Structure for optimizing electricity generation in a vehicle

Abstract

Vehicle electrical optimization system (100), comprising the following: a DC / DC converter (106) designed to: to draw power from a high-performance storage device (104) and a high-energy storage device (110), wherein the high-performance storage device (104) is in communication with various controllers (112) which are in communication with various high-performance loads (114), and to distribute power to each of several vehicle components, wherein the DC-DC converter (106) is connected to various low-power loads (116) in the vehicle and includes different voltage setpoints (108) for each vehicle component, wherein the voltage setpoints (108) provide an optimized voltage level at which a connected vehicle component should operate, wherein the voltage setpoints (108) are determined based on an optimal operating voltage of each vehicle component, wherein the DC-DC converter (106) further includes a temperature module (130) designed to monitor a temperature of each of the vehicle components.

Description

TECHNICAL AREA

[0001] The present disclosure relates generally to a system for optimizing electricity generation in a vehicle by utilizing a unique electrical structure with an increased number of voltage setpoints that monitors and controls the temperature of the vehicle's engine and other vehicle components in order to increase their efficiency. BACKGROUND

[0002] Document US 2007 / 0103002A1 discloses a vehicle propulsion system for a heavy-duty hybrid vehicle comprising an engine compartment and a drive shaft, comprising a main power supply unit configured to supply the heavy-duty hybrid vehicle with direct current, an electric drive motor for propelling the heavy-duty hybrid vehicle, a DC bus electrically coupled to the main power supply unit and configured to receive DC from the main power supply unit, an electric auxiliary motor separate from the electric drive motor and electrically coupled to the DC bus, and at least one ultracapacitor package and / or flywheel coupled to the DC bus and configured to store or deliver power.

[0003] Document US 2010 / 0001523A1 discloses a power supply control device for a hybrid vehicle, comprising a first power supply providing a first supply voltage, a motor powered by the first power supply to start an internal combustion engine, a voltage converter connected in parallel to the motor with respect to the first power supply, a second power supply connected between the first and second power supply lines, an electrical load connected between the first and second power supply lines, a control device receiving voltage from at least one of the voltage converters and the second power supply to control the starting of the internal combustion engine, and a fault diagnostic device providing a diagnosis of a fault in the electrical load.when the voltage output between the first and second power supply lines falls below a lower limit.

[0004] Electricity generation in vehicles is limited by the temperature limits of various components, such as the alternator and the battery. These limitations reduce the efficiency of the components and decrease the efficiency of electricity generation and distribution. For example, the efficiency of the engine decreases as it warms up in the vehicle.

[0005] Accordingly, there is a continuing need for new and improved systems to control the temperature of the engine and the various components to optimize a vehicle's electricity generation. SUMMARY

[0006] Independent claims 1, 2, 7, 8 and 14 disclose a vehicle electrical optimization system according to the invention. Advantageous embodiments can be found in the dependent claims.

[0007] Various embodiments of the present disclosure provide a system for optimizing electricity generation in a vehicle by utilizing a unique electrical structure with an increased number of voltage setpoints, which monitors and controls the temperature of the vehicle's engine and other vehicle components to increase their efficiency. In one embodiment, the electricity management system includes a generator connected to a high-power storage device, such as a battery or capacitor, and a DC-DC converter containing multiple voltage setpoints. The voltage setpoints are used to connect multiple loads requiring different voltage levels. A high-energy storage device is also connected to the converter to supply energy to the different loads.These multiple voltage setpoints enable efficient power distribution and provide an optimal voltage for each component.

[0008] According to the invention, the DC-DC converter further includes a temperature control module for monitoring and controlling the temperature of various vehicle components. The control unit communicates with the vehicle's heating and cooling system and is able to provide heat and / or cooling to any component as needed in order to maintain an optimal temperature for efficient electrical management.

