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Publication number: 20130066506Abstract: A dual mode battery charging system and method of use are provided for use in an electric vehicle. The system utilizes at least two user selectable, charging operational modes. In a first operational mode, a state of charge circuit powers on the engine/generator system whenever the battery state of charge falls below a first level and until the battery state of charge reaches a second level, where the second level is higher than the first level. In a second operational mode, the state of charge circuit powers on the engine/generator system whenever the battery state of charge falls below a third level and until the battery state of charge reaches the second level, where the third level is lower than both the first and second levels.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 13, 2012Publication date: March 14, 2013Applicant: Tesla Motors, Inc.Inventor: Tesla Motors, Inc.
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Publication number: 20130066504Abstract: A dual mode battery charging system and method of use are provided for use in an electric vehicle. The system utilizes at least two user selectable, charging operational modes. In a first operational mode, a state of charge circuit powers on the engine/generator system whenever the battery state of charge falls below a first level and until the battery state of charge reaches a second level, where the second level is higher than the first level. In a second operational mode, the state of charge circuit powers on the engine/generator system whenever the battery state of charge falls below a third level and until the battery state of charge reaches a fourth level, where the fourth level is higher than the third level, and where both the third and fourth levels are lower than both the first and second levels.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 13, 2012Publication date: March 14, 2013Applicant: Tesla Motors, Inc.Inventor: Tesla Motors, Inc.
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Publication number: 20130066505Abstract: A dual mode battery charging system and method of use are provided for use in an electric vehicle. The system utilizes at least two user selectable, charging operational modes. In a first operational mode, a state of charge circuit cycles an engine/generator system on/off between a first level and a second level, where the second level is higher than the first level. In a second operational mode, the state of charge circuit cycles the engine/generator system on/off between a third level and a fourth level. After the fourth state of charge has been reached once, the state of charge circuit cycles the engine/generator system on/off between a fifth level and the fourth level, where the fifth level is higher than the third level and lower than the fourth level, and where the fourth level is lower than both the first and second levels.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 13, 2012Publication date: March 14, 2013Applicant: Tesla Motors, Inc.Inventor: Tesla Motors, Inc.
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Publication number: 20140257613Abstract: Electric vehicles and, more particularly, a control system for an all-wheel drive electric vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 19, 2014Publication date: September 11, 2014Applicant: Tesla Motors, Inc.Inventor: Yifan Tang
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Publication number: 20140121866Abstract: A system and method for early identification of an impending fast-charge or fast-charge opportunity and use of that information to prepare the battery cells for the fast-charge.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2012Publication date: May 1, 2014Applicant: TESLA MOTORS, INC.Inventors: Christopher Dangler, Sarah G. Stewart, Clay Hajime Kishiyama
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Publication number: 20100222953Abstract: A method and apparatus for optimizing the torque applied by each motor of a dual motor drive system of an all-electric vehicle is provided, the torque adjustments taking into account wheel slip as well as other vehicular operating conditions.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 18, 2010Publication date: September 2, 2010Applicant: TESLA MOTORS, INC.Inventor: Yifan Tang
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Patent number: 7747363Abstract: A method and apparatus for optimizing the torque of the electric motor of an electric vehicle is provided, the torque adjustments taking into account wheel slip as well as other vehicular operating conditions.Type: GrantFiled: March 17, 2009Date of Patent: June 29, 2010Assignee: Tesla Motors, Inc.Inventor: Yifan Tang
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Patent number: 8761985Abstract: A method for optimizing the torque applied by each motor of a dual motor drive system of an all-electric vehicle is provided, the torque adjustments taking into account wheel slip as well as other vehicular operating conditions.Type: GrantFiled: April 19, 2013Date of Patent: June 24, 2014Assignee: Tesla Motors, Inc.Inventor: Yifan Tang
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Patent number: 7742852Abstract: A method and apparatus for optimizing the torque applied to the primary and assist drive systems of an all-electric vehicle is provided, the torque adjustments taking into account wheel slip as well as other vehicular operating conditions.Type: GrantFiled: March 17, 2009Date of Patent: June 22, 2010Assignee: Tesla Motors, Inc.Inventor: Yifan Tang
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Publication number: 20120041628Abstract: A system and method for maintaining an ambient oxygen concentration below a preset concentration while charging a metal-air battery pack is provided, the system utilizing an on-board means for collecting and storing the oxygen-rich effluent generated during the charge cycle.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 25, 2011Publication date: February 16, 2012Applicant: TESLA MOTORS, INC.Inventors: Weston Arthur Hermann, Jeffrey Brian Straubel
