500 kW super fast wireless electric vehicle charging system

America A new system developed by an American company is installed under the road surface and can fully charge the batteries of heavy-duty electric trucks in just 15 minutes.

Wireless electric vehicle charging system installed under the road surface. Photo: WAVE Charging — Wireless electric vehicle charging system installed under the road surface. Photo: *WAVE Charging*

American company WAVE Charging has developed a 500kW super-fast wireless charging system, a leap forward in electric vehicle charging technology, Interesting Engineering reported on January 17. The new system, developed in collaboration with Cummins and the US Department of Energy, could revolutionize the electric vehicle industry by significantly reducing charging times.

In a series of successful tests, the 500 kW charging system demonstrated its fast charging capabilities, fully charging a heavy-duty electric truck in less than 15 minutes. The typical U.S. household consumes about 30 kWh of electricity per day. So the 500 kW charging system could provide a day’s worth of energy to a home in just 3.6 minutes.

WAVE Charging plans to deploy a 500 kW wireless inductive charging system at a Venture Logistics facility in the Midwest. The deployment is funded by an $8.4 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy and is expected to take place in the first quarter of 2024.

Part of a larger project to achieve net zero emissions with minimal disruption to operations, the project will improve air quality in and around ports, warehouses, and distribution centers. Most notably, it will address the challenges of cold climates, eliminating the need for bulky high-power charging cables in cold and icy conditions.

The new wireless charging system is installed at the road surface and efficiently charges trucks during scheduled stops, eliminating downtime due to refueling. With no moving parts, the road-mounted system requires little maintenance and is always ready. Additionally, the system’s flat-to-the-road design reduces the risk of collisions, eliminating the risk of tripping over cables.

Wireless charging is an ideal solution for fleet operators on fixed routes, providing fast, fully automated charging during scheduled stops. The new technology improves operational efficiency, allowing vehicles to use smaller batteries and fewer chargers, reducing weight and cost.

Thu Thao (According to Interesting Engineering )

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