ALEXANDRIA, Va., Dec. 23 -- United States Patent no. 12,503,005, issued on Dec. 23.

"Split-load electric vehicle chassis and double front battery lift system for rapid battery exchange" was invented by Donald Ian Macallister (Newport Coast, Calif.).

According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "The present invention introduces an innovative split-load electric vehicle chassis, specifically designed with bifurcated load-bearing beams, facilitating a swift horizontal insertion and extraction of planar battery containers directly through the vehicle's center of gravity. This design distinguishes itself from traditional solid longitudinal chassis-frames, optimizing battery container positioning. Working in tandem...