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System and method for providing low voltage 3-phase power in a vehicle

  • US 7,521,814 B2
  • Filed: 09/27/2004
  • Issued: 04/21/2009
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/27/2004
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An electric vehicle, comprising:

  • a plurality of wheels rotatably supported by a vehicle platform;

    an electric motor coupled to at least one wheel;

    a drive controller coupled to the electric motor;

    a vehicle controller coupled to the drive controller and a data bus network; and

    a principal power unit including a generator coupled to a prime mover, the generator including at least first and second sets of windings to generate power, the first set of windings generating power at a first voltage and the second set of windings generating power at a second voltage that is different from the first voltage,wherein the electric motor is driven by the first voltage, and wherein the vehicle controller is coupled to one of the principal power unit and a power storage unit.

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