Enthusiasm for electric vehicles has long been held back by concerns about battery life, but what if drivers were able to charge their cars while driving? Several automotive, utility and infrastructure companies are testing technology that promises to allow electric cars, buses and trucks to charge on the move. The process, known as dynamic charging,…
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To stay competitive in today’s markets and join the march towards Industry 4.0, manufacturers are investing in advanced mobile robotics throughout their factories and warehouses. With these mobile robots, manufacturers can boost operational efficiencies without increasing labor or costs. However, when tethered to a traditional plug-in or battery swapping charging infrastructure, mobile robots cannot realize…
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Sebastian Blanco, Contributor Following up on the recent news about the SAE’s new standard for wireless electric vehicle charging, here’s another sign that the age of the “plug-in” car has an end in sight. To be sure, this end will take a while to arrive, but when we look back at the dawn of the…
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Company building on global progress bringing wireless EV charging to market WATERTOWN, Mass.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–WiTricity, the industry pioneer in efficient wireless power transfer over distance, today announced it has closed a $34 million investment round. Stage 1 Ventures led the round with participation from Air Waves Wireless Electricity and a strategic investment by Mitsubishi Corporation through…
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SAE J2954 paves the way for electric vehicle charging without a plug and enables alignment for manual/autonomous parking. SAE International on October 22 announced publication of the first global standard that specifies, in a single document, both the electric vehicle- and supply equipment (EVSE) ground-system requirements for wireless charging of electric vehicles (EV). The new standard, SAE J2954 helps pave the way for…
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Standards Support EV Industry’s Growth to Allow Wireless Technology to Help Accelerate the Adoption of Zero Emission Vehicles WARRENDALE, Pa. (October 22, 2020) – SAE International announced today the publishing of two new documents to enable electric vehicles (EVs) a safe and efficient method for transferring power from a charging station to the vehicle. SAE J2954™…
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August 25, 2020 01:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time Full Press Release MELBOURNE, Australia–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Lumen Freedom, a world leading manufacturer of Wireless Electric Vehicle Charging (WEVC) systems, today announce the supply of their first Wireless Electric Vehicle Charging system, to McLaren Automotive for the Speedtail Hyper-GT, as featured by the McLaren Tech Club. WEVC will…
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August 4, 2020 – Electric Autonomy, Author, Alex Gruzen Investments we make today in urban EV infrastructure must take into account future requirements for ride sharing, transit and utilities As the world’s population grows increasingly urban — it’s expected that by 2050, 70 per cent of individuals will live in urban areas — it’s critical for…
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No need for lots of cables They may be facing extinction in the electric-transport revolution, but one benefit of cars with internal combustion engines is that they are easy and quick to refuel, so travelling a long way in one is rarely a problem. Not so for their successors. In the absence of universal standards, electric…
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