Off-board station and an electricity exchanging system suitable for use with a mobile vehicle power system
First Claim
1. An interface electricity exchanging system suitable for exchanging electricity with an electric powered vehicle, said system comprisingan interface housing having electrical coupling means for coupling to an electrical connection of the electric powered vehicle, a monitoring stage for monitoring the amount of electricity exchanged between the vehicle and the housing, a calculation stage for converting the amount of recorded electricity into a monetary value according to a predetermined conversion factor, receiving means formed in the housing for receiving a user authorization element, and storage for recording the exchange of electricity or fuel between the vehicle and the housing.
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Abstract
A mobile vehicle power supply system and an electricity exchanging system enhance the economic viability of different modes of transportation that incorporate generators, such as electric motors and fuel cells, to generate electricity. The power supply system provides for the off-board use of the electric power generated by the generator of a mobile vehicle, such as an electric car. Off-board use, or use remote from the vehicle, of the electrical power includes the delivery of power to a remote site. Off-board stations are provided for delivery of fuel to the vehicle and/or for receiving the electrical power generated by the fuel cell. The off-board station and the vehicle are appropriately equipped for quick and easy interconnection such that electrical power can be exchanged between the vehicle and off-board station and the electricity exchanging system. The electricity exchanging system is configured for installation at numerous locations for allowing a mobile vehicle operator to purchase or sell electricity. The operator employs a user authorization element to assist the recording or tracking of electricity exchanged between the vehicle and the electricity exchanging system.
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1. An interface electricity exchanging system suitable for exchanging electricity with an electric powered vehicle, said system comprising
an interface housing having electrical coupling means for coupling to an electrical connection of the electric powered vehicle, a monitoring stage for monitoring the amount of electricity exchanged between the vehicle and the housing, a calculation stage for converting the amount of recorded electricity into a monetary value according to a predetermined conversion factor, receiving means formed in the housing for receiving a user authorization element, and storage for recording the exchange of electricity or fuel between the vehicle and the housing.
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11. A method for exchanging electricity between an interface electricity exchanging system and an electric powered vehicle, said method comprising the steps of
recording the amount of electricity exchanged between the electric powered vehicle and the electricity exchanging system, converting the amount of recorded electricity into a monetary value according to a predetermined conversion factor, providing a housing adapted for receiving a portable memory element, the portable memory element capable of having a selected alterable monetary value recorded thereon, and altering the monetary value recorded on the portable memory element by an amount related to the amount of electricity exchanged between the electricity exchanging system and the vehicle.
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