric vehicle driving support system includes an acquisition unit that acquires predictive information of traffic congestion calculated based on acceleration of an electric vehicle and an economical driving mode output unit that outputs a control instruction to prioritize speed maintenance or acceleration when the predictive information of traffic congestion acquired by the acquisition unit indicates a non-congestion tendency, and that outputs a control instruction to prioritize deceleration when the predictive information of traffic congestion indicates a congestion tendency.

Charging system and charging method

[Problem] A charging system and a charging method which make a plurality of power supply circuits for generating electric power of a predetermined power value operate with high conversion efficiency to charge a secondary battery efficiently are provided. [Solution] The charging system includes an output means which supplies electric power, a plurality of electric power generating means which generate electric power of a predetermined power value, a detection means which detects a state of the output means and a control means which controls the plurality of electric power generating means based on the state that the output means has detected.

Information processing device, information processing method, and program

There is provided an information processing device including a characteristic detection unit that detects a characteristic of a battery and a characteristic of an operating device that operates using electric power obtained from the battery, a symbol setting unit that sets one symbol on which information corresponding to the detected characteristics is reflected, and a display control unit that causes the set symbol to be displayed.

System and method for controlling vehicle creep torque

A system and method for controlling creep torque in a vehicle with an electric powertrain, like a hybrid electric vehicle (HEV). The method uses a combination of driver braking intent and other vehicle conditions, such as vehicle speed, to determine when creep torque is not needed and to reduce and/or cancel it accordingly. By reducing and/or cancelling the creep torque during periods where energy is being unnecessarily expended by the electric powertrain in order to work against the brakes, the present method is able to improve the overall efficiency of the vehicle.

TORQUE DISTRIBUTION APPARATUS, TORQUE DISTRIBUTION METHOD, TORQUE DISTRIBUTION VALUE GENERATION METHOD, AND PROGRAM

A torque distribution apparatus acquires instructed torque input and a motor efficiency map; detects vehicular speed and drive wheel rotational speed; calculates based on the speeds, a relational expression of a slip rate at drive wheels and a friction coefficient; creates based on the relational expression, a performance curve expression that indicates torque-drive wheel rotational speed relations, superimposes the performance curve expression on the motor efficiency map, creates an efficiency variation expression that indicates for each vehicular speed, the torque and efficiency values of the motor efficiency map, and calculates torque that optimizes efficiency, from the efficiency variation expression; calculates within a range of the slip rate being 0 to 0.2 and based on the instructed torque and torque optimizing efficiency, a torque distribution value for each of the motors such that total efficiency ηtotal=Σ((Tn/T)×ηdn×ηλn) is maximized; and controls based on the calculated torque distribution values, torque distribution among motors. 17-. (canceled)8. A torque distribution apparatus distributes an input instructed torque to motors connected to drive wheels , the torque distribution apparatus comprising:an instructed torque acquiring unit that acquires the instructed torque input;an efficiency map acquiring unit that acquires a motor efficiency map that corresponds to the motors;a vehicular speed detecting unit that detects vehicular speed of a vehicle equipped with the motors;a drive wheel rotational speed detecting unit that detects drive wheel rotational speed of the drive wheels;a slip rate calculating unit that based on the vehicular speed and the drive wheel rotational speed, calculates a relational expression of a slip rate at the drive wheels and a friction coefficient;a calculating unit that based on the relational expression of the slip rate and the friction coefficient, creates a performance curve expression that indicates relations between torque ...

EFFICIENCY MAP GENERATING APPARATUS, EFFICIENCY MAP GENERATING METHOD, AND PROGRAM

An efficiency map generating apparatus () generates an efficiency map of motors (M) connected to drive wheels of a mobile body and includes an instructed torque detecting unit () that detects an instructed torque input for the multiple motors (M), a torque distributing unit () that distributes torque to each of the multiple motors (M) based on the instructed torque, a power consumption detecting unit () that detects power consumption of the motors (M), a rotation count detecting unit () that detects the rotation counts of the motors (M), and an efficiency map generating unit () that generates a motor efficiency map () based on the torque in multiple combinations, the power consumption, and the rotation counts, where the torque distributing unit () causes any of the multiple motors (M) to generate regenerative torque. 18-. (canceled)9. An efficiency map generating apparatus that during an efficiency map generating mode , generates an efficiency map of a plurality of motors connected to drive wheels of a mobile body while the mobile body is moving at a constant speed , the efficiency map generating apparatus comprising:an instructed torque detecting unit that detects an instructed torque input for the motors, based on a manipulation amount of an accelerator pedal of the mobile body;a torque distributing unit that distributes torque to each of the motors based on the instructed torque;a power consumption detecting unit that detects power consumption of the motors;a rotation count detecting unit that detects rotation counts of the motors; andan efficiency map generating unit that generates the efficiency map based on a plurality of combinations of torque, the power consumption, and the rotation counts, whereinthe torque distributing unit causes any of the motors to generate predetermined regenerative torque and thereby, adds to the motors that are not caused to generate the regenerative torque, a torque value that is a distribution of the instructed torque, to ...

EFFICIENCY MAP GENERATING APPARATUS, EFFICIENCY MAP GENERATING METHOD, AND PROGRAM

An efficiency map generating apparatus () generates an efficiency map of motors (M) connected to drive wheels of a mobile body and includes an instructed torque detecting unit () that detects an instructed torque input for the multiple motors (M), a torque distributing unit () that distributes torque to each of the multiple motors (M) based on the instructed torque, a power consumption detecting unit () that detects power consumption of the motors (M), a rotation count detecting unit () that detects the rotation counts of the motors (M), and an efficiency map generating unit () that generates a motor efficiency map () based on the torque in multiple combinations, the power consumption, and the rotation counts, where the torque distributing unit () causes any of the multiple motors (M) to generate regenerative torque. 18-. (canceled)9. An efficiency map generating apparatus that generates an efficiency map of a plurality of motors connected to drive wheels of a mobile body , the efficiency map generating apparatus comprising:an instructed torque detecting unit that detects an instructed torque input for the motors;a torque distributing unit that distributes the instructed torque in a plurality of combinations to each of the motors, based on the instructed torque by selecting at least one or all among a plurality of drive wheels connected to the motors;a power consumption detecting unit that detects power consumption of the motors;a rotation count detecting unit that detects rotation counts of the motors; andan efficiency map generating unit that generates the efficiency map based on the torque in the combinations, the power consumption, and the rotation counts, whereinthe torque distributing unit distributes the instructed torque when the mobile body is caused to run under a condition that the instructed torque is constant with zero yaw moment around a gravity center of the mobile body, andthe efficiency map generating unit generates the efficiency map under the ...

Method And Electronic System For The Automatic Management Of The Energy Autonomy Of A Vehicle Particularly Of Electric Vehicles

A method is described for the automatic management of the energy autonomy of a vehicle, and includes receiving a signal for indicating a distance and/or a path to cover, and dividing the distance and/or path into space intervals; calculating an allowable variation of energy capacity in a space interval based on energy capacity detected by the sensors and on variation laws of the energy capacity; determining limit conditions for the speed and/or acceleration of the vehicle, on the basis of a map, chosen among a plurality of maps of speed-acceleration-variation of energy capacity; generating a regulated instantaneous torque request on the basis of the speed and/or acceleration detected by the plurality of sensors, of the determined limit conditions for the speed and/or acceleration and of the instantaneous torque request generated by the first central control unit. An electronic system capable of implementing such a method is described. 110021222321100. A method () for the automatic management of the energy autonomy of a vehicle of the type comprising a torque-controllable motor () , a plurality of sensors () for the instantaneous measurement of a plurality of drive parameters and of energy capacity (C) of said vehicle , and a first central control unit () coupled with said motor () , capable of generating an instantaneous torque request (md) on the basis of a request of a user , the method () being characterized in that it comprises the phases consisting in:{'b': 101', '11, 'receiving () from a user interface means () a signal for indicating a distance and/or a path to cover, and dividing such distance and/or said path into a plurality of space intervals;'}{'b': 102', '22, 'calculating () an allowable variation of energy capacity (AC) in a space interval on the basis of an energy capacity (C) detected by said plurality of sensors () and on the basis of variation laws of said energy capacity (C);'}{'b': 103', '20', '20, 'determining () limit conditions for the speed ...

METHOD OF MANAGING THE ENERGY CONSUMED BY A MOBILE SYSTEM, IN PARTICULAR A MOTOR VEHICLE, ON-BOARD DEVICE IMPLEMENTING SUCH A METHOD

A method includes trajectories of setpoints controlling a motor mechanism and auxiliary unit, the trajectory describing variation of the setpoint by position of the mobile system, the trajectories being calculated with respect to objectives according to an optimization algorithm, said method comprising: 2. The method as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the mobile system is driven by a single source of energy.3. The method as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the optimization algorithm is a particle swarm meta-heuristic procedure claim 1 , a particle being composed of said setpoints.4. The method as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the segments of the approximate profile depend on the elevation of the route claim 1 , a segment representing a route section with constant slope.5. The method as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the predicted energy environment comprises at least the state of the energy resource.6. The method as claimed in claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , the mobile system being a vehicle claim 1 , the setpoint for controlling the motor mechanism is the motor torque requested from said vehicle.7. The method as claimed in claim 6 , wherein the energy environment comprises the speed of the vehicle claim 6 , the remaining journey time and at least one output variable from an auxiliary piece of equipment.8. The method as claimed in claim 6 , wherein the simulation is furthermore carried out as a function of the traffic conditions over the remaining part of the route.9123. The method as claimed in claim 1 , wherein several given objectives being each composed of a combination of one or more objectives taken from within a set of objectives (O claim 1 , O claim 1 , O) claim 1 , several sets of trajectories are presented claim 1 , a trajectory being calculated with respect to a combination of objectives.10123. The method as claimed in claim 9 , wherein the vehicle using electrical energy and the energy resource being electrical batteries claim 9 , the combinations of objectives are ...

VEHICLE AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF

The present disclosure provides a vehicle capable of locking/unlocking a vehicle door through a remote controller even when the vehicle's main battery cannot supply power normally. A vehicle includes: a door locking device configured to perform locking/unlocking of the door; and a controller configured to drive the door locking device using the power of a first battery, charge a second battery with the power of the first battery, and drive the door locking device using the power of the second battery when power is not supplied from the first battery. 1. A vehicle comprising:a door locking device configured to perform locking and unlocking of a door; and drive the door locking device using power of a first battery,', 'charge a second battery with power of the first battery, and', 'drive the door locking device using the power of the second battery when power is not supplied from the first battery., 'a controller configured to2. The vehicle according to claim 1 , wherein the controller comprises:a first controller configured to drive the door locking device using power of the first battery when power is supplied from the first battery; anda second controller configured to control charging of the second battery when power is supplied from the first battery and control driving of the door locking device when power is not supplied from the first battery.3. The vehicle according to claim 1 , further comprising: communicate with a remote controller,', 'receive power from the first battery when power is supplied from the first battery, and', 'receive power from the second battery when power is not supplied from the first battery,, 'a related controller configured towherein the remote controller is configured to provide a communication to remotely lock and unlock the door locking device.4. The vehicle according to claim 3 , wherein the controller is configured to control power supplied to the related controller and authenticate a user by performing boost control of the ...

ELECTRICALLY POWERED VEHICLE AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING ELECTRICALLY POWERED VEHICLE

An electrically powered vehicle includes a power storage device, a motor, a limitation control unit, a notification unit, and a changing unit. The motor generates traveling driving power using electric power output from the power storage device. The limitation control unit limits possible output power, which indicates electric power able to be output from the power storage device, based on a load state of the power storage device. The notification unit notifies a warning when the possible output power is smaller than a threshold value for notifying a driver of decrease of the traveling driving power. The changing unit increases, when the load state of the power storage device is high, the threshold value to be larger than the threshold value when the load state of the power storage device is low. 1. An electrically powered vehicle comprising:a power storage device;a motor that generates traveling driving power using electric power output from said power storage device;a limitation control unit that limits possible output power, which indicates electric power able to be output from said power storage device, based on a load state of said power storage device;a notification unit that notifies a warning when said possible output power is smaller than a threshold value for notifying a driver of decrease of said traveling driving power; anda changing unit that increases, when the load state of said power storage device is high, said threshold value to be larger than said threshold value when the load state of said power storage device is low.2. The electrically powered vehicle according to claim 1 , further comprising a determining unit that determines the load state of said power storage device based on a predetermined evaluation function indicating a state of said power storage device.3. The electrically powered vehicle according to claim 2 , wherein said evaluation function is an evaluation function that is based on an input/output current of said power storage device ...

METHOD FOR OPERATING AN ELECTRICALLY OPERATED OR ALSO ELECTRICALLY OPERABLE MOTOR VEHICLE AND MOTOR VEHICLE

A method for operating an electrically operated or also electrically operable motor vehicle provided with a rechargeable electric energy storage device associated with the drive motor of the motor vehicle. A target charging state is determined for the energy storage device and an operating strategy is determined for a route that is calculated, entered or predicted for the next trip, by which recuperative deceleration is enabled with a specifiable minimum amount for deceleration processes occurring along the route. A total mass of the motor vehicle, including optionally a trailer connected to the motor vehicle, deviating from an input normal value and an air resistance of the motor vehicle deviating from a predetermined normal value are taken into account. 1. A method for operating an electrically operated or an electrically operable motor vehicle provided with a rechargeable electric energy storage device associated with an electric drive motor , wherein a target state is determined for the energy storage device for a calculated , entered or predicted route for the next trip and an operating strategy is determined for the vehicle , and a minimum specifiable amount of recuperative deceleration is enabled for deceleration processes occurring along this route , comprising:a) determining a target state for the energy storage device for stationary charging or discharging state of the energy storage device taking place just prior to the start of the next trip, while taking into account a calculated, entered or predicted route to be traveled as the next route, as well as the total mass of the motor vehicle deviating from a predetermined normal value given at the start of the next journey, including a trailer optionally connected to the motor vehicle and deviating from the normal value of the air resistance coefficient, which deviates from a predetermined normal value in such a way that electric energy can be absorbed with a minimum amount of recuperative deceleration fully ...

MOBILE INTERNET-BASED INTEGRATED VEHICLE ENERGY REPLENISHMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM

Disclosed are a mobile Internet-based integrated vehicle energy replenishment system and method, and a storage medium. The energy replenishment system comprises a first terminal, a second terminal, an intelligent scheduling unit, and a resource management unit, and is configured for sending a valet energy replenishment request, allocating a corresponding energy replenishment resource, issuing a valet energy replenishment service order, and guiding a valet energy replenishment service, wherein the first terminal comprises an energy replenishment reminding unit, a valet energy replenishment requesting unit, a vehicle authorization setting unit, and an order status displaying unit; the second terminal comprises a service personnel guiding unit, and an authorization activation unit; the intelligent scheduling unit comprises an energy replenishment resource scheduling unit, an energy replenishment type recommendation unit, a parking spot navigation unit, an automatic authorization unit, and an order generation unit; and the resource management unit comprises an energy replenishment resource management unit, and a vehicle management unit. According to the invention, energy replenishment demands of customers are effectively acquired, and thus service personnels and energy replenishment resources are scheduled much effectively; convenient and rapid energy replenishment of vehicles is achieved; and technical support is provided for the valet energy replenishment service. 1128.-. (canceled)129. A mobile Internet-based integrated vehicle energy replenishment system , comprising a cloud platform , a scheduling policy center , and a resource management center , whereinthe scheduling policy center is connected to the cloud platform, and is configured to provide an energy replenishment resource scheduling policy to the cloud platform;the resource management center is connected to the cloud platform, and is configured to obtain and store basic information of energy replenishment ...

