18446471. VEHICLE CONTROLLER simplified abstract (TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA)
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VEHICLE CONTROLLER
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TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA
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VEHICLE CONTROLLER - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18446471 titled 'VEHICLE CONTROLLER
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes a vehicle controller designed to manage the operation of an electric vehicle, whether it is a battery electric automobile or a fuel cell automobile. When the electric vehicle is being used for towing, the vehicle controller assesses the need for reducing power consumption based on the battery's output and the remaining stored energy. If power consumption reduction is necessary, the controller partially limits the vehicle's functions.
- The vehicle controller is configured to control the traveling of an electric vehicle.
- It judges the need for power consumption reduction during towing based on battery output and remaining stored energy.
- It partially limits the vehicle's functions if power consumption reduction is necessary.
- The amount of remaining stored energy is the remaining charge in the battery for a battery electric automobile and the remaining stored hydrogen for a fuel cell automobile.
- Potential Applications
- Electric vehicle manufacturers can integrate this technology into their vehicles to improve energy efficiency during towing operations. - Fleet management companies can use this innovation to optimize the performance of electric vehicles used for towing purposes.
- Problems Solved
- Ensures efficient use of energy resources in electric vehicles during towing, reducing the risk of power depletion. - Helps prevent potential breakdowns or disruptions in towing operations due to insufficient power.
- Benefits
- Enhanced energy management in electric vehicles, leading to improved overall performance and reliability. - Increased efficiency and sustainability in the operation of electric vehicles, particularly during demanding tasks like towing.
Original Abstract Submitted
A vehicle controller that is configured to control traveling of an electric vehicle which is a battery electric automobile or a fuel cell automobile, in which, when the electric vehicle performs towing, the vehicle controller judges whether or not power consumption reduction is needed based on an output of a battery that is configured to supply electric power to a traveling motor and the amount of remaining stored energy, and partially limits the function of the electric vehicle if the power consumption reduction is needed, and the amount of remaining stored energy is the amount of remaining charge in the battery when the electric vehicle is the battery electric automobile, and is the amount of remaining stored hydrogen when the electric vehicle is the fuel cell automobile.
