An example operation includes one or more of determining a time when a battery of an electric transport loses efficiency below a threshold, determining a device apart from the transport that can be powered above the threshold using the battery, and providing a net gain or a net loss related to the electric transport and the device, when the battery is removed from the electric transport to power the device.

This application provides a battery swap method, a battery swap station, and an electrical apparatus. The battery swap method includes: obtaining identity information of an electrical apparatus which requests a swap of a battery; authenticating the identity information; establishing communication with the electrical apparatus in response to a determination that the identity information passes the authentication; determining whether the battery in the electrical apparatus and a shared battery in the battery swap station satisfy a battery swap condition; and swapping the battery in the electrical apparatus with the shared battery in the battery swap station in response to a determination that at least one of the battery in the electrical apparatus and the shared battery in the battery swap station satisfies the battery swap condition. The batteries are authenticated in addition to authentication of the electrical apparatus, thereby improving reliability and security of authentication during a battery swap.

This application provides a battery swap method, a battery swap station, and an electrical apparatus. The battery swap method includes: obtaining identity information of an electrical apparatus which requests a swap of a battery; authenticating the identity information; establishing communication with the electrical apparatus in response to a determination that the identity information passes the authentication; determining whether the battery in the electrical apparatus and a shared battery in the battery swap station satisfy a battery swap condition; and swapping the battery in the electrical apparatus with the shared battery in the battery swap station in response to a determination that at least one of the battery in the electrical apparatus and the shared battery in the battery swap station satisfies the battery swap condition. The batteries are authenticated in addition to authentication of the electrical apparatus, thereby improving reliability and security of authentication during a battery swap.

An information processing device according to the present application includes a hardware processor functioning as an acquisition unit, a determination unit, and a provision unit. The acquisition unit acquires user information that is information relative to a user. The determination unit determines a recommended battery on the basis of the user information acquired by the acquisition unit. The recommended battery is recommended to the user and used for a moving object. The provision unit provides information relative to the recommended battery determined by the determination unit.

Provided is a method of controlling charging and discharging vehicle through a charging station executed by a control device. The method includes: when a first vehicle placed in a first charging station is released, identifying the time the first vehicle is released and a residual quantity of the battery and renewing state information of the first vehicle; when the first vehicle is returned to the first charging station, identifying the time the first vehicle is returned and a residual quantity of the battery and renewing state information of the first vehicle; comparing the residual quantity of the battery identified when the first vehicle is released to the residual quantity of the battery identified when the first vehicle is returned based on the state information of the first vehicle and calculating the amount of the battery used in the first vehicle; estimating and calculating an aging degree of the battery of the first vehicle based on the number of times the battery of the first vehicle is charged and discharged and the amount of the battery of the first vehicle used, after charging and discharging detail is identified through the state information of the first vehicle; setting a charging upper limit and a discharging lower limit for the battery of the first vehicle based on the battery aging degree of the first vehicle; and determining whether the battery of the first vehicle needs to be replaced based on the charging upper limit and the discharging lower limit.

Provided is a method of controlling charging and discharging vehicle through a charging station executed by a control device. The method includes: when a first vehicle placed in a first charging station is released, identifying the time the first vehicle is released and a residual quantity of the battery and renewing state information of the first vehicle; when the first vehicle is returned to the first charging station, identifying the time the first vehicle is returned and a residual quantity of the battery and renewing state information of the first vehicle; comparing the residual quantity of the battery identified when the first vehicle is released to the residual quantity of the battery identified when the first vehicle is returned based on the state information of the first vehicle and calculating the amount of the battery used in the first vehicle; estimating and calculating an aging degree of the battery of the first vehicle based on the number of times the battery of the first vehicle is charged and discharged and the amount of the battery of the first vehicle used, after charging and discharging detail is identified through the state information of the first vehicle; setting a charging upper limit and a discharging lower limit for the battery of the first vehicle based on the battery aging degree of the first vehicle; and determining whether the battery of the first vehicle needs to be replaced based on the charging upper limit and the discharging lower limit.

A battery assembly for an electric vehicle including a first battery unit, a DC/DC converter, and a battery receptacle for selectively receiving a second battery unit. The first battery unit is electrically connected to the DC/DC converter. Moreover, a first electric connection interface is positioned in the battery receptacle and is electrically connected to the DC/DC converter. Additionally, a vehicle including such a battery assembly is presented. Furthermore, a method for operating an electric vehicle is explained. A first operational mode includes electrically connecting the first battery unit to an electric traction machine and electrically connecting the second battery unit to the first battery unit. A second operational mode includes electrically connecting the second battery unit to the electric traction machine.

Systems and methods for automatically servicing autonomous vehicles are provided. In one example embodiment, a computer implemented method includes obtaining data associated with one or more reference mechanisms located on an autonomous vehicle. The method includes identifying information associated with the autonomous vehicle based at least in part on the data associated with the one or more reference mechanisms located on the autonomous vehicle. The information associated with the autonomous vehicle includes an orientation of the autonomous vehicle. The method includes determining a vehicle maintenance plan for the autonomous vehicle based at least in part on the information associated with the autonomous vehicle. The method includes providing one or more control signals to implement the vehicle maintenance plan for the autonomous vehicle based at least in part on the orientation of the autonomous vehicle.

Systems and methods for automatically servicing autonomous vehicles are provided. In one example embodiment, a computer implemented method includes obtaining data associated with one or more reference mechanisms located on an autonomous vehicle. The method includes identifying information associated with the autonomous vehicle based at least in part on the data associated with the one or more reference mechanisms located on the autonomous vehicle. The information associated with the autonomous vehicle includes an orientation of the autonomous vehicle. The method includes determining a vehicle maintenance plan for the autonomous vehicle based at least in part on the information associated with the autonomous vehicle. The method includes providing one or more control signals to implement the vehicle maintenance plan for the autonomous vehicle based at least in part on the orientation of the autonomous vehicle.

An electric vehicle may be equipped with a swappable battery, and a power source management method. The electric vehicle includes a motor, an inverter configured to exchange three-phase power with the motor, a main battery unit which may be electrically connected to the inverter, includes a first battery and a first BMS for controlling the first battery, and may be fixedly disposed in the electric vehicle, an OBC which may be connected between the main battery unit and the inverter and includes a DC converter, and a switch unit configured to selectively connect a connector and the DC converter to each other, or the connector and the motor to each other, in which, when a swappable battery unit including a second battery and a second BMS for controlling the second battery may be connected to the connector, the first BMS acquires second-battery information output by the second BMS.