An apparatus for a vehicle 100 driven by an electric motor 123, powered by an energy storage means 150 such as a battery, generates an audible sound dependent on whether the electric vehicle, which may be a hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) 100 is charging. The sound or sonic signature is generated upon detecting the proximity of a portable user identification device 190, such as an electronic key or wireless key. Whether charging is occurring may depend on a charging current, or a current and target state of charge (SOC). The audible alert may also depend on a determination that a user or driver wishes to unlock the vehicle. The apparatus may provide different sounds or noises depending on charge state. The charging may be inductive or non-contact.


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    Title :

    Apparatus and method for indicating vehicle charging status


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    Publication date :

    2016-02-24


    Type of media :

    Patent


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English


    Classification :

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



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