System and method for adjusting battery pack state of charge limits
AssigneeFord Global Technologies, LLC
InventorsXiaoguang Chang, Chuan He, Xu Wang
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Abstract
Systems and methods for operating a battery pack supplying power to propel a vehicle are disclosed. One example method comprises, adjusting a battery pack state of charge window in response to vehicle mass. Adjusting the battery pack state of charge window in response to vehicle mass may allow the battery pack to provide an increased amount of energy to a motor so that the motor may provide torque to a driveline for a longer period of time and/or absorb more vehicle generator produced power during vehicle operations.
Claims20
A system for operating a battery pack of a vehicle, comprising:
- a battery pack including a plurality of battery cells;
- and
- a controller including non-transitory instructions for adjusting battery pack state of charge operating thresholds in response to vehicle mass.
A system for operating a battery pack of a vehicle, comprising:
- a battery pack including a plurality of battery cells;
- and
- a controller including non-transitory instructions for adjusting battery pack state of charge operating thresholds in response to environmental conditions that affect power of an engine.
A method for operating a battery pack, comprising:
- adjusting an available amount of battery pack output and/or input energy and/or power in response to vehicle mass.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.