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GM Patents Daisy Chain EV Charger to Power Multiple Vehicles
General Motors has filed a patent for a charging system that distributes power from a single outlet to multiple electric vehicles, intelligently routing current based on each vehicle's state of charge and voltage requirements.
Key Takeaways
- GM has patented a daisy chain charging system that connects multiple EVs to a single power supply, with smart algorithms allocating current based on each vehicle's state of charge and departure time.
- The system could reduce home installation costs by allowing multiple charging nodes to share one circuit rather than requiring separate circuits for each vehicle.
- The patent addresses a growing real-world challenge as multi-EV households become more common and residential electrical panels face increasing load demands.
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