[0009] Such a configuration provides an optimized electricity generation system for the vehicle. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0010] For a better understanding of the invention, reference may be made to the embodiments shown in the following drawings. The components in the drawings are not necessarily to scale, and related elements may have been omitted to highlight and clearly illustrate the novel features described herein. Furthermore, as is known in the field, system components may be arranged differently. In the figures, identical reference numbers in different figures may refer to identical parts unless otherwise indicated. Fig. Figure 1A represents a block diagram containing components of an embodiment of the electricity optimization system of the present disclosure. Fig. Figure 1B represents a block diagram containing components of a DC-DC converter of an embodiment of the electricity optimization system of the present disclosure. Fig. Figure 2 represents a block diagram containing components of an embodiment of a vehicle control system that includes the electricity optimization system of the present disclosure. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF EXAMPLE FORMS OF EXECUTION

[0011] Existing electrical systems in vehicles use various step-up or step-down mechanisms to control and adjust the voltage supplied to each vehicle component. Such mechanisms are inefficient, and such a system results in wasted electricity. Instead of sending the same amount of power to each component and then adjusting the voltage individually at each component, various embodiments of the present disclosure provide an efficient system for supplying the optimal voltage to each vehicle component, thereby optimizing electricity generation and use.

[0012] In particular, various embodiments of the present disclosure provide a system and a method for optimizing electricity generation by using multiple voltage setpoints to operate vehicle components at the optimal voltage level based on their loads and for setting, monitoring and regulating the temperature for the operation of each component.

[0013] By providing multiple voltage setpoints for each vehicle component at the DC-DC converter, the electrical optimization system of this disclosure provides the optimal voltage for each component without using a step-up or step-down mechanism. The DC-DC converter is a more efficient source for controlling the power output to each component. The DC-DC converter can send the optimal voltage directly to each component via the voltage setpoints. Furthermore, because the total power is delivered to the various components through the DC-DC converter, the DC-DC converter can be designed to determine the optimal power output for the generator.In particular, instead of the generator being designed to output a standard voltage and current, the DC-DC converter can determine that the optimal output for a given system may be higher or lower, allowing power to be delivered more efficiently to each component. Such a configuration enables the electrical optimization system to efficiently power the various components of the vehicle.

[0014] In one embodiment, the electrical optimization system and method includes increasing the number of voltage setpoints in the vehicle to maximize power consumption efficiency. The voltage setpoints provide an optimized voltage level at which the connected component should operate. Increasing the number of voltage setpoints in the vehicle provides an optimized voltage level for multiple components and allows the electrical management system to distribute power to operate each component in the most energy-efficient manner.

[0015] As in Fig. As shown in Figure 1A, the electricity optimization system 100 in this embodiment includes a generator 102, a high-performance storage device 104, a DC / DC converter 106 with multiple voltage setpoints 108a, 108b, 108c, 108d, and a high-energy storage device 110.

[0016] The generator 102 produces power for various loads in the vehicle. A load refers to a system or component in the vehicle that draws power. A vehicle contains various high-power loads 114 and lower-power loads 116. In certain embodiments, this generator 102 can be an alternator, a solar panel, or another machine that produces electricity. In certain embodiments, the generator can also operate in reverse as a motor to start the power unit or to move the vehicle. In this embodiment, a standard 12-volt electrical system of the vehicle is replaced by a generator 102 that operates at 19 volts. The generator 102 is connected to the high-power storage device 104.

[0017] The high-power storage device 104 receives and stores the voltage output of the generator and regulates the output voltage from generator 102 to eliminate any transients in the vehicle's power generation. In certain embodiments, this high-power storage device 104 is a battery. In certain embodiments, the high-power storage device 104 is a capacitor. In certain embodiments, the high-power storage device 104 is capable of receiving up to 20 volts. In this embodiment, the high-power storage device 104 is connected to various controllers 112 that connect the vehicle's high-power loads 114 to the high-power storage device 104. Through these controllers 112, the high-power storage device 104 provides high-voltage power to the high-power loads 114.For example, high-power loads 114, such as electric compressors, electric heaters, power steering systems and electric pumps, require high power outputs from the high-power storage device 104.

[0018] The high-power storage device 104 can also be used to power various components in the vehicle that do not require high power. In particular, in this embodiment, the high-power storage device 104 is also connected to a DC-DC converter 106. A DC-DC converter 106 can be used to convert a high voltage from a high-voltage power source 104 into a low voltage for other vehicle components, such as the lower-power loads 116. In this embodiment, the voltage from the high-power storage device 104 is distributed via a DC-DC converter 106 to the lower-power loads 116 for such vehicle components.

[0019] In this embodiment, the DC-DC converter contains several voltage setpoints 108a, 108b, 108c, 108d in the vehicle. By increasing the number of voltage setpoints 108a, 108b, 108c, 108d in a vehicle, the electrical optimization system 100 optimizes the distribution of power to these lower-power components 116. According to the invention, the DC-DC converter 106 is connected to various low-power loads 116 in the vehicle, and the DC-DC converter 106 contains different voltage setpoints 108 for each component. Each voltage setpoint 108 is set to the optimal voltage for the component.

