Integrated traction inverter module and bi-directional DC/DC converter
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1. An integrated power system for use in an electric vehicle having a fuel cell and an electric motor, the integrated power system comprising:
- a common casting;
a traction inverter module operable for converting DC current generated by the fuel cell into AC current capable of powering the electric motor, the traction inverter module disposed within the common casting; and
a DC/DC converter operable for stepping-down the voltage of the fuel cell, the DC/DC converter disposed within the common casting.
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Integrated power systems and methods for use in an electric vehicle having a fuel cell and an electric motor, the integrated power systems and methods including a common casting, a traction inverter module operable for converting DC current generated by the fuel cell into AC current capable of powering the electric motor, and a DC/DC converter operable for stepping-down the voltage of the fuel cell. The traction inverter module and the DC/DC converter are disposed within the common casting.
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1. An integrated power system for use in an electric vehicle having a fuel cell and an electric motor, the integrated power system comprising:
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a common casting;
a traction inverter module operable for converting DC current generated by the fuel cell into AC current capable of powering the electric motor, the traction inverter module disposed within the common casting; and
a DC/DC converter operable for stepping-down the voltage of the fuel cell, the DC/DC converter disposed within the common casting. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4)
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5. An electric vehicle having a fuel cell and an electric motor, the electric vehicle comprising:
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an integrated power system, comprising;
a common casting;
a traction inverter module operable for converting DC current generated by the fuel cell into AC current capable of powering the electric motor, the traction inverter module disposed within the common casting; and
a DC/DC converter operable for stepping-down the voltage of the fuel cell, the DC/DC converter disposed within the common casting. - View Dependent Claims (6, 7, 8)
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9. An integrated power method for use in an electric vehicle having a fuel cell and an electric motor, the integrated power method comprising:
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providing a common casting;
providing a traction inverter module operable for converting DC current generated by the fuel cell into AC current capable of powering the electric motor;
providing a DC/DC converter operable for stepping-down the voltage of the fuel cell; and
disposing the traction inverter module and the DC/DC converter within the common casting. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12)
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