A vehicle includes a battery, a fuel cell, an electrical connector, and a controller. The battery is configured to store electrical power. The fuel cell is configured to generate electrical power. The electrical connector is configured to connect the battery to an external source. The controller is programmed to, in response to, (i) a temperature of the fuel cell being less than a threshold and (ii) the electrical connector being connected to the external source, (a) operate the fuel cell at a power output to increase the temperature of the fuel cell and (b) deliver power generated by the fuel cell to the external source.
VEHICLE AND CORRESPONDING FUEL CELL STARTUP CONTROL SYSTEM
24.07.2025
Patent
Elektronische Ressource
Englisch
IPC: | B60L PROPULSION OF ELECTRICALLY-PROPELLED VEHICLES , Antrieb von elektrisch angetriebenen Fahrzeugen |
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