SYSTEM FOR EXTENDING THE DRIVING RANGE OF AN ELECTRIC VEHICLE
First Claim
1. A system for extending the driving range of an electric vehicle, the system comprising:
- a generator mounted on or within the electric vehicle and configured to generate a DC power output for recharging a plurality of batteries of the electric vehicle, the generator including a controller configured to implement a charging algorithm for controlling the DC power output supplied to the plurality of batteries; and
a generator cable configured to electrically connect the generator directly to the plurality of batteries,wherein the charging algorithm is designed to maintain the plurality of batteries below a predetermined state-of-charge corresponding to a transition point in a charging cycle of the plurality of batteries between a bulk charging phase and an absorption charging phase.
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Abstract
A system for extending the driving range of an electric vehicle is disclosed. The system may generally include a generator mounted on or within the electric vehicle and configured to generate a DC power output for recharging the batteries of the electric vehicle. The generator may include a controller configured to implement a charging algorithm for controlling the DC power output supplied to the batteries. The charging algorithm may be designed to maintain the batteries below a predetermined state-of-charge corresponding to a transition point in a charging cycle of the batteries between a bulk charging phase and an absorption charging phase. Additionally, the system may include a generator cable configured to electrically connect the generator directly to the batteries.
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1. A system for extending the driving range of an electric vehicle, the system comprising:
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a generator mounted on or within the electric vehicle and configured to generate a DC power output for recharging a plurality of batteries of the electric vehicle, the generator including a controller configured to implement a charging algorithm for controlling the DC power output supplied to the plurality of batteries; and a generator cable configured to electrically connect the generator directly to the plurality of batteries, wherein the charging algorithm is designed to maintain the plurality of batteries below a predetermined state-of-charge corresponding to a transition point in a charging cycle of the plurality of batteries between a bulk charging phase and an absorption charging phase. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A system for extending the driving range of an electric vehicle, the system comprising:
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a generator configured to generate a DC power output for recharging a plurality of batteries of the electric vehicle, the generator including a controller configured to implement a charging algorithm so as to maintain a state-of-charge of the plurality of batteries below a predetermined state-of-charge ranging from about 75% to about 85%, the generator further including a starter motor configured to require an input voltage corresponding to an output voltage of the plurality of batteries; and a generator cable configured to electrically connect the generator directly to the plurality of batteries, the generator cable including a first cable segment coupled between the plurality of batteries and a secondary charging receptacle of the electric vehicle and a second cable segment coupled between the secondary charging receptacle and the generator, wherein the predetermined state-of-charge corresponds to a transition point in a charging cycle of the plurality of batteries between a bulk charging phase and an absorption charging phase. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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17. A portable system for extending the driving range of an electric vehicle, the system comprising:
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a portable generator configured to generate a DC power output for recharging a plurality of batteries of the electric vehicle, the generator including a controller configured to implement a charging algorithm for controlling the DC power output supplied to the plurality of batteries; and a generator cable configured to electrically connect the generator directly to the plurality of batteries, generator cable including a charger plug configured to be received within a charging receptacle of the electric vehicle, wherein the charging algorithm is designed to maintain the plurality of batteries below a predetermined state-of-charge corresponding to a transition point in a charging cycle of the plurality of batteries between a bulk charging phase and an absorption charging phase. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19, 20)
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