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Adaptive system and method for optimizing a fleet of plug-in vehicles

  • US 10,099,569 B2
  • Filed: 09/29/2016
  • Issued: 10/16/2018
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/29/2016
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A system for optimizing life of a plurality of battery packs in a fleet vehicle, the system comprising:

  • a battery sensor on a fleet vehicle operatively configured to measure performance data of a vehicle battery in the fleet vehicle;

    a global positioning system (GPS) receiver operable for determining a position of the fleet vehicle;

    a controller in communication with the battery sensor and the GPS receiver, wherein the controller is further programmed to;

    determine a battery charging history and a driving history for the fleet vehicle using the measured battery performance data and a position signal from the GPS receiver, wherein the driving history and the battery charging history identify the days, hours, and locations at which the vehicle was driven;

    obtain a state-of-charge for the vehicle battery;

    determine a system need for the fleet vehicle via an adaptive learning module;

    transmit an output signal to at least one of the fleet vehicle and a charging station associated with the fleet vehicle, the output signal being one of a high output signal, a medium output signal, a low output signal, or a chargeback output signal;

    automatically control a charging operation of the vehicle battery in the fleet vehicle based on the output signal; and

    direct the fleet vehicle to a new location based on the output signal.

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