Systems and methods are provided herein for integrating a step-down transformer into an electric vehicle charging station (EVCS). Integrating a step-down transformer into an EVCS optimizes electric vehicle charging and provides for more flexible EVCS placement. For example, the EVCS's power source (e.g., electrical room) can transmit power to the EVCS at a higher voltage (e.g., 480 V) because the power will be stepped down by the EVCS before charging an electric vehicle at a lower voltage (e.g., 240 V). Transmitting power at a higher voltage reduces power loss during transmission so electric vehicles can be charged more efficiently.


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    Title :

    SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR INTEGRATING A STEP-DOWN TRANSFORMER INTO AN ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATION


    Additional title:

    SYSTEME UND VERFAHREN ZUR INTEGRATION EINES ABWÄRTSTRANSFORMATORS IN EINE ELEKTROFAHRZEUGLADESTATION
    SYSTÈMES ET PROCÉDÉS D'INTÉGRATION D'UN TRANSFORMATEUR ABAISSEUR DANS UNE BORNE DE CHARGE POUR VÉHICULES ÉLECTRIQUES


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    Publication date :

    2024-04-24


    Type of media :

    Patent


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English


    Classification :

    IPC:    H02J CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENTS OR SYSTEMS FOR SUPPLYING OR DISTRIBUTING ELECTRIC POWER , Schaltungsanordnungen oder Systeme für die Abgabe oder Verteilung elektrischer Leistung / B60L PROPULSION OF ELECTRICALLY-PROPELLED VEHICLES , Antrieb von elektrisch angetriebenen Fahrzeugen





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