Thread: GM patent application for a tow-assist device

Originally Posted by Bryan

Interesting concept. Limited towing rating is going to limit how many people end up going the hybrid/EV way for future utes and SUV's vs sticking with combustion engines.

I can see the fun people are going to have trying to reverse with the additional pivot point this concept appears to create. Imagine sitting down and watching that for the day at a boat ramp or holiday park!

According to the page, it is suggested they could use the unit and a handle to reverse it like a shopping cart..... All in all seems like asking for a whole bucket of trouble...Softwware glitch and it tries to out accelerate the car ? Now that would be interesting....