Electric vehicle charging network services
First Claim
1. A computer-implemented method comprising the steps of:
- storing historical driving data for an electric vehicle (EV) in a memory, the driving data reflecting a plurality of driving trips of the EV;
including in the historical driving data, for each trip of the EV, at least data indicating a distance traveled, a corresponding change in vehicle charge level, and a date or day of the week;
in a processor, analyzing the historical driving data to determine a user'"'"'s driving style; and
displaying an indication of the user'"'"'s driving style on an electronic display screen.
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Abstract
To provide remote services, including dynamic, interactive assistance to electric vehicle (EV) users, a central server is arranged for electronic communications with EVs (15) and with client devices (11). The server also communicates with at least one EV charging station network, which in turn communicate with individual charging stations (30). Remote services may include trip planning, locating charging stations, checking availability and suitability of charging stations, making reservations at charging stations, and updating plans en route. The server collects data from the EV and analyzes the data to determine various statistics. The system advises a user on readiness of the EV to complete a proposed trip before recharging the EV batteries. Client devices may include smart phones, computers, or a head unit in the EV. Application software programs are executable on the client devices to provide user interfaces for accessing the remote services and for communicating with the central server.
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1. A computer-implemented method comprising the steps of:
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storing historical driving data for an electric vehicle (EV) in a memory, the driving data reflecting a plurality of driving trips of the EV; including in the historical driving data, for each trip of the EV, at least data indicating a distance traveled, a corresponding change in vehicle charge level, and a date or day of the week; in a processor, analyzing the historical driving data to determine a user'"'"'s driving style; and displaying an indication of the user'"'"'s driving style on an electronic display screen. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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