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Auto-Seek Electrical Connection for a Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle

  • US 20100230197A1
  • Filed: 03/12/2009
  • Published: 09/16/2010
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/12/2009
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A guidance system for a vehicle having a rechargeable battery, a power grid receptacle, a traction motor and a power steering system;

  • anda controller communicating with the power steering system and the motor, the controller being configured to maneuver the vehicle toward a power grid outlet for charging the battery in response to position signals exchanged by the grid outlet and the vehicle whereby the receptacle engages the grid outlet.

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