System and method for managing electric vehicle travel
First Claim
1. An apparatus, comprising:
- a power management module configured to receive data associated with travel being proposed by an end user of an electric vehicle, wherein the power management module is configured to suggest a starting time for the travel based on time of use (ToU) rates for electricity consumption and a current level of power in the electric vehicle, wherein the power management module is further configured to interface with a utility in suggesting a different time for the travel.
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Abstract
An apparatus is provided in one example embodiment and includes a power management module configured to receive data associated with travel being proposed by an end user of an electric vehicle. The power management module is configured to suggest a starting time for the travel based on time of use (ToU) rates for electricity consumption and a current level of power in the electric vehicle. In more specific embodiments, the data associated with the travel includes a starting location, an ending location, and a proposed drive time. In other embodiments, the power management module is further configured to interface with a mapping tool in suggesting the starting time for the end user. The power management module can be configured to obtain the ToU rates from a utility, and the ToU rates are provided as a function of time.
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28 Claims
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1. An apparatus, comprising:
a power management module configured to receive data associated with travel being proposed by an end user of an electric vehicle, wherein the power management module is configured to suggest a starting time for the travel based on time of use (ToU) rates for electricity consumption and a current level of power in the electric vehicle, wherein the power management module is further configured to interface with a utility in suggesting a different time for the travel. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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12. A method, comprising:
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receiving data associated with travel being proposed by an end user of an electric vehicle; suggesting by a processor a starting time for the travel based on time of use (ToU) rates for electricity consumption and a current level of power in the electric vehicle; and interfacing with a utility in suggesting a different time for the travel. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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19. A system, comprising:
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means for receiving data associated with travel being proposed by an end user of an electric vehicle; means for suggesting a starting time for the travel based on time of use (ToU) rates for electricity consumption and a current level of power in the electric vehicle; and means for interfacing with a utility in suggesting a different time for the travel. - View Dependent Claims (20, 21, 22, 23)
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24. Logic encoded in non-transitory media for execution and when executed by a processor is operable to:
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receive data associated with travel being proposed by an end user of an electric vehicle; suggest a starting time for the travel based on time of use (ToU) rates for electricity consumption and a current level of power in the electric vehicle; and interface with a utility in suggesting a different time for the travel. - View Dependent Claims (25, 26, 27, 28)
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