METHOD FOR CHARGING AND REFRIGERATING ELECTRIC VEHICLES WITH GAS-FORMED FUEL SYSTEMS
By adjusting charging and refueling rates based on vehicle and station parameters, the inefficiencies in energy consumption and emissions during refueling are minimized, promoting a transition to zero-emission operations.
DE102025155437A1Undetermined Publication Date: 2026-07-09FORD GLOBAL TECH LLC
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- DE · DE
- Patent Type
- Applications
- Current Assignee / Owner
- FORD GLOBAL TECH LLC
- Filing Date
- 2025-12-30
- Publication Date
- 2026-07-09
AI Technical Summary
Technical Problem
Existing electric vehicles with gaseous fuel systems face inefficiencies in energy consumption and emissions during refueling due to variations in filling station capabilities and driver behavior, leading to suboptimal utilization of renewable energy and potential failure to meet zero-emission targets.
Method used
Adjusting battery charging and gaseous fuel tank refueling rates based on vehicle, station, and target parameters to minimize energy losses, aligning charging and refueling schedules to optimize energy use and reduce emissions.
Benefits of technology
Reduces energy consumption and CO2 emissions, enhances infrastructure efficiency, and supports a transition to zero-emission operations by optimizing energy use and aligning charging and refueling processes.
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Abstract
Procedures are provided for a vehicle with a battery and a gaseous fuel tank. In an exemplary approach, a procedure includes the following: setting a battery charging rate and a gaseous fuel tank refueling rate based on vehicle parameters, refueling station parameters, and target parameters; where the vehicle parameters include a gaseous fuel tank pressure, a vehicle ambient air temperature, and a battery state of charge; and where the refueling station parameters include gaseous fuel pressure capacities available at the refueling station, electric charging rates available at the refueling station, and refueling station usage information; and where the target parameters include a target gaseous fuel level, a target battery state of charge (SOC), and a time window for charging and refueling.
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