FAST CHARGE STATIONS FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLES IN AREAS WITH LIMITED POWER AVAILABILTY
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1. A charging station comprising:
- a fast charging interface for electrically connecting with and charging a vehicle energy storage system;
a stationary energy storage system electrically connected to the fast charging interface, anda slow charger in electrical communication with an external energy source and the stationary energy storage system, wherein the slow charger permits a lower charge rate of the stationary energy storage system from the external energy source than the fast charging interface permits for charging the vehicle energy storage system from the stationary energy source.
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Abstract
Systems and methods for charging a vehicle are provided. Electric or hybrid electric vehicles may be charged in areas with limited power availability or in situations where a gradual draw of power from an external energy source is desired. The external energy source may be used to charge a stationary energy storage system at a first rate, and the stationary energy storage system may be used to charge the vehicle energy storage system at a second rate. Preferably, the second rate may be greater than the first rate.
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17 Claims
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1. A charging station comprising:
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a fast charging interface for electrically connecting with and charging a vehicle energy storage system; a stationary energy storage system electrically connected to the fast charging interface, and a slow charger in electrical communication with an external energy source and the stationary energy storage system, wherein the slow charger permits a lower charge rate of the stationary energy storage system from the external energy source than the fast charging interface permits for charging the vehicle energy storage system from the stationary energy source. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3)
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- 4. The charging station of claim further comprising a charging station controller that selectively controls the slow charger to permit charging of the stationary energy storage system.
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6. A method for charging an electric vehicle comprising:
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electrically connecting a stationary energy storage system at a charging station with an external energy source; charging the stationary energy storage system at first rate; electrically connecting a vehicle energy storage system on a vehicle with the stationary energy storage system; and charging the vehicle energy storage system at a second rate that is greater than the first rate. - View Dependent Claims (7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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12. A system for charging an electric vehicle comprising:
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a vehicle with a vehicle energy storage system; a charging station with; a fast charging interface configured to be electrically connected with the vehicle energy storage system; a stationary energy storage system configured to be electrically connected to the fast charging interface, thereby permitting electrical energy transfer between the stationary energy storage system and the vehicle energy storage system at a first rate; an external energy source configured to electrically connect to the stationary energy storage system and permit electrical energy transfer at a second rate, wherein the first rate is greater than the second rate. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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