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Wireless electric car charging pilot mooted

04 December 2009
 

Researchers are developing a new form of on-street electric vehicle charging point to eliminate the need for cables.

The inductive charging system would use an electromagnetic field to transfer energy between a charging station ‘plate’ embedded in the road and the vehicle battery. Electric toothbrushes are charged in this way.

Neil Butcher, an associate in Arup’s advanced technology and research group, told LTT:?“Some city planners don’t like the prospect of row...

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