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Patent number: 7739005Abstract: A method and apparatus for optimizing the torque applied to the primary and assist drive systems of an all-electric vehicle is provided, the torque adjustments taking into account wheel slip as well as other vehicular operating conditions.Type: GrantFiled: February 26, 2009Date of Patent: June 15, 2010Assignee: Tesla Motors, Inc.Inventor: Yifan Tang
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Publication number: 20120041622Abstract: A system and method for charging a metal-air battery pack at the maximum possible rate while maintaining an ambient oxygen concentration below a preset concentration is provided, thereby minimizing the risks associated with generating oxygen during the charging cycle.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 22, 2010Publication date: February 16, 2012Applicant: TESLA MOTORS, INC.Inventors: Weston Arthur Hermann, Jeffrey Brian Straubel, David G. Beck
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Publication number: 20120041623Abstract: A system and method for charging a metal-air battery pack at the maximum possible rate while maintaining an ambient oxygen concentration below a preset concentration is provided, thereby minimizing the risks associated with generating oxygen during the charging cycle.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 22, 2010Publication date: February 16, 2012Applicant: TESLA MOTORS, INC.Inventors: Weston Arthur Hermann, Jeffrey Brian Straubel, David G. Beck
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Patent number: 8626369Abstract: A system and method for charging a metal-air battery pack at the maximum possible rate while maintaining an ambient oxygen concentration below a preset concentration is provided, thereby minimizing the risks associated with generating oxygen during the charging cycle.Type: GrantFiled: September 22, 2010Date of Patent: January 7, 2014Assignee: Tesla Motors, Inc.Inventors: Weston Arthur Hermann, Jeffrey Brian Straubel, David G. Beck
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Patent number: 8423215Abstract: A system and method for charging a metal-air battery pack at the maximum possible rate while maintaining an ambient oxygen concentration below a preset concentration is provided, thereby minimizing the risks associated with generating oxygen during the charging cycle.Type: GrantFiled: September 22, 2010Date of Patent: April 16, 2013Assignee: Tesla Motors, Inc.Inventors: Weston Arthur Hermann, Jeffrey Brian Straubel, David G. Beck
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Patent number: 7960928Abstract: A motor in an electric vehicle can be controlled by receiving at least one of a user input or vehicle information, selecting one of a plurality of available flux modes using at least one of the user input or the vehicle information, and calculating a control signal, using the selected flux mode, to control the motor of the electric vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: October 15, 2008Date of Patent: June 14, 2011Assignee: Tesla Motors, Inc.Inventor: Yifan Tang
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Patent number: 7698078Abstract: A method of communicating with an electric vehicle wherein the method includes a step of installing a communication device in the electric vehicle. The method also includes establishing a connection from the vehicle to a network. The methodology also includes controlling and monitoring a battery in the electric vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: July 18, 2007Date of Patent: April 13, 2010Assignee: Tesla Motors, Inc.Inventors: Kurt Kelty, Marc Tarpenning, Scott Kohn
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Publication number: 20120046815Abstract: A method for limiting the adverse effects of temperature on the electrical energy storage system (ESS) of an electric vehicle after the vehicle has been turned off is provided. In general, whether or not coolant is circulated through a coolant loop coupled to the ESS depends on the difference between the ambient temperature and a preset temperature, the preset temperature typically corresponding to the temperature of the ESS.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 1, 2011Publication date: February 23, 2012Applicant: TESLA MOTORS, INC.Inventors: Weston Arthur Hermann, Scott Ira Kohn, Kurt Russell Kelty, Vineet Haresh Mehta, Jeffrey Brian Straubel
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Publication number: 20100138092Abstract: A system for optimizing battery pack charging is provided. In this system, during charging the coupling of auxiliary systems (e.g., battery cooling systems) to the external power source are delayed so that the battery pack charge rate may be optimized, limited only by the available power. Once surplus power is available, for example as the requirements of the charging system decrease, the auxiliary system or systems may be coupled to the external power source without degrading the performance of the charging system.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 5, 2009Publication date: June 3, 2010Applicant: Tesla Motors, Inc.Inventor: Scott Ira Kohn
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Patent number: 7911184Abstract: A system for optimizing battery pack charging is provided. In this system, during charging the coupling of auxiliary systems (e.g., battery cooling systems) to the external power source are delayed so that the battery pack charge rate may be optimized, limited only by the available power. Once surplus power is available, for example as the requirements of the charging system decrease, the auxiliary system or systems may be coupled to the external power source without degrading the performance of the charging system.Type: GrantFiled: November 5, 2009Date of Patent: March 22, 2011Assignee: Tesla Motors, Inc.Inventor: Scott Ira Kohn