Apple Car patent reveals technology for faster electric vehicle charging
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`Modular Charging Systems for Vehicles` What you need to know Apple is purportedly working on an electric vehicle. The company has filed for a new patent that relates to charging such a vehicle. It details a modular charging system that could increase home charging speeds. Apple has today filed for a patent relating to charging electric vehicles, another sure sign that the company is working on its very own Apple Car. The patent, published today, was filed by Apple in March and is titled `Modular Charging Systems for Vehicles.` The abstract states: Systems and methods for modular charging of vehicles are described. For example, a method may include connecting a vehicle to a charger using a charging plug interface that includes a first pair of conductors connected to alternating current terminals of an on-board alternating current-to-direct current converter of the vehicle and a second pair of conductors connected to terminals of a battery of the vehicle; and charging the...