[0020] The DC-DC converter 106 includes a control unit 120 for supplying the individual loads with the most efficient voltage in the vehicle. In particular, it provides Fig. Figure 1B shows an expanded block diagram of the DC-DC converter 106. As in Fig. As shown in Figure 1B, the DC-DC converter 106 includes a controller 120 with at least one processor 122, which communicates with a main memory 124 that stores a set of instructions 126. The processor 122 is designed to communicate with the main memory 124, access the set of instructions 126, and execute the set of instructions 126 to cause the DC-DC converter to perform any of the procedures, processes, and features described herein.

[0021] The processor 122 can be any suitable processing device or set of processing devices, such as, but not limited to: a microprocessor, a microcontroller-based platform, a suitable integrated circuit, or one or more application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs). The main memory 124 can be any suitable storage device, such as, but not limited to: volatile memory (e.g., RAM, which may include non-volatile RAM, magnetic RAM, ferroelectric RAM, and any other suitable forms); non-volatile memory (e.g., disk memory, FLASH memory, EPROMs, EEPROMs, memristor-based non-volatile solid-state memory, etc.); immutable memory (e.g., EPROMs); or read-only memory.

[0022] In one embodiment, the processor 122 is configured to communicate with the memory 124, access the set of instructions 126, and execute the set of instructions 126 to cause the DC-DC converter to determine the individual loads and supply them with the most efficient voltage. In this embodiment, the memory 124 stores information regarding the optimal voltage for various components of the vehicle, and the memory 124 stores instructions 126 for controlling the power to each of the components to maximize efficiency and optimize power distribution.

[0023] As described above, the DC-DC converter 106 of the electricity optimization system 100 contains several voltage setpoints that supply individual loads of the vehicle. In this embodiment, the DC-DC converter 106 receives commands from a vehicle control system (such as the one in conjunction with Fig. 2. The vehicle control system 200 (described below) supplies power to various components in the vehicle. The DC-DC converter's control unit 120 registers the commands from the vehicle control system and provides power at the optimal voltage level for the appropriate vehicle system and / or component.

[0024] Referring again to Fig. The DC-DC converter 106 is also connected to the vehicle's high-energy storage device 110. The high-energy source 110 can be a capacitor or a battery in the vehicle. Thus, the DC-DC converter can draw power from either.

[0025] The DC-DC converter 106 also recharges the high-power storage device when required for operation. In particular, in certain embodiments, the high-power storage device 104 and the high-energy storage device 110 are designed to charge and / or discharge each other. Both the high-power storage device 104 and the high-energy storage device can be capacitors or batteries designed to charge, store power, discharge power, etc. However, in certain embodiments, the high-power storage device 104 is a more expensive, often larger device than the high-energy storage device 110. The high-power storage device 104 is not intended to hold and maintain a charge because this would be expensive and wasteful.Therefore, in certain embodiments, it is more cost-effective and efficient for the high-performance storage device 104 to receive power from the high-energy storage device 110 in order to charge the high-performance storage device 104 at a minimum operating load.

[0026] For example, when starting the vehicle, the engine draws power from the high-performance storage device 104. In this example, instead of the high-performance storage device 104 being fully charged before starting the vehicle, the high-energy storage device 110 charges the high-performance storage device 104 to provide the power needed to start the vehicle. For example, existing diesel truck starting systems contain two lead-acid batteries to provide sufficient power to start the truck. One of the batteries is used to charge the other battery to ensure that sufficient power is available to start the truck. After starting, this second battery is not used for any other purpose.Instead of using two batteries to start the truck, the electricity optimization system 100 provides the high-energy storage device 110, which charges the high-power storage device 104 with sufficient power to start the truck. In this example, after the vehicle has started, the high-power storage device 104 continues to supply other high-power loads.

[0027] In certain alternative embodiments, the high-energy storage device 110 does not charge the high-performance storage device 104; instead, the electricity optimization system 100 operates in reverse. Specifically, in certain embodiments, the high-performance storage device 104 charges the high-energy storage device for specific operations. One example is regenerative braking. In this example, the vehicle should recover as much energy as possible while decelerating. In this embodiment, the high-performance storage device 104 would recover as much energy as possible and then discharge the excess into the high-energy storage device 110, so that the high-performance storage device 104 can continue to charge and control the load from the braking system.