EXTERIOR LIGHT AND CHARGE INDICATOR

Electric vehicles indicate charge levels in different ways. A lighting control module is communicatively is configured to illuminate an exterior light of an electric vehicle to indicate a charge status of a battery for the electric vehicle. The charge status is indicated based on varying an intensity of the exterior light, based on illuminating a subset of the exterior lights, and/or based on an animation. The display of the charge indicator varies based on a location of the vehicle, the presence of a person in proximity to the vehicle, and/or a charger connected to the vehicle. 1. A charge indicator system for an electric vehicle , comprising:an exterior light;a battery management module; cause the exterior light to emit light during driving operation of the electric vehicle;', 'receive charge status information of a vehicle battery from the battery management module; and', 'cause the exterior light to emit light that indicates charge status based on the received charge status information., 'a lighting control module communicatively coupled to the battery management module, wherein the lighting control module is configured to2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the lighting control module is configured to cause the exterior light to:emit light at a substantially constant intensity during operation of the electric vehicle; andemit light at a varying intensity during charging.3. The system of claim 2 , wherein the lighting control module is configured to cause the exterior light to emit light at a rapidly varying intensity when the charge status information indicates a charging fault has occurred.4. The system of claim 2 , wherein the light emitted during operation and during charging is the same color.5. The system of claim 1 , wherein the exterior light comprises a width and a height and wherein the width is at least five times greater than the height.6. The system of claim 1 , wherein the lighting control module is configured to cause the exterior light to:emit ...

Apparatus for controlling energy consumption and method thereof

An apparatus for controlling energy consumption of a vehicle includes an input unit configured to receive an input of a destination, a sensor unit configured to sense environment information of an area around the vehicle, and a control unit configured to calculate an amount of energy available from an energy supply source, estimate a movable distance of the vehicle based on the calculated amount of energy, and compare the estimated movable distance with a distance to the destination to thereby determine whether to activate a power saving driving mode. The control unit searches for a route to a position corresponding to the destination and divides the route into a plurality of sectors. The power saving driving mode is a mode in which the sensor unit is deactivated in at least one of the plurality of sectors.

DAMPING CONTROL DEVICE AND DAMPING CONTROL METHOD FOR VEHICLE USING ELECTRIC MOTOR

A damping control method of a vehicle using an electric motor for suppressing vibration of the vehicle using the electric motor as a power source includes setting a drive torque target value based on vehicle information of the vehicle, and performing filter processing on the drive torque target value using a damping filter having a characteristic of removing or reducing a frequency component equivalent to torsional vibration of a vehicle drive system based on a vehicle information of the vehicle and an external disturbance suppression filter for suppressing external disturbance, the damping filter calculating a first torque target value and having a characteristic Gm(s)/Gp(s) configured by a model Gp(s) of a transfer characteristic of a torque input to the vehicle and a motor rotation speed and an ideal model Gm(s) of the transfer characteristic of the torque input and the motor rotation speed set in advance. 110-. (canceled)11. A damping control device of a vehicle using an electric motor for suppressing vibration of the vehicle using the electric motor as a power source , comprising: set a drive torque target value based on vehicle information of the vehicle;', 'perform filter processing on the drive torque target value using a damping filter having a characteristic of removing or reducing a frequency component equivalent to torsional vibration of a vehicle drive system based on a vehicle information of the vehicle and an external disturbance suppression filter for suppressing external disturbance, the damping filter calculating a first torque target value and having a characteristic Gm(s)/Gp(s) configured by a model Gp(s) of a transfer characteristic of a torque input to the vehicle and a motor rotation speed and an ideal model Gm(s) of the transfer characteristic of the torque input and the motor rotation speed set in advance;', 'reduce the torsional vibration of the vehicle drive system by causing the electric motor to drive using a motor torque command value ...

SCHEDULED AUTOMOTIVE BATTERY CHARGE DEFAULT TO NOW

A charge system for a vehicle includes a traction battery and a controller. The controller, responsive to passage of a predetermined period of time following activation of the vehicle without detecting a wake up signal, sets a diagnostic flag. The controller further, responsive to deactivation of the vehicle, presence of the diagnostic flag, and presence of a request designating a future start time for a charge event of the traction battery, initiates the charge event regardless of the future start time. The controller may further, responsive to deactivation of the vehicle, absence of the diagnostic flag, and presence of the request designating the future start time for the charge event of the traction battery, inhibit start of the charge event until the future start time. 1. A vehicle comprising:a traction battery;a first controller programmed to, responsive to activation of the vehicle, generate a wake up signal; and responsive to passage of a predetermined period of time following the activation of the vehicle without detecting the wake up signal, set a diagnostic flag, and', 'responsive to deactivation of the vehicle, presence of the diagnostic flag, and presence of a request designating a future start time for a charge event of the traction battery, initiate the charge event regardless of the future start time., 'a second controller programmed to,'}2. The vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the second controller is further programmed to claim 1 , responsive to deactivation of the vehicle claim 1 , absence of the diagnostic flag claim 1 , and presence of the request designating the future start time for the charge event of the traction battery claim 1 , inhibit start of the charge event until the future start time.3. The vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the first controller is a body controller.4. The vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the second controller is a hybrid powertrain controller.5. The vehicle of further comprising an interface configured to receive the request ...

A BATTERY CELL STATE OF CHARGE ESTIMATION METHOD AND A BATTERY STATE MONITORING SYSTEM

The invention relates to a method for robust estimation of state of charge (SOC) for a battery cell () for an electric vehicle, the method comprising: measuring an output current (/m) from the battery cell; a temperature (Tm) of the battery cell; and an N output voltage (y) from the battery cell; providing a SOC estimation model (M) for the battery cell comprising the measured current (/m) and the measured temperature (Tm) to provide an estimated output voltage (y); calculating the estimated output voltage (y) and an intermediate SOC value (SOCint) using the SOC estimation model (M); calculating a voltage difference between the estimated output voltage (y) and the measured voltage (y); estimating the SOC (SOC) for a battery cell by optimizing said SOC estimation model (M) based on the calculated voltage difference and the intermediate SOC value (SOCint). The method is characterized in that the SOC estimation model (M) further comprises a current fault estimate (lf) for an error of the measured current (/m); and/or the SOC estimation model (M) further comprises a voltage fault estimate (yf) for an error of a measured output voltage (ym); and in that the step of estimating the SOC (SOC) for a battery cell is further optimized based on the current fault estimate (lf) and/or the voltage fault estimate {yf). The invention further relates to a computer program comprising program code performing the steps of the method, a computer readable medium carrying such a computer program, a control unit () for controlling the monitoring the state of a battery cell, a battery state monitoring system, and an electrical vehicle comprising such a battery state monitoring system. 2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein{'sub': 'm', 'b': '4', 'the error of the measured current (I) is based on errors such as bias or drift in the current sensor ().'}3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein{'sub': 'm', 'b': '5', 'the error of the measured voltage ({tilde over (y)}) is based on ...

POWER MANAGEMENT, DYNAMIC ROUTING AND MEMORY MANAGEMENT FOR AUTONOMOUS DRIVING VEHICLES

The invention relates to a system and method for navigating an autonomous driving vehicle (ADV) that utilizes an-onboard computer and/or one or more ADV control system nodes in an ADV network platform. The on-board computer receives battery monitoring and management data concerning a battery stack. The on-board computer, utilizing a battery management system, determines the current state of charge (SOC) and other information concerning the battery stack and determines if the estimated total amount of electrical power required to navigate an ADV along a generated route to reach the predetermined destination is available. In response to determining that the ADV cannot reach the predetermined destination, the on-board computer automatically initiates a dynamic routing algorithm, which utilizes artificial intelligence, to generate alternative routes in an effort to find a route that the ADV can navigate to reach the destination utilizing the current state of charge (SOC) of the battery stack. 1. A system comprising:an on-board computer comprising one or more processors programmed to autonomously navigate a vehicle; wherein at least one of the one or more sensor devices is configured to generate battery data including a state of charge of a battery device;', generate a current route from the starting location of the vehicle to a destination;', 'receive the state of charge of the battery device from the at least one sensor device;', 'determine an estimated total amount of electrical power required to navigate the vehicle along the route to reach the destination;', 'determine, utilizing the state of charge of the battery device and the total amount of electrical power, if the on-board computer can navigate the vehicle along the current route from the starting location to the destination without having to charge the battery device utilizing an external power source., 'wherein at least one of the one or more processors, in response to receiving a destination, is programmed ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR UNMANNED VEHICLE FLEET CONTROL

A system for controlling a fleet of unmanned vehicles includes a plurality of unmanned vehicles connected to a computing device. The computing device stores a dynamic attribute and a static attribute respective to each of the plurality of unmanned vehicles. The computing device is configured to: receive a task request including (i) an item identifier of an item, (ii) an action type defining an action to be performed respective to the item, and (iii) a location identifier of a location at which to perform the action; responsive to receiving the request, retrieve the stored dynamic attributes and static attributes; based on a comparison of the task request with the dynamic attributes and the static attributes, select one of the plurality of unmanned vehicles; and transmit, via the network, a command to the selected unmanned vehicle to perform the action respective to the item at the location. 1. A system for managing maintenance of a plurality of unmanned vehicles , the system comprising:a computing device in communication with the plurality of unmanned vehicles via a network, the computing device storing, in a memory (i) one or more dynamic attributes respective to each of the plurality of unmanned vehicles, each of the one or more dynamic attributes defining an operational capability of the respective vehicle that is variable during vehicle operation and (ii) one or more static attributes respective of each of the plurality of unmanned vehicles, each of the one or more static attributes defining an operational capability of the respective vehicle that is invariable during vehicle operation; retrieve at least one of the one or more stored dynamic attributes from the memory;', 'evaluate the at least one dynamic attribute against a respective criterion for each selected unmanned vehicle;', 'generate a maintenance command for a selected unmanned vehicle when at least one criterion for the unmanned vehicle is satisfied, the maintenance command identifying the selected ...

Fuel efficiency optimization apparatus and method for hybrid tractor trailer vehicles

The disclosure is directed at an apparatus and method for optimizing fuel efficiency of a hybrid vehicle. Driving session data keyed to a specific driver driving a specific route is collected and used to train an optimization algorithm, which is executed on the vehicle to operate a motor-generator so as to optimize the fuel efficiency of the vehicle. An example electric converter dolly is disclosed as a platform for implementing this technique as part of a tractor-trailer vehicle configuration, which may provide certain advantages over implementation on a standalone hybrid vehicle.

LOWER HIGH VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FOR TANDEM REAR AXLE ELECTRIC VEHICLE

An electrical system is described herein, where the electrical system may be implemented as a low voltage electrical system for a tandem rear axle of an electric vehicle. In an embodiment, the electrical system may include a battery pack including a plurality of battery blocks, each battery block of the plurality of battery blocks including one or more batteries, where the one or more batteries of each of the plurality of battery blocks are arranged in series, and where the battery blocks of the plurality of battery blocks of the battery pack are arranged in parallel. The electrical system may also include a motor coupled via electric components with the battery pack to receive power from the battery pack within a target voltage range and the axle may be coupled with the motor, where the axle is driven by the motor. 1. An electrical system for an electric vehicle with a tandem axle , comprising:a battery pack comprising a plurality of battery blocks, each battery block of the plurality of battery blocks comprising one or more batteries, wherein the one or more batteries of each of the plurality of battery blocks are arranged in series, and wherein the battery blocks of the plurality of battery blocks of the battery pack are arranged in parallel;a motor controller coupled via electric components with the battery pack to receive power from the battery pack within a target voltage range;a motor coupled via electric components with the motor controller and with the battery pack to receive power from the battery pack within a target voltage range; andthe axle coupled with a motor, wherein the axle is driven by the motor or the motor is configured as part of the axle to drive the wheels.2. The electrical system of claim 1 , wherein a number of the one or more batteries of each of the battery blocks is based on the target voltage output of the battery pack.3. The electrical system of claim 2 , wherein the target voltage output is determined so as not to exceed a voltage ...

DRIVE SYSTEM FOR VEHICLE

A drive system for a vehicle includes a first motor, a second motor, and a differential mechanism that includes a first rotation element connected to the first motor, a second rotation element connected to the second motor, and a third rotation element connected to driving wheels, the first rotation element and the second rotation element are located on the opposite sides with the third rotation element interposed therebetween in a collinear diagram of the differential mechanism, and an area that is not able to be selected as a target control quantity is determined within a range of the control quantity that is able to be output by one motor of the first motor and the second motor. 110-. (canceled)11. A drive system for a vehicle , the drive system comprising:a first motor;a second motor;a differential mechanism that includes a first rotation element, a second rotation element, and a third rotation element, the first rotation element being connected to the first motor, the second rotation element being connected to the second motor, the third rotation element being connected to driving wheels, and the first rotation element and the second rotation element being configured to be located on opposite sides with the third rotation element interposed therebetween in a collinear diagram of the differential mechanism; andan electronic control unit configured to:(a) set an area that is not able to be selected as a target control quantity in a range of a control quantity that is able to be output by the first motor or the second motor,(b) inhibit a change in the control quantity of one motor of the first motor and the second motor while the control quantity of the other motor is changed, and(c) preferentially change the control quantity of the motor having smaller inertia out of the first motor and the second motor when an acceleration request is given to the vehicle.12. The drive system according to claim 11 , wherein the first rotation element and the second rotation ...

METHOD FOR CONTROLLING STATE OF CHARGE OF ELECTRIC POWER STORAGE DEVICE FOR MOTOR-DRIVEN VEHICLE WITHOUT REVERSE GEAR

A method for controlling a state of charge of an electric power storage device for a motor-driven vehicle without a reverse gear includes providing a plurality of driving sources but does not include a reverse gear and implements backward driving of the vehicle by reversely driving a motor as one of the driving sources, and further includes determining whether or not backward uphill driving is necessary, monitoring the state of charge of the electric power storage device when it is determined that the backward uphill driving is necessary, and controlling the state of charge of the electric power storage device based on the monitored state of charge of the electric power storage device. 1. A method for controlling a state of charge of an electric power storage device for a vehicle without a reverse gear , the method comprising:providing a plurality of driving sources and implementing backward driving of the vehicle by reversely driving a motor, which is one of the plurality of driving sources;determining whether or not backward uphill driving is necessary;monitoring the state of charge of the electric power storage device when it is determined that the backward uphill driving is necessary; andcontrolling the state of charge of the electric power storage device based on the monitored state of charge of the electric power storage device.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein it is determined based on map information pre-stored in a memory or input from outside whether or not the backward uphill driving is necessary.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein it is determined that the backward uphill driving is necessary when a gradient of a road is equal to or greater than a predetermined minimum gradient in the map information.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein the minimum gradient is preset to a gradient in which motor output required for the backward uphill driving at a predetermined reference vehicle speed is equal to or greater than power obtained by subtracting a consumed ...

