BATTERY CHARGING APPARATUS AND METHOD OF OPERATING SAME
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1. A battery charger capable of receiving power from a power distribution circuit, the charger configured to receive a request for reactive power and, in response, cause the requested reactive power to be present on the power distribution circuit.
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Abstract
A battery charger may be capable of receiving power from a power distribution circuit. The charger may be configured to receive a request for reactive power and, in response, cause the requested reactive power to be present on the power distribution circuit.
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- 1. A battery charger capable of receiving power from a power distribution circuit, the charger configured to receive a request for reactive power and, in response, cause the requested reactive power to be present on the power distribution circuit.
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9. An automotive vehicle comprising:
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a traction battery; and a battery charger capable of receiving power from a power distribution circuit remote from the vehicle, the charger configured to (i) charge the battery, (ii) receive a request for reactive power, and (iii) cause the requested reactive power to be present on the power distribution circuit. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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17. A method for operating a battery charger comprising:
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receiving a request for reactive power; and causing, in response, the requested reactive power to be present on a power distribution circuit electrically connected with the battery charger. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19, 20)
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