[0028] In certain embodiments, the high-performance storage device 104 can be a large capacitor, or a battery such as a lithium-ion battery or a lead-acid battery modified with thinner plates designed for its specific use. In certain embodiments, the high-energy storage device 110 can be a smaller capacitor, or a battery such as a lead-acid battery or a lithium-ion battery modified with thicker plates optimized for the energy storage device. Such a configuration offers more efficient power distribution and electricity management.

[0029] In various embodiments of the present disclosure, the DC-DC converter 106 of the electricity optimization system 100 also optimizes the electricity generation of a vehicle by monitoring and controlling the temperature of each component whose operation is affected by temperature. In particular, in this embodiment, the electricity generation optimization system 100 is further designed to control the temperature of the components in a vehicle by controlling a heater (not shown) and an air conditioner (not shown) of the vehicle. In this embodiment, the DC-DC converter 106 includes a temperature control module 130.

[0030] As in Fig. As shown in Figure 1B, the temperature control module 130 communicates with the controller 120 of the DC-DC converter 106. In this embodiment, the DC-DC converter 106 includes a controller 120 designed to switch on heaters and fans to control the temperature in the vehicle, the vehicle's batteries, capacitors, the engine, and other components, thereby improving vehicle operation by controlling the component temperature. Specifically, the temperature control module 130 includes one or more sensors 132 for monitoring the temperature of various components in the vehicle. The temperature control module 130 also includes a heat output 134 and an AC output 136.

[0031] In this embodiment, the electricity optimization system 100 uses the sensors 132 to detect the temperature of various components in the vehicle and to register the temperature information with the controller 120. In certain embodiments, the controller 120 causes the processor 122 to execute the multiple instructions 126 in memory 124 to reduce the temperature of the components in a vehicle by controlling an air conditioning system (not shown) in the vehicle. In certain embodiments, the controller 120 causes the processor 122 to execute the multiple instructions 126 in memory 124 to raise the temperature of certain components in the vehicle by controlling a heater (not shown) in the vehicle.

[0032] In another embodiment, the DC-DC converter 106 distributes power from the high-performance storage device 104 and the high-energy storage device 110 to control the temperature of the various vehicle components. In particular, in one embodiment, the control unit 120 of the DC-DC converter 106 causes the processor 122 to execute several instructions 126 stored in the memory 124 to calculate the energy available in the high-performance storage device 104 and the high-energy storage device 110. In this embodiment, the DC-DC converter can determine, at the end of each cycle, the power required to charge the high-performance storage device for the next cycle.The DC-DC converter 106 calculates the available energy from the two sources and uses some of it to start the engine, while the other energy is used to warm the vehicle, battery, or engine to improve vehicle performance. The heat from the DC-DC converter 106 and the generator 102 can be disseminated to the rest of the vehicle to cool the components within the DC-DC converter 106 and improve its operation.

[0033] Accordingly, through such a configuration, the electricity optimization system redistributes the heat generated during charging and / or starting the system to the various vehicle components in order to increase their performance.

[0034] It is understood that in certain embodiments, the system may be configured to include other energy generators, including hydraulic pumps, air compressors, water pumps, or systems that generate energy and store it in power loads within the vehicle or building. This applies particularly to the embodiments described above concerning the management of electrical energy generated by the generator. In certain alternative embodiments, a similar system incorporating an expensive high-capacity storage device, a cost-effective high-energy storage device, and a converter may be used to control and optimize other types of generation. In certain embodiments, the generator may also function as a motor to power the vehicle when required.

[0035] It is understood that the electricity optimization system of the present disclosure can also be used for electricity management in other devices that are not related to a vehicle and / or building electricity management.

[0036] Fig. Figure 2 presents an embodiment of a vehicle control system (VCS) 200 that may be included in a vehicle to perform the method 300 for operating the electricity optimization system 208 of the present disclosure. The VCS 200 includes various electronic control units (ECUs) responsible for monitoring and controlling the electrical systems or subsystems of the vehicle, as described in more detail below. Each ECU contains various components that require electrical power to function. This embodiment of a VCS 200 includes an embodiment of the electricity optimization system (EOS) 208 of the present disclosure. Other embodiments of the EOS 208 may include different, fewer, or additional components than those described below and in Figure 2. Fig. Included are the two shown.

