18218219. ELECTRIC VEHICLE AND CONTROL METHOD OF SAME simplified abstract (KIA CORPORATION)
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ELECTRIC VEHICLE AND CONTROL METHOD OF SAME
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Yong Jae Lee of Yongin-si (KR)
Byung Kwan Son of Suwon-si (KR)
Jang Yoon Jeong of Hwaseong-si (KR)
ELECTRIC VEHICLE AND CONTROL METHOD OF SAME - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18218219 titled 'ELECTRIC VEHICLE AND CONTROL METHOD OF SAME
The patent application describes an electric vehicle with a main battery, an auxiliary battery, a motor system, and a controller that manages external voltage during charging.
- The electric vehicle has a main battery and an auxiliary battery for power storage.
- A motor system with a motor and inverter is used for propulsion.
- The controller adjusts external voltage for charging the batteries based on their levels.
- The motor system can step down voltage from the main battery to the auxiliary battery.
- It can also boost voltage from the auxiliary battery to the main battery.
Potential Applications: - Electric vehicles with improved energy management systems. - Hybrid vehicles with efficient battery charging capabilities.
Problems Solved: - Optimizing energy transfer between batteries during charging. - Enhancing overall efficiency of electric and hybrid vehicles.
Benefits: - Increased energy efficiency. - Extended battery life. - Enhanced performance of electric and hybrid vehicles.
Commercial Applications: Title: "Advanced Energy Management System for Electric Vehicles" This technology can be utilized in the automotive industry for the development of more efficient electric and hybrid vehicles, catering to the growing demand for sustainable transportation solutions.
Prior Art: Readers can explore existing patents related to energy management systems in electric vehicles to gain a deeper understanding of the technological landscape in this field.
Frequently Updated Research: Stay updated on the latest advancements in electric vehicle energy management systems to ensure the implementation of cutting-edge technology in future developments.
Questions about Electric Vehicle Energy Management Systems: 1. How does this technology improve the efficiency of electric vehicles? 2. What are the potential implications of this innovation on the automotive industry?
Original Abstract Submitted
An electric vehicle includes a main battery and an auxiliary battery, a motor system including a motor and an inverter, and a controller which is configured to control an external voltage to be applied to the main battery or the auxiliary battery according to a level of the external voltage when a charging mode for charging the main battery and the auxiliary battery is performed, wherein the motor system is configured to step down and output a voltage of the main battery to the auxiliary battery when the external voltage is applied to the main battery, and is configured to boost and output a voltage of the auxiliary battery to the main battery when the external voltage is applied to the auxiliary battery.
