Abstract
Reporters obtained the following quote from the background information supplied by the inventors: “Electric vehicles (EVs), such as automobiles (e.g., cars and trucks), watercraft, all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), side-by-side vehicles (SSVs), and electric bikes, for example, offer a quiet, clean, and more environmentally friendly option to gas-powered vehicles. Electric vehicles have electric powertr ains which typically include a rechargeable battery system, one or more electric al motors, each with a corresponding electronic power inverter (sometimes referr ed to as a motor controller), and various auxiliary systems (e.g., cooling syste ms). To enhance ownership and ensure availability, charging of EVs should be bot h timely and convenient.