LIGHT ELECTRIC VEHICLE WITH DYNAMIC GEAR RATIO SELECTION FEATURE

The present disclosure describes a system for determining an optimal gear ratio for a light electric vehicle. The optimal gear ratio may be based on an anticipated or current route of an individual riding the light electric vehicle, riding habits of the individual and/or on maintenance status information associated with the light electric vehicle. When the optimal gear ratio is determined, the system provides an indication of the optimal gear ratio to the light electric vehicle. 1. A method , comprising:receiving a light electric vehicle use request from a computing device associated with an individual;determining, based at least in part, on the light electric vehicle use request, profile information associated with the individual, the profile information including a riding habit of the individual;determining a location of the individual;identifying a light electric vehicle associated with the location of the individual;receiving light electric vehicle information associated with the light electric vehicle;determining, during a use period of the light electric vehicle and using the riding habit of the individual and the light electric vehicle information, a determined optimal gear ratio for the light electric vehicle, the optimal gear ratio being selected from a plurality of different gear ratios of the light electric vehicle; andproviding an indication of the optimal gear ratio to the light electric vehicle.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein providing an indication of the optimal gear ratio comprises transmitting a shift notification to the light electric vehicle.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the shift notification comprises a haptic notification.4. The method of claim 2 , wherein the shift notification is a visual indication.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the riding habit of the individual comprises one or more of:a pedaling cadence of the individual;an average amount of power of a rechargeable battery used by the light electric vehicle when the ...

VEHICLE WITH HYBRID BATTERY PACK AND HUMAN-MACHINE INTERFACE AND METHOD OF MONITORING

A vehicle includes an electric motor and a battery operable to provide electrical power to the electric motor. The battery system includes a first battery pack and a second battery pack. The first battery pack has a relatively high power density, and the second battery pack has a relatively high energy density. An electronic controller determines a remaining driving range of the first battery pack, and a remaining driving range of the second battery pack. The vehicle has a human-machine interface (HMI) operatively connected to the electronic controller and configured to indicate the remaining driving range of the first battery pack and the remaining driving range of the second battery pack. The controller executes a method of monitoring the battery system. 1. A monitoring system for a vehicle that has an electric motor for providing motive torque to vehicle wheels , and that has a battery system including a first battery pack and a second battery pack and that is connectable with the electric motor and , the monitoring system comprising:an electronic controller configured to determine a remaining driving range of the first battery pack and a remaining driving range of the second battery pack;a human-machine interface (HMI) operatively connectable to the electronic controller and configured to indicate the remaining driving range of the first battery pack and the remaining driving range of the second battery pack; andwherein the HMI includes at least one display screen, and is operable to display the remaining driving range of the first battery pack as a first image on the at least one display screen, and the remaining driving range of the second battery pack as a second image on the at least one display screen.2. The monitoring system of claim 1 , wherein the electronic controller is configured to detect a second battery charging event; andthe HMI is operable to indicate the remaining charging cycles of the second battery pack based on the second battery pack ...

DECENTRALIZED LMV CHARGING INFRASTRUCTURE

Systems, devices and methods are provided for decentralized charging of LMVs. At the conclusion of an active riding session, an available decentralized charging vehicle is displayed to a scooter with low battery charge, and access is provided to a charging interface of the decentralized charging vehicle so that the LMV may be coupled to the charging interface. 1. A system for charging a localized use vehicle comprising:a mobile device including a display configured to display the locations of one or more localized use vehicle and one or more decentralized charging vehicles; 'means, located on the mobile device, for evaluating the charge state of a localized use vehicle, displaying a decentralized charging vehicle that has charging availability, and providing access to a charging interface of the decentralized charging vehicle so that the localized use vehicle is coupled to the charging interface.', 'one or more decentralized charging vehicles configured to communicate charging availability to the mobile device and permit access to; and'}2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the means comprises an application on the mobile device.3. The system of claim 2 , wherein the application is configured to activate a localized use vehicle session claim 2 , track the geographical location of the localized use vehicle used in the activated session claim 2 , and unlock the trunk or a charging cap to provide access to the charging interface.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the one or more decentralized charging vehicles comprises a fleet of shared vehicles.5. The system of claim 4 , wherein the one or more decentralized charging vehicles further comprises privately owned vehicles.6. The system of claim 4 , wherein the system further comprises an application for activating a vehicle session claim 4 , and the application is further configured to notify a user whether a vehicle available for a vehicle session is charging a localized use vehicle at a time prior to activation of the ...

TRAVELABLE DISTANCE CALCULATION SYSTEM AND TRAVELABLE DISTANCE CALCULATION METHOD FOR VEHICLE

A travelable distance calculation system for a vehicle includes a travel history database that stores first data, which includes an electricity consumption history of a target vehicle, and second data, which includes an electricity consumption history of a plurality of vehicles other than the target vehicle; and an arithmetic unit configured to calculates the travelable distance of the target vehicle using at least one of the first data and the second data. The arithmetic unit is configured to set a usage ratio between the first data and the second data according to an operation of a user of the target vehicle when calculating the travelable distance of the target vehicle. 1. A travelable distance calculation system for a vehicle , the travelable distance calculation system comprising:a first storage device configured to store an energy consumption history of a target vehicle as first data, the energy consumption history including one of a fuel consumption history and an electricity consumption history;a second storage device configured to store the energy consumption history of a plurality of vehicles other than the target vehicle as second data; andan arithmetic unit configured to calculate a travelable distance of the target vehicle by using at least one of the first data and the second data, the arithmetic unit configured to set a usage ratio between the first data and the second data according to an operation of a user of the target vehicle, when the arithmetic unit calculates the travelable distance of the target vehicle.2. The travelable distance calculation system according to claim 1 , wherein the plurality of vehicles include vehicle of the same type as a type of the target vehicle claim 1 , and the arithmetic unit is configured to set the usage ratio using data on the vehicle of the same type claim 1 , the date on the vehicle of the same type being included in the second data.3. The travelable distance calculation system according to claim 1 , further ...

POWER CONTROL DEVICE AND POWER CONTROL METHOD FOR HYBRID VEHICLE

The present invention provides a power control device for a hybrid vehicle that can allow power generation by a generator connected to a low-voltage battery regardless of a charging rate of the low-voltage battery. The hybrid vehicle includes: a motor () that can be coupled to a drive wheel () of the vehicle; a generator () that can be coupled to an internal combustion engine (); a first secondary battery () connected to the motor (); a second secondary battery () that is connected to the generator (), and a voltage of which is lower than that of the first secondary battery (); and a converter () that steps up a DC voltage received from the second secondary battery () and can output the stepped-up DC voltage to the first secondary battery (). 14242. A device () for controlling electric power of a hybrid vehicle , the power control device () comprising:{'b': '11', 'an internal combustion engine ();'}{'b': 21', '18, 'a motor () that can be coupled to a drive wheel () of the vehicle;'}{'b': 22', '11, 'a generator () that can be coupled to the internal combustion engine ();'}{'b': 31', '21, 'a first secondary battery () that is connected to the motor ();'}{'b': 32', '22', '31, 'a second secondary battery () that is connected to the generator (), and a voltage of which is lower than that of the first secondary battery (); and'}{'b': 33', '31', '32', '32', '31, 'a converter () that is connected to the first secondary battery () and the second secondary battery (), steps up a DC voltage received from the second secondary battery (), and can output the stepped-up DC voltage to the first secondary battery (), wherein'}{'b': 42', '22', '31', '32', '33', '2', '32', '2', '32, 'the power control device () of the hybrid vehicle is configured to supply electric power that is generated by the generator () to the first secondary battery () via the second secondary battery () and the converter () when a charging rate (SOC) of the second secondary battery () is equal to or higher than ...

ELIMINATION OF FUNDAMENTAL HARMONIC POSITION MEASUREMENT ERRORS IN A VECTOR-BASED POSITION SENSING SYSTEM

A rotary system includes a rotor, a vector-based position sensor, and a controller executing a method to eliminate fundamental harmonic position measurement error. The sensor measures angular position of the rotor and outputs raw sine and cosine signals representative of the angular position. The raw signals have a fundamental harmonic position measurement error at the frequency of the sensor signals. The controller receives the raw signals, adaptively adds or subtracts sensor signal offsets to or from the raw signals to generate offset sine and cosine signals, calculates a corrected position of the rotor using the offset sine and cosine signals eliminating the fundamental error, and controls an action or state of the rotary system using the corrected position. The rotor may be part of an electric machine, such as in a vehicle. 1. A rotary system comprising:a rotor having an axis of rotation;a vector-based position sensor configured to measure an angular position of the rotor with respect to the axis of rotation, and to output raw sine and cosine signals having a fundamental position measurement error, the raw sine and cosine signals being representative of the measured angular position; anda controller configured to receive the raw sine and cosine signals from the position sensor, adaptively add or subtract sensor signal offsets from the raw sine and cosine signals to thereby generate offset sine and cosine signals, calculate a corrected position of the rotor using the generated offset sine and cosine signals that eliminates the fundamental harmonic position measurement error, and control an action of the rotary system using the corrected position.2. The rotary system of claim 1 , wherein the controller is configured to generate the offset sine and cosine signals within an integral control loop using a motion-state filter.3. The rotary system of claim 1 , wherein the vector-based position sensor is a resolver claim 1 , a rotary encoder claim 1 , or a magneto- ...

MULTI-MOTOR SWITCHING SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR OPTIMIZED PERFORMANCE

A multi-motor switching system and method for obtaining a global optimization of performance criteria that takes into account variables and conditions across an entire driving cycle. The controller of the system is adapted to conduct a global optimization in that it determines the most optimal distribution of motor loads over an entire trip or driving cycle, as opposed to sequentially determining the optimized solution for a given point of time and localized set of current condition. In one embodiment where the control system provides for global optimization, the controller receives trip information through a trip planning tool. The controller utilizes the trip information to generate a driving cycle and further incorporates this information into the optimization process performed by the controller to determine the optimal solution for the entire trip. 1. A multi-motor system capable of performing a global optimization in order to determine an optimal contribution of torque from motors in the system based on a given torque demand in order to achieve a desired performance objective over a driving cycle while remaining within one or more constraints , the system comprising:a plurality of motors mechanically coupled to a shaft;a database storing efficiency data associated with each of the plurality of motors,a controller for receiving driving cycle information, and for generating torque commands to the plurality of motors; calculating based on the driving cycle information the shaft speed and torque across all time periods;', 'calculating, based on the efficiency data, a cost function across all time periods related to the performance objective for each of the potential combinations of torque contributions by the plurality of motors;', 'identifying from the set of potential combinations of torque contributions one or more optimal combinations of torque contributions that are optimized for the desired performance objective based on its associated cost function and that ...

METHOD FOR MONITORING A STATUS OF A BATTERY, MONITORING DEVICE AND MOTOR VEHICLE

A method for monitoring a status of a battery, wherein a battery current (I) is detected during a measurement cycle and the amount of charge (ΔQ) supplied to the battery and/or removed from the battery is determined as a function of the detected battery current (I). Furthermore, an estimated value (CS, CS, CS, CS, CSn) for a capacity (C) of the battery before a certain relaxation time of the battery has elapsed, during which the battery is in the unloaded state after a load phase during which power is supplied to the battery and/or power is removed from the battery, is determined as a function of the determined amount of charge (ΔQ) and, as a function of the estimated value (CS, CS, CS, CS, CSn), it is determined for the capacity (C) whether the capacity (C) of the battery is above a specifiable limit value (G). 1. A method for monitoring a status of a battery , comprising:{'b': 0', '1', '2', '0', '1', '2', '0', '1', '2', '0', '1', '2, 'detecting during a measuring cycle, a battery current (I) and the amount of charge (ΔQ) which was supplied to the battery and/or removed from the battery during the measuring cycle is determined as a function of the detected battery current (I), and a parameter (CS, CS, CS, CS, CSn) of the battery is determined as a function of the determined amount of charge (ΔQ), wherein an estimated value (CS, CS, CS, CS, CSn) for a capacity (C) of the battery before a certain relaxation time of the battery has elapsed, during which the battery is in the unloaded state after a load phase during which power is supplied to the battery and/or power is removed from the battery, is determined as a parameter (CS, CS, CS, CS, CSn), and as a function of the estimated value (CS, CS, CS, CS, CSn) for the capacity (C) it is determined whether the capacity (C) of the battery is above a specifiable limit value (G).'}2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the amount of charge (ΔQ) supplied to the battery and/or removed from the battery during the ...

CHARGING SCHEDULING SYSTEMS AND METHODS THEREOF FOR ELECTRIC BUSES

Charging scheduling systems and methods for electric buses for use in at least one electric bus and a cloud management module are provided. First, a current location of the electric bus is obtained by a positioning unit of the electric bus and a current power state of a battery module of the electric bus is detected by a battery detection unit of the electric bus. A route corresponding to the electric bus is obtained by the cloud management module, wherein the route includes at least one charging point, and records a location of the charging point and a charging efficiency of at least one charging equipment installed at the charging point. Then, the cloud management module determines whether the electric bus needs to be charged with the charging equipment at the charging point according to the current location and the current power state of the electric bus. 1. A charging scheduling system for electric buses , comprising: a positioning unit for communicating with at least one satellite to obtain a current location of the electric bus:', 'a battery detection unit for detecting a current power state of a battery module of the electric bus;', 'a network connection unit; and', 'a processing unit for transmitting the current location and the current power state of the electric bus via the network connection unit; and, 'at least one electric bus having a driving monitoring system, comprising a storage unit for recording a route corresponding to the electric bus, wherein the route has at least one charging point, and records a location of the charging point and a charging efficiency of at least one charging equipment installed at the charging point;', 'a network connection unit for receiving the current location and the current power state of the electric bus via a network; and', {'b': 2', '0, 'a processor for determining whether the electric bus needs to be charged with the charging equipment at the charging point according to the current location and the current power ...

Driving Assistance Method for Assistance of a Power-Intensive Driving Manoeuver of a Subject Vehicle, and Driving Assistance System for a Power-Intensive Driving Manoeuver of a Subject Vehicle

A driving assistance method for assisting a power-intensive driving maneuver of a subject vehicle includes predicting the power-intensive driving maneuver of the subject vehicle, and determining whether driving maneuver criteria, which comprise at least one energy criterion and at least one traffic criterion, are satisfied for the predicted power-intensive driving maneuver. Determining if the at least one energy criterion is satisfied includes determining a peak power profile required for a full execution of the predicted power-intensive driving maneuver, determining an available drive power of the subject vehicle, and evaluating whether the available drive power is sufficient for the peak power profile, wherein the at least one energy criterion is satisfied if the available drive power is sufficient for the peak power profile. Determining if the at least one traffic criterion is satisfied includes detecting a traffic situation, which comprises at least one traffic condition and/or a route topology, in the surroundings of the subject vehicle, and evaluating whether the predicted power-intensive driving maneuver can be fully executed in the detected traffic situation, wherein the traffic criterion is satisfied if the predicted driving maneuver can be fully executed in detected traffic situation. The method further includes displaying a result of determining whether the driving maneuver criteria are satisfied for the predicted power-intensive driving maneuver. 1. A driving assistance method for assisting a power-intensive driving maneuver of a subject vehicle which is powered by an electric motor fed by an energy store , wherein the driving assistance method comprises:predicting the power-intensive driving maneuver of the subject vehicle;determining whether driving maneuver criteria, which comprise at least one energy criterion and at least one traffic criterion, are satisfied for the predicted power-intensive driving maneuver, determining a peak power profile ...

