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Systems and methods for generating power for an electric sub-assembly of a motor vehicle

  • US 9,344,011 B2
  • Filed: 01/31/2014
  • Issued: 05/17/2016
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/31/2014
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A system for generating power for an electric sub-assembly of a motor vehicle, the system comprising:

  • at least one reverse electrowetting energy harvesting element coupled to a tire of the motor vehicle; and

    at least one controller configured to accumulate electric energy generated by the at least one reverse electrowetting energy harvesting element and supply the accumulated electric energy to at least one sub-assembly mounted on the tire.

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