A vehicle battery charging system includes a battery charger for charging a battery module of a vehicle. A first coolant circuit conveys a first cooling fluid therethrough. The first coolant circuit includes a chiller unit separate from the vehicle. The chiller unit and the first cooling fluid exchange heat therebetween. A second coolant circuit conveys a second cooling fluid therethrough. The second coolant circuit includes a battery module. The battery module and the second cooling fluid exchange heat therebetween. A heat exchanger exchanges heat between the first cooling fluid and the second cooling fluid.

A battery charging assembly includes a load management system, a charging cord with a battery connector, and circuitry for detecting thermal buildup. The load management system monitors the heat buildup in a coiled portion of the charging cord and issues a corresponding signal to control the current flowing through the cord.

A battery charging assembly includes a load management system, a charging cord with a battery connector, and circuitry for detecting thermal buildup. The load management system monitors the heat buildup in a coiled portion of the charging cord and issues a corresponding signal to control the current flowing through the cord.

A charging cable for an electric vehicle includes at least two power lines configured for conducting a charging current, and two high-frequency communication lines being separate and extending in parallel to the power lines and configured for transmitting a charging information between a charger and an electric vehicle.

A charging cable for an electric vehicle includes at least two power lines configured for conducting a charging current, and two high-frequency communication lines being separate and extending in parallel to the power lines and configured for transmitting a charging information between a charger and an electric vehicle.

Charging device for electrical machines, including a body fixable to a wall and including at least a first connector, accessible from the outside, to electrically connect the device and the user to allow the electric charge of the device, a second connector placed within the body and to electrically connect the first connector and a first external electric grid to define a type of mode two charging, and a mode three connector placed within the body and to electrically connect the first connector and a second external electric grid to define a mode three type of charging.

Charging device for electrical machines, including a body fixable to a wall and including at least a first connector, accessible from the outside, to electrically connect the device and the user to allow the electric charge of the device, a second connector placed within the body and to electrically connect the first connector and a first external electric grid to define a type of mode two charging, and a mode three connector placed within the body and to electrically connect the first connector and a second external electric grid to define a mode three type of charging.

A power distribution apparatus includes: a power transmitter to which a power transmission cable for supplying power to an external device is connected; a fast charger to which a fast charging cable for receiving power from a power source is connected; a processor configured to, in response to an execution command of a fast charging mode and a load power supply mode, distribute power supplied through the fast charging cable, transfer a portion of the distributed power to the external device, and transfer a remainder of the distributed power to a battery; and a power converter provided between the fast charger and the power transmitter, and configured to, when transferring the portion of the distributed power to the external device, convert a voltage of the power supplied through the fast charging cable, and transfer the voltage-converted power to the power transmitter.

A vehicle battery charger and a vehicle battery charging system are described and illustrated, and can include a controller enabling a user to enter a time of day at which the vehicle battery charger or system begins and/or ends charging of the vehicle battery. The vehicle battery charger can be separate from the vehicle, can be at least partially integrated into the vehicle, can include a transmitter and/or a receiver capable of communication with a controller that is remote from the vehicle and vehicle charger, and can be controlled by a user or another party (e.g., a power utility) to control battery charging based upon a time of day, cost of power, or other factors.

A vehicle battery charger and a vehicle battery charging system are described and illustrated, and can include a controller enabling a user to enter a time of day at which the vehicle battery charger or system begins and/or ends charging of the vehicle battery. The vehicle battery charger can be separate from the vehicle, can be at least partially integrated into the vehicle, can include a transmitter and/or a receiver capable of communication with a controller that is remote from the vehicle and vehicle charger, and can be controlled by a user or another party (e.g., a power utility) to control battery charging based upon a time of day, cost of power, or other factors.