WYE-DELTA EDRIVE SYSTEM FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLES

A vehicle includes an electric machine having independently selectable delta and wye windings. The electric machine has a lower torque producing limit with one of the windings than an other of the windings at a given speed. The vehicle includes a controller configured to select the other of the windings such that torque of the electric machine increases without increasing the given speed. The selection is responsive to operating with the one of the windings and a torque demand greater than the lower torque producing limit. 1. A vehicle comprising:an electric machine having independently selectable delta and wye windings, the electric machine having a lower torque producing limit with one of the windings than an other of the windings at a given speed; anda controller configured to, responsive to operating with the one of the windings and a torque demand greater than the lower torque producing limit, select the other of the windings such that torque of the electric machine increases without increasing the given speed.2. The vehicle of claim 1 , wherein for a first range of speeds the delta windings produce less torque than the wye windings and for a second range of speeds greater than the first range of speeds the wye windings produce less torque than the delta windings.3. The vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the torque demand results from an autonomous vehicle command.4. The vehicle of claim 3 , wherein the autonomous vehicle command is a command to follow a route including a road grade greater than a predetermined threshold.5. The vehicle of claim 3 , wherein the controller is further configured to select the other of the windings prior to executing the autonomous vehicle command.6. The vehicle of claim 3 , wherein the autonomous vehicle command is a command to pass an upcoming vehicle.7. The vehicle of claim 6 , wherein the torque demand is greater than a required torque for passing the oncoming vehicle within a passing time window.8. The vehicle of claim 1 , wherein ...

CHARGING DEVICE, CHARGING METHOD, SECONDARY BATTERY, BATTERY PACK, ELECTRIC VEHICLE, POWER STORAGE DEVICE, ELECTRONIC DEVICE, AND POWER STORAGE SYSTEM

A charging device is provided. The charging device switches to a (n+1)-th charging rate from a n-th charging rate when constant current charging is performed on a secondary battery at the n-th charging rate, at an SOC smaller than an SOC at which a voltage local minimum value appears when an experimental battery is charged at the n-th charging rate. The (n+1)-th charging rate is lower than the n-th charging rate, and n is a natural number. 1. A charging device ,Wherein the charging device switches to a (n+1)-th charging rate from a n-th charging rate when constant current charging is performed on a secondary battery at the n-th charging rate, at an SOC smaller than an SOC at which a voltage local minimum value appears when an experimental battery is charged at the n-th charging rate, andwherein the (n+1)-th charging rate is lower than the n-th charging rate, and n is a natural number.2. The charging device according to claim 1 , wherein the SOC is 0.6 times or more and 0.9 times or less of the SOC at which the voltage local minimum value appears.3. The charging device according to claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , when the SOC at which the voltage local minimum value is 80% or more claim 1 , the charging device charges at the n-th charging rate until full charging without switching from the n-th charging rate to the (n+1)-th charging rate.4. The charging device according to claim 1 , wherein the experimental battery includes a metal lithium electrode and a negative electrode.5. A charging method claim 1 , comprising:switching a secondary battery to a (n+1)-th charging rate from a n-th charging rate when constant current charging is performed on a secondary battery at the n-th charging rate, at an SOC smaller than an SOC at which a voltage local minimum value appears when an experimental battery including a negative electrode and a metal lithium electrode is charged at the n-th charging rate,wherein the (n+1)-th charging rate is lower than the n-th charging rate, and n is ...

METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR POWERING A VEHICLE

This application is directed to a bearing support. The bearing support comprises an enclosure, a rotating shaft, first and second bearings installed on the shaft, and a bearing spacer separating the first and second bearings. The first and second bearings comprise an inner ring configured to rotate with the shaft, an outer ring configured to rotate with the enclosure, and a rolling cage configured to enable the inner ring to rotate relative to the outer ring. The bearing spacer comprises lips that create gaps between the bearing spacer and the first and second bearings. Keys can lock the inner rings of the first and second bearings to the shaft and causes the inner rings to rotate with the shaft. The gaps cool the first and second bearings as the shaft rotates. The enclosure houses the first and second bearings, the bearing spacer, and at least a portion of the shaft. 1. A bearing support , comprising:an enclosure;a shaft configured to rotate in response to rotation of a mass mechanically coupled to the shaft; an inner ring having a first keyway and configured to rotate with the shaft,', 'an outer ring having a second keyway and configured to rotate with the enclosure, and', 'a rolling cage configured to enable the inner ring to rotate relative to the outer ring; and, 'a first bearing and a second bearing, each comprisinga bearing spacer disposed between and separating the first bearing and the second bearing,the bearing spacer comprising a first lip on a first side of the bearing spacer creating a first gap separating the first side of the bearing spacer from the first bearing and a second lip on a second side of the bearing spacer creating a second gap separating the second side of the bearing spacer from the second bearing,the shaft comprising a third keyway such that a first key inserted into the first keyway and the third keyway locks the inner rings of the first and second bearings to the shaft and causes the inner rings to rotate with the shaft,the first gap ...

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CONTROLLING CREEP TORQUE FOR VEHICLE INCLUDING DRIVING MOTOR

A method of controlling a creep torque of a vehicle includes: determining whether the vehicle is in a creep driving state based on an accelerator pedal position value; determining whether a vehicle speed is greater than a set vehicle speed; determining at a first time whether a deceleration condition is satisfied when the vehicle speed is greater than the set vehicle speed; when the deceleration condition is satisfied at the first time, storing a first time at which the deceleration condition is satisfied and determining whether a deceleration release condition is satisfied; when it is determined that the deceleration release condition is satisfied, determining at a second time whether the deceleration condition is satisfied; and when it is determined that the deceleration condition is satisfied at the second time, storing the second time at which the deceleration condition is satisfied. 1. A method for controlling a creep torque of a vehicle including a driving motor , comprising:determining whether the vehicle is in a creep driving state based on an accelerator pedal position value;determining whether a vehicle speed is greater than a set vehicle speed;determining at a first time whether a deceleration condition is satisfied when the vehicle speed is greater than the set vehicle speed;when the deceleration condition is satisfied at the first time, storing the first time at which the deceleration condition is satisfied and determining whether a deceleration release condition is satisfied;when the deceleration release condition is satisfied, determining at a second time whether the deceleration condition is satisfied;when the deceleration condition is satisfied at the second time, storing the second time at which the deceleration condition is satisfied;comparing an amount of time elapsed from the first time to the second time with a reference time;when the amount of time elapsed is less than the reference time, calculating a derating factor; andcorrecting a creep ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING CHARGING OPTIONS BASED ON ELECTRIC VEHICLE OPERATOR ACTIVITIES

A system and method for providing charging options based on electric vehicle operator daily activities that include analyzing data associated with daily activities of an operator of an electric vehicle and determining at least one travel routine and at least one perspective travel plan that is completed by the operator of the electric vehicle based on the daily activities. The system and method also include determining a current geo-location of the electric vehicle. The system and method further include presenting an electric vehicle charging planner user interface that presents at least one perspective travel path to the at least one predicted point of interest.

Systems And Methods Using Artificial Intelligence For Routing Electric Vehicles

The present invention provides specific systems, methods and algorithms based on artificial intelligence expert system technology for determination of preferred routes of travel for electric vehicles (EVs). The systems, methods and algorithms provide such route guidance for battery-operated EVs in-route to a desired destination, but lacking sufficient battery energy to reach the destination from the current location of the EV. The systems and methods of the present invention disclose use of one or more specifically programmed computer machines with artificial intelligence expert system battery energy management and navigation route control. Such specifically programmed computer machines may be located in the EV and/or cloud-based or remote computer/data processing systems for the determination of preferred routes of travel, including intermediate stops at designated battery charging or replenishing stations. Expert system algorithms operating on combinations of expert defined parameter subsets for route selection are disclosed. Specific fuzzy logic methods are also disclosed based on defined potential route parameters with fuzzy logic determination of crisp numerical values for multiple potential routes and comparison of those crisp numerical values for selection of a particular route. Application of the present invention systems and methods to autonomous or driver-less EVs is also disclosed.

Apparatus for Management of a Battery, Vehicle System Having the Same and Method Thereof

The present disclosure relates to a battery management apparatus, a vehicle system including the same, and a battery management method. An exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure provides a battery management apparatus including: a processor configured to create a profile depending on a voltage of a battery cell when charging a battery, to determine uniformity of the battery cell based on the profile, and to perform battery management and control by using the uniformity; and a storage configured to store a profile for each battery cell, and an algorithm and data driven by the processor. 1. A battery management apparatus comprising:a processor configured to create a profile depending on a voltage of a battery cell when charging a battery, to determine uniformity of the battery cell based on the profile, and to perform battery management and control by using the uniformity; anda storage configured to store a profile for each battery cell, and an algorithm and data driven by the processor.2. The battery management apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the processor creates the profile based on a value obtained by dividing a capacity change amount by a voltage change amount during charging or discharging of the battery cell.3. The battery management apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the profile for each battery cell is stored by mapping it to a C-rate claim 1 , which is an amount of current that can fully charge the battery for a predetermined time.4. The battery management apparatus of claim 3 , wherein the processor estimates the C-rate by comparing a profile created when the battery is charged with the profile for each battery cell stored in the storage claim 3 , and determines uniformity depending on the C-rate.5. The battery management apparatus of claim 4 , wherein the uniformity decreases as the C-rate increases.6. The battery management apparatus of claim 3 , wherein the processor estimates a deterioration degree of the battery by using a change in C-rates of the ...

VEHICLE BRAKING SYSTEM AND METHOD

A vehicle braking system includes one or more traction motors and an electrical device configured to be electrically coupled with the one or more traction motors. The one or more traction motors are configured to propel a vehicle and to generate electric power during rollback of the vehicle down a grade. The electrical device is configured to consume the electric power generated from the rollback of the vehicle by performing work with the electric power during the rollback of the vehicle.

MOTOR NOISE REDUCTION CONTROL APPARATUS OF ECO-FRIENDLY VEHICLE AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THEREOF

A motor noise reduction control apparatus of an eco-friendly vehicle includes: a driving mode selector for selecting one of a high fuel economy driving mode and a low-noise driving mode; and a motor controller configured to generate a current command for motor drive using a maximum motor efficiency control application current map when the high fuel economy driving mode is selected, and to generate a current command for motor drive using a minimum torque ripple control application current map when the low-noise driving mode is selected.

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR A MISSION-BASED BATTERY STATUS DISPLAY FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLES

Systems and methods are provided for displaying operating data for a re-chargeable battery for an electric vehicle. The system comprises a re-chargeable battery for powering components of an electrical vehicle, a sensor that detects a present level of charge in the battery and a display. The display receives the present level of charge of the battery from the monitor and displays the present level of charge in the battery, a required level of endurance for the battery that is based on a planned operational parameter for the vehicle, a minimum level of charge in the battery that meets the required level of endurance, and an amount of time needed to re-charge the battery to achieve the minimum level of charge.

ELECTRICAL TRANSFER DEVICE

An electrical power device includes a plurality of switches and a plurality of interfaces configured to removably couple with a corresponding battery of a vehicle. Each switch of the plurality of switches is connected to an interface of the plurality of interfaces and another switch of the plurality of switches. The electrical power device also includes a controller programmed to transition at least a first switch of the plurality of switches from an open state to a closed state based on a charge state of a first battery such that the first switch electrically connects the first battery to a second battery of the vehicle in the closed state. 1. An electrical transfer device comprising:a plurality of switches;a plurality of interfaces removably couplable with a corresponding battery of a vehicle, wherein each switch of the plurality of switches is connected to an interface of the plurality of interfaces and another switch of the plurality of switches; anda controller programmed to transition at least a first switch of the plurality of switches from an open state to a closed state based on a charge state of a first battery, wherein the first switch electrically connects the first battery to a second battery of the vehicle in the closed state;wherein the controller is further programmed to determine that a power-distribution board connected to the first battery is at least one of uploading data or downloading data based on receiving a data transfer signal, and upon determining that the power-distribution board is uploading or downloading data based on receiving the data transfer signal, compare the charge state of the first battery to a predetermined charge threshold.2. The electrical transfer device of claim 1 , wherein the controller is further programmed to transition at least a second switch of the plurality of switches to a closed state based on the charge state of the first battery claim 1 , wherein the second switch is disposed between the first switch and the ...

ENERGY ASSESSMENT FOR CHARGING A TOWED VEHICLE

Disclosed embodiments include systems, vehicles, and methods for determining a quantity of energy expendable in charging a towed vehicle while it is towed. In an illustrative embodiment, a computing system transportable aboard at least one of a towing vehicle and a towed vehicle includes computer-readable media storing computer-executable instructions configured to identify a quantity of charging energy to be supplied to at least one power cell of the towed vehicle by at least one rotating electromagnetic device of the towed vehicle generating and supplying electrical power to charge the at least one power cell of the towed vehicle while the towed vehicle is towed by the towing vehicle. The computer-executable instructions are also configured to determine a quantity of towing energy expendable by the towing vehicle in towing the towed vehicle to provide the quantity of charging energy to the at least one power cell of the towed vehicle.

VEHICLE PROPULSION SYSTEM HAVING AN ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM AND OPTIMIZED METHOD OF CONTROLLING OPERATION THEREOF

A control system for controlling the supply of power from an energy storage system to a DC bus of a vehicle propulsion system is disclosed herein. The control system includes a controller programmed to monitor real-time operating parameters of a plurality of energy storage units of the energy storage system, access degradation models for the plurality of energy storage units, and optimize usage of the plurality of energy storage units during real-time operation of the vehicle propulsion system based on the degradation models. 1. A control system for controlling the supply of power from an energy storage system to a DC bus of a vehicle propulsion system , the control system comprising a controller programmed to:monitor real-time operating parameters of a plurality of energy storage units of the energy storage system;access degradation models for the plurality of energy storage units; andoptimize usage of the plurality of energy storage units during real-time operation of the vehicle propulsion system based on the degradation models.2. The control system of wherein the controller is programmed to:determine a future power demand of the vehicle propulsion system based on at least one of a user input and a predetermined vehicle duty cycle; andoptimize usage of the plurality of energy storage units during real-time operation of the vehicle propulsion system based on the future power demand and the degradation models.3. The control system of wherein the controller claim 2 , in being programmed to optimize usage of the plurality of energy storage units claim 2 , is programmed to:define a power split between the plurality of energy storage units, the power split comprising an allocation of the future power demand of the vehicle propulsion system between the plurality of energy storage units; anditeratively adjust the power split in real-time to maximize at least one of a performance of the vehicle propulsion system and an operating life of the plurality of energy storage ...

