PLUG-IN VEHICLE FUNCTION INDICATION
First Claim
1. A vehicle comprising:
- a vehicle body having an interior portion partially defined by a plurality of windows, the interior portion having a plurality of trim components therein;
an electrical charging system, within the vehicle body, configured to receive an electrical charge from an external source; and
a display panel connected to the electrical charging system to display a status thereof, the display panel being mounted on a trim component in a position such that the information displayed thereby is visible from a portion exterior to the vehicle body.
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Abstract
A vehicle having a vehicle body has an interior portion with a plurality of trim components. A plurality of windows are supported on the body and positioned next to the interior portion. An electrical charging system having a rechargeable battery is attached to the vehicle body and configured to receive an electrical charge from at least one of an on-board charger, an external charger or a charging station. A display panel is connected to the electrical charging system and mounted on one of the trim components. The display panel is configured to display information indicative of a status of the electrical charging system. The display panel is disposed in a position such that the information is visible from a position exterior to the vehicle body.
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20 Claims
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1. A vehicle comprising:
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a vehicle body having an interior portion partially defined by a plurality of windows, the interior portion having a plurality of trim components therein; an electrical charging system, within the vehicle body, configured to receive an electrical charge from an external source; and a display panel connected to the electrical charging system to display a status thereof, the display panel being mounted on a trim component in a position such that the information displayed thereby is visible from a portion exterior to the vehicle body. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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19. A display panel for use with a vehicle having a vehicle body with an interior portion having a plurality of trim components, a plurality of windows supported on the vehicle body and disposed adjacent the interior of the vehicle body, an electrical charging system attached to the vehicle body and having a rechargeable battery, the electrical charging system being configured to receive an electrical charge from at least one of an on-board charger, an external charger or a charging station, the display panel comprising:
a panel configured to display information indicative of a status of the electrical charging system, the panel being mounted on one of the trim components and configured to be disposed in a position such that the information displayed by the display panel is visible from a position exterior to the vehicle body.
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20. A vehicle comprising:
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a vehicle body having an interior portion, the interior portion having a plurality of trim components; a plurality of windows supported on the vehicle body and disposed adjacent the interior portion; an electrical charging system including a rechargeable battery, the electrical charging system being attached to the vehicle body and configured to receive an electrical charge from at least one of an on-board charger, an external charger or a charging station; an electric motor electrically connected to the rechargeable battery, and configured to propel the vehicle body; an internal combustion engine mounted on the vehicle body and configured to propel the vehicle body; a display panel connected to the electrical charging system and mounted on one of the trim components, the display panel being configured to display information indicative of a status of the electrical charging system, the display panel being disposed in a position such that the information displayed by the display panel is visible from a position exterior to the vehicle body.
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