[0037] As in Fig. As shown in Figure 2, the VCS 200 can include a data processor 202, which communicates with a memory 204 (also referred to here as a data storage device) and a vehicle data bus 206. The memory 204 stores a set of instructions. The processor 202 is designed to communicate with the memory 204, access the set of instructions, and execute the set of instructions to cause the electricity optimization system to execute one of the procedures, processes, and features described herein.

[0038] The processor 202 can be any suitable processing device or set of processing devices, such as, but not limited to: a microprocessor, a microcontroller-based platform, a suitable integrated circuit, or one or more application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs). The memory 204 can be any suitable memory device, such as, but not limited to: volatile memory (e.g., RAM, which may include non-volatile RAM, magnetic RAM, ferroelectric RAM, and any other suitable forms); non-volatile memory (e.g., disk memory, FLASH memory, EPROMs, EEPROMs, memristor-based non-volatile solid-state memory, etc.); immutable memory (e.g., EPROMs); or read-only memory.

[0039] In embodiments, the VCS 200 may include a general-purpose computer programmed with various programming instructions or modules stored in the data storage device 204 (e.g., electronic memory) or elsewhere. The VCS 200 further includes various electronic control units (ECUs) responsible for monitoring and controlling the vehicle's electrical systems or subsystems. Each ECU may, for example, include one or more inputs and outputs for collecting, receiving, and / or transmitting data, a memory for storing the data, and a processor for processing the data and / or generating new information based thereon.In the embodiment shown, the ECUs of the VCS 200 include an Electricity Optimization System (EOS) 208, a Telematics Control Unit (TCM) 210, a Body Control Module (BCM) 212, a Human-Machine Interface (HMI) 214, a Powertrain Control Module (PCM) 216 and various other ECUs 206.

[0040] The ECUs of the VCS 200 can be interconnected via the vehicle bus 206 (such as a Controller Area Network (CAN) bus), which carries data to and from the various ECUs as well as other vehicle and / or accessory components that communicate with the VCS 200. Furthermore, the data processor 202 can communicate with each of the ECUs and the data storage device 204 via the data bus 206 to perform one or more functions, including those related to the procedures described herein.

[0041] In this embodiment, the Electricity Optimization System (EOS) 208 is an ECU designed to control and monitor electrical power distributed to various vehicle components and to monitor and control the temperature of these various vehicle components. One embodiment of the EOS 208 is the one used in conjunction with Fig. System 100 described in Figure 1A. In this embodiment, the EOS 208 includes a processor 220 communicating with a memory 222 that stores several instructions 224, similar to the processor 202 and memory 204 of the vehicle control system 200 as described above. This processor 220 and memory 204 can be integrated into a DC-DC converter such as the DC-DC converter 106 of the EOS system 100 in conjunction with Fig. 1A will contain a processor 122 and a memory 124.

[0042] In some embodiments, the EOS 208 is a separate, stand-alone ECU that is connected via the vehicle bus 206 to the BCM 212, the PCM 216, the TCU 210, and other vehicle ECUs to perform electrical optimization operations. Specifically, the EOS 208 converts a direct current (DC) source from a higher voltage level to a lower voltage level and distributes power to various components in the VCS 200. For example, the EOS 208 can receive commands from the VCS processor 202 to provide power to a specific component. The EOS 208 processes the commands to identify the appropriate ECU for executing the command and provides the appropriate power level to the appropriate component of the appropriate ECU.In other embodiments, the EOS 208 can comprise several segments integrated into various ECUs of the VCS 200, such as the BCM 212, the PCM 216, and / or the TCU 210, to process the EOS commands received by each ECU (for example, to supply specific components). In still other embodiments, the EOS 208 can be contained within a single ECU, such as the TCU 210, to supply components of the TCU 210.

[0043] The Body Control Module (BCM) 212 is an electronic control unit (ECU) for controlling and monitoring various electronic accessories within a vehicle's body. In some embodiments, the BCM 212 is an ECU that controls the vehicle's doors, including locking, unlocking, opening, and / or closing them. In some embodiments, the BCM 212 also controls the vehicle's power windows, power roof (e.g., sunroof, sunroof, convertible top, etc.), and interior lighting. The BCM 212 may also control other electronically driven components within the vehicle's body, such as air conditioning units, power mirrors, and power seats. In cases where the BCM 212 only controls and monitors the vehicle's doors, it may be referred to as the Door Control Unit (DCU), as will be evident.The BCM 212 can be designed to implement commands received from the FSO 208 relating to the doors, windows or other body components controlled by the BCM 212.

