18135422. FUEL CELL VEHICLE AND CONTROL METHOD OF VEHICLE simplified abstract (Hyundai Motor Company)

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FUEL CELL VEHICLE AND CONTROL METHOD OF VEHICLE

Organization Name

Hyundai Motor Company

Inventor(s)

Joo Yeon Kim of Seoul (KR)

Seong Cheol Jeong of Suwon-si (KR)

Sung Do Kim of Seoul (KR)

Chang Seok You of Hwaseong-si (KR)

FUEL CELL VEHICLE AND CONTROL METHOD OF VEHICLE - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18135422 titled 'FUEL CELL VEHICLE AND CONTROL METHOD OF VEHICLE

Simplified Explanation

The patent application describes a fuel cell vehicle with an air compressor that can generate power during regenerative braking, along with a drive motor that can also generate power during regenerative braking, all controlled by a controller to optimize power generation and battery charging.

  • Fuel cell vehicle with fuel cell stack and battery
  • Air compressor for fuel cell stack and regenerative braking power generation
  • Drive motor for vehicle propulsion and regenerative braking power generation
  • Controller to optimize power generation and battery charging

Potential Applications

The technology can be applied to various types of fuel cell vehicles, including cars, buses, and trucks, to improve energy efficiency and reduce emissions.

Problems Solved

This innovation addresses the challenge of maximizing power generation and battery charging efficiency in fuel cell vehicles, especially during regenerative braking.

Benefits

The technology increases the overall efficiency of fuel cell vehicles by utilizing regenerative braking to generate additional power and optimize battery charging.

Potential Commercial Applications

"Optimizing Power Generation in Fuel Cell Vehicles for Enhanced Efficiency"

Possible Prior Art

There are existing systems in fuel cell vehicles that utilize regenerative braking to generate power, but the specific combination of an air compressor, drive motor, and controller for optimizing power generation may be novel.

Unanswered Questions

How does this technology compare to traditional regenerative braking systems in terms of efficiency and performance?

The article does not provide a direct comparison between this technology and traditional regenerative braking systems. Further research and testing would be needed to evaluate the efficiency and performance differences.

What are the potential maintenance requirements for the air compressor and drive motor in this system?

The article does not address the maintenance needs of the air compressor and drive motor. Understanding the maintenance requirements is crucial for assessing the long-term viability and cost-effectiveness of the technology.


Original Abstract Submitted

A fuel cell vehicle includes a fuel cell stack and a battery; an air compressor that supplies air to the fuel cell stack and is able to generate power during regenerative braking; a drive motor that provides driving force to a vehicle and is able to generate power during the regenerative braking; and a controller that controls operation of the air compressor so that a sum of power generation of the fuel cell stack and power generation of the regenerative braking of the air compressor and drive motor is close to a chargeable amount of the battery.