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System and method for supplying auxiliary power to an electrified vehicle

  • US 10,160,410 B2
  • Filed: 07/12/2013
  • Issued: 12/25/2018
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/12/2013
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method, comprising:

  • activating an accessory system of an electrified vehicle, the electrified vehicle including at least one electric machine available for powering a wheel of the electrified vehicle;

    receiving a signal during operation of the electrified vehicle indicative of a load selected by a user to be placed on an auxiliary power source;

    offloading a portion of an energy demand of a primary power source to the auxiliary power source; and

    powering the accessory system with the auxiliary power source while powering other loads with the primary power source,wherein the accessory system is initially powered by the primary power source but is not powered by the primary power source while the energy demand is offloaded to the auxiliary power source.

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