Patent ID: 8049359
Filing Date: 2011-11-01
Classification: B60L,B60W,Y02T

Abstract:
1. A method for calibrating the amount of power distributed to a vehicle having high voltage components, the method comprising the steps of: (a) calculating a power needed to operate the high voltage components; (b) measuring an amount of power available to operate the high voltage components; (c) determining whether the amount of power available is less than the power needed; (d) identifying a parameter for each of the high voltage components; (e) calibrating a dynamic distribution of power based on the parameter when the amount of the power available is less than the amount of the power needed, such that the distribution of power maintains an optimal operation of the high voltage components in a manner that optimizes operation of the vehicle; and (f) recalibrating the dynamic distribution of power as the parameter for each of the high voltage components changes during the operation of the vehicle.