EV Charge Distribution Port for Peer-to-Peer Roadside Charging
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Solution Overview
Problem
Electric Vehicles often run out of charge in remote areas and lack immediate roadside assistance, as traditional emergency charging solutions, such as combustion engine vehicles, may not be environmentally friendly and are not readily available.
Innovation Solution
The Electric Vehicle Onboard Charge Distribution System (EVOCDS) enables charge sharing between EVs through a separate discharge port, computer module, and smartphone app, allowing registered EV owners to share travel distance charges, providing emergency assistance and monetary compensation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a combustion engine vehicle is used to provide emergency charging to a stalled EV, then the stalled EV can be revived, but environmental harm increases due to greenhouse gas emissions and the solution defeats the purpose of promoting clean energy vehicles
Solution Approach 1:
The system enables EVs to charge other EVs directly using their own battery packs, making the charging service self-sufficient and eliminating the need for external combustion engine vehicles. The charge distribution computer coordinates this peer-to-peer energy transfer between EVs, ensuring environmental friendliness while maintaining emergency charging reliability
Solution Approach 2:
The charge distribution computer acts as an intermediary that manages and coordinates the charge sharing process between multiple EVs. It calculates optimal charge distribution, manages communication between vehicles, and ensures safe energy transfer without requiring combustion engine vehicles, thus eliminating harmful emissions while providing reliable emergency charging
2Reliability
If charging stations are deployed throughout the area, then EVs can access charge when needed, but the infrastructure cost and complexity increase significantly
Solution Approach 1:
Each EV is equipped with dual functionality: it can both receive charge at charging stations and provide charge to other EVs through the separate discharge port. This multi-functionality transforms every EV into a mobile charging unit, eliminating the need for dense charging station infrastructure while maintaining high charging accessibility
Solution Approach 2:
The charging function is segmented from fixed infrastructure and distributed across multiple mobile EV units. Instead of relying on centralized charging stations, the system divides the charging capability across many individual EVs, each capable of independent charge provision through their onboard battery packs and discharge ports
3Adaptability or versatility
If a separate discharge port is added to the EV, then charge sharing capability is enabled, but the vehicle complexity and manufacturing cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The charging system is segmented into separate functional components: a standard charge port for receiving charge and a separate discharge port for providing charge. This segmentation allows independent optimization of each port and enables charge sharing functionality without compromising the original charging system
Solution Approach 2:
The charge distribution computer serves as an intermediary that manages the complex coordination between the battery pack, charge port, and discharge port. It handles communication protocols, energy flow management, and safety monitoring, thereby simplifying the overall system architecture despite the added discharge port
4Adaptability or versatility
If the EVOCDS system is implemented as an aftermarket add-on, then earlier EV models can benefit, but the installation complexity and cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The EVOCDS system is divided into modular components that can be independently installed: the charge distribution computer, the separate discharge port assembly, and associated wiring harnesses. This modular segmentation enables phased installation and simplifies the aftermarket integration process for existing EV models
Solution Approach 2:
The charge distribution computer acts as an intermediary that interfaces with the existing EV battery management system through standardized communication protocols. This intermediary approach allows the aftermarket system to integrate seamlessly with various EV models without requiring complex custom integration work
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The EVOCDS system ensures EVs can reach charging stations safely by sharing battery power, offering a sustainable and convenient solution for emergency charging needs, reducing the risk of being stranded and promoting environmental responsibility.
Implementation Method 1
comprises of the EVOCDS Modules, Discharge Ports, Onboard Menu Screen, Connection Cables, and/or other components, is a charge distribution system that implements charges from the battery pack of an operational EV and delivers charges to EV requiring charges
Data Source
AI summary
An Electric Vehicle onboard program feature that provides charge assistance to other EV requiring roadside assistance (EV2EV) called the EV Onboard Charge Distribution System. An EV Owner/Operator who did not make it to the next charging station could implement a smart phone APP and/or other means of implementing the onboard charge to share program menu screen to locate other EV Owner/Operators participants in the program to share their EV driving distance charges. The EV onboard menu called the Charge2Share onboard program feature works hand in hand with a Smart Phone APP and/or others, with the EV Owner/Operator first registering into a website, example www.EVChargetoShare.com, www.evcharge2share.com or a similar website to setup an account. The EVCharge2Share onboard program feature contains a payment system that allows EV Owner/Operator participants to earn some cash and/or credit for their next driving distance charge sharing services.