[0044] The Powertrain Control Module (PCM) 216 is an ECU for controlling and monitoring the vehicle's engine and transmission. In some embodiments, the PCM 216 may be divided into two separate ECUs, specifically an engine control unit and a transmission control unit. In either case, the PCM 216 may be configured to control the starting and stopping of the vehicle's engine and may execute commands received from the FSO 208 to start the engine.

[0045] The telematics control unit (TCU) 210 is an ECU that enables the vehicle to connect to various wireless networks, including, for example, ADSA, GPS, WiFi, cellular, Bluetooth, NFC, RFID, satellite, and / or infrared. In embodiments, the TCU 210 (also referred to as the "vehicle telematics unit") includes a wireless communication module 218, which comprises one or more antennas, radios, modems, receivers, and / or transmitters (not shown) for connecting to the various wireless networks. For example, the wireless communication module 218 may include a cellular unit (not shown) for wireless communication via a cellular network (e.g., GSM, GPRS, LTE, 3G, 4G, CDMA, etc.), an 802.11 network (e.g., WiFi), a WiMAX network, and / or a satellite network.The TCU 210 can also be configured to control vehicle tracking using latitude and longitude values ​​obtained from a GPS satellite. In a preferred embodiment, the wireless communication module 218 includes a Bluetooth or other short-range receiver (not shown) for receiving vehicle commands and / or data received from the FSO 208, and a Bluetooth or other short-range transmitter (not shown) for transmitting data to the FSO 208.

[0046] In embodiments, the TCU 210 receives external data via the wireless communication module 218 and delivers the external data to a suitable ECU of the VCS 200. For example, when the TCU 210 receives an exterior light switch-off command from an operator, the TCU 210 sends the command to the BCM 212 via the vehicle bus 206. Similarly, when the TCU 210 receives a power engine start command, it sends the command to the PCM 216 via the vehicle bus 206. In some embodiments, the TCU 210 also receives internal data from other ECUs of the VCS 200 and / or the data processor 202 with instructions to send the internal data to the vehicle or another component of the characterization system of the remote keyless system (RKS) of this disclosure.

[0047] The human-machine interface (HMI) 214 (also referred to as an “operator interface”) can be an ECU to enable operator interaction with the vehicle and to display vehicle information to the operator or driver. Although not shown, the HMI 214 can include an instrument panel (IP), a media display screen, and one or more input and / or output devices for feeding, entering, receiving, capturing, displaying, or outputting data connected to the vehicle control system 200, the one described in Fig.The HMI 214 can be configured to interact with the other ECUs of the VCS 200 and / or the data processor 202 via the data bus 206 in order to deliver information or inputs received via the HMI 214 to a corresponding component of the VCS 200 and to display interactions or outputs received from the various components of the VCS 200 to the operator or driver of the vehicle.

