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Autonomous taxis and rideshare

Wireless charging allows self-driving vehicles to recharge automatically between trips, maximizing uptime without human intervention.

Autonomous delivery vehicles

Wireless charging allows for continuous operation by charging at delivery points, minimizing downtime and increasing efficiency.

Autonomous buses

Wireless charging at bus stops or terminals ensures that autonomous buses remain charged throughout the day without disrupting schedules

Autonomous shuttles

With a near-zero footprint, wireless charging can be more easily deployed on shuttle routes at passenger pickup points. More readily available charging means less battery, lower vehicle costs, and more room and payload for shuttle passengers and their belongings.

Logistics and warehouse vehicles

Wireless charging for autonomous trucks and forklifts enables low-profile, hands-free charging in busy environments. It results in fewer moving parts, lower maintenance costs, and an extended charging equipment lifespan.

Autonomous valet parking

Wireless charging provides a completely automated service without human interaction.

How it works

Wireless charging an autonomous vehicle (AV) is simple and seamless. An AV equipped with a small wireless charging receiver (or vehicle assembly) on its undercarriage parks over a charging pad (ground assembly), which is flush with the pavement.

Power is then sent to the ground assembly pad, which flows through its coil, generating a magnetic field that oscillates at the resonant frequency of both pads. This induces power in the receiver coil on the vehicle assembly, which is then converted to DC and sent to the battery.