Friday, 11 November 2011

Wireless charging trials in London

New Zealand based Halo IPT, the pioneer of wireless (induction) charging for EVs, has been acquired by Qualcomm and is commencing a trial of 50 electric vehicles recharged by inductive wireless power transfer commencing early 2012.


The scheme will be run in conjunction with transport for London and the vehicles will include electric taxis provided by Addison Lee. The wireless charging network will allow electric car owners to do away with cumbersome cables and top up their cars by parking over Qualcomm's wireless inductive power transfer plates, which are set to be installed in Tech City, near Canary Wharf -- London's answer to Silicon Valley.


Watch a short promo video here.