Abstract: An automated vehicle charging system, that may be done within a service type station, to provide for charging, recharging, or even discharging, of the batteries of an electric vehicle, and generally will include a dispenser, having a cabinet containing all of the instrumentation desired for furnishing the provision of current information relative to the charging of a vehicle, of otherwise, and will include boom means that are highly maneuverable, in order to bring the charging instrument into close proximity of the electrical receptacle of the vehicle being serviced, whether it be at a service type station, or at a curbside type of charging system. Robotics may be used within the structure of these electrical charging systems, to facilitate the charging of any vehicle, by the customer itself, even at a self service type of station.

Abstract: An automated vehicle charging system, that may be done within a service type station, to provide for charging, recharging, or even discharging, of the batteries of an electric vehicle, and generally will include a dispenser, having a cabinet containing all of the instrumentation desired for furnishing the provision of current information relative to the charging of a vehicle, of otherwise, and will include boom means that are highly maneuverable, in order to bring the charging instrument into close proximity of the electrical receptacle of the vehicle being serviced, whether it be at a service type station, or at a curbside type of charging system. Robotics may be used within the structure of these electrical charging systems, to facilitate the charging of any vehicle, by the customer itself, even at a self service type of station.

Abstract: An energy management system which will allow the owner to set a minimum energy reserve or charge for an energy storage device (ESD), such ESD being coupled to an asset that is further connected to the electric utility grid. A plurality of sensors may be utilized to provide data, including ESD health and ambient conditions, so that, along with other owner data inputs and profile information, an appropriate amount of energy may be charged to and maintained in the ESD to enable the associated asset to perform anticipated tasks. The energy management system may be either directly or remotely programmed via secure communications, and will further provide the owner with the ability to discharge energy back to the grid during demand events, or to discharge to other owner specified assets, at the owner's discretion.