Method for controlling dual batteries and vehicle using the same
AssigneesHyundai Motor Company, Kia Corporation
InventorWon Jae Lee
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Abstract
A method for controlling dual batteries to supply power to a driving motor for wheel driving installed in a vehicle is provided. The method includes controlling a power flow between a first battery and a second battery. Controlling the power flow includes determining a usage plan of the first battery and the second battery for each section of an expected driving path, and charging or discharging the first battery and the second battery based on the usage plan.
Claims20
A method for controlling dual batteries to supply power to a driving motor for wheel driving installed in a vehicle and control a power flow between a first battery of the dual batteries and a second battery of the dual batteries, the method comprising:
- determining, by a controller, a usage plan of the first battery and the second battery for a section of an expected driving path;
- and
- charging or discharging the first battery and the second battery based on the usage plan.
A vehicle comprising:
- a plurality of wheels;
- a driving motor configured to drive at least one of the plurality of wheels;
- and
- a controller configured to control a power flow between the driving motor and a first battery or a second battery,
- wherein the controller comprises a memory storing computer-readable instructions and at least one processor configured to access the memory and execute the computer-readable instructions, and
- wherein the computer-readable instructions comprise
- determining a usage plan of the first battery and the second battery for section of an expected driving path, and
- charging or discharging the first battery and the second battery based on the usage plan.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.