Multi-step model predictive iterative techniques for battery system peak power estimation

An electrified vehicle and method for estimating peak power of a battery system of the electrified vehicle are presented. In one exemplary implementation, the method includes receiving, at a controller of the electrified vehicle, measured current, voltage, and temperature of the battery system and determining, at the controller, operating parameters for the battery system based on the measured current, voltage, and temperature. An initial peak current at a start of a current prediction period for the battery system is determined, at the controller, based on the operating parameters, and an instantaneous peak current of the battery system is determined based on its initial peak current by performing voltage-limited extrapolation of resistances and open-circuit voltage (VLERO) of a battery model for the battery system. The battery system and an electric motor of the electrified vehicle are controlled, by the controller, based on the instantaneous peak current.

VEHICLE PROPULSION SYSTEM HAVING AN ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM AND OPTIMIZED METHOD OF CONTROLLING OPERATION THEREOF

A vehicle propulsion system includes a first bi-directional DC-DC converter coupled to a first DC bus, an energy storage system comprising at least one energy storage unit coupled to the first bi-directional DC-DC converter, a first DC-to-AC inverter coupled to the first DC bus, and a first electromechanical device coupled to the first DC-to-AC inverter. A controller is programmed to determine a real-time operating speed of the first electromechanical device, compare the real-time operating speed of the first electromechanical device to a scheduled speed of the first electromechanical device, and selectively control the first bi-directional DC-DC converter to shift a voltage of the first DC bus based on the comparison. 1. A vehicle propulsion system comprising:a first bi-directional DC-DC converter coupled to a first DC bus;an energy storage system comprising at least one energy storage unit coupled to the first bi-directional DC-DC converter;a first DC-to-AC inverter coupled to the first DC bus;a first electromechanical device coupled to the first DC-to-AC inverter; and determine a real-time operating speed of the first electromechanical device;', 'compare the real-time operating speed of the first electromechanical device to a scheduled speed of the first electromechanical device; and', 'selectively control the first bi-directional DC-DC converter to shift a voltage of the first DC bus based on the comparison., 'a controller programmed to2. The vehicle propulsion system of wherein the controller is further programmed to:determine if a difference between the real-time speed and the scheduled speed of the first electromechanical device exceeds a threshold; andif the difference exceeds the threshold, control switching of the first bi-directional DC-DC converter based on the voltage command.3. The vehicle propulsion system of wherein the controller is further programmed to shift the voltage of the first DC bus by a predetermined voltage interval.4. The vehicle ...

ENGINE CONTROL DEVICE FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE

An engine control device for an electric vehicle having an electrical rotating machine, includes: an engine control unit determining an engine rotational speed and an engine torque such that a particulate number of particulate matter per unit gas quantity that the engine releases into an atmosphere becomes equal to or less than a target value having been set in association with a warm-up state of the engine, the engine rotational speed, and the engine torque, and such that the engine rotational speed when a vehicle speed is less than a threshold value is lower than the engine rotational speed when the vehicle speed is equal to or more than the threshold value, and controlling the engine based on the determined engine rotational speed and the engine torque. 1. An engine control device for an electric vehicle , the electric vehicle including: an electrical rotating machine generating a driving force for driving a wheel; a power storage device storing a power to be supplied to the electrical rotating machine; a power generator generating a power to charge the power storage device; and an engine generating e a driving force for driving the power generator , the engine control device comprising: determine an engine rotational speed and an engine torque such that a particulate number of particulate matter per unit gas quantity that the engine releases into an atmosphere becomes equal to or less than a target value having been set in association with a warm-up state of the engine, the engine rotational speed, and the engine torque, and such that the engine rotational speed when a vehicle speed is less than a threshold value is lower than the engine rotational speed when the vehicle speed is equal to or more than the threshold value, and', 'control the engine based on the determined engine rotational speed and the engine torque., 'an engine control unit configured to'}2. The engine control device for the electric vehicle according to claim 1 , wherein the engine control ...

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CONTROLLING SCHEDULED CHARGING

A method of controlling scheduled charging is provided. The method includes calculating a primary scheduled charge time based on an expected charge time consumption and an expected primary scheduled charge start time and calculating an expected temperature for the primary scheduled charge time based on the primary scheduled charge time and charger temperature information or climate information. A corrected expected charge time consumption is calculated based on the calculated expected temperature and a secondary scheduled charge time is calculated based on the corrected expected charge time consumption. A vehicle battery is charged based on the secondary scheduled charge time. 1. A method of controlling scheduled charging , comprising:calculating, by a controller, a primary scheduled charge time based on an expected charge time consumption and an expected primary scheduled charge start time;calculating, by the controller, an expected temperature for the primary scheduled charge time based on the primary scheduled charge time and charger temperature information or climate information;calculating, by the controller, a corrected expected charge time consumption based on the calculated expected temperature;calculating, by the controller, a secondary scheduled charge time based on the corrected expected charge time consumption; andcharging, by the controller, a battery of a vehicle based on the secondary scheduled charge time.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the calculating of the expected temperature for the primary scheduled charge time includes determining whether the charger temperature information is available.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the calculating the expected temperature for the primary scheduled charge time includes:calculating, by the controller, an expected temperature for the expected primary scheduled charge start time based on the charger temperature information when the charger temperature information is available.4. The method of claim 2 , ...

Method for Assistance of a Driving Manoeuver, and Assistance System for a Driving Manoeuver

A method for assisting a power-intensive driving maneuver of an ego vehicle propelled by an electric motor fed from an energy-storage device includes predicting a power-intensive driving maneuver of the ego vehicle, ascertaining a peak-power profile that is needed for a complete execution of the predicted driving maneuver, and determining an available propulsive power of the ego vehicle. The method further includes ascertaining whether the available propulsive power is sufficient for the peak-power profile and, if the available propulsive power is sufficient for the peak-power profile, indicating a recommendation for execution of the predicted driving maneuver. If the available power is not sufficient for the peak-power profile, the method further includes ascertaining whether the available propulsive power is sufficient for a restricted peak-power profile that is needed for a restricted execution of the predicted driving maneuver, indicating a recommendation for restricted execution of the predicted driving maneuver if the available propulsive power is sufficient for the restricted peak-power profile, and indicating a recommendation for non-execution of the predicted driving maneuver if the available propulsive power is not sufficient for the restricted peak-power profile. 1. A method for assisting a power-intensive driving maneuver of an ego vehicle propelled by an electric motor fed from an energy-storage device , the method comprising:predicting a power-intensive driving maneuver of the ego vehicle;ascertaining a peak-power profile that is needed for a complete execution of the predicted driving maneuver;determining an available propulsive power of the ego vehicle;ascertaining whether the available propulsive power is sufficient for the peak-power profile, andwherein if the available propulsive power is sufficient for the peak-power profile the method further comprises indicating a recommendation for execution of the predicted driving maneuver, ascertaining ...

METHOD FOR OPTIMIZING TRAVELING OF ELECTRIC VEHICLE

A method for optimizing the traveling of an electric vehicle may include setting an ultra power saving mode for controlling the traveling of an electric vehicle by minimizing consumed energy when a State Of Charge (SOC) of a high voltage battery is equal to or smaller than a predetermined SOC, calculating traveling energy required for traveling from a current location to a destination by a control unit of the electric vehicle, determining whether or not to reach the destination with the energy of the high voltage battery, and calculating a destination reachable vehicle speed zone that calculates a maximum speed and a minimum speed that can reach the destination. 1. A method for optimizing the traveling of an electric vehicle , comprising:setting an ultra power saving mode for controlling the traveling of an electric vehicle by minimizing consumed energy when a State Of Charge (SOC) of a high voltage battery is equal to or smaller than a predetermined SOC;calculating traveling energy required for traveling from a current location to a destination by a control unit of the electric vehicle;determining whether or not to reach the destination with the energy of the high voltage battery; andcalculating a destination reachable vehicle speed zone that calculates a maximum speed and a minimum speed that can reach the destination.2. The method for optimizing the traveling of the electric vehicle of claim 1 ,wherein the setting the ultra power saving mode sets an ultra power saving mode using energy charged in the high voltage battery and a remaining distance from the current location of the electric vehicle to the destination by the control unit of the electric vehicle.3. The method for optimizing the traveling of the electric vehicle of claim 2 ,wherein the control unit sets the ultra power saving mode by comparing a ratio of the remaining distance to the destination and a Distance To Empty that can travel with a current SOC with a predetermined ultra power saving mode entry ...

MOTOR VEHICLE POWER MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD

A power management system for a vehicle having at least one motor, comprising a user interface, a global positioning system input, an energy management system input, a motor controller operatively connected to the at least one motor and a power controller operatively connected to the user interface, the global positioning system input, the energy management system input and the motor controller, the power controller being configured to estimate a maximum available power value based on information provided by the user interface, the global positioning system input and the energy management system input. The power controller limits power available to the motor though the motor controller based on the estimated maximum available power. 2. A power management system in accordance with claim 1 , further comprising a global positioning system operatively connected to the global positioning system input claim 1 ,3. A power management system in accordance with claim 1 , further comprising an energy management system operatively connected to the energy management system input claim 1 ,4. A power management system in accordance with claim 1 , further comprising a conversion table indicating the energy consumption rate of the at least one motor claim 1 , the power controller using the conversion table for estimating the maximum available power.5. A power management system in accordance with claim 1 , further comprising a plurality of conversion tables indicating the energy consumption rate of various motors claim 1 , the power controller using the conversion table associated with the motor of the vehicle for estimating the maximum available power.6. A power management system in accordance with claim 4 , further comprising a database having stored therein the conversion tables.7. A power management system in accordance with claim 4 , wherein the power controller includes:a geolocation application configured to compute the distance from the instant geographical position of the ...

SMART BATTERY CIRCUIT

An electrical system may include a power circuit configured to provide a power output, first and second batteries, and first and second switches configured to connect and disconnect the first and second batteries, respectively, to the power output in parallel with one another. The electrical system may also include a controller electrically connected to the first and the second switches, and configured to control operation of the first switch and/or the second switch. The electrical system may also include a load predictor in communication with the controller and configured to predict power demands of an electric load on the power circuit and send a signal indicative of the predicted power demands to the controller, which may activate the first switch and/or the second switch to connect the first battery and/or the second battery to the power output based at least in part on the signal indicative of the predicted load. 1. An electrical system configured to supply electric power to an electric load , the electrical system comprising:a power circuit configured to provide a power output;a first battery electrically connectable to the power output of the power circuit;a first switch configured to selectively electrically connect the first battery to, and disconnect the first battery from, the power output of the power circuit;a second battery electrically connectable to the power output of the power circuit; anda second switch configured to selectively electrically connect the second battery to, and disconnect the second battery from, the power output of the power circuit;an electric load connected to the power output of the power circuit such that at least one of the first battery or the second battery supplies power to the electric load;a controller electrically connected to the first switch and the second switch, the controller being configured to control operation of at least one of the first switch or the second switch, such that when the first switch and the ...

MANAGING A FLEET OF VEHICLES

Aspects of the disclosure relate to determining a next vehicle task for a vehicle of a fleet. Vehicle data from the vehicle, charger data about at least one charger, and demand data may be received and used to determine the next vehicle task. The vehicle may be directed to the next vehicle task. Determining a next vehicle task may further be based on predictions made using the vehicle data, the charger data, and the demand data. Heuristics may also be used in determining a next vehicle task. 1. A method of managing a fleet of rechargeable vehicles , the method comprising:receiving, by one or more processors of one or more server computing devices, vehicle data including a vehicle charge status and a vehicle charge capacity;receiving, by the one or more processors, charger data for each charger of a plurality of chargers configured to charge the vehicles;selecting, by the one or more processors based on the vehicle data and the charger data, one charger of the plurality of chargers for each vehicle of at least a portion of the vehicles to perform charging; anddirecting, by the one or more processors, each vehicle of the portion of the vehicles to perform charging at the selected one charger at a given time to load-balance use of the chargers by the vehicles.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein areas serviced by the vehicles are segmented into a plurality of zones claim 1 , and the directing further includes limiting a number of vehicles of the fleet using one of the chargers in a particular zone at a given time in order to avoid exceeding a threshold number of vehicles using the one charger.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:automatically adjusting, by the one or more processors, target charging levels of the vehicles in response to a real-time change in demand for services provided by the vehicles.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the charger data indicates at least one of a type of each charger claim 1 , a location of each charger claim 1 , a current ...

MEASURING AC FREQUENCY RESPONSE IN WIRELESS BATTERY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS

A wireless battery management system may include a network controller and a plurality of monitors coupled to a battery. The wireless battery management system may coordinate taking and gathering of alternating current frequency responses (ACFR) of the battery. The wireless battery management system may collect and store information spanning the lifecycle of the battery across different host devices. 1. A wireless battery management system , comprising: a monitor coupled to a battery module and configured to measure a response of the battery module to a stimulus signal, wherein the battery module is associated with a unique identifier, and', 'a wireless node coupled to the monitor and configured to receive information about the measured response from the monitor and store the information in a local memory;, 'a wireless device comprising'}a network manager configured to establish a secure wireless communication connection with the wireless device and to receive the information from the wireless device; andan external memory configured to store the information and to associate the information with the unique identifier.2. The wireless management system of claim 1 , further comprising:another wireless device coupled to the battery, wherein the wireless device and the another wireless device configured to receive instructions from the network manager to generate synchronized stimulus signals for respective modules in the battery.3. The wireless management system of claim 1 , wherein the wireless device further comprises a memory to store a stimulus signal pattern and wherein the monitor is further configured to inject the stimulus signal based on the stimulus signal pattern.4. The wireless management system of claim 1 , wherein the monitor configured to synchronously measure the response with respect to the stimulus signal.5. The wireless management system of claim 1 , wherein the external memory to track condition of the battery module across different host devices of ...

DISPLAY SYSTEM AND VEHICLE INCLUDING THE SAME, AND METHOD OF DISPLAY OF STATUS OF SECONDARY BATTERY

A vehicle includes: an instrument panel; and an ECU that controls the instrument panel so that the instrument panel displays an icon representing a status of a battery. The icon represents one of a first indication and a second indication by an increase or decrease of a scale in a display region of the icon, and the other one of the first indication and the second indication by an amount indicated by a size of a display area of the icon, the first indication representing SOC of the battery, the second indication representing a full charge capacity of the battery. 1. A display system , comprising:a display; anda controller that controls the display so that the display displays an icon representing a status of a secondary battery, whereinthe icon represents one of a first indication and a second indication by an increase or decrease of a scale in a display region of the icon, and represents the other one of the first indication and the second indication by an amount indicated by a size of a display area of the icon, the first indication representing an amount of battery remained in the secondary battery, the second indication representing a full charge capacity of the secondary battery.2. The display system according to claim 1 , whereinthe icon represents the first indication by the increase or decrease of the scale, and the second indication by the amount indicated by the size of the display area,the scale decreases with a decrease of the first indication, andthe display area decreases with a decrease of the second indication.3. The display system according to claim 1 , whereinthe scale increases and decreases in a predetermined direction, andthe display area varies by the icon changing in shape in a direction perpendicular to the predetermined direction.4. The display system according to claim 3 , whereinthe shape of the icon varies in the direction perpendicular to the predetermined direction, while keeping an aspect ratio of the icon.5. The display system ...

