Delphi's Go Wireless charging system showcased at the SAE World Congress 2012
No need for Delphi fans to wait for EVS26, the Electric vehicle Symposium in Los Angeles that starts on May 6 and runs trough the 9th. Delphi has already shown its wares at the SAE World Congress 2012 in Detroit,
Delphi has developed a Wireless Charging System that will automatically transfer power to a vehicle providing a convenient, wireless energy transfer system. According to the website, the system was developed in cooperation with WiTricity Corp., a wireless energy transfer technology provider. It will enable an electric vehicle's battery to be recharged without the hassle of cords or connections.
Gov. Deval Patrick visits Watertown based WiTricity
Imagine charging your cell phone just by putting it on your hallway table or having lamps you can put anywhere in the room because they don’t have a wire, or even an electrical car that can be charged without plugging in into a special charging station. Gov. Deval Patrick saw these and other prototypes developed by Watertown-based WiTricity Corp.
He visited WiTricity as part of his effort to learn about and highlight innovative companies in Massachusetts. He was impressed with what he saw on his tour.
“Wow! It makes me excited about the possibilities,” Patrick said. “And it makes me proud that it happened in Massachusetts and here in Watertown.”
Audi to work with WiTricity to wirelessly power e-tron range
Audi are working hard on advancing the future of electromobility and firmly believe that wireless charging is a key aspect of moving this technology forward. They have now teamed up with WiTricity to help develop their contactless charging system they title Audi Wireless Charging.
Toyota Teams up with WiTricity
While many were sceptical that wireless charging would not be able to efficiently power an electric car, manufacturers continue to advance the technology.
Over recent months more and more manufacturers have announced that they are investing in wireless charging of electric cars. Many are investing in their own technologies however Toyota, a company at the forefront of electric and hybrid car manufacturing, has partnered with WiTricity.
Mitsubishi teams up with WiTricity and IHI
Mitsubishi has joined forces with IHI and WiTricity to develop wireless charging systems that will be readily compatible with national electric grids. The collaboration of these three major players will help accelerate the integration of wireless charging into the Electric Vehicle market.
The trio are due to develop systems that will be available “out of the box” for individuals, power companies and governments to easily roll out. The vision is to make the life of the electric car owner easier by making wireless charging available at homes, shopping centers, hotels, parking lots and more.
Delphi showcases WiTricity wireless charging for electric vehicles
Delphi, a leading supplier of electronics technologies for the automotive industry has been working with WiTricity technology to develop wireless charging units for electric cars.
At this years Frankfurt Motor Show, Delphi Automotive have showcased several test vehicles equipped with it's wireless charging system. The system is comprised of a charging pad attached to the vehicle and another set in the floor of the parking area. The car is then charges wirelessly when parked within the location of the charging pad.
Witricity enabled iMac could charge your iPad
Witricity Corp demonstrates a converted iMac that acts as a wireless charging station. This proof of concept allows a mouse and keyboard to be powered wirelessly when within range of the iMac. Not only can your future iMac charge your keyboard and mouse but your iPhone and iPad can also be charged just by placing within range of the computer.
This is just the first step of having devices in the home and office that will generate a wireless electricity field that can charge and power items wirelessly.
MediaTek Inc. Signs License Agreement with WiTricity Corp.
MediaTek Inc., a leading fabless semiconductor company for wireless communications and digital multimedia solutions and WiTricity, the technology leader in wireless power, today jointly announced that has entered into a technology transfer and license agreement.
Wireless Charging System for Electric Vehicles
IHI Corporation and WiTricity Corporation of Watertown, MA have agreed to collaborate on the development of wireless charging systems for electric vehicles.
IHI is one of the largest industrial equipment makers in Japan with long-standing business operations in the electric power generation, shipbuilding, aerospace, and automotive industries.
General Electric awards WiTricity funding
General Electric Co., the world’s largest maker of power-generation equipment, has awarded $63 million to 10 closely held companies developing solar and renewable energy technologies.
GE is spending about $10 billion by 2015 developing environmentally friendly products across its businesses through Chairman Jeffrey Immelt’s “ecomagination” program.
