American company WAVE Charging develops a 500 kW super-fast wireless charging system, a leap forward in electric vehicle charging technology, Interesting Engineering reported on January 17. The new system, developed in partnership with Cummins and the US Department of Energy, could help revolutionize the electric vehicle industry by significantly reducing charging times.
In a series of successful tests, the 500 kW charging system demonstrated its rapid charging capabilities by fully charging a heavy-duty electric truck in less than 15 minutes. A typical US household consumes about 30 kWh of electricity per day. Thus, a 500 kW charging system can provide a day’s energy to a home in just 3,6 minutes.
WAVE Charging plans to deploy a 500 kW wireless induction charging system at a Venture Logistics facility in the US Midwest. This deployment receives $8,4 million in funding from the US Department of Energy and is expected to take place in the first quarter of 2024.
This is part of a larger project aimed at achieving net zero emissions while causing minimal disruption to operations. The project helps improve air quality in and around ports, warehouses, and distribution centers. Notably, it helps solve the difficulties of cold climates, eliminating the need to use bulky high-power charging cables in cold and snowy conditions.
The new wireless charging system is installed at the road surface and efficiently charges the truck during scheduled stops, eliminating downtime caused by waiting to refuel. Because there are no moving parts, the pavement-mounted system requires little maintenance and is constantly on standby. Besides, the system’s flat design on the road surface helps reduce the risk of collision, eliminating the risk of tripping due to cables.
Wireless charging is the ideal solution for fleet operators on fixed routes, providing fast and fully automated charging during scheduled stops. New technology improves operating efficiency, allowing vehicles to use smaller batteries and fewer chargers, thereby reducing weight and costs.
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