Claims

[1] Vehicle electrical optimization system (100) comprising the following: a DC / DC converter (106) designed to: to draw power from a high-performance storage device (104) and a high-energy storage device (110), wherein the high-performance storage device (104) is in communication with various controllers (112) which are in communication with various high-performance loads (114), and to distribute power to each of several vehicle components, wherein the DC-DC converter (106) is connected to various low-power loads (116) in the vehicle and includes different voltage setpoints (108) for each vehicle component, wherein the voltage setpoints (108) provide an optimized voltage level at which a connected vehicle component should operate, wherein the voltage setpoints (108) are determined based on an optimal operating voltage of each vehicle component, wherein the DC-DC converter (106) further includes a temperature module (130) designed to monitor a temperature of each of the vehicle components. [2] Vehicle electrical optimization system (100) comprising the following: a DC / DC converter (106) designed to: to draw power from a high-performance storage device (104) and a high-energy storage device (110), and to distribute power to each of several vehicle components, wherein the DC-DC converter (106) is connected to various low-power loads (116) in the vehicle and includes different voltage setpoints (108) for each vehicle component, wherein the voltage setpoints (108) provide an optimized voltage level at which a connected vehicle component should operate, wherein the voltage setpoints (108) are determined based on an optimal operating voltage of each vehicle component, wherein the DC-DC converter (106) further includes a temperature module (130) designed to monitor a temperature of each of the vehicle components, further comprising a generator (102) designed to output power to the high-power storage device (104), wherein the generator (102) includes an element from the group consisting of: (a) an alternator, (b) a solar panel,(c) a hydraulic pump, (d) an air compressor and (e) a water pump. [3] Vehicle electrical optimization system (100) according to claim 1, wherein the DC voltage converter (106) is designed to convert output power from the high-power storage device (104) into lower power for the multiple vehicle components. [4] Vehicle electrical optimization system (100) according to claim 1, wherein the DC-DC converter (106) is further designed to distribute the power drawn from the high-power storage device (104) and the high-energy storage device (110) in order to start a vehicle engine and to control the temperature of other vehicle components. [5] Vehicle electrical optimization system (100) according to claim 1, wherein the high-performance storage device (104) is an element from the group consisting of: (a) a battery and (b) a capacitor. [6] Vehicle electrical optimization system (100) according to claim 1, wherein the high energy storage device (110) is an element from the group consisting of: (a) a battery and (b) a capacitor. [7] Vehicle electrical optimization system (100) comprising the following: a DC / DC converter (106) designed to: to draw power from a high-power storage device (104) and a high-energy storage device (110), and to distribute power to each of several vehicle components, wherein the DC-DC converter (106) is connected to various low-power loads (116) in the vehicle and includes different voltage setpoints (108) for each vehicle component, wherein the voltage setpoints (108) provide an optimized voltage level at which a connected vehicle component should operate, wherein the voltage setpoints (108) are determined based on an optimal operating voltage for each vehicle component, wherein the DC-DC converter (106) further includes a temperature module (130) designed to monitor the temperature of each of the vehicle components, wherein the temperature module (130) communicates with the vehicle's cooling and heating system, and the temperature module (130) is further designed toto use the vehicle's cooling and heating system to control the temperature of various vehicle components. [8] Vehicle electrical optimization system (100) comprising the following: a DC / DC converter (106) designed to: to draw power from a high-performance storage device (104) and a high-energy storage device (110), wherein the The high-performance storage device (104) communicates with various controllers (112), which communicate with various high-performance loads (114), and to distribute power to each of several vehicle components, wherein the DC-DC converter (106) is connected to various low-power loads (116) in the vehicle and includes different voltage setpoints (108) for each vehicle component, wherein the voltage setpoints (108) provide an optimized voltage level at which a connected vehicle component should operate, wherein the voltage setpoints (108) are determined based on an optimal operating voltage for each vehicle component, wherein the DC-DC converter (106) further includes a temperature module (130) designed to monitor the temperature of each of the vehicle components, and Controlling the temperature of each vehicle component based on the monitored temperatures. [9] Vehicle electrical optimization system (100) according to claim 8, wherein the DC voltage converter (106) is designed to convert output power from the high-power storage device (104) into lower power for the multiple vehicle components. [10] Vehicle electrical optimization system (100) according to claim 8, wherein the DC-DC converter (106) is further designed to distribute the power drawn from the high-power storage device (104) and the high-energy storage device (110) to start a vehicle engine and to control the temperature of other vehicle components. [11] Vehicle electrical optimization system (100) according to claim 8, wherein the temperature module (130) communicates with the vehicle cooling and heating system and the temperature module (130) is further designed to use the vehicle cooling and heating system to control the temperature of various vehicle components. [12] Vehicle electrical optimization system (100) according to claim 8, wherein the high-performance storage device (104) is an element from the group consisting of: (a) a battery and (b) a capacitor. [13] Vehicle electrical optimization system (100) according to claim 8, wherein the high energy storage device (110) is an element from the group consisting of: (a) a battery and (b) a capacitor. [14] Vehicle electrical optimization system (100) comprising the following: a DC / DC converter (106) designed to: to draw power from a high-performance storage device (104) and a high-energy storage device (110), to distribute power to each of several vehicle components, wherein the DC-DC converter (106) is connected to various low-power loads (116) in the vehicle and includes different voltage setpoints (108) for each vehicle component, wherein the voltage setpoints (108) provide an optimized voltage level at which a connected vehicle component should operate, wherein the voltage setpoints (108) are determined based on an optimal operating voltage for each vehicle component, wherein the DC-DC converter (106) further includes a temperature module (130) designed to monitor the temperature of each of the vehicle components, and Controlling the temperature of each vehicle component based on the monitored temperatures, further comprising a generator (102) designed to output power to the high-performance storage device (104), wherein the generator (102) includes one or more elements from the group consisting of: (a) an alternator, (b) a solar panel, (c) a hydraulic pump, (d) an air compressor and (e) a water pump.

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