17948596. FUEL CELL-BASED VEHICLE-TO-VEHICLE CHARGING simplified abstract (GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC)
Contents
- 1 FUEL CELL-BASED VEHICLE-TO-VEHICLE CHARGING
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 FUEL CELL-BASED VEHICLE-TO-VEHICLE CHARGING - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Potential Applications
- 1.6 Problems Solved
- 1.7 Benefits
- 1.8 Potential Commercial Applications
- 1.9 Possible Prior Art
- 1.10 Original Abstract Submitted
FUEL CELL-BASED VEHICLE-TO-VEHICLE CHARGING
Organization Name
GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC
Inventor(s)
Chandra S. Namuduri of Troy MI (US)
FUEL CELL-BASED VEHICLE-TO-VEHICLE CHARGING - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17948596 titled 'FUEL CELL-BASED VEHICLE-TO-VEHICLE CHARGING
Simplified Explanation
The abstract describes a charging system for a vehicle that transfers electrical energy from a fuel cell system to an electric motor via a propulsion bus. The system includes a switching assembly to connect the conversion device to a charge port and a controller to operate the switching assembly for transitioning to a charging mode, including supplying power to a battery of a second vehicle.
- Conversion device transfers electrical energy from fuel cell system to electric motor
- Switching assembly connects conversion device to charge port
- Controller operates switching assembly for transitioning to charging mode
- Controller supplies power to battery of a second vehicle
Potential Applications
The technology can be applied in electric vehicles, hybrid vehicles, and other transportation systems to efficiently charge batteries and power electric motors.
Problems Solved
1. Efficient transfer of electrical energy from fuel cell system to electric motor 2. Seamless transition to charging mode for optimal performance
Benefits
1. Reduced emissions and reliance on fossil fuels 2. Increased efficiency in charging and powering electric vehicles 3. Potential for use in various transportation systems
Potential Commercial Applications
Optimizing charging systems for electric vehicles in the automotive industry
Possible Prior Art
Similar technologies may exist in the field of electric vehicle charging systems, but specific prior art is not provided in the abstract.
Unanswered Questions
How does this technology impact the overall efficiency of electric vehicles?
This technology improves the efficiency of electric vehicles by optimizing the charging process and ensuring seamless power transfer from the fuel cell system to the electric motor.
What are the potential cost implications of implementing this charging system in vehicles?
The cost implications of implementing this technology would depend on factors such as production scale, materials used, and integration with existing vehicle systems. Further research and analysis would be needed to determine the exact cost implications.
Original Abstract Submitted
A charging system of a vehicle includes a conversion device configured to transfer electrical energy from a fuel cell system to an electric motor of the vehicle via a propulsion bus, a switching assembly configured to selectively connect the conversion device to a charge port of the vehicle, and a controller configured to operate the switching assembly to transition the charging system to a charging mode. The controller is configured to control the conversion device to supply power to a battery of a second vehicle.
