This inventor holds 1 USPTO granted patent. Top assignees: Toyota Jidosha Kabushiki Kaisha, Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc.. Active years: 2026.
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Title: Matthew James Dula and Second-Life Batteries for Work Vehicles.
Introduction
Matthew James Dula is an inventor based in Saline, Michigan. His patent work addresses how batteries that are no longer suitable for electric vehicles may still serve a useful purpose in tractors and other work vehicles.
Latest Patents
Dula is associated with 1 patent, titled “Selecting Second Life Battery for Electric Tractors.” The invention describes systems and methods for producing or selecting a second-life battery that may be unsuitable for an electric vehicle but suitable for a tractor or another work vehicle. The battery can be integrated into the tractor or a connected trailer to provide electrical power.
Career Highlights
Dula has been associated with Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc. and Toyota Jidosha Kabushiki Kaisha. His patent reflects an application of battery reuse to work vehicles, extending the potential utility of batteries beyond their original automotive use.
Collaborations
Dula’s listed coworkers include Allison McGowan and Adam Muehlhauser.
Conclusion
Matthew James Dula’s patent explores how second-life batteries can support tractors and other work vehicles, highlighting a practical approach to battery reuse.
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