VEHICLE CONTROL APPARATUS

A vehicle control apparatus is provided. The apparatus, comprises an inclination sensor; a generator that generates electricity using an engine as a motive power source; a battery that stores electricity that has been generated by the generator; a drive unit that drives a vehicle with a motor that uses the battery as an electric power source; and a control unit that controls charging of the battery, wherein the control unit stops the engine when an inclination detected by the inclination sensor exceeds a reference value. 1. A vehicle control apparatus , comprising:an inclination sensor;a generator that generates electricity using an engine as a motive power source;a battery that stores electricity that has been generated by the generator;a drive unit that drives a vehicle with a motor that uses the battery as an electric power source; anda control unit that controls charging of the battery,wherein the control unit stops the engine when an inclination detected by the inclination sensor exceeds a reference value.2. The vehicle control apparatus according to claim 1 , whereinthe control unit further starts the engine when the vehicle is scheduled to advance onto an inclination that exceeds the reference value.3. The vehicle control apparatus according to claim 2 , further comprisingan obtainment unit that obtains information of an outside,wherein when it is predicted, with use of the obtainment unit, that an inclination in a direction of movement of the vehicle exceeds the reference value, the control unit determines that the vehicle is scheduled to advance onto an inclination that exceeds the reference value.4. The vehicle control apparatus according to claim 2 , further comprisinga storage unit that stores map information,wherein the control unit determines that the vehicle is scheduled to advance onto an inclination that exceeds the reference value based on the map information.5. The vehicle control apparatus according to claim 1 , whereinthe control unit stops the ...

MOTOR CONTROL DEVICE

A first torque calculation unit calculates torque TQ_DC currently generated by a motor based on a DC current DC. A second torque calculation unit calculates torque TQ_UVW currently generated by the motor based on U-phase, V-phase, and W-phase currents. A torque limit calculation unit calculates a torque limit TQ_LMT using a torque limit characteristic map measured in advance based on a current limit DC_LMT. A torque limit correction unit compares first torque TQ_DC with second torque TQ_UVW to calculate a torque variation degree KP. Then, the torque limit TQ_LMT is corrected using the variation degree KP to calculate a torque limit TQ_LMT. As a result, even if required torque reaches the torque limit, the DC current does not exceed the current limit, and the output of the motor can be fully utilized by approaching the current limit. 1. A motor control device comprising:an inverter which supplies U-phase, V-phase, and W-phase currents to a motor;a torque limit calculation unit which calculates a torque limit from a current limit of a secondary battery that supplies a DC current to the inverter;a first torque calculation unit which calculates first torque based on the DC current supplied to the inverter;a second torque calculation unit which calculates second torque based on the U-phase, V-phase, and W-phase currents; anda torque limit correction unit which corrects the torque limit using the first torque and the second torque.2. The motor control device according to claim 1 , whereinthe torque limit calculation unit includes a torque limit characteristic map in which a relationship between the current limit and the torque limit is defined in advance, and refers to the torque limit characteristic map based on the current limit, a voltage of the secondary battery, and a rotation speed of the motor to obtain the torque limit.3. The motor control device according to claim 1 , whereinthe torque limit calculation unit includes a system loss characteristic map in which a ...

METHOD AND SYSTEM TO ENABLE A COAST-DOWN MODE

A vehicle may include at least one electric machine, a traction battery, and a voltage boost converter electrically connecting the at least one electric machine and traction battery. The vehicle may further include at least one controller programmed to, in response to a request for drive mode while in a passive neutral mode, enable the boost converter and drive an output voltage of the boost converter to a predetermined target. The controller may be further programmed to, in response to the output voltage achieving the predetermined target, enable the at least one electric machine and drive a current through the at least one electric machine to zero such that an output torque of the at least one electric machine is approximately zero; and in response to the current achieving approximately zero, increase the current through the at least one electric machine such that the output torque is greater than zero. 1. A vehicle comprising:at least one electric machine;a traction battery;a voltage boost converter electrically connecting the at least one electric machine and traction battery; andat least one controller programmed to in response to a request for drive mode while in passive neutral mode, enable the boost converter and drive an output voltage of the boost converter to a predetermined target,in response to the output voltage achieving the predetermined target, enable the at least one electric machine and drive a current through the at least one electric machine to zero such that an output torque of the at least one electric machine is approximately zero, andin response to the current achieving approximately zero, increase the current through the at least one electric machine such that the output torque is greater than zero.2. The vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the predetermined target is based on a speed of the electric machine.3. The vehicle of claim 2 , wherein the predetermined target increases as the speed increases.4. The vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the ...

VEHICLE DISTANCE-TO-EMPTY PREDICTION SYSTEM

A vehicle includes an electric machine, a battery, a power takeoff, a display unit, and a controller. The electric machine is configured to propel the vehicle. The battery is configured to provide electrical power to the electric machine. The power takeoff is configured to transfer power from the battery to one or more external devices. The display unit is configured to display a distance-to-empty. The controller is programmed to, adjust the distance-to-empty based on an expected energy use of the one or more external devices. 1. A vehicle comprising:an electric machine configured to propel the vehicle;a battery configured to provide electrical power to the electric machine;a power takeoff configured to transfer power from the battery to one or more external devices that are connected to the power takeoff;an inverter circuit configured transfer power from the battery to the electric machine and from the battery to the power takeoff; estimate a distance-to-empty based on a charge of the battery,', 'estimate an expected energy use of the one or more external devices, and', 'adjust the distance-to-empty based on the expected energy use of the one or more external devices; and, 'a controller programmed to,'}a display configured to display the adjusted distance-to-empty.2. The vehicle of further comprising a human machine interface configured to receive a user input that corresponds to the expected energy use of the one or more external devices.3. The vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the controller is programmed to estimate the expected energy use of the one or more external devices based on a historical energy usage of the one or more external devices during previous drive cycles.4. The vehicle of claim 3 , wherein the estimate of the expected energy use of the one or more external devices is based on an average of the historical energy usage of the one or more external devices during previous drive cycles.5. The vehicle of claim 3 , wherein the historical energy usage of ...

CONTROLLING AN ELECTRIFIED VEHICLE IN RESPONSE TO DIFFERENCES IN ENERGY CONSUMPTION RATES

An exemplary method of controlling an electrified vehicle includes adjusting operation of an electrified vehicle in response to a difference between a first energy consumption rate and a second energy consumption rate. The first energy consumption rate is based on energy consumption over a first duration. The second energy consumption rate is based on energy consumption over a second duration. 1. A method of controlling an electrified vehicle , comprising:adjusting operation of an electrified vehicle in response to a difference between a first energy consumption rate and a second energy consumption rate, the first energy consumption rate based on energy consumption over a first duration, the second energy consumption rate based on energy consumption over a second duration.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the first duration is a long-term duration relative to the second duration.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the first duration is a first range of past driving and the second duration is a second range of past driving that is less than the first range.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the adjusting is in response to the difference and a continuation of the difference for a set duration of time.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the adjusting comprises adjusting a predicted distance-to-empty for the electrified vehicle in response to the difference.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the adjusting comprises changing a blend of a distance-to-empty based on the first energy consumption rate and a distance-to-empty based on the second energy consumption rate.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein the adjusting is in response to the difference and geographical information.8. The method of claim 1 , wherein the adjusting is in response to the difference and a climate condition.9. The method of wherein the adjusting is in response to the difference and a variation in the second energy consumption rate.10. The method of claim 1 , wherein the adjusting comprises changing a ...

DEVICE FOR CONTROLLING ELECTRIC AUTOMOBILE

A control device for an electric vehicle improving the responsiveness of a motor and leading to improvement in occupant's riding comfort during power running and regenerative control of the motor. A motor control module includes: a current PI control section to perform PI feedback control to eliminate a deviation relative to a command current value generated in an inverter, in response to a torque command from an ECU; PI control gain adjustment tables, for power running and regenerative control, in which a PI control gain used when the current PI control section performs the PI feedback control is set in accordance with a running state; and a control gain adjustment section to adjust the PI control gain according to the PI control gain adjustment table such that a PI control gain corresponding to the running state is used. 1. A control device for an electric vehicle including: an ECU which is an electric control unit configured to perform general control of the vehicle; andan inverter device including: a power circuitry with an inverter configured to convert a DC power to an AC power used to drive a traction motor; and a motor control module configured to control the power circuitry in accordance with control of the ECU, the motor control module comprising:a current PI control section configured to perform PI feedback control so as to eliminate a deviation relative to a command current value generated in the inverter, in response to a torque command from the ECU;PI control gain adjustment tables, for power running control and for regenerative control, in which a PI control gain used when the current PI control section performs the PI feedback control is set in accordance with a running state; anda control gain adjustment section configured to adjust the PI control gain of the current PI control section according to the PI control gain adjustment table such that the PI control gain corresponding to the running state is used.2. The control device for the electric ...

Travel Route Selection System for Electric Truck and Travel Route Selection Method for Electric Truck

A travel route selection system for an electric truck includes a map information acquisition unit that acquires map information including transport route information on transport routes. An electric power consumption map storage unit is adapted to pre-store a stop-time electric power consumption map used to estimate electric power consumption during the stoppage time during which the electric truck stops for a predetermined period with high-voltage equipment kept in operating state. A stoppage time estimation unit estimates stoppage time on each transportation route. An electric power consumption estimation unit estimates the electric power consumption on each of the transportation routes based on the stoppage time estimated by the stoppage time estimation unit as well as on the stop-time electric power consumption map. An optimal route selection unit selects an optimal route based on fundamental information including information on the amount of electric power consumption of each of the transport routes. 1. A travel route selection system for an electric truck equipped , as a driving source , with a motor that is driven by electric power supplied from a battery , comprising:a map information acquisition unit that acquires map information including transport route information on a plurality of transport routes which are selection candidates;an electric power consumption map storage unit adapted to pre-store a stop-time electric power consumption map used to estimate electric power consumption during the stoppage time during which the electric truck stops for a predetermined period with high-voltage equipment kept in operating state;a stoppage time estimation unit estimates stoppage time on each of the plurality of transportation routes;an electric power consumption estimation unit for estimating the electric power consumption on each of the plurality of transportation routes based on the stoppage time estimated by the stoppage time estimation unit as well as on the ...

IMPROVEMENTS RELATING TO HEARING ASSISTANCE IN VEHICLES

A system () for a vehicle () for providing improved audio for a hearing impaired user, the system () comprising an input configured to receive electrical input signals from at least one vehicle mounted device (), wherein the electrical input signals are representative of an operative state of the vehicle (). The system () further comprises a processor () configured to compare the electrical input signals with a predefined criterion to determine a comparison. The system () is configured to generate electrical output signals corresponding to audio in dependence on the comparison and to transmit the electrical output signals to an audio output device for outputting the audio to the user. 1. A system for a vehicle for providing improved audio for a hearing impaired user , the system comprising:an input configured to receive electrical input signals from at least one vehicle mounted device, wherein the electrical input signals are representative of an operative state of the vehicle; and comparing the electrical input signals received from a sensor measuring vehicle speed with a predetermined criterion in the form of a predetermined speed threshold, and generating the electrical output signals based on the predetermined speed threshold being exceeded;', 'comparing the electrical input signals received from a fuel level sensor with a predetermined threshold fuel level regarded as a minimum acceptable fuel level, and generating the electrical output signals in dependence on the fuel level falling below the predetermined threshold fuel level;', 'comparing the electrical input signals received from a charge sensor associated with a rechargeable electrical storage system with a predetermined threshold charge level regarded as a minimum acceptable charge level, and generating the electrical output signals based on the charge level falling below the predetermined threshold charge level;', 'comparing the electrical signals with a criterion to indicate that a direction indicator ...

CONTROLLING BATTERY STATES OF CHARGE IN SYSTEMS HAVING SEPARATE POWER SOURCES

A control system is designed or configured to control the state of charge of a battery or battery pack in a system containing a separate power source, which is separate from the battery or battery pack. In operation, the battery or battery pack is called upon to intermittently provide power for certain functions. The separate power source may be, for example, an AC electrical power source for a UPS or an engine of a vehicle such as a micro hybrid vehicle. The battery may be a nickel zinc aqueous battery. The control system may be designed or configured to implement one or more of the following functions: monitoring the state of charge of the battery or battery pack; directing rapid recharge of the battery or battery pack from the separate power source when the battery or battery pack is not performing its functions; and directing charge to fully charged level or a float charge level, which is different from the fully charged level, in response to operating conditions. 1. A method of controlling the state of charge of one or more nickel-zinc batteries in a battery pack for a system having (i) a separate power source working in conjunction with the battery pack and (ii) a full charge mode and a float charge mode , the method comprising:(a) determining that the state of charge of the one or more nickel-zinc batteries in the battery pack is below a defined level associated with the full charge mode;(b) while in the full charge mode, applying charge to the battery pack at a first voltage to charge the one or more nickel-zinc batteries of the battery pack to a fully charged state, wherein the charge to the fully charged state is provided from the separate power source; and(c) subsequently, while operating the system in the float charge mode, applying charge to the battery pack at a second voltage to maintain the one or more nickel-zinc batteries of the battery pack at a float charged state, wherein the charge to the float charge state is provided from the separate power ...

INFORMATION PROVIDING APPARATUS, INFORMATION PROVIDING METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM

An information providing apparatus according to an aspect includes an acquirer configured to acquire traveling history of a vehicle, and an information provider configured to provide information on an anthropomorphic character correlated with information related to the vehicle. The information provider gives or grows the anthropomorphic character on the basis of the traveling history acquired by the acquirer. 1. An information providing apparatus comprising:an acquirer configured to acquire traveling history of a vehicle; andan information provider configured to provide information on an anthropomorphic character correlated with information related to the vehicle,wherein the information provider gives or grows the anthropomorphic character on the basis of the traveling history acquired by the acquirer.2. The information providing apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the anthropomorphic character includes an anthropomorphic character correlated with a battery installed in the vehicle claim 1 , andthe information provider gives or grows the anthropomorphic character on the basis of a charge/discharge status of the battery.3. The information providing apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the information provider changes one or both of a growth level and characteristic information of the anthropomorphic character on the basis of the traveling history of the vehicle.4. The information providing apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the information provider changes an image represented by the anthropomorphic character so as to allow a user of the vehicle to recall growth of the anthropomorphic character claim 1 , and provides the changed image to the user.5. The information providing apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the information provider gives or grows the anthropomorphic character on the basis of a point where the vehicle has traveled or a surrounding environment of the vehicle.6. An information providing method causing a computer to perform the ...

