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Electreon, Toyota, and Denso have announced a partnership to develop wireless charging technology for electric vehicles (EVs). The collaboration aims to make wireless charging accessible to a diverse and wide range of drivers, while also reducing the carbon footprint of EVs.
The receiver, based on Electreon's existing technology, will enable the retrofitting of electric vehicles with wireless charging capabilities. The companies also plan to integrate wireless technology into new cars that will be released to the market. By doing so, they hope to help shape the standardization of wireless EV charging.
“This partnership will make wireless charging accessible to a diverse and wide range of drivers and will demonstrate the many benefits of wireless charging as a cost-effective clean solution for charging EVs as well as a catalyst in reducing EVs’ carbon footprint,” said Electreon CEO and co-founder Oren Ezer.
During a technology evaluation at Electreon's headquarters in Beit Yanai, Israel, the Israeli company demonstrated its know-how by wirelessly charging a RAV4 PHEV crossover. The parties involved in the partnership will sign a more detailed joint development agreement in the coming months.
Wireless charging is seen as a more convenient and cost-effective way to charge EVs. By removing the need for cables, it could help to increase the adoption of electric vehicles. With the collaboration of Electreon, Toyota, and Denso, wireless charging could become more accessible to EV drivers in the future.
Source: Electreon
