According to a media report, a city near Tokyo, Japan, is said to be testing wireless charging technology for electric vehicles.<\/p>\n
As per reports, the Smart City of Kashiwa-no-ha is conducting a pilot program run by the Universities of Tokyo & Chiba, in partnership with 9 other companies. The University of Tokyo is said to have created the in-motion power supply system, with the researchers now testing for durability and its ability to provide consistent charge to EVs and PHEVs driving over it.<\/p>\n
The wireless charging tech uses charging coils embedded in the road’s surface at traffic signals. The system passes current wirelessly only after detecting a vehicle. EVs or PHEVs get a special device installed near the tyres, which allows them to receive electricity when they slow down while approaching the traffic lights.<\/p>\n
Reports suggest that a 10-second roll over the coils adds 1 km of range to the EVs.<\/p>\n
The pilot program is said to be conducted from October through to March by the University of Tokyo, under the direction of the Ministry of Transport.<\/p>\n