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Patent drawing for Method and apparatus for electric power management in a vehicle
US 8,742,615 B2
Electric vehicles US 8,742,615 B2 Not in force

Method and apparatus for electric power management in a vehicle

This invention describes a system for managing the electrical power in a vehicle. It uses a DC/DC converter to change high-voltage power from the main source into lower-voltage power for accessories like lights and radios. The system monitors the low-voltage battery's charge and temperature, and the total electrical load, adjusting the converter's output voltage. Specifically, it reduces the voltage to a minimum level when the vehicle is moving slowly and there's a high electrical load, especially if headlamps are on.

Why it matters: Filed before widespread electric vehicle adoption, advances in battery management systems and power electronics since 2011 make implementing this intelligent, load-aware voltage regulation more efficient. This addresses a critical need for optimizing power delivery in modern vehicles with complex dual-voltage systems.

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SpecializedSensors, DC/DC converter, control software

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