Abstract:
A method for high-throughput charging of fast charging electrical vehicles (FCEVs), the method may include: (a) obtaining information about optimal charging patterns (CP) of a set of FCEVs that exhibit a charging rate that exceeds two C; (b) determining a set of actual CPs for charging the set of the FCEVs in an at least partially overlapping manner, wherein an actual CP of a given FCEV of the set of the FCEVs is a residual CP that (i) is determined based on a CP of another FCEV of the set of FCEVs, and (ii) significantly differs from an optimal CP of the given FCEV; wherein the CP of the other FCEV is selected out of an optimal CP of the other FCEV and an actual CP of the other FCEV; and (c) executing at least a part of the charging, by a charging system, of the set of the FCEVs in the at least partially overlapping manner.
Abstract:
An electrochemical device that includes an electrochemical cell. The electrochemical cell includes a thermal conductive path that thermally couples one or more interior elements of the electrochemical cell to an external part of the electrochemical cell.
Abstract:
Charging systems and methods are provided, which increase charging currents and reduce charging durations for battery cells with metalloid-based anodes that enable high C-rate (charging rate) charging. Specifically, methods comprise charging battery cells having metalloid-based anodes having Si, Ge and/or Sn-based anode active material, by providing a high-C charging current of at least 4 C (or 5 C, or 10 C or more) over a range of at least 10-70% SoC (state of charge) of the battery cells. Charging systems comprise a booster unit configured to provide a high-C charging current over at least most of the SoC range of battery cells having metalloid-based anodes in the at least one battery unit. Charging systems further comprise a user interface configured to receive user preferences concerning a specified charging duration and/or a specified target SoC—for implementation by the charging system.
Abstract:
Charging systems and methods are provided, which increase charging currents and reduce charging durations for battery cells with metalloid-based anodes that enable high C-rate (charging rate) charging. Specifically, methods comprise charging battery cells having metalloid-based anodes having Si, Ge and/or Sn-based anode active material, by providing a high-C charging current of at least 4 C (or 5 C, or 10 C or more) over a range of at least 10-70% SoC (state of charge) of the battery cells. Charging systems comprise a booster unit configured to provide a high-C charging current over at least most of the SoC range of battery cells having metalloid-based anodes in the at least one battery unit. Charging systems further comprise a user interface configured to receive user preferences concerning a specified charging duration and/or a specified target SoC—for implementation by the charging system.
Abstract:
The present invention discloses devices and methods for advertising during fast-charging of mobile devices. Methods include the steps of: upon engagement of a mobile device with a fast-charging advertising (FCA) device, operationally connecting with the mobile device in order to determine whether the mobile device is enabled for fast-charging; interfacing with a fast-charging module configured to provide fast-charging capability to an enabled mobile device; and upon determining the mobile device is enabled for fast-charging, activating an FCA capability, wherein the FCA capability includes: providing at least one billing option for a billing selection; offering at least one advertising option for an advertising selection; and upon acceptance of the billing selection and the advertising selection: initiating fast-charging of the mobile device via the fast-charging module; and broadcasting an ad during the fast-charging. Preferably, the FCA device is embodied in an FCA card.
Abstract:
The present invention discloses devices and methods for advertising during fast-charging of mobile devices. Methods include the steps of: upon engagement of a mobile device with a fast-charging advertising (FCA) device, operationally connecting with the mobile device in order to determine whether the mobile device is enabled for fast-charging; interfacing with a fast-charging module configured to provide fast-charging capability to an enabled mobile device; and upon determining the mobile device is enabled for fast-charging, activating an FCA capability, wherein the FCA capability includes: providing at least one billing option for a billing selection; offering at least one advertising option for an advertising selection; and upon acceptance of the billing selection and the advertising selection: initiating fast-charging of the mobile device via the fast-charging module; and broadcasting an ad during the fast-charging. Preferably, the FCA device is embodied in the fast-charging module, an FCA station, or an FCA system card.