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ENC to include InductEV’s wireless charging system on its electric buses
California-based bus manufacturer ENC plans to begin offering wireless inductive charging hardware from InductEV on its electric buses. ENC will initially offer InductEV’s wireless charging system on its battery-electric Axess EVO-BE bus, which is offered in 32- 35- and 40-foot lengths, and features Proterra Powered battery packs with up to 738 kWh of energy storage,… Read more »
Renesas introduces low-power Bluetooth SoC for automotive applications including wireless battery management systems
Japanese semiconductor supplier Renesas has introduced a new automotive-qualified Bluetooth chip that combines a radio transceiver, an Arm M0+ microcontroller, memory, peripherals and security features in a compact system-on-chip (SoC) design. The DA14533, the first device in the company’s Bluetooth Low Energy SoC range qualified for automotive applications, includes advanced power management features to simplify… Read more »
Port of Long Beach to deploy InductEV wireless EV chargers for electric cargo handling equipment
Wireless EV charging specialist InductEV will deploy its high-power inductive chargers in partnership with port terminal operator International Transportation Service, (ITS) at the Port of Long Beach. ITS recently secured a $3.3-million grant from the California Energy Commission for project, titled Hands-free Charging for Battery Electric Cargo Handling Equipment, that will demonstrate charging technology solutions… Read more »
Electreon and Xos to implement wireless charging for UPS delivery vehicles in Michigan
Wireless EV charging developer Electreon is collaborating with the State of Michigan and Xos, a manufacturer of electric trucks, on a project that includes the integration of Electreon’s wireless charging technology into a Xos Stepvan, as well as installation of stationary wireless charging at a Detroit UPS facility. Funding of $200,000 came from the Michigan… Read more »
Electreon collaborates on wireless charging roadway in $20-million UCLA transit projects
Wireless charging provider Electreon is partnering with UCLA to install inductive charging coils beneath a portion of Charles E. Young Drive on the UCLA campus, allowing electric passenger shuttles and buses to charge while in motion. The project follows Electreon’s installation of such a roadway in Detroit, launched in November 2023. Support for the Electreon… Read more »
NXP announces ultra-wideband wireless battery management system
NXP Semiconductors has unveiled a new wireless battery management system (BMS) solution with ultra-wideband (UWB) capabilities. UWB technology uses high-bandwidth pulses instead of a modulated carrier frequency (sinusoidal signal) as used in 2.4 GHz narrowband technologies such as Bluetooth Low Energy. This provides higher resistance to reflections and frequency-selective fading for improved data transfer, according… Read more »
TIME names InductEV’s wireless EV charging solution a 2024 Best Invention
InductEV, a pioneer in inductive wireless vehicle charging, has announced that its technology has been named as a TIME Best Invention for 2024. TIME’s editors selected the Pennsylvania-based company’s technology for its annual list of 200 groundbreaking inventions, based on a number of factors, including originality, efficacy, ambition and impact. It’s common for consumer publications… Read more »
EO Charging integrates InductEV wireless charging tech for commercial EV fleets
UK-headquartered EO Charging has agreed to potentially integrate US-based InductEV’s inductive high-power wireless charging technology into its EV charging suite for depot-based commercial fleets. The companies will work together to evaluate the joint commercialization of their technologies to offer fleet operators a seamless and cost-effective means to keep their vehicles powered during routine operations. “We… Read more »
Webinar: Real-time location accurate within centimeters for wireless EV charging and other automotive applications
Real-Time Location Accurate Within Centimeters Made Possible With Murata’s LF Antennas. The need for accurate position information is growing and there are several communication systems and protocols to choose from for your application. UWB has recently become popular since it was adopted by Apple and supported in the iPhone. However, it is not without its… Read more »
