The patent is called ' Power technology for inductive charging systems ' It details a system of wirelessly charging ' portable electronic devices ' Within the list of devices are phones , tablets and ' electric vehicles ' This is the only mention of battery in the patent and it could be that Apple is saying its charging technology fits with various types of devices . But it follows weeks of rumours the company is buying a fleet of devices .
The patent is called 'Power management for inductive charging systems ' It details a system of wirelessly charging 'portable electronic devices ' Within the list of examples are phones , tablets and 'electric vehicles ' This is the only mention of cars in the patent and it could be that Apple is hoping its charging technology works with various types of devices . But it follows weeks of rumours the firm is developing a fleet of cars .