ESTIMATION OF CHARGING DURATION FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLES

A method to estimate a time to full charge of battery packs of an electric vehicle, including: determining a predetermined transition voltage based on a charging capacity of a charger; estimating a voltage of a battery pack; determining a constant charging-current phase duration, a transition from the constant charging-current phase duration to a tapered charging-current phase occurring when the estimated voltage equals the predetermined transition voltage, the constant charging-current phase duration being based on the transition to the tapered charging-current phase; determining a tapered charging-current phase duration; and adding the constant charging-current phase duration to the tapered charging-current phase duration to determine a charging time. 1. A method to estimate a time to full charge of battery packs of an electric vehicle , the method comprising:determining a predetermined transition voltage based on a charging capacity of a charger;estimating a voltage of a battery pack;determining a constant charging-current phase duration, a transition from the constant charging-current phase duration to a tapered charging-current phase occurring when the estimated voltage equals the predetermined transition voltage, the constant charging-current phase duration being based on the transition to the tapered charging-current phase;determining a tapered charging-current phase duration; andadding the constant charging-current phase duration to the tapered charging-current phase duration to determine a charging time.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising adding an offset to the charging time claim 1 , the offset provided to account for a voltage overshoot at the end of the constant charging-current phase.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein estimating a voltage of a battery pack comprises estimating voltages of battery packs including the battery pack claim 1 , further comprising adding claim 1 , to the charging time claim 1 , an integration time and a voltage ...

METHOD AND DEVICE DETERMINING THE STATE OF CHARGE OF A BATTERY IN AN ELECTRICALLY DRIVABLE MOTOR VEHICLE

A method for operating a system for ascertaining a state of charge of a battery of a motor vehicle includes providing operating variables of the battery, providing a calculated state of charge in the motor vehicle using a state-of-charge model that indicates a calculated state of charge depending on at least one battery model parameter of the state-of-charge model for the battery, and ascertaining a reference state of charge using a reference state-of-charge model depending on the operating variables. The reference state-of-charge model is trained to indicate the reference state of charge depending on the operating variables and/or a predefined aging state. The method further includes performing a correction of the at least one battery model parameter depending on a difference between the reference state of charge and the calculated state of charge in order to adapt the calculated state of charge to the reference state of charge. 1. A method for operating a system for ascertaining a state of charge of a battery of a motor vehicle , comprising:providing operating variables of the battery;providing a calculated state of charge in the motor vehicle using a state-of-charge model that indicates the calculated state of charge depending on at least one battery model parameter of the state-of-charge model for the battery;ascertaining a reference state of charge using a reference state-of-charge model based on the operating variables; andperforming a correction of the at least one battery model parameter depending on a difference between the ascertained reference state of charge and the calculated state of charge in order to adapt the calculated state of charge to the reference state of charge.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein:the at least one battery model parameter comprises a series resistor of an equivalent battery circuit of the battery, andonly the series resistor is corrected.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein:performing the correction includes ...

A BATTERY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AND A METHOD FOR CONTROLLING A BATTERY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

The invention relates to a method of controlling a vehicle battery management system comprising a battery arranged in a vehicle, the battery being controlled by a battery control unit comprising a battery model describing a relation between a battery state and a time varying battery property. The method comprises, in the battery control unit: measuring at least one time varying battery sensor output of the battery; determining a battery state based on the measured battery sensor output; updating the battery model based on the determined battery state, thereby forming an updated battery model, receiving a second battery model; and combining the received second model with the existing battery model. The invention also relates to a battery management system and to a vehicle comprising such a battery management system. 124.-. (canceled)26300. The method according to claim 25 , wherein said battery model comprises a function () describing said battery state as a function of said time varying battery property.27402. The method according to claim 25 , wherein said battery model comprises a state map () describing said relation between said battery state and said time varying battery property for a range of battery property values.28402404. The method according to claim 27 , wherein a first state map () in said vehicle describes a relation between a battery state and a time varying battery property for a first set of battery property values claim 27 , and wherein a received second state map () describes a relation between a battery state and a time varying battery property for a second set of battery property values claim 27 , said first set of battery property values being different from said second set of battery property values claim 27 , the method comprising combining said first and second state maps.29. The method according to claim 28 , wherein combining said first and second state maps comprises adding battery states from said second state map to said first state ...

CAPACITY ESTIMATION SYSTEM, CAPACITY ESTIMATION METHOD, AND PROGRAM

A capacity estimation system includes an acquisition unit configured to acquire, for each of a plurality of vehicles, transition information which is information indicating a transition of a battery capacity of a secondary battery of the vehicle and usage history information which is information indicating a usage history of the secondary battery, a database generation unit configured to generate a database including the transition information and the usage history information for each of the plurality of vehicles, a selection unit configured to select at least transition information among transition information and usage history information of a vehicle which are similar to transition information and usage history information of a target vehicle among the plurality of vehicles, and an estimation unit configured to estimate a battery capacity of a secondary battery of the target vehicle on the basis of at least the transition information selected by the selection unit. 1. A capacity estimation system comprising:an acquisition unit configured to acquire, for each of a plurality of vehicles, transition information which is information indicating a transition of a battery capacity of a secondary battery of the vehicle and usage history information which is information indicating a usage history of the secondary battery;a database generation unit configured to generate a database including the transition information and the usage history information for each of the plurality of vehicles;a selection unit configured to select at least transition information among transition information and usage history information of a vehicle which are similar to transition information and usage history information of a target vehicle among the plurality of vehicles; andan estimation unit configured to estimate a battery capacity of a secondary battery of the target vehicle on the basis of the at least transition information selected by the selection unit.2. The capacity estimation ...

CHARGE CONTROL DEVICE, TRANSPORTATION DEVICE, AND COMPUTER READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM

A charge control device includes a storage unit for storing a plurality of pieces of charging information, each specifying a charging limit value using a temperature and a voltage of a battery as an indicator, and selection information for selecting one piece of charging information from the plurality of pieces of charging information based on the temperature and voltage of the battery, an acquisition unit for acquiring a temperature and a charge amount of the battery, a selection unit for selecting one piece of charging information from the plurality of pieces of charging information based on the temperature and charge amount of the battery acquired by the acquisition unit and the selection information, and a charge control unit for controlling charging of the battery using the temperature and charge amount of the battery acquired by the acquisition unit and the one piece of charging information selected by the selection unit. 1. A charge control device comprising:a storage unit for storing a plurality of pieces of charging information, each specifying a charging limit value using a temperature and a voltage of a battery as an indicator, and selection information for selecting one piece of charging information from the plurality of pieces of charging information based on the temperature and voltage of the battery;an acquisition unit for acquiring a temperature and a charge amount of the battery;a selection unit for selecting one piece of charging information from the plurality of pieces of charging information based on the temperature and charge amount of the battery acquired by the acquisition unit and the selection information; anda charge control unit for controlling charging of the battery using the temperature and charge amount of the battery acquired by the acquisition unit and the one piece of charging information selected by the selection unit.2. The charge control device according to claim 1 ,wherein the plurality of pieces of charging information include ...

TRACTOR BATTERY CHARGING MODULE

A tractor battery charging module includes a compartment where a portable battery for a handheld battery power tool may be stored and connected to a tractor electrical system. The tractor electrical system charges the portable handheld tool battery in a first mode when the tractor ignition is on, and the portable handheld tool battery recharges the tractor battery in a second mode when the tractor ignition is off. The first mode includes a step up converter to convert the tractor electrical system voltage to the portable battery voltage, and the second mode includes a step down converter to convert the portable handheld tool battery voltage to the tractor electrical system voltage. 1. A tractor battery charging module , comprising:a compartment on a tractor where a portable battery for a handheld battery power tool is stored and connected to a tractor battery in a tractor electrical system having a voltage that is lower than a portable battery voltage;a microprocessor commanding the tractor battery electrical system to charge the portable battery in a first mode when a tractor ignition is on, and the portable battery to recharge the tractor battery in a second mode when the tractor ignition is off;wherein the first mode includes a step up converter to convert the tractor electrical system voltage to the portable battery voltage, and the second mode includes a step down converter to convert the portable battery voltage to the tractor electrical system voltage.2. The tractor battery charging module of wherein the microprocessor limits a charging rate of the portable battery in the first mode based on the tractor electrical system voltage.3. The tractor battery charging module of wherein the microprocessor limits a recharging rate of the tractor battery in the second mode based on the portable battery voltage.4. The tractor battery charging module of further comprising a third mode wherein the portable battery provides power to tractor accessories above 12V.5. A ...

MANAGEMENT APPARATUS FOR BATTERY OF ELECTRIC VEHICLE

A management apparatus is configured to adjust an upper limit amount of electric power for charging. The management apparatus may be provided in an electric vehicle or a charging apparatus. The management apparatus may include a dial for adjusting the upper limit amount of electric power, and a user may be able to adjust the upper limit amount of electric power by operating the dial. A user who drives 300 km per week for commute may set the amount of electric power corresponding to 300 km (plus extra travel distance) for the upper limit amount of electric power. The user may connect a battery to the charging apparatus on weekends. When the battery has a capacity to store the amount of electric power corresponding to, for example, 500 km, the management apparatus may stop charging when the battery is charged with the set upper limit amount of electric power. 1. A management apparatus for a battery of an electric vehicle , the management apparatus comprising a processor configured to adjust an upper limit amount of electric power for charging the battery in accordance with a scheduled operating condition of the electric vehicle.2. The management apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the processor is configured to acquire operating information indicating the scheduled operating condition and determine the upper limit amount of electric power based on the operating information.3. The management apparatus according to claim 2 , wherein the operating information includes a scheduled travel distance of the electric vehicle per unit period claim 2 , and the processor is configured to lower the upper limit amount of electric power as the scheduled travel distance extends.4. The management apparatus according to claim 1 , further comprising a memory configured to store the number of times where a remaining amount of electric power in the battery becomes lower than a predetermined lower limit threshold capacity. This application claims priority to Japanese Patent ...

INFORMATION PROVISION SERVICE SYSTEM FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE USING VEHICLE SENSORS

The present disclosure relates to an information provision service system for an electric vehicle. More particularly, the present disclosure relates to an information provision service system for an electric vehicle using a vehicle sensor, wherein the system estimates a battery status and a distance to empty of an electric vehicle considering weather condition and to information based on a path, and estimates a battery status through an analysis of big data by using travel and weather information measured by a vehicle sensor and weather observation and forecast information from outside, thereby achieving accurate estimation. 1. An information provision service system for an electric vehicle , the information provision service system comprising:a vehicle sensor with which the vehicle is provided, and measuring travel information of the vehicle and weather information;a management server estimating a battery status and a distance to empty of the electric vehicle by using the information measured by the vehicle sensor, and providing the battery status and the distance to empty;a user terminal receiving estimated information from the management server and displaying the estimated information,wherein the management server estimates the battery status and the distance to empty of the electric vehicle considering battery characteristics based on the weather information.2. The information provision service system of claim 1 , wherein the management server estimates the battery status and the distance to empty of the electric vehicle considering battery consumption characteristics based on topography of a vehicle travel path.3. The information provision service system of claim 2 , wherein the management server comprises: a data collection server collecting information for estimating the battery status and the distance to empty; and an information provision server estimating the battery status and the distance to empty by using collected data claim 2 , and providing the ...

Distributed Torque Generation System and Method of Control

An apparatus for an electrically powered terrestrial vehicle applies electrical energy to front wheels and to rear wheels. A control system receives desired acceleration inputs and provides target torque requirements to a plurality of adaptive field-oriented motor control circuits. One or more three-phase alternating current synchronous motors receive voltage magnitude and voltage frequency to generate torque, which is applied through a reduction gear. The reduction gear may be coupled to one wheel or a pair of wheels. Forward acceleration is favored over deceleration by a chosen ratio between reduction gearing of the front axle versus reduction gearing of the rear axle. 1. A system comprising:a plurality of wheels, each wheel being one of a front wheel and a rear wheel;a plurality of reduction gears, each reduction gear being one of a front reduction gear and a rear reduction gear;a plurality of alternating current electric motors (AC motors), each motor mechanically coupled to at least one wheel by at least one reduction gear;a plurality of adaptive field-oriented motor control circuits (AF-OC), each AF-OC electrically coupled to one or more AC motors to provide voltage magnitude and voltage frequency and communicatively coupled to a vehicle control unit (VCU) to receive digitally encoded signals which specify voltage magnitude and voltage frequency; andthe vehicle control unit to budget torque among one of all wheels, front wheels, and rear wheels according to indicia for desired acceleration received from an operator.2. The system of wherein a pair of wheels are coupled to one reduction gear coupled to one AC motor.3. The system of wherein each front wheel is coupled to one front reduction gear coupled to one AC motor claim 1 , and each rear wheel is coupled to one rear reduction gear coupled to one AC motor.4. The system of wherein each AC motor is a 3-phase electric motor.5. The system of wherein a front reduction gear has a first reduction ratio and a rear ...

METHOD FOR BALANCING STATES OF CHARGE OF AN ELECTRICAL ENERGY STORE

Method for balancing states of charge of an electrical energy store with a plurality of battery cells. 2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the full charge error ΔQis subtracted from the electric charge ΔQthat is to be balanced if the weighting factor W adopts the value 1 claim 1 , and the charge error ΔQis not taken into consideration if the weighting factor W adopts the value 0.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the no-load voltage curve claim 1 , the sensor tolerance claim 1 , and/or the capacity estimation errors are determined statically and/or dynamically in order to determine the maximum positive charge Qand/or the maximum negative charge Q.4. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the electric reference voltage level Uof the battery cells of the electrical energy store with balanced states of charge of all the battery cells is 3.7 V.5. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the capacity estimation error of the no-load voltage curve OCV is a maximum of ±4%.6. An electrical energy store comprising:a plurality of battery cells;at least one voltage sensor; and{'claim-ref': {'@idref': 'CLM-00001', 'claim 1'}, 'at least one electronic battery control device, the at least one electronic battery control device configured to carry out the steps of the method according to .'}7. The electrical energy store according to claim 6 , further comprising:discharge resistors for the selective discharge of individual battery cells.8. A computer program comprising commands whose effect is that the electrical energy store according to .9. A machine-readable storage medium on which the computer program according to is stored.10. A use of an electrical energy store according to for electric vehicles claim 6 , hybrid vehicles claim 6 , plug-in hybrid vehicles claim 6 , aircraft claim 6 , pedelecs or e-bikes claim 6 , for portable devices for telecommunications or data-processing claim 6 , for electric hand tools or kitchen appliances claim 6 , as well as in ...

Method and module for estimating after-charge drivable range of electric vehicle and driving assistance device

A method and module for estimating after-charge drivable range of an electric vehicle and a driving assistant device are provided. The method includes a power supplement location selecting step, a planned charging time determining step, an after-charge total power estimating step, and an after-charge drivable range estimating step. The planned charging time determining step calculates an estimated driving time for arriving at each power supplement location and an estimated charge waiting time, and determines a planned charging time at each power supplement location. The after-charge total power estimating step calculates an estimated power increment of the electric vehicle and an estimated after-charge total power. The after-charge drivable range estimating step calculates an estimated after-charge drivable range of the electric vehicle centering at each power supplement location according to the current driving information and each estimated after-charge total power.

DYNAMICALLY ASSISTING HYBRID VEHICLES

A system includes a computing device with memory configured to store instructions and a processor to execute the instructions for operations that include receiving information representative of an amount of energy stored over a first period of time in an energy storage device of a vehicle that includes a first propulsion system. Operations include receiving information representative of a performance measure of the vehicle for a second period of time, shorter than the first period of time, and, determining an assistance adjustment from an estimated value of stored energy from the information representative of the amount of energy stored over the first period of time. Operations include determining a level of assistance for a second propulsion system included in the vehicle from the received information representative of the performance measure, and, adjusting the level of assistance using the assistance adjustment determined from the estimated value of the stored energy. 1. A computing device-implemented method comprising:receiving information representative of an amount of energy stored over a first period of time in an energy storage device of a vehicle that includes a first propulsion system;receiving information representative of a performance measure of the vehicle for a second period of time, shorter than the first period of time;determining an assistance adjustment from an estimated value of stored energy from the information representative of the amount of energy stored over the first period of time in the energy storage device;determining a level of assistance for a second propulsion system included in the vehicle from the received information representative of the performance measure; andadjusting the level of assistance using the assistance adjustment determined from the estimated value of the stored energy.2. The computing device-implemented method of claim 1 , wherein determining the assistance adjustment from the estimated value of stored energy is ...

Computing Systems and Methods for Controlling Current in Vehicle Motors

A motor controller is described that is coupled to a drive motor and a battery pack of a vehicle. The motor controller is configured to determine a maximum discharge current of the battery pack and a rotational velocity of the drive motor. Based on the determined rotational velocity of the drive motor, the motor controller is configured to identify a curve that defines a relationship between the maximum discharge current of the battery pack and a drive current limit of the motor controller. Based on the identified curve and the determined maximum discharge current of the battery pack, the motor controller is configured to determine the drive current limit of the motor controller. The motor controller is further configured to convert a discharge current from the battery pack to a drive current subject to the determined drive current limit and supply the drive current to the drive motor. 1. A vehicle comprising:a drive motor;a battery pack:at least one processor;a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium; and determine a maximum discharge current of the battery pack;', 'identify a first curve that defines, for a first range of rotational velocities of the drive motor, a first relationship between the maximum discharge current of the battery pack and a first drive current limit of the vehicle;', 'identify a second curve that defines, for a second range of rotational velocities of the drive motor, a second relationship between the maximum discharge current of the battery pack and a second drive current limit of the vehicle;', 'determine a rotational velocity of the drive motor that is between the first range of rotational velocities and the second range of rotational velocities;', 'identify an endpoint of the first curve;', 'identify a starting point of the second curve;', 'determine a third drive current limit based on the endpoint of the first curve and the starting point of the second curve;', 'convert a discharge current from the battery pack to a drive ...

MUTLI-FUEL, RANGE EXTENDING POWER GENERATION PROPULSION SYSTEM, METHOD AND APPARATUS

A system, method and apparatus for multi-fuel, range extending power generation applied to propulsion in a vehicle. One or more fluid fuels including diesel and natural gas and/or their renewable counterparts of Biodiesel or Renewable Natural Gas are stored on board a vehicle and selectively supplied to an onboard electrical generator according to sensor measurements analyzed by a processor directing power generation and transmission to motor controllers and motors providing vehicle propulsion. The combined natural gas-electric and diesel-electric transmissions control system power generation driving electric motors rather than a diesel engine mechanical connection to axles and wheels. This integrated system provides improved extended range to diesel hauling applications with improved emissions while maintaining torque, and efficiency. 1. A multi-fuel , range extending power generation propulsion system , comprising:a processor disposed in a vehicle and in electronic communication with a diesel fuel supply subsystem and a natural gas fuel supply subsystem, wherein the processor instructs one or more control components configured for selecting between based on measurements obtained from one or more sensors and preprogrammed range and torque logic;the diesel fuel supply subsystem and the natural gas fuel supply subsystem in selective fluid communication with at least one generator, based on selections made by the processor;the at least one generator configured to compress a fluid fuel comprising diesel fuel or natural gas to create combustion used to generate electricity by actuating a dynamo or alternator in electrical communication with a rectifier or inverter, then transmit electrical power comprising voltage and current to one or more energy storage components or one or more motor controllers; andthe one or more motor controllers in electronic communication with, and receiving electrical voltage and current from, the at least one generator or the one or more ...

INTEGRATED VEHICLE WINCH SYSTEM

A vehicle, or control system thereof includes a winch and control circuitry. The winch includes a winch motor and is configured to extend and retract a cable. The control circuitry is coupled to the winch and a battery system. The control circuitry is configured to control operation of the vehicle, receive an indication to initiate a winch control mode, determine status information for the vehicle, and activate one or more selectors of an input interface for receiving input to control the winch based on the status information. The selectors can include buttons of a keyfob associated with the vehicle. The status information can include a gear selection of the vehicle, a security status of the vehicle, a capacity status of the battery system, authorization information, or other information. The control circuitry, while controlling the winch, receives commands for controlling the winch and monitors the status information. 1. A vehicle comprising:a battery system configured to provide electric power to the vehicle and subsystems of the vehicle;a winch comprising a winch motor and configured to extend and retract a cable; and control operation of the vehicle,', 'receive an indication to initiate a winch control mode,', 'determine status information for the vehicle, and', 'activate one or more selectors of an input interface for receiving input to control the winch based on the status information., 'control circuitry coupled to the winch and the battery system, and configured to2. The vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the control circuitry is further configured to receive the indication from a keyfob associated with the vehicle.3. The vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the input interface comprises a keyfob claim 1 , wherein the keyfob comprises the one or more selectors claim 1 , wherein the control circuitry is further configured to map at least one command for controlling the winch to the one or more selectors.4. The vehicle of claim 3 , where one or more selectors correspond to ...

ELECTRIC POWER DEMAND/SUPPLY MANAGEMENT DEVICE

An electric power demand/supply management device includes: a state information acquisition unit that obtains state information indicating the current state of a battery which is mounted on, for example, a vehicle; a performance calculation unit that calculates a performance index indicating the consumption degree of the battery from the state information; and an incentive imparting unit that imparts an incentive according to a value of the performance index to a provider who provides the battery as electric power demand/supply adjustment means of an electric power transmission/distribution system. 1. An electric power demand/supply management device comprising:a state information acquisition unit that obtains state information indicating a current state of a battery;a performance calculation unit that calculates a performance index indicating a consumption degree of the battery from the state information; andan incentive imparting unit that imparts an incentive according to a value of the performance index to a provider who provides the battery as electric power demand/supply adjustment means of an electric power transmission/distribution system.2. The electric power demand/supply management device according to claim 1 , whereinthe performance index represents a deterioration degree or lifetime of the battery.3. The electric power demand/supply management device according to claim 1 , whereinthe incentive imparting unit sets an incentive imparted to the provider to be greater as the consumption degree indicated by the performance index is larger.4. The electric power demand/supply management device according to claim 1 , whereinthe incentive imparting unit presents the incentive to the provider before the battery actually participates in electric power demand/supply adjustment; and imparts the presented incentive to the provider after the battery actually participates in the electric power demand/supply adjustment.5. The electric power demand/supply management ...

ESTIMATION DEVICE, ENERGY STORAGE APPARATUS, ESTIMATION METHOD

An estimation device that estimates the SOC of an energy storage device includes a current measurement unit, an estimation unit, and a change unit, in which the estimation unit executes an estimation process for estimating the SOC of the energy storage device by integrating a current measured by the current measurement unit, and a correction process for charging, when a predetermined correction condition is reached, the energy storage device to full charge or the vicinity thereof, and correcting an error in the estimated SOC value, and the change unit changes the correction condition according to a state of the energy storage device. 1. An estimation device for estimating an SOC of an energy storage device , the estimation device comprising:a current measurement unit;an estimation unit; anda change unit,wherein an estimation process for estimating the SOC of the energy storage device by integrating a current measured by the current measurement unit, and', 'a correction process for charging, when a predetermined correction condition is reached, the energy storage device to full charge or the vicinity thereof, and correcting an error in the estimated SOC value, and, 'the estimation unit executesthe change unit changes the correction condition according to a state of the energy storage device.2. The estimation device according to claim 1 , whereinthe change unit changes a charge condition for charging the energy storage device in the correction process according to a state of the energy storage device.3. The estimation device according to claim 1 , whereina difference in the state of the energy storage device is a difference in required SOC estimation accuracy.4. The estimation device according to claim 3 , whereina required level of the SOC estimation accuracy differs depending on an environmental temperature or a capacity retention ratio of the energy storage device.5. The estimation device according to claim 1 , further comprising an execution unit that executes a ...

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR USING SECOND LIFE BATTERIES AS ENERGY STORAGE IN A RENEWABLE ENERGY SYSTEM

A novel renewable energy system is disclosed. The renewable energy system combines second life electric vehicle batteries to form an energy storage system. The energy storage system may compensate for large variations in operational energy and power requirements. The energy storage system is enabled through reuse of unopened electric vehicle batteries after their end first life use (e.g., in automotive use). The energy storage system within the renewable storage system may include a plurality of second life electric vehicle batteries, which may be configured to controllably store and provide power for a variety of applications. In some embodiments, the energy storage system may be operably coupled to one or more photovoltaics, fast chargers, or other variable loads that operate on DC currents. In various embodiments, the renewable energy system containing the energy storage system may require only one bidirectional inverter, which may be connected to a grid. 1. A method for reusing an unopened electric vehicle battery within a renewable energy system , the method comprising:receiving, by a central controller within an energy storage system, a signal from a control unit coupled to an electric vehicle battery;determining, by the central controller, a status of the electric vehicle battery based on the received signal;receiving, by the central controller, a current load demand associated with the energy storage system;allocating, by the central controller, the electric vehicle battery to a load application based on the current load demand and the determined electric vehicle battery status;wherein the electric vehicle battery is allocated to the load application if the electric vehicle status satisfies a threshold state of charge; andswitching, by the central controller, the electric vehicle battery from a first operational mode to a second operational mode.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein switching the electric vehicle battery from the first operational mode to the ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR THE IMPROVED RECOVERY OF KINETIC ENERGY

A system for the recovery of kinetic energy, such as the energy from a rotating wheel of a vehicle, comprises a first electric motor/generator rotationally connected to at least one kinetic energy input; a battery; an electric/hydraulic regen system comprising a second electric motor/generator; and an electrical drive regen controller. The controller is configured to proportion electrical energy, generated from rotation of the first electric motor/generator, between the battery and the second electric motor/generator, based in part on the rate of charging capability of the battery. In this way, energy that would normally be lost as dissipated heat is directed to an electric/hydraulic regen system and stored. A method for the recovery of kinetic energy, utilizing such a system comprising: rotating a first electric motor/generator via one or more kinetic energy input to generate an electric current; transmitting the electric current to an electrical drive regen controller; and splitting the electric current between a battery and a second electric motor/generator via the electrical drive regen controller. 1. A system for the recovery of kinetic energy comprising:(i) a first electric motor/generator rotationally connected to at least one kinetic energy input;(ii) a battery;(iii) an electric/hydraulic regen system comprising a second electric motor/generator; and(iv) an EV drive regen controller, said controller capable of proportioning electrical energy generated from rotation of the first electric motor/generator between the battery and the second electric motor/generator.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein said at least one kinetic energy input comprises a wheel of a vehicle in deceleration.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein said electric/hydraulic regen system further comprises an hydraulic pump/motor; an hydraulic control manifold; a low pressure accumulator; and a high pressure accumulator.4. The system of claim 3 , wherein said hydraulic pump/motor comprises a ...

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR OPTIMIZING OPERATION OF BATTERY PACK OF AN ELECTRIC VEHICLE

The efficient operation of an electric vehicle depends greatly on proper functioning of a battery pack in the electric vehicle. A system and method for optimizing the operation of the battery pack in an electric vehicle is provided. The system comprises a digital twin for a battery pack in an electric vehicle. The system determines the state of charge, state of health and temperature distribution in the battery pack using various models. This information can be used to predict optimal charge and discharge profiles of the battery pack for given load conditions, as well as remaining useful life of the battery. The digital twin would require inputs such as battery temperatures from the sensors, coolant flow rates, coolant temperature, ambient temperature, load on the vehicle, current and voltages from the pack and battery characteristics from the manufacturer. 1. A processor implemented method for optimizing operation of a battery pack of an electric vehicle (EV) , the method comprising:obtaining, via an input/output interface a plurality of data related to the battery pack from a battery management system of the electric vehicle;preprocessing, via a one or more hardware processors, the obtained plurality of data;extracting, via the one or more hardware processors, a plurality of statistical features from the preprocessed plurality of data;generating, via the one or more hardware processors, a network thermal model for the battery pack using the preprocessed plurality of data, wherein the network thermal model is used to determine a thermal profile for each of a plurality of batteries in the battery pack;generating, via the one or more hardware processors, a state of health (SOH) model for predicting SOH of the plurality of batteries in the battery pack using the plurality of statistical features and the thermal profile;generating, via the one or more hardware processors, a state of charge (SOC) model for predicting SOC of the plurality of batteries of the battery pack ...

Device, method and computer program for operating a data bus system of a motor vehicle

An apparatus for operating a data bus system of a motor vehicle having data bus segments, at least one of the data bus segments is designed to switch from an active state to a rest state and vice versa. In a first step, a communication requirement is detected of a first control device of a first data bus segment in the rest state. If a communication requirement of the first control device is detected, the first data bus segment is brought from the rest state into the active state. If a communication requirement of the first control device with a second control device outside of the first data bus segment is detected, all other data bus segments of the data bus system outside of the first data bus segment that are in the rest state are additionally activated across the board.

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CONTROLLING SLEEP MAINTENANCE MOTION

A method of controlling a sleep maintenance motion includes: determining, by a sleep maintenance mode entry determiner, whether a vehicle enters a sleep maintenance mode; when the vehicle enters the sleep maintenance mode, calculating, by an engine target speed profile calculator, an engine target speed profile; calculating, by an engine/hybrid starter generator (HSG) target torque calculator, an engine/HSG target torque based on the calculated engine target speed profile; and controlling, by the sleep maintenance mode entry determiner, a sleep maintenance motion based on an operation of an engine/HSG. 1. A method of controlling a sleep maintenance motion , the method comprising:determining, by a sleep maintenance mode entry determiner, whether a vehicle enters a sleep maintenance mode;when the vehicle enters the sleep maintenance mode, calculating, by an engine target speed profile calculator, an engine target speed profile;calculating, by an engine/hybrid starter generator (HSG) target torque calculator, an engine/HSG target torque based on the calculated engine target speed profile; andcontrolling, by the sleep maintenance mode entry determiner, a sleep maintenance motion based on an operation of an engine and an HSG.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein determining whether the vehicle enters the sleep maintenance mode includes:determining whether the sleep maintenance mode is set;when the sleep maintenance mode is set, determining whether a speed of the vehicle is equal to or less than a threshold speed;when the speed of the vehicle is equal to or less than the threshold speed, determining whether an acceleration pedal is not manipulated;when the acceleration pedal is not manipulated, determining whether a gear lever of the vehicle is in a parking (P) stage or a neutral (N) stage; andwhen the gear lever is in the P or N stage, controlling the sleep maintenance motion.3. The method of claim 2 , further comprising: when the gear lever is not in the P or N stage claim ...