GM patents a dual-port charging system for EVs with vehicle-to-load
The battery system on an electrical vehicle can either charge-- from regenerative braking or an external power supply-- or release-- powering the EV's motor(s) or providing that power by means of so-called vehicle-to-load. As a guideline, it can't do both simultaneously, however General Motors has some ideas about that. The patent analysis website CarMoses found a current GM patent application for a system that can charging and releasing all at once.
The patent explains a "charging system" with a set of charging ports. One is for drawing power from an external source, much like every other EV. The 2nd charge port is linked to a bi-directional battery charger, and the battery management system has the ability to charge the battery pack from the very first port while likewise providing power...