Apparatus and method for controlling the temperature of a battery in a hybrid electric vehicle

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PATENT NO 8895172
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13500906

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A method is provided for controlling the temperature of a traction battery in a hybrid vehicle, where the hybrid vehicle includes an internal combustion engine and an electric motor for traction power. The method includes providing a first temperature regulating circuit for the internal combustion engine, providing a second temperature regulating circuit for the traction battery, heating the traction battery by an electrical heater provided in the second temperature regulating circuit in series with a pump, a radiator and the traction battery, transferring power to the electrical heater via a DC/DC converter from the electrical motor, which electrical motor is driven by the internal combustion engine, while the battery is below a predetermined temperature interval.

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VOLVO LASTVAGNAR ABSE-405 08 GÖTEBORG

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Axelsson, Tobias Göteborg, SE 2 20
Larsson, Johan Stenungsund, SE 68 666
Lennevi, Jerker Lerum, SE 21 266
Mouden, Guy Saint